Rocky Neck State Park
Connecticut · Northeast
About This Location
Rocky Neck State Park is a productive birding destination in Connecticut, with 243 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Gadwall, Mallard, and American Black Duck among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
American Oystercatcher
Haematopus palliatus
Eared Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Barred Owl
Strix varia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Gadwall
Mallard
American Black Duck
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Blue Heron
Blue Jay
White-breasted Nuthatch
Cedar Waxwing
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Killdeer
Great Black-backed Gull
American Crow
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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