Jones Beach State Park - West End
New York · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
Parking $10 (summer), free off-season
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Jones Beach State Park - West End is a productive birding destination in New York, with 322 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and American Black Duck 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
American Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
Black-headed Gull
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
Piping Plover
Charadrius melodus
Snow Goose x Brant (hybrid)
Anser caerulescens x Branta bernicla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Brant
Canada Goose
American Black Duck
Rock Pigeon
American Herring Gull
Northern Harrier
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Ring-billed Gull
Snowy Owl
Mallard
Greater Scaup
Long-tailed Duck
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
American Woodcock
Birding Tips
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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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Consider purchasing an annual parks pass if you plan to visit multiple times.
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Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Nickerson Beach
- Tobay Beach
- Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
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