Coastal birding habitat

Coney Island Creek Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
CoastalRiver/RiparianUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Coney Island Creek Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 257 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Surf Scoter, and Black Scoter 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

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

6/1/2026Central Park--The Pool1 observed

Mourning Warbler x Common Yellowthroat (hybrid)

Geothlypis philadelphia x trichas

6/1/2026Central Park--The Pool1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

6/1/2026McGolrick Park1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/1/2026McGolrick Park1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/1/2026Green-Wood Cemetery--Sylvan Water1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

6/1/2026Great Kills Park--Mudflats1 observed

Veery

Catharus fuscescens

6/1/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

6/1/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

6/1/2026Bryant Park, New York US-NY1 observed

Bicknell's Thrush

Catharus bicknelli

6/1/2026Central Park--The Ramble1 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

6/1/2026Clove Lakes Park1 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

6/1/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

46/1/2026

Chimney Swift

26/1/2026

Laughing Gull

26/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

16/1/2026

American Herring Gull

36/1/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

16/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

156/1/2026

Great Egret

16/1/2026

Eastern Kingbird

26/1/2026

Blue Jay

16/1/2026

Barn Swallow

26/1/2026

European Starling

126/1/2026

Gray Catbird

36/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

16/1/2026

American Robin

36/1/2026

Cedar Waxwing

46/1/2026

House Sparrow

106/1/2026

Song Sparrow

26/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

36/1/2026

Common Grackle

36/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Coney Island Creek Park for birding?
The best months to visit Coney Island Creek Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Coney Island Creek Park?
Notable species at Coney Island Creek Park include Canada Goose, Surf Scoter, Black Scoter, Bufflehead, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports coastal, river/riparian, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Coney Island Creek Park?
Birding at Coney Island Creek Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Coney Island Creek Park?
Coney Island Creek Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.