Central Park

New York · Northeast

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Habitat

Urban ParkForest

Best Seasons

SpringFall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

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

Blackburnian Warbler Wood Thrush Red-tailed Hawk Mandarin Duck Great Horned Owl

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/4/2026Wallabout Channel1 observed

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

3/4/2026Confluence Park, Owego2 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

3/4/2026Beaver Island State Park, Grand Island US-NY 42.95853, -78.944481 observed

Northern Shrike

Lanius borealis

3/4/20262800-3098 Thorpe Road, Seneca Falls, New York, US (42.883, -76.788)1 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

3/4/20262260 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore US-NY (42.9587,-78.8786)1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

3/4/20262260 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore US-NY (42.9587,-78.8786)1 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

3/4/2026Braddock Bay--North Marina6 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/4/2026Crocheron Park1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

3/4/20265631 Van Allen Rd, Belfast US-NY (42.3077,-78.0526)1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

3/4/20265631 Van Allen Rd, Belfast US-NY (42.3077,-78.0526)3 observed

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

3/4/2026Kingston Point1 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

3/4/2026Buffalo River Ohio St. Fishing Access Site1 observed

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

3/4/2026Ft. Edward Yacht Basin1 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

3/4/2026Braddock Bay--North Marina3 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

3/4/2026Hudson River Park--Tribeca Upland (Chambers to W Houston St.)3 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/4/2026Seneca Park1 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

3/4/2026Buffalo River Ohio St. Fishing Access Site1 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

3/4/2026Braddock Bay--North Marina6 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

3/4/2026Buffalo River Ohio St. Fishing Access Site1 observed

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

3/4/2026Kingsborough Community College1 observed

Birding Tips

1
The Ramble is the best area for spring warblers
2
Join a NYC Audubon guided walk for expert help

Amenities

Restrooms

Trails

Water Fountains

Nearby Attractions

American Museum of Natural History

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