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

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

7/19/2026S. Granby Rd Wetland at Ox Creek1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

7/19/2026Oneida Lake--Lakeshore2 observed

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

7/16/2026400 Spencer St, Syracuse US-NY 43.05766, -76.163561 observed

American Coot

Fulica americana

7/13/2026Onondaga Lake Park--West Shore Trail, Lakeview Point2 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

7/12/2026Onondaga Lake Park--Marshy Spits Area1 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

7/11/2026Onondaga Lake Park--Marshy Spits Area1 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

7/9/2026Roosevelt Road Sand Pits1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

7/7/2026CC Road, Williamstown, New York1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

17/8/2026

Mourning Dove

37/8/2026

Osprey

27/8/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

27/8/2026

Downy Woodpecker

37/8/2026

Northern Flicker

17/8/2026

American Crow

27/8/2026

Tree Swallow

37/8/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

27/8/2026

Marsh Wren

17/8/2026

European Starling

37/8/2026

Gray Catbird

47/8/2026

Veery

17/8/2026

Wood Thrush

37/8/2026

American Robin

67/8/2026

Cedar Waxwing

27/8/2026

American Goldfinch

27/8/2026

Song Sparrow

47/8/2026

Swamp Sparrow

127/8/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

177/8/2026

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.