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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

8/22/2026Central Park--Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

8/22/2026McGolrick Park1 observed

Lark Sparrow

Chondestes grammacus

8/22/2026Sherman Creek Park and Swindler Cove1 observed

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

8/22/2026Jerome Park Reservoir1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

8/22/2026Central Park--The Pond and Hallett Sanctuary1 observed

Wilson's Storm-Petrel

Oceanites oceanicus

8/22/2026Breezy Point Tip1 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

8/22/2026Sherman Creek Park and Swindler Cove3 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

8/22/2026Pelham Bay Park--The Lagoon5 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

8/22/2026Central Park--The Pool1 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

8/22/2026Lincoln Terrace Park/Arthur S. Somers Park1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

8/22/2026Inwood (N of Riverside Dr., Dyckman St. & Harlem River Dr.)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

68/22/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

18/22/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

18/22/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

18/22/2026

Blue Jay

18/22/2026

Gray Catbird

28/22/2026

Northern Waterthrush

18/22/2026

Black-and-white Warbler

38/22/2026

American Redstart

28/22/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

18/22/2026

Chestnut-sided Warbler

18/22/2026

Northern Cardinal

28/22/2026

Mallard

88/22/2026

Rock Pigeon

208/22/2026

Mourning Dove

108/22/2026

Chimney Swift

28/22/2026

Ring-billed Gull

28/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/22/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

48/22/2026

Downy Woodpecker

28/22/2026

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.