Coastal birding habitat

Canarsie Beach Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
CoastalUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Canarsie Beach Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Greater Scaup 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

47/19/2026

Mute Swan

27/19/2026

Mourning Dove

37/19/2026

Forster's Tern

27/19/2026

Common Tern

27/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

27/19/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

17/19/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

47/19/2026

Snowy Egret

17/19/2026

Great Egret

37/19/2026

Osprey

17/19/2026

Barn Swallow

97/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

17/19/2026

American Redstart

17/19/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/19/2026

Mallard

87/18/2026

Chimney Swift

37/18/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/18/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

27/18/2026

American Crow

47/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Canarsie Beach Park for birding?
The best months to visit Canarsie Beach Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Canarsie Beach Park?
Notable species at Canarsie Beach Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Greater Scaup, Bufflehead, Mourning Dove. The area supports coastal, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Canarsie Beach Park?
Birding at Canarsie Beach Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Canarsie Beach Park?
Canarsie Beach Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.