Lake birding habitat

Woodman Pond

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Woodman Pond is a productive birding destination in New York, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Gadwall, Mallard, and Northern Pintail among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

American Black Duck

Anas rubripes

5/31/2026Sherburne railroad grade marsh2 observed

Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

5/30/2026Sherburne 4 Corners ag fields & pond2 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

5/30/2026Sherburne 4 Corners ag fields & pond1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

5/28/2026Sherburne 4 Corners ag fields & pond1 observed

Red Crossbill (Northeastern or type 12)

Loxia curvirostra

5/26/2026Pharsalia WMA6 observed

Sandhill Crane (Greater)

Antigone canadensis

5/26/2026Sherburne railroad grade marsh2 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

5/26/2026Earlville State Forest2 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/26/2026Sherburne 4 Corners ag fields & pond1 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

5/25/2026107 Stage Rd - South Otselic1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

5/25/2026Sanger field river, 2 creek confluence1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

5/24/2026Woodman Pond8 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

305/31/2026

Mourning Dove

15/31/2026

Chimney Swift

15/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/31/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/31/2026

Least Flycatcher

25/31/2026

Eastern Phoebe

35/31/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

25/31/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

25/31/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/31/2026

Tree Swallow

25/31/2026

Gray Catbird

85/31/2026

American Robin

75/31/2026

Cedar Waxwing

55/31/2026

American Goldfinch

55/31/2026

Baltimore Oriole

25/31/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

5/31/2026

American Redstart

35/31/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

55/31/2026

Northern Cardinal

15/31/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Woodman Pond for birding?
The best months to visit Woodman Pond for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Woodman Pond?
Notable species at Woodman Pond include Gadwall, Mallard, Northern Pintail, Greater Scaup, Hairy Woodpecker. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Woodman Pond?
Birding at Woodman Pond is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Woodman Pond?
Woodman Pond offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.