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

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/2/2026Prospect Park1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

6/2/2026Forest Park2 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

6/2/2026Central Park--The Pool1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

6/2/2026Bryant Park (5th-6th Ave. btwn 40th-42nd St.)1 observed

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

6/2/2026Richard W. DeKorte Park1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

6/2/2026New Creek Watershed, Graham Blvd. bridge1 observed

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

6/2/2026South Mountain Reservation below Crest Drive1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-crowned Night Heron

16/2/2026

Cedar Waxwing

16/2/2026

Baltimore Oriole

16/2/2026

Scarlet Tanager

16/2/2026

Canada Goose

46/2/2026

Mallard

6/2/2026

Mourning Dove

6/2/2026

Great Egret

16/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

6/2/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

6/2/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

6/2/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

6/2/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

6/2/2026

Blue Jay

6/2/2026

Gray Catbird

6/2/2026

American Robin

6/2/2026

House Sparrow

6/2/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

6/2/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

6/2/2026

Common Grackle

6/2/2026

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.