Urban Park birding habitat

Clove Lakes Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Clove Lakes Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Black Duck 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

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

7/22/2026Breezy Point Tip1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

7/22/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Carolina Chickadee

Poecile carolinensis

7/22/20261150 Wychwood Road, Westfield, New Jersey, US

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

7/22/2026Freshkills Park--North Park (Phase l)1 observed

Sora

Porzana carolina

7/21/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

7/21/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/21/2026Prospect Park--Prospect Lake1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/21/2026307 Nelson Ct, Edgewater US-NJ 40.80986, -73.982921 observed

Ruff

Calidris pugnax

7/21/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end1 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

7/21/2026Irwin Park

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

7/21/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Willet (Western)

Tringa semipalmata

7/21/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

7/21/2026Plumb Beach5 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

47/19/2026

Mallard

167/19/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

27/19/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

17/19/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

17/19/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

17/19/2026

Barn Swallow

97/19/2026

Carolina Wren

27/19/2026

Gray Catbird

57/19/2026

American Robin

117/19/2026

House Sparrow

117/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

37/19/2026

Common Grackle

37/19/2026

Northern Cardinal

37/19/2026

American Black Duck

17/17/2026

Mourning Dove

67/17/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

17/17/2026

Belted Kingfisher

17/17/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

37/17/2026

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Clove Lakes Park for birding?
The best months to visit Clove Lakes Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Clove Lakes Park?
Notable species at Clove Lakes Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, American Black Duck, Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid), Hooded Merganser. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Clove Lakes Park?
Birding at Clove Lakes Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Clove Lakes Park?
Clove Lakes Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.