Gilgo Beach
New York · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Gilgo Beach is a productive birding destination in New York, with 251 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Mute Swan 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 Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
Black-headed Gull
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
Piping Plover
Charadrius melodus
Glaucous Gull
Larus hyperboreus
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Brant
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
American Black Duck
Red-breasted Merganser
American Herring Gull
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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