Woodman Pond
New York · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Woodman Pond is a productive birding destination in New York, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Gadwall, Mallard, and Northern Pintail 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
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Red Crossbill (Northeastern or type 12)
Loxia curvirostra
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Evening Grosbeak (Eastern or type 3)
Hesperiphona vespertina
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Gadwall
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Greater Scaup
Hairy Woodpecker
American Crow
Common Raven
Tufted Titmouse
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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