Urban Park birding habitat

Seaside Park

Connecticut · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Seaside Park is a productive birding destination in Connecticut, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts American Wigeon, American Black Duck, and Hooded Merganser 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

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

6/19/2026Trout Brook Valley Conservation Area1 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

6/17/2026Stewart B. McKinney NWR--Long Beach Blvd. Pond1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

6/16/2026CT - Rte 25 South of Rte 591 observed

Northern Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

6/15/2026Sandy Point1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat (virens)

Icteria virens

6/14/2026Trout Brook Valley Conservation Area1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

6/13/2026Sandy Point3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

16/16/2026

American Herring Gull

106/16/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

26/16/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

16/16/2026

Snowy Egret

26/16/2026

Great Egret

16/16/2026

Monk Parakeet

26/16/2026

European Starling

106/16/2026

House Sparrow

46/16/2026

Common Grackle

46/16/2026

Ring-billed Gull

216/7/2026

Osprey

26/7/2026

Barn Swallow

46/7/2026

Killdeer

16/7/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/7/2026

American Robin

106/7/2026

Song Sparrow

16/7/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

76/7/2026

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 Seaside Park for birding?
The best months to visit Seaside Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Seaside Park?
Notable species at Seaside Park include American Wigeon, American Black Duck, Hooded Merganser, Red-breasted Merganser, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Seaside Park?
Birding at Seaside Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Seaside Park?
Seaside Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.