Calvert Vaux Park (Dreier-Offerman 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

Calvert Vaux Park (Dreier-Offerman Park) is a productive birding destination in New York, with 272 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Wood Duck among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Brant Canada Goose Wood Duck Mallard American Black Duck

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

5/31/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--West Pond1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Gray-headed)

Junco hyemalis

5/31/2026Fort Tilden1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/31/2026Forest Park--Waterhole1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

5/31/2026Forest Park--Waterhole2 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

5/31/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

5/31/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

5/31/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

5/31/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

5/31/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

55/31/2026

Mourning Dove

35/31/2026

Killdeer

25/31/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/31/2026

Laughing Gull

105/31/2026

Ring-billed Gull

15/31/2026

American Herring Gull

35/31/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

15/31/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

205/31/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

35/31/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

15/31/2026

Great Egret

15/31/2026

Willow Flycatcher

15/31/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/31/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/31/2026

American Crow

15/31/2026

Barn Swallow

45/31/2026

Carolina Wren

15/31/2026

European Starling

105/31/2026

American Robin

35/31/2026

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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New York Birding Guide

Complete guide to birding in New York →

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 Calvert Vaux Park (Dreier-Offerman Park) for birding?▼

The best months to visit Calvert Vaux Park (Dreier-Offerman Park) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Calvert Vaux Park (Dreier-Offerman Park)?▼

Notable species at Calvert Vaux Park (Dreier-Offerman Park) include Brant, Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Mallard, American Black Duck. The area supports urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Calvert Vaux Park (Dreier-Offerman Park)?▼

Birding at Calvert Vaux Park (Dreier-Offerman Park) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Calvert Vaux Park (Dreier-Offerman Park)?▼

Calvert Vaux Park (Dreier-Offerman Park) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.