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

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

7/12/2026Cornwall Swamp WMA--Scove Hill access2 observed

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

7/8/2026Snake Mountain South, TNC Preserve, Cerulean Warbler Spot2 observed

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

7/8/2026Lower La Chute River & Ticonderoga Marsh1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/8/2026Lower La Chute River & Ticonderoga Marsh6 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

7/4/2026West Market Road, Bridport, Vermont, US (43.99, -73.377)1 observed

Golden-winged x Blue-winged Warbler (hybrid)

Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera

7/2/2026Cornwall Swamp WMA--Scove Hill access1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

7/1/2026Lower La Chute River & Ticonderoga Marsh2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Double-crested Cormorant

47/4/2026

Osprey

17/4/2026

Eastern Phoebe

47/4/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

27/4/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

17/4/2026

Blue Jay

17/4/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

37/4/2026

Northern House Wren

17/4/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/4/2026

Cedar Waxwing

37/4/2026

American Goldfinch

37/4/2026

Field Sparrow

27/4/2026

Savannah Sparrow

77/4/2026

Song Sparrow

17/4/2026

Bobolink

137/4/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

67/4/2026

Common Grackle

77/4/2026

Ovenbird

17/4/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

17/4/2026

Prairie Warbler

17/4/2026

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.