New York Birding Resources

Together, the citizen science projects of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology engage more than 200,000 people across North America and beyond. The lab is located in the Sapsucker Woods in Ithaca, New York, and in includes trails that are open 365 days a year.

The Nifty Fifty

The Nifty Fifty is a mini-guide to the birds of New York. It includes descriptions, images, video and songs of 50 of the most often observed birds of New York. View the guide by clicking here or on the Nifty Fifty link on the left.

You will need the free Flash player to view the guide.

Some birds prefer to stay near the ground, while others are almost always seen high in a tree. Look for the following notations in the species descriptions to determine where the species is most likely to be seen. If a note is not present, the bird does not have a strong affinity for a particular region.

• Look high.
• Look mid-story.
• Look low.

State Information

New York State Ornithological Association

Checklist of the Birds of New York State

Recent Bird Sightings

(518) 439-8080 Albany + Hudson/Mohawk

(716) 896-1271 Buffalo

(212) 979-3070 New York

Birding Locations

Bear Mountain State Park

Jamaica Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Tifft Nature Preserve

New York State Bird -  Eastern Bluebird

New York Birding Events

Hudson River EagleFest

Annually in February
Ossining, New York
Phone: 914-762-2912 - E-mail: info@teatown.org
Each winter between January and March, bald eagles from Canada and northern New England fly south to the Croton and Hudson rivers to feed on prey found in unfrozen rivers and reservoirs. Join us for Teatown's annual event celebarating our national symbol's winter return to the lower Hudson River! The multi-sited event will be enriched by our collaboration with area Audubon chapters, the Eagle Institute, NYS DEC, and local environmental organizations who will help present an exciting and educational day. Live bird demonstrations (eagles, hawks and owls) and educational programs at Teatown, warming tents with bird experts with scopes at sites along the river, area nature centers opening for the day.

Other resources and locations

If you have suggestions for additional birding resources in New York, from web sites to your favorite birding location, submit your information using the following form. You can cut and paste large amounts if text into the information field. Birding locations are the most desired, but any good resource on New York birds is welcomed.

SUGGEST A LOCATION
From:
Email:
Show my name:	Yes No
Location Information: