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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

7/16/2026Fire Island--Sunken Forest1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

7/14/2026Northern State Pkwy E, Melville US-NY 40.79756, -73.421361 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

7/13/2026Captree Island1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

7/13/2026Gardiner County Park1 observed

Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

7/13/2026Gardiner County Park1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

7/10/2026Bayard Cutting Arboretum1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

7/10/2026Timber Point Golf Course1 observed

Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

7/9/2026Gardiner County Park1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

7/9/2026Gardiner County Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eastern Phoebe

37/12/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

37/12/2026

Blue Jay

27/12/2026

Fish Crow

27/12/2026

Tufted Titmouse

17/12/2026

Song Sparrow

27/12/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

27/12/2026

Wild Turkey

57/6/2026

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.