Kingston Point

New York · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Kingston Point is a productive birding destination in New York, with 250 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts American Wigeon, Mallard, 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

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

3/6/2026Kingston Point1 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

3/4/2026Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, Binnewater Ln1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

2/28/202612525, Gardiner US-NY (41.7284,-74.2078)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Wigeon

63/6/2026

Mallard

203/6/2026

American Black Duck

143/6/2026

Redhead

23/6/2026

Ring-necked Duck

253/6/2026

Greater Scaup

43/6/2026

Lesser Scaup

43/6/2026

Long-tailed Duck

13/6/2026

Bufflehead

43/6/2026

Common Merganser

153/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

453/6/2026

American Herring Gull

43/6/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

13/6/2026

Bald Eagle

43/6/2026

American Crow

33/6/2026

Fish Crow

23/6/2026

Common Goldeneye

3/6/2026

Blue Jay

13/6/2026

Tufted Titmouse

13/6/2026

European Starling

203/6/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Kingston Point for birding?
The best months to visit Kingston Point for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Kingston Point?
Notable species at Kingston Point include American Wigeon, Mallard, American Black Duck, Green-winged Teal, Ring-necked Duck. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Kingston Point?
Birding at Kingston Point is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Kingston Point?
Kingston Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.