Lake birding habitat

Alley Pond Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Alley Pond Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 233 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, Mourning Dove, and Hairy Woodpecker 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

Monk Parakeet

Myiopsitta monachus

7/18/2026Inwood Hill Park2 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

7/18/2026College Point Wetlands (formerly Flushing Airport)2 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

7/18/2026Central Park, New York US-NY 40.77936, -73.968991 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/18/2026Canarsie Beach Park1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

7/18/2026New York Botanical Garden1 observed

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

7/18/2026Tibbetts Brook Park1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

7/18/2026Plumb Beach3 observed

Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

7/18/2026Jones Beach SP--West End1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

7/18/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond1 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

7/18/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mute Swan

27/18/2026

Wood Duck

17/18/2026

Mallard

27/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

17/18/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

27/18/2026

Blue Jay

27/18/2026

Gray Catbird

57/18/2026

American Robin

27/18/2026

Cedar Waxwing

17/18/2026

Common Grackle

7/18/2026

Common Yellowthroat

17/18/2026

Northern Cardinal

37/18/2026

Rock Pigeon

27/18/2026

Mourning Dove

87/18/2026

Forster's Tern

27/18/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/18/2026

Willow Flycatcher

17/18/2026

Barn Swallow

47/18/2026

Marsh Wren

27/18/2026

European Starling

27/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Alley Pond Park for birding?
The best months to visit Alley Pond Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Alley Pond Park?
Notable species at Alley Pond Park include Rock Pigeon, Mourning Dove, Hairy Woodpecker, Blue Jay, Tufted Titmouse. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Alley Pond Park?
Birding at Alley Pond Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Alley Pond Park?
Alley Pond Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.