Montauk Point
New York · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Montauk Point is a productive birding destination in New York, with 266 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Common Eider, and Black Scoter among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
King Eider
Somateria spectabilis
Eared Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
Hairy Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus villosus
Evening Grosbeak (Eastern or type 3)
Hesperiphona vespertina
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Dovekie
Alle alle
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Barred Owl
Strix varia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Common Eider
Black Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Red-breasted Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
American Herring Gull
Red-throated Loon
Common Loon
Great Cormorant
Red-tailed Hawk
American Crow
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
White-winged Scoter
Common Goldeneye
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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