Hile School Road wetland, Dryden
New York · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Hile School Road wetland, Dryden is a productive birding destination in New York, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts American Crow, Red-tailed Hawk, and Red-bellied Woodpecker 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
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Glaucous-winged Gull
Larus glaucescens
Iceland Gull (thayeri/kumlieni)
Larus glaucoides
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Evening Grosbeak (Eastern or type 3)
Hesperiphona vespertina
American Herring x Lesser Black-backed Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x fuscus
Iceland Gull (Thayer's)
Larus glaucoides
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Crow
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Winter Wren
European Starling
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Snow Bunting
American Tree Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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