Massapequa Preserve
New York · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Massapequa Preserve is a productive birding destination in New York, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Mallard 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
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
Mallard
Ring-billed Gull
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Eastern Screech-Owl
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Golden-crowned Kinglet
European Starling
American Robin
Dark-eyed Junco
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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