I just came to New York 2 days ago and would like to see aome breeding wood warblers. I have heard of sterling foeest but there seems to be ticks and mosquitos and diseases there. Any safer place? Thanks.
Maybe get in touch with Joe Guinta of Happy Warblers
(
http://www.happywarblers.com/contactus.html )
or Birder Bob
(
http://www.birdingbob.com/mail_contact.html )
These are long time guides in the area who know their turf and can help you find your target birds.
Do note that by this time, the breeding season is almost over, so that finding nesting birds is unlikely.
Separately, despite the publicity, Sterling Forest is perfectly fine as a place to visit, the walks are on gravel paths, the ticks can be managed with minimal care (tuck your pants into your socks and spray the area with some insect repellent) and our mosquitos don't yet carry dengue or chikungunya.