Urban Park birding habitat

Fort Totten Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Fort Totten Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This urban park 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

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

4/14/2026Central Park--The Pool1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

4/14/2026Central Park--The Pool1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

4/14/2026Inwood Hill Park--Spuyten Duyvil Creek1 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

4/14/2026The Battery, Manhattan1 observed

Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

4/14/2026Forest Park1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow (Gambel's)

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/14/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

4/14/2026377 Palisade Ave, Garfield US-NJ 40.87762, -74.111571 observed

American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

4/14/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

4/13/2026Central Park--The Pool1 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

4/13/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/13/2026New Hyde Park Yard: Nassau County1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Turkey Vulture

14/11/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

14/11/2026

Brant

144/11/2026

Bufflehead

74/11/2026

Mourning Dove

74/11/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

24/11/2026

Horned Grebe

14/11/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/11/2026

Osprey

14/11/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

14/11/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

34/11/2026

Northern Flicker

64/11/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/11/2026

Blue Jay

184/11/2026

Tufted Titmouse

34/11/2026

Carolina Wren

14/11/2026

European Starling

704/11/2026

Northern Mockingbird

24/11/2026

American Robin

604/11/2026

House Sparrow

254/11/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

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