Central Park
New York · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, 6 AM - 1 AM
About This Location
Central Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 276 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Northern Shoveler 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
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Great Cormorant
Phalacrocorax carbo
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Wilson's Storm-Petrel
Oceanites oceanicus
Cory's Shearwater
Calonectris borealis
Swamp Sparrow
Melospiza georgiana
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
American Black Duck
Chimney Swift
Double-crested Cormorant
Northern Cardinal
Rock Pigeon
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Barn Swallow
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
Blue Jay
European Starling
Common Grackle
Northern House Wren
House Sparrow
Red-tailed Hawk
Northern Mockingbird
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Canada Goose
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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This urban green space acts as a migrant trap — birds concentrate here during migration, especially after overnight flights.
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Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- The Ramble
- Turtle Pond
- American Museum of Natural History
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