Jones Beach State Park
New York · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
$10 parking
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Jones Beach State Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 323 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Snowy Owl, Brant, and Canada Goose 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
Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopus
American Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Black-headed Gull
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
Piping Plover
Charadrius melodus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Brant
Canada Goose
American Black Duck
Greater Scaup
Surf Scoter
Black Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
Rock Pigeon
American Oystercatcher
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Common Loon
House Sparrow
Wood Duck
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Birding Tips
- 1
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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Purchase your day pass online in advance to avoid wait times at the entrance station.
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Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center
- Tobay Beach
- Massapequa Preserve
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