Smith Point County Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Smith Point County Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 263 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Brant, American Black Duck, 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

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/5/2026Windcrest Drive, Manorville1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/4/2026Southaven County Park1 observed

Lapland Longspur

Calcarius lapponicus

3/4/2026Smith Point County Park1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

3/2/2026Backyard1 observed

American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

2/28/2026Mt. Sinai Harbor1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

2/24/2026Long Island Expy, Calverton US-NY 40.90717, -72.738131 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

2/22/2026Swan Lake, East Patchogue1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

3603/4/2026

American Black Duck

33/4/2026

Black Scoter

343/4/2026

Bufflehead

63/4/2026

Mourning Dove

23/4/2026

Ring-billed Gull

643/4/2026

American Herring Gull

13/4/2026

Lesser Black-backed Gull

13/4/2026

Common Raven

23/4/2026

Horned Lark

223/4/2026

Snow Bunting

123/4/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

23/4/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

13/3/2026

Mallard

23/3/2026

Rock Pigeon

43/3/2026

Mute Swan

103/2/2026

White-winged Scoter

43/2/2026

Long-tailed Duck

63/2/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

13/2/2026

Red-throated Loon

13/2/2026

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 Smith Point County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Smith Point County Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Smith Point County Park?
Notable species at Smith Point County Park include Brant, American Black Duck, Black Scoter, Bufflehead, Mourning Dove. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Smith Point County Park?
Birding at Smith 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 Smith Point County Park?
Smith Point County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.