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

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

4/20/2026my yard1 observed

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

4/20/2026South Norwalk Reservoir, Wilton1 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

4/20/2026Stewart B. McKinney NWR--Long Beach Blvd. Pond2 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/20/2026Mondo Ponds1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

4/20/2026Zygala South Salem home1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

4/20/2026Home1 observed

Great Crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus crinitus

4/20/202696 Erin Lane2 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/19/2026Lakeview Cemetery1 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

4/19/202696 Erin Lane2 observed

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

4/19/202696 Erin Lane2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

44/13/2026

Canada Goose

24/13/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

14/13/2026

Rock Pigeon

4/13/2026

Mourning Dove

24/13/2026

Ring-billed Gull

4/13/2026

American Herring Gull

4/13/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

34/13/2026

Common Loon

14/13/2026

Osprey

14/13/2026

Northern Flicker

14/13/2026

Monk Parakeet

334/13/2026

Fish Crow

24/13/2026

European Starling

4/13/2026

American Robin

44/13/2026

House Sparrow

134/13/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

34/13/2026

Killdeer

14/10/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/10/2026

Blue Jay

24/10/2026

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.