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

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

7/22/2026Breezy Point Tip1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

7/22/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

7/22/2026Freshkills Park--North Park (Phase l)1 observed

Sora

Porzana carolina

7/21/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

7/21/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/21/2026Prospect Park--Prospect Lake1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/21/2026307 Nelson Ct, Edgewater US-NJ 40.80986, -73.982921 observed

Ruff

Calidris pugnax

7/21/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end1 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

7/21/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Willet (Western)

Tringa semipalmata

7/21/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

7/21/2026Plumb Beach5 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

7/21/2026McGolrick Park2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Forster's Tern

17/21/2026

Eastern Kingbird

37/21/2026

Rock Pigeon

77/20/2026

Mourning Dove

257/20/2026

Chimney Swift

27/20/2026

Laughing Gull

77/20/2026

American Herring Gull

57/20/2026

Common Tern

87/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

157/20/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

27/20/2026

Little Blue Heron

17/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/20/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

17/20/2026

American Crow

47/20/2026

Fish Crow

17/20/2026

Barn Swallow

67/20/2026

Carolina Wren

27/20/2026

European Starling

707/20/2026

Gray Catbird

67/20/2026

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

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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.