Wetland birding habitat

Depot Road Park & Marsh

New York · Northeast

Habitat
WetlandUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Depot Road Park & Marsh is a productive birding destination in New York, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and urban park habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

5/31/2026Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville US-NY 43.04451, -75.990131 observed

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

5/31/2026Joseph F. William Memorial Park1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/31/2026Three Mile Bay WMA--Fishing Access1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

5/31/2026Oneida Shores County Park (general)1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

5/31/2026Lake Neatahwanta1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/31/2026Oneida Lake, Constantia (Mill St. parking area)1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

5/30/2026Joseph F. William Memorial Park1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

5/29/2026Backyard1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

16/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

36/1/2026

Osprey

16/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Northern Flicker

16/1/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

26/1/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

36/1/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

26/1/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

36/1/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

16/1/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

16/1/2026

Tufted Titmouse

16/1/2026

Tree Swallow

126/1/2026

Northern House Wren

26/1/2026

European Starling

26/1/2026

Gray Catbird

46/1/2026

Veery

56/1/2026

American Robin

66/1/2026

Cedar Waxwing

26/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Depot Road Park & Marsh for birding?
The best months to visit Depot Road Park & Marsh for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Depot Road Park & Marsh?
Notable species at Depot Road Park & Marsh include Great Blue Heron, Red-winged Blackbird, Mallard, Green Heron, Virginia Rail. The area supports wetland, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Depot Road Park & Marsh?
Birding at Depot Road Park & Marsh is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Depot Road Park & Marsh?
Depot Road Park & Marsh offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.