Buckhorn Island State Park
New York · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Buckhorn Island State Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, and Mallard 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
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Snow x Ross's Goose (hybrid)
Anser caerulescens x rossii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Common Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
Blue Jay
American Crow
American Robin
Northern Cardinal
Tundra Swan
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Hooded Merganser
Rock Pigeon
American Herring Gull
Common Raven
Red-winged Blackbird
Redhead
Greater Scaup
Birding Tips
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Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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