Birdsong Break

Sabrina Garone

The Eastern Bluebird became New York’s official state bird in 1970 after decades of back-and-forth!

Wood Duck

Sabrina Garone

Recognized by its slicked-back crest, the Wood Duck is a common freshwater resident that can be seen in our region all year long.

Sabrina Garone

The Black-Crowned Night Heron is mostly nocturnal, which is rare for wading birds.

Sabrina Garone

That bold white eyebrow stripe? The Carolina Wren’s signature look gives this tiny songbird a seriously sassy expression.

Sabrina Garone

Despite their coastal reputation, Ring-Billed Gulls are just as happy near our region’s lakes and rivers.

Song Sparrow

Sabrina Garone

Singing away like no one is listening — it's the Song Sparrow!

Cardinal

Sabrina Garone

You can hear the cheerful song of the Northern Cardinal in our region all year long!

Least Tern

Sabrina Garone

North America’s smallest tern is an expert fisher — hover, dive, catch, repeat!

Sabrina Garone

Ruddy Turnstone gets that name from the way it forages, turning over rocks and shells.

Piping Plover

Sabrina Garone

Beach patrol but make it adorable — meet the tiny but mighty Piping Plover!