Fort Wadsworth
New York · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Fort Wadsworth is a productive birding destination in New York, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, 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
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Purple Sandpiper
Calidris maritima
Iceland Gull (kumlieni)
Larus glaucoides
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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