Where to see a Red-breasted Merganser in New York

The Red-breasted Merganser is regularly recorded in the counties of 213 New York state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:

1. Montauk Point State Park
2. Camp Hero State Park
3. Hither Hills State Park
4. Orient Beach State Park
5. Connetquot River State Park Preserve
6. Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
7. Sunken Meadow State Park
8. Heckscher State Park
9. Robert Moses State Park
10. Jones Beach State Park
11. Wildwood State Park
12. Hallock State Park Preserve
13. Lido Beach Wildlife Management Area
14. Sandy Island Beach State Park
15. Selkirk Shores State Park
16. Niagara Falls State Park
17. Fort Niagara State Park
18. Hamlin Beach State Park
19. Braddock Bay Fish and Wildlife Management Area
20. Golden Hill State Park
21. Gilgo State Park
22. Brydges State Park
23. Captree State Park
24. Bethpage State Park
25. Napeague State Park

These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

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