Bob & Betty Cummings Memorial Park

New York · Northeast

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Habitat

Urban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Bob & Betty Cummings Memorial Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Snow Bunting among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

American Robin Northern Cardinal Blue Jay Red-tailed Hawk White-breasted Nuthatch

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

6/1/2026Snake Mountain South, TNC preserve1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/31/2026Bond Island Natural Area1 observed

Blue-winged Warbler

Vermivora cyanoptera

5/31/2026209 Galick Rd, Fair Haven US-VT 43.56983, -73.395951 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

5/29/2026Lower La Chute River & Ticonderoga Marsh2 observed

Sora

Porzana carolina

5/29/2026Lower La Chute River & Ticonderoga Marsh1 observed

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

5/28/2026Crown Point State Historic Site2 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

5/27/2026Strong Swamp1 observed

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

5/26/2026Cram Rd. Powerline3 observed

Golden-winged Warbler

Vermivora chrysoptera

5/24/2026Cram Rd. Powerline2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

55/28/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/28/2026

Ring-billed Gull

45/28/2026

American Herring Gull

15/28/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

85/28/2026

Great Blue Heron

35/28/2026

Black Vulture

25/28/2026

Turkey Vulture

35/28/2026

Osprey

15/28/2026

Bald Eagle

15/28/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

15/28/2026

Northern Flicker

15/28/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/28/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/28/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/28/2026

Blue Jay

25/28/2026

American Crow

45/28/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

15/28/2026

Tree Swallow

15/28/2026

Barn Swallow

55/28/2026

Birding Tips

1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Bird Identification: The Four Keys

11 min read

Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Bob & Betty Cummings Memorial Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Bob & Betty Cummings Memorial Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Bob & Betty Cummings Memorial Park?▼

Notable species at Bob & Betty Cummings Memorial Park include American Robin, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, Red-tailed Hawk, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Bob & Betty Cummings Memorial Park?▼

Birding at Bob & Betty Cummings Memorial Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Bob & Betty Cummings Memorial Park?▼

Bob & Betty Cummings Memorial Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.