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

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

6/19/2026Marshlands Conservancy1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

6/19/2026Udall's Mill Pond3 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

6/19/2026Piermont Pier1 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

6/19/2026Mianus River Gorge Preserve1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

6/18/2026Piermont Pier1 observed

Common Tern (hirundo/tibetana)

Sterna hirundo

6/18/2026Piermont Pier1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

26/17/2026

Chimney Swift

46/17/2026

American Oystercatcher

36/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

36/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

56/17/2026

Snowy Egret

16/17/2026

Great Egret

16/17/2026

Osprey

66/17/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/17/2026

Tree Swallow

106/17/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

56/17/2026

Barn Swallow

106/17/2026

Gray Catbird

106/17/2026

Northern Mockingbird

36/17/2026

American Robin

56/17/2026

Song Sparrow

16/17/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

106/17/2026

Common Grackle

36/17/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

26/17/2026

Canada Goose

56/17/2026

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.