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Fort Tilden

New York  >  United States

Fort Tilden is an 85-acre birding location with beach, jetty, shrubland, and maritime forest habitat. Most notably are the breeding Piping Plover in summer.

Adicionado* por Elle Auklet
Ultima atualização 29 agosto 2025
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Descrição

Fort Tilden is relatively brushy when not in the beach areas, although the paths are usually relatively wide and ticks are typically not an issue unless you venture off the trail. The beach is a sandy shoreline with plenty of waves and a nice view of the ocean, potentially productive for seawatching. There is a small hawkwatch platform in the forest area, which provides a good view of the beach and migrating raptors in the fall.

In the winter, gulls and ducks can be found here, such as Surf Scoter and Lesser Black-backed Gull. In the spring, Piping Plover and American Oystercatcher will arrive to the beach from wintering. During the summer, these species will breed and raise chicks on the beach, so make sure to keep your dog on-leash! In the fall, shorebirds will leave and warblers like Prairie Warbler and Yellow-rumped Warbler can be found here. The site contains many ruins of its past life as a military base, with gun batteries, warehouses, and many other buildings. The location's historic past makes it not only an enjoyable spot for birders, but can entertain non-birders as well.

Detalhes

Acesso

Fort Tilden is located in Breezy Point, New York, on the Rockaway Peninsula. The area can be accessed by the Q22 and Q25 buses at the eastern end, and by car at the 169th and 193rd Street parking lots. It is possible to explore the area by bike, although it is much easier by foot due to the sandy conditions. You should allow 1-2 hours for your visit depending on your speed and mode of transportation, allowing extra time for unusual birds that may show up on the beach. The circular walking route shown on the map is about 2.5 miles.

Terreno e Habitat

Floresta , Mar , Dunas , Árvores e arbustos dispersos , Praia , Pequeno lago

Condições

Montanhoso , Poeirento , Possível na maré cheia , Arenoso , Plano , Sem sombra

Caminho circular

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Pode ser útil

Boa temporada de observação de aves

Durante todo o ano

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Migração de outono

Rota

Caminho estreito , Caminho largo

Caminho dificil

Caminhada média

Acessível por

Bicicleta , Pé

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