Lido Beach Passive Nature Area

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Lido Beach Passive Nature Area is a productive birding destination in New York, with 238 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

3/6/2026Jones Beach SP--Hawkwatch1 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

3/5/2026Home1 observed

Black-headed Gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

3/4/2026Point Lookout--Town Park1 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

3/4/2026Sheepshead Bay1 observed

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

3/4/2026Kingsborough Community College2 observed

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

3/4/2026Jones Beach SP--West End1 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/4/2026Floyd Bennett Field1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

3/4/2026Massapequa Preserve1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

473/4/2026

Canada Goose

43/4/2026

Mallard

43/4/2026

American Black Duck

83/4/2026

Long-tailed Duck

123/4/2026

Bufflehead

43/4/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

53/4/2026

Song Sparrow

13/4/2026

Greater Scaup

12/21/2026

American Herring Gull

52/21/2026

House Finch

12/21/2026

Rock Pigeon

82/21/2026

Mourning Dove

22/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

22/21/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

62/21/2026

European Starling

142/21/2026

Northern Mockingbird

32/21/2026

American Robin

22/21/2026

American Tree Sparrow

32/21/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

22/21/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lido Beach Passive Nature Area for birding?
The best months to visit Lido Beach Passive Nature Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Lido Beach Passive Nature Area?
Notable species at Lido Beach Passive Nature Area include Brant, Canada Goose, American Black Duck, Greater Scaup, Long-tailed Duck. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lido Beach Passive Nature Area?
Birding at Lido Beach Passive Nature Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lido Beach Passive Nature Area?
Lido Beach Passive Nature Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.