Orient Point County Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

3/4/2026213 Salt Island Rd, Westbrook US-CT 41.27884, -72.442771 observed

King Eider

Somateria spectabilis

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

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

2/28/2026Fishers Island4 observed

Barred Owl

Strix varia

2/28/2026Fishers Island2 observed

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

2/22/2026Trumans Beach1 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

2/21/2026Lake Montauk Inlet, east side1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Eider

133/3/2026

White-winged Scoter

13/3/2026

Black Scoter

803/3/2026

Long-tailed Duck

253/3/2026

American Herring Gull

63/3/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

13/3/2026

Common Loon

13/3/2026

Great Cormorant

63/3/2026

Surf Scoter

12/28/2026

Bufflehead

82/28/2026

Common Goldeneye

72/28/2026

Ring-billed Gull

12/28/2026

American Crow

22/28/2026

Canada Goose

102/28/2026

Common Merganser

22/28/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

82/28/2026

Mourning Dove

32/28/2026

Northern Flicker

12/28/2026

Blue Jay

12/28/2026

Common Raven

12/28/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Orient Point County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Orient Point County Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Orient Point County Park?
Notable species at Orient Point County Park include Common Eider, White-winged Scoter, Black Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, American Herring Gull. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Orient Point County Park?
Birding at Orient Point County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Orient Point County Park?
Orient Point County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.