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
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Iceland Gull (kumlieni)
Larus glaucoides
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Hooded Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Birding Tips
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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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