Sapsucker Woods
New York · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Sapsucker Woods is a productive birding destination in New York, with 238 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Cooper's Hawk, and Red-bellied Woodpecker 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
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Glaucous-winged Gull
Larus glaucescens
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Evening Grosbeak (Eastern or type 3)
Hesperiphona vespertina
American Herring x Lesser Black-backed Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x fuscus
Iceland Gull (Thayer's)
Larus glaucoides
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Tree Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Cooper's Hawk
Brown Creeper
American Robin
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
- 4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Cornell University campus
- Sapsucker Woods Pond
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