Medium Large Transport; Low Wing; 2 Turbojet Eng
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Distraction
Conflict Airborne Conflict
General None Reported / Taken
Airspace Structure; Human Factors
We were hearing drone reports by ATC. We were eventually given a traffic advisory for the drones ourselves. We kept a look out and the First Officer spotted 2 drones flying about a half mile laterally to the right of us; and 500-1000 feet below us when we were 2 miles prior to GREKO on the approach for Runway 22 in La Guardia. He kept them in sight and we were clear of them; continuing without having to take evasive action. The sun was setting and he wasn't sure if the light was reflecting off of red paint; or if the drones were emitting a red light on each of them. We reported the drones to ATC and made a phone call to them after we parked at the gate.
Air carrier Captain reported sighting 2 UAVs while conducting an approach at LGA. The event was reported to ATC; however no evasive action was taken.