Croton Point Park
New York · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
$10 parking (summer weekends)
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Croton Point Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 274 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Herring Gull, and Bald Eagle 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
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Boat-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus major
Great Cormorant
Phalacrocorax carbo
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Osprey
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Purple Martin
Carolina Wren
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Pine Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Hudson River
- Croton-on-Hudson train station
- Teatown Lake Reservation
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