Crab Meadow Beach
New York · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Crab Meadow Beach is a productive birding destination in New York, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and grassland habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Black Duck, and Black Scoter 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
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
American Oystercatcher
Haematopus palliatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
American Black Duck
Black Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Common Loon
Downy Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
House Finch
Red-winged Blackbird
Brant
Hooded Merganser
Greater Scaup
White-winged Scoter
Common Goldeneye
Mourning Dove
Great Black-backed Gull
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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