Seneca Lake State Park
New York · Northeast
About This Location
Seneca Lake State Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Tundra Swan 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
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Northern Shrike
Lanius borealis
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Tundra Swan
American Wigeon
Mallard
Bufflehead
Ring-billed Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Blue Jay
American Black Duck
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Redhead
Greater Scaup
Common Goldeneye
Common Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
American Herring Gull
Downy Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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