Clove Lakes Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
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

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/6/2026North 5th Street Pier and Park1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

3/6/2026New York, New York, US (40.799, -73.975)1 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

3/6/2026Liberty Island/Statue of Liberty (NY County)1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

3/6/2026Hudson River Greenway--145th-155th St.3 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/6/2026Hudson River Greenway--145th-155th St.1 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

3/6/202681 Freeborn St, New York US-NY 40.57679, -74.090611 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

3/6/2026Sandy Hook2 observed

Bohemian Waxwing

Bombycilla garrulus

3/6/2026Sandy Hook1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

3/6/2026Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

3/6/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)1 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

3/6/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

733/4/2026

Mallard

2323/4/2026

American Black Duck

13/4/2026

Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid)

23/4/2026

Hooded Merganser

73/4/2026

Mourning Dove

13/4/2026

Ring-billed Gull

803/4/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/4/2026

Blue Jay

153/4/2026

Fish Crow

23/4/2026

Brown Creeper

13/4/2026

European Starling

303/4/2026

American Robin

103/4/2026

House Sparrow

23/4/2026

Fox Sparrow

13/4/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

23/4/2026

White-throated Sparrow

93/4/2026

Common Grackle

1003/4/2026

Northern Cardinal

23/4/2026

Wood Duck

13/2/2026

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.