A park area with a view of the brooklyn bridge.

Brooklyn Bridge Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

6/19/2026Central Park--The Pool1 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

6/19/2026The Battery, Manhattan1 observed

Wilson's Storm-Petrel

Oceanites oceanicus

6/19/2026AP Whale Watch - Queens Return1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

6/19/2026Udall's Mill Pond3 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/19/2026Prospect Park

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

6/19/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

6/19/2026AP Whale Watch - Queens list 1 on Jun 19, 20262 observed

Cory's Shearwater

Calonectris borealis

6/19/2026Lower New York Bay, Brooklyn5 observed

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

6/19/2026Bryant Park (5th-6th Ave. btwn 40th-42nd St.)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Laughing Gull

16/19/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

16/19/2026

Canada Goose

66/17/2026

Gadwall

16/17/2026

Mallard

26/17/2026

American Black Duck

36/17/2026

Rock Pigeon

156/17/2026

Mourning Dove

86/17/2026

American Herring Gull

16/17/2026

Common Tern

16/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

56/17/2026

Downy Woodpecker

26/17/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

26/17/2026

Blue Jay

16/17/2026

American Crow

16/17/2026

Barn Swallow

106/17/2026

European Starling

256/17/2026

Gray Catbird

76/17/2026

Northern Mockingbird

26/17/2026

American Robin

126/17/2026

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.

  4. 4

    This urban green space acts as a migrant trap — birds concentrate here during migration, especially after overnight flights.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Brooklyn Bridge Park for birding?
The best months to visit Brooklyn Bridge Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Brooklyn Bridge Park?
Notable species at Brooklyn Bridge Park include Brant, Canada Goose, Gadwall, Mallard, American Black Duck, Greater Scaup, Bufflehead, Ruddy Duck, Rock Pigeon, Great Black-backed Gull, Common Loon, Red-tailed Hawk. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Brooklyn Bridge Park?
Birding at Brooklyn Bridge Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Brooklyn Bridge Park?
There is no entrance fee at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Hours: Open daily, 6:00 AM - 1:00 AM.
What amenities are available at Brooklyn Bridge Park?
Brooklyn Bridge Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.