Plumb Beach
New York · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Plumb Beach is a productive birding destination in New York, with 271 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Greater Scaup 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 Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Brant
Canada Goose
American Black Duck
Greater Scaup
Surf Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
Mourning Dove
American Oystercatcher
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Horned Grebe
Common Loon
American Crow
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Hooded Merganser
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.
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Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
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- Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
- Floyd Bennett Field
- Dead Horse Bay
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