Piermont Pier
New York · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Piermont Pier is a productive birding destination in New York, with 250 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Gadwall, Mallard, and Canvasback 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
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Horned Lark
Eremophila alpestris
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Canvasback
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
Ruddy Duck
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Fish Crow
Northern Mockingbird
Great Black-backed Gull
Song Sparrow
Canada Goose
Bald Eagle
American Robin
Northern Cardinal
Gadwall
American Black Duck
Green-winged Teal
Hooded Merganser
Mourning Dove
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
- 4
Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Tallman Mountain State Park
- Sparkill Creek Marsh
- Rockland Lake State Park
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