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

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

5/31/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--West Pond1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Gray-headed)

Junco hyemalis

5/31/2026Fort Tilden1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

5/31/2026Pelham Bay Park--Hunter Island5 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

5/31/2026Udall's Mill Pond2 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

5/31/2026Central Park--The Pool1 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

5/31/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

5/31/2026Inwood Hill Park--Spuyten Duyvil Creek1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

5/31/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

5/31/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

5/31/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

5/31/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

5/31/2026

Mallard

5/31/2026

Rock Pigeon

5/31/2026

Mourning Dove

5/31/2026

Killdeer

5/31/2026

Laughing Gull

5/31/2026

Ring-billed Gull

5/31/2026

American Herring Gull

5/31/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

5/31/2026

Great Egret

5/31/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

5/31/2026

Tree Swallow

5/31/2026

Barn Swallow

5/31/2026

European Starling

5/31/2026

Gray Catbird

5/31/2026

American Robin

5/31/2026

Cedar Waxwing

5/31/2026

House Sparrow

5/31/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

5/31/2026

Common Grackle

5/31/2026

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.