Lake birding habitat

Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Meadow Lake

New York · Northeast

Habitat
LakeGrasslandUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Meadow Lake is a productive birding destination in New York, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This lake and grassland habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Gadwall 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

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/21/2026Prospect Park--Prospect Lake1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/21/2026307 Nelson Ct, Edgewater US-NJ 40.80986, -73.982921 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

7/21/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end1 observed

Ruff

Calidris pugnax

7/21/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end1 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

7/21/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

7/21/2026Plumb Beach5 observed

Willet (Western)

Tringa semipalmata

7/21/2026Plumb Beach2 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

7/21/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

7/21/2026Sands Point Preserve1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

7/21/2026McGolrick Park2 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

7/21/2026Breezy Point Tip4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

1277/20/2026

American Black Duck

17/20/2026

Rock Pigeon

27/20/2026

Mourning Dove

47/20/2026

Chimney Swift

167/20/2026

Killdeer

27/20/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

27/20/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

17/20/2026

Laughing Gull

4377/20/2026

Forster's Tern

77/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

27/20/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

47/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/20/2026

Eastern Kingbird

47/20/2026

Blue Jay

17/20/2026

Barn Swallow

67/20/2026

European Starling

247/20/2026

American Robin

17/20/2026

Cedar Waxwing

67/20/2026

House Sparrow

17/20/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Meadow Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Meadow Lake for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Meadow Lake?
Notable species at Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Meadow Lake include Brant, Canada Goose, Gadwall, Mallard, Rock Pigeon. The area supports lake, grassland, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Meadow Lake?
Birding at Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Meadow Lake is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Meadow Lake?
Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Meadow Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.