Charles Memorial Park

New York · Northeast

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Habitat

Urban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Charles Memorial Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Mute Swan among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Brant Canada Goose Mute Swan Mallard American Black Duck

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

7/17/2026College Point Wetlands (formerly Flushing Airport)2 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

7/17/2026Sandy Hook--Spermaceti Cove area2 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

7/17/2026Canarsie Beach Park1 observed

Ruff

Calidris pugnax

7/17/2026Jones Beach SP--West End1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/17/2026Brooklyn Botanic Garden1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

7/17/2026Plumb Beach2 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

7/17/2026New York Botanical Garden1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

7/17/2026Central Park--The Ravine (incl. The Loch)1 observed

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

7/17/2026Plumb Beach2 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher (griseus)

Limnodromus griseus

7/17/2026Plumb Beach16 observed

Sora

Porzana carolina

7/16/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Least Tern

47/8/2026

Forster's Tern

27/8/2026

Common Tern

17/8/2026

Birding Tips

1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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New York Birding Guide

Complete guide to birding in New York →

Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Bird Identification: The Four Keys

11 min read

Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Charles Memorial Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Charles Memorial Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Charles Memorial Park?▼

Notable species at Charles Memorial Park include Brant, Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Mallard, American Black Duck. The area supports urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Charles Memorial Park?▼

Birding at Charles Memorial Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Charles Memorial Park?▼

Charles Memorial Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.