Woodland landscape with overgrown fields and trees

Central Park - North End (N of 97th Saint Transverse)

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, 6:00 AM - 1:00 AM

About This Location

Central Park - North End (N of 97th Saint Transverse) is a productive birding destination in New York, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Green-winged Teal 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

6/18/2026Piermont Pier1 observed

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

6/18/2026Piermont Pier1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

6/18/2026Piermont Pier1 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

6/18/2026Piermont Pier1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

6/18/2026Governor's Island Teaching Garden1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/18/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)

Setophaga coronata

6/18/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

6/17/2026Udall's Mill Pond3 observed

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

6/17/2026North Brother Island2 observed

Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

6/17/2026TheWindsorTerrace1 observed

Black-headed Gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

6/17/2026Hudson River Park--Pier 83 (W 43rd St.)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

66/17/2026

Mallard

186/17/2026

Rock Pigeon

76/17/2026

Mourning Dove

56/17/2026

Chimney Swift

56/17/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

16/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

16/17/2026

Great Egret

16/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

16/17/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

16/17/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/17/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/17/2026

Northern Flicker

26/17/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

26/17/2026

Blue Jay

86/17/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

26/17/2026

Barn Swallow

16/17/2026

European Starling

206/17/2026

Northern Mockingbird

16/17/2026

American Robin

166/17/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

  4. 4

    This urban green space acts as a migrant trap — birds concentrate here during migration, especially after overnight flights.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Central Park - North End (N of 97th Saint Transverse) for birding?
The best months to visit Central Park - North End (N of 97th Saint Transverse) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Central Park - North End (N of 97th Saint Transverse)?
Notable species at Central Park - North End (N of 97th Saint Transverse) include Canada Goose, Mallard, Green-winged Teal, Rock Pigeon, Ring-billed Gull, Red-tailed Hawk, Mute Swan, Bufflehead, American Herring Gull, American Robin, House Sparrow, White-throated Sparrow. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Central Park - North End (N of 97th Saint Transverse)?
Birding at Central Park - North End (N of 97th Saint Transverse) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Central Park - North End (N of 97th Saint Transverse)?
There is no entrance fee at Central Park - North End (N of 97th Saint Transverse). Hours: Open daily, 6:00 AM - 1:00 AM.
What amenities are available at Central Park - North End (N of 97th Saint Transverse)?
Central Park - North End (N of 97th Saint Transverse) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.