Monkey Run - South
New York · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Monkey Run - South is a productive birding destination in New York, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Red-bellied Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, and Black-capped Chickadee 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
Glaucous-winged Gull
Larus glaucescens
American Herring x Lesser Black-backed Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x fuscus
Iceland Gull (thayeri/kumlieni)
Larus glaucoides
Evening Grosbeak (Eastern or type 3)
Hesperiphona vespertina
Red Crossbill (Northeastern or type 12)
Loxia curvirostra
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Red-breasted Nuthatch
American Goldfinch
American Crow
Northern Cardinal
American Herring Gull
Pileated Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Common Raven
White-throated Sparrow
White-crowned Sparrow
Downy Woodpecker
White-breasted Nuthatch
House Finch
Purple Finch
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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