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Migratory Songbirds (spring/fall)

Passeriformes spp.

Mashomack, Morton NWR, Hither Hills

Migratory Songbirds (spring/fall) (Passeriformes spp.) — Passeriformes spp. · Photo: Charles J. Sharp (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Warblers, thrushes, and vireos push through the Hamptons each spring and fall. Mashomack, Morton NWR, and Hither Hills are reliable migration traps.

Best months

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Best time of day: Dawn
How to see: Walk trails at dawn; carry binoculars and a field guide.
Operator: Self-guided / Cornell Lab eBird
Cost: Free
Age: All ages
Accessibility: Varies
Responsible viewing: Leash dogs; stay on trail.
Weather / sea state: Any.

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