Orient Point County Park
New York · Northeast
About This Location
Orient Point County Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Common Eider, White-winged Scoter, 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
American Oystercatcher
Haematopus palliatus
King Eider
Somateria spectabilis
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Barred Owl
Strix varia
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Eider
White-winged Scoter
Black Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Common Loon
Great Cormorant
Surf Scoter
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Ring-billed Gull
American Crow
Canada Goose
Common Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Mourning Dove
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Common Raven
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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