Belmont Lake State Park
New York · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Belmont Lake State Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Gadwall 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 Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Black-headed Gull
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
Piping Plover
Charadrius melodus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Gadwall
Mallard
American Black Duck
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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