Central Park
New York · Northeast
Easy
April-May
Free
6:00 AM – 1:00 AM daily
About This Location
Central Park is an urban birding oasis in the heart of Manhattan, attracting over 280 species. The Ramble and North Woods act as migrant traps, concentrating warblers and other songbirds during spring and fall migration.
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
Bay-breasted Warbler
Setophaga castanea
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Blue-headed Vireo
Vireo solitarius
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Mourning Warbler
Geothlypis philadelphia
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Setophaga pensylvanica
Nelson's Sparrow
Ammospiza nelsoni
Willow Flycatcher
Empidonax traillii
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)
Setophaga coronata
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Empidonax flaviventris
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
Barn Swallow
Blue Jay
Cedar Waxwing
Common Grackle
Ovenbird
Common Yellowthroat
Canada Goose
Mallard
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Ring-billed Gull
Great Egret
Birding Tips
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The Ramble is the best area for spring warblers
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Join a NYC Audubon guided walk for expert help
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Visit during spring migration (April-May) for the greatest species diversity
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Fall migration (September-October) brings waves of southbound warblers and raptors
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Arrive at dawn for peak bird activity, especially during migration seasons
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- American Museum of Natural History
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