Urban Park birding habitat

Greenwich Point Park

Connecticut · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Greenwich Point Park is a productive birding destination in Connecticut, with 301 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Brant, American Black Duck, and Ring-necked Duck among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

4/20/2026South Norwalk Reservoir, Wilton1 observed

Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

4/20/2026Van Cortlandt Park--NE Forest1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

4/20/2026Zygala South Salem home1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

4/20/2026Grass Island Natural Area3 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

4/20/2026Home1 observed

Blue-winged Warbler

Vermivora cyanoptera

4/20/2026Rockefeller SP Preserve1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/20/2026Rockefeller SP Preserve1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

64/19/2026

Canada Goose

14/19/2026

Mallard

24/19/2026

Bufflehead

144/19/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

154/19/2026

Wild Turkey

24/19/2026

American Oystercatcher

44/19/2026

American Herring Gull

74/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

54/19/2026

Great Egret

64/19/2026

Osprey

74/19/2026

Northern Flicker

44/19/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

24/19/2026

European Starling

44/19/2026

Northern Mockingbird

84/19/2026

American Robin

154/19/2026

House Sparrow

64/19/2026

White-throated Sparrow

14/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

34/19/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

14/19/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Greenwich Point Park for birding?
The best months to visit Greenwich Point Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Greenwich Point Park?
Notable species at Greenwich Point Park include Brant, American Black Duck, Ring-necked Duck, Greater Scaup, Long-tailed Duck. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Greenwich Point Park?
Birding at Greenwich Point Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Greenwich Point Park?
Greenwich Point Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.