Montauk Point

New York · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

King Eider

Somateria spectabilis

3/4/2026Gardiners Bay, East Hampton US-NY 41.02839, -72.113441 observed

Eared Grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

3/2/2026Stonington Town Dock & WWTP1 observed

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

2/28/2026Block Island (please use more refined location)1 observed

Evening Grosbeak (Eastern or type 3)

Hesperiphona vespertina

2/28/2026Block Island (please use more refined location)1 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

2/28/2026Block Island (please use more refined location)1 observed

Dovekie

Alle alle

2/28/2026Montauk Point2 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

2/28/2026Fishers Island4 observed

Barred Owl

Strix varia

2/28/2026Fishers Island2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

502/28/2026

Common Eider

202/28/2026

Black Scoter

802/28/2026

Long-tailed Duck

22/28/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

102/28/2026

Rock Pigeon

12/28/2026

Mourning Dove

22/28/2026

American Herring Gull

52/28/2026

Red-throated Loon

12/28/2026

Common Loon

12/28/2026

Great Cormorant

12/28/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

12/28/2026

American Crow

32/28/2026

Common Raven

102/28/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

12/28/2026

European Starling

32/28/2026

Northern Mockingbird

12/28/2026

American Robin

52/28/2026

White-winged Scoter

42/28/2026

Common Goldeneye

32/28/2026

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 Montauk Point for birding?
The best months to visit Montauk Point for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Montauk Point?
Notable species at Montauk Point include Canada Goose, Common Eider, Black Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, Red-breasted Merganser. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Montauk Point?
Birding at Montauk Point is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Montauk Point?
Montauk Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.