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

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

6/19/2026Central Park--The Pool1 observed

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

6/19/2026Marshlands Conservancy1 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

6/19/2026The Battery, Manhattan1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

6/19/2026Udall's Mill Pond3 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/19/2026Prospect Park

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

6/19/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

6/19/2026AP Whale Watch - Queens list 1 on Jun 19, 20262 observed

Wilson's Storm-Petrel

Oceanites oceanicus

6/19/2026AP Whale Watch - Queens list 1 on Jun 19, 20261 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

6/19/2026Piermont Pier1 observed

Cory's Shearwater

Calonectris borealis

6/19/2026Lower New York Bay, Brooklyn5 observed

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

6/19/2026Bryant Park (5th-6th Ave. btwn 40th-42nd St.)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

186/19/2026

Rock Pigeon

86/19/2026

Mourning Dove

46/19/2026

Chimney Swift

56/19/2026

Ring-billed Gull

26/19/2026

American Herring Gull

16/19/2026

Great Egret

26/19/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/19/2026

Downy Woodpecker

26/19/2026

Northern Flicker

16/19/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

26/19/2026

Blue Jay

16/19/2026

American Crow

16/19/2026

Barn Swallow

36/19/2026

European Starling

166/19/2026

American Robin

246/19/2026

Cedar Waxwing

126/19/2026

House Sparrow

306/19/2026

House Finch

26/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

16/19/2026

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.