Urban Park birding habitat

Blydenburgh Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Blydenburgh Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Blue Jay 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

Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

4/15/2026Hope Goddard Iselin Preserve1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

4/14/2026Miller Place Duck Pond (aka Kelli's Pond)1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

4/14/2026Hoyt Farm Town Park1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

4/13/2026Frank Melville Memorial Park and Mill Pond1 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

4/12/2026Robert Moses State Park, Babylon US-NY 40.62277, -73.275931 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

4/11/2026204 E Bayberry Rd, Islip US-NY 40.70747, -73.220751 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/11/2026Orr Preserve, East Islip1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

4/11/2026Planting Fields Arboretum1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

4/10/2026Fuchs Pond Preserve1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

64/12/2026

Mallard

204/12/2026

Killdeer

24/12/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

34/12/2026

Northern Flicker

24/12/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/12/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

24/12/2026

Tufted Titmouse

24/12/2026

Northern Mockingbird

24/12/2026

American Robin

34/12/2026

American Goldfinch

84/12/2026

Chipping Sparrow

64/12/2026

White-throated Sparrow

24/12/2026

Song Sparrow

84/12/2026

Pine Warbler

14/12/2026

Northern Cardinal

24/12/2026

American Black Duck

14/6/2026

Osprey

14/6/2026

Mourning Dove

24/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

14/5/2026

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