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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

7/20/2026Path over City Is. Bridge1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

7/20/2026Piermont Pier1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

7/20/2026Piermont Pier1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

7/20/2026Fort Tilden--Fishermans Parking Lot4 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/20/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

7/20/2026Piermont Pier1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/19/2026Richard W. DeKorte Park--Marsh Discovery Trail1 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

7/19/2026Brooklyn Bridge Park--Pier 61 observed

Willet (Western)

Tringa semipalmata

7/19/2026Plumb Beach2 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

7/19/2026Randalls Island3 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

7/19/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

207/19/2026

Mallard

27/19/2026

Mourning Dove

27/19/2026

Chimney Swift

167/19/2026

Great Egret

17/19/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/19/2026

European Starling

107/19/2026

Gray Catbird

17/19/2026

Northern Mockingbird

27/19/2026

House Sparrow

67/19/2026

Song Sparrow

27/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

17/19/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

17/19/2026

Canada Goose

357/11/2026

Rock Pigeon

17/11/2026

Laughing Gull

27/11/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

17/11/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

97/11/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/11/2026

Northern Flicker

27/11/2026

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.