Bush Terminal Piers Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
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

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/6/2026North 5th Street Pier and Park1 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

3/6/2026Sandy Hook--Spermaceti Cove area2 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

3/6/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)4 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/6/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)19 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

3/6/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)2 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

3/6/2026New York, New York, US (40.799, -73.975)1 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

3/6/2026Liberty Island/Statue of Liberty (NY County)1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

3/6/2026Hudson River Greenway--145th-155th St.3 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/6/2026Floyd Bennett Field1 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/6/2026Floyd Bennett Field1 observed

Iceland Gull (kumlieni)

Larus glaucoides

3/6/2026Floyd Bennett Field1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

63/6/2026

Canada Goose

243/6/2026

Gadwall

63/6/2026

Mallard

23/6/2026

American Black Duck

83/6/2026

Bufflehead

753/6/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

13/6/2026

Rock Pigeon

23/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

53/6/2026

American Herring Gull

23/6/2026

American Crow

23/6/2026

Fish Crow

43/6/2026

Song Sparrow

13/6/2026

Northern Shoveler

13/5/2026

Lesser Scaup

13/5/2026

Mourning Dove

23/5/2026

Iceland Gull

13/5/2026

Horned Grebe

13/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

13/5/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/5/2026

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.