Brooklyn Bridge Park
New York · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, 6:00 AM - 1:00 AM
About This Location
Brooklyn Bridge Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Gadwall 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
Boat-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus major
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Prothonotary Warbler
Protonotaria citrea
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Setophaga caerulescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Brant
Laughing Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
American Herring Gull
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Barn Swallow
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
Hermit Thrush
American Robin
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Birding Tips
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Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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This urban green space acts as a migrant trap — birds concentrate here during migration, especially after overnight flights.
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Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Governors Island
- Brooklyn Heights Promenade
- Pier 1
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