Newburgh, New York

In the winter, the Newburgh waterfront is a great place to see waterfowl and eagles and to search for Orange County rarities among the thousands of gulls that congregate on the river in the late afternoon. Bring a scope, or a friend who has one!
While you’re in the area, head a few miles south to Kowawese Unique Area at Plum Point or across the Newburgh–Beacon Bridge to Dennings Point State Park for different views of the river and its birds.