Wilson-Tuscarora State Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Wilson-Tuscarora State Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Long-tailed Duck, and Common Goldeneye 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

Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

3/4/20264280 Porter Center Road, Ransomville, New York, US (43.209, -78.969) Modern Disposal Landfill SE Boundary1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/4/2026Bond Lake County Park--Bond Lake4 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

3/4/2026Fuller Road yard4 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/2/2026Buckhorn Island State Park, Grand Island US-NY 43.05716, -78.971415 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

3/1/20262074–2088 Saunders Settlement Rd, Niagara Falls US-NY (43.1413,-78.9356)1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

2/28/2026St. Peters RC Church2 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

2/28/20261073 Youngstown Wilson Road, Youngstown, New York, US (43.263, -79)A2 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

2/27/2026Old Stone Chimney2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

123/2/2026

Long-tailed Duck

43/2/2026

Common Goldeneye

43/2/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

83/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

603/2/2026

American Herring Gull

33/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/2/2026

European Starling

13/2/2026

House Sparrow

103/2/2026

American Goldfinch

13/2/2026

Northern Cardinal

23/2/2026

Bufflehead

12/28/2026

Common Merganser

102/28/2026

Bald Eagle

12/28/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

12/28/2026

Downy Woodpecker

12/28/2026

Blue Jay

42/28/2026

American Crow

12/28/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

22/28/2026

American Robin

62/28/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Wilson-Tuscarora State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Wilson-Tuscarora State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Wilson-Tuscarora State Park?
Notable species at Wilson-Tuscarora State Park include Canada Goose, Long-tailed Duck, Common Goldeneye, Red-breasted Merganser, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Wilson-Tuscarora State Park?
Birding at Wilson-Tuscarora State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Wilson-Tuscarora State Park?
Wilson-Tuscarora State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.