Urban Park birding habitat

Conference House Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Conference House Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 256 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Bufflehead 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

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

6/3/2026Lake Weamaconk1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

6/3/2026South Mountain Reservation below Crest Drive1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/3/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Nelson's Sparrow

Ammospiza nelsoni

6/3/2026Plumb Beach3 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)

Setophaga coronata

6/3/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

6/3/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

6/3/2026Prospect Park3 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/3/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

6/3/2026Oakwood Beach--tidal marshes, NW to Mill Rd.1 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

6/3/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

6/3/2026Maplewood Memorial Park

Canada Warbler

Cardellina canadensis

6/3/2026Clove Lakes Park1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

6/2/2026Great Kills Park--Mudflats1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

66/1/2026

Mallard

76/1/2026

Wild Turkey

36/1/2026

Rock Pigeon

26/1/2026

Mourning Dove

36/1/2026

Laughing Gull

66/1/2026

Osprey

16/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Willow Flycatcher

16/1/2026

Blue Jay

66/1/2026

Gray Catbird

66/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

16/1/2026

American Robin

56/1/2026

House Sparrow

16/1/2026

Song Sparrow

16/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

26/1/2026

Common Grackle

46/1/2026

American Redstart

16/1/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

16/1/2026

Northern Cardinal

26/1/2026

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 Conference House Park for birding?
The best months to visit Conference House Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Conference House Park?
Notable species at Conference House Park include Brant, Canada Goose, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Mourning Dove. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Conference House Park?
Birding at Conference House Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Conference House Park?
Conference House Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.