Urban Park birding habitat

Bush Terminal Piers Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Bush Terminal Piers Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 229 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

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/19/2026Richard W. DeKorte Park--Marsh Discovery Trail1 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

7/19/2026Brooklyn Bridge Park--Pier 61 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

7/19/2026Fort Tilden4 observed

Willet (Western)

Tringa semipalmata

7/19/2026Plumb Beach2 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

7/19/2026Randalls Island3 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

7/19/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

7/19/2026Richard W. DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst US-NJ 40.78558, -74.103291 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

7/19/2026Fort Tryon Park1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

7/19/2026McGolrick Park1 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

7/19/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/19/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

7/19/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

387/11/2026

Mallard

17/11/2026

Rock Pigeon

157/11/2026

Mourning Dove

157/11/2026

Killdeer

17/11/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/11/2026

Laughing Gull

47/11/2026

Ring-billed Gull

27/11/2026

American Herring Gull

207/11/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

47/11/2026

Forster's Tern

17/11/2026

Common Tern

67/11/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

187/11/2026

Great Egret

17/11/2026

Osprey

17/11/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

17/11/2026

Fish Crow

17/11/2026

Barn Swallow

87/11/2026

European Starling

157/11/2026

Gray Catbird

27/11/2026

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 Bush Terminal Piers Park for birding?
The best months to visit Bush Terminal Piers Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Bush Terminal Piers Park?
Notable species at Bush Terminal Piers Park include Brant, Canada Goose, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Mallard. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bush Terminal Piers Park?
Birding at Bush Terminal Piers Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Bush Terminal Piers Park?
Bush Terminal Piers Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.