Lake birding habitat

Frank Melville Memorial Park and Mill Pond

New York · Northeast

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Frank Melville Memorial Park and Mill Pond is a productive birding destination in New York, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Killdeer, Sanderling, and Downy Woodpecker 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

Great Cormorant

Phalacrocorax carbo

6/3/2026Milford Point, CT Audubon2 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

6/2/2026Heckscher SP, East Islip1 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

6/2/2026Stewart B. McKinney NWR--Long Beach Blvd. Pond5 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/2/2026Heckscher SP, East Islip2 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

6/1/2026Stewart B. McKinney NWR--Railroad Track Tr.1 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

6/1/2026EPCAL (Grumman)--Line Road1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

6/1/2026Timber Point Golf Course1 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

5/31/2026Sunken Meadow State Park, Northport US-NY (40.9074,-73.2536)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

126/2/2026

Mallard

36/2/2026

Mourning Dove

26/2/2026

Chimney Swift

26/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

16/2/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

16/2/2026

Great Egret

46/2/2026

Osprey

16/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

26/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

66/2/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/2/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

26/2/2026

Blue Jay

46/2/2026

American Crow

16/2/2026

Tufted Titmouse

26/2/2026

Purple Martin

36/2/2026

Barn Swallow

46/2/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

36/2/2026

Carolina Wren

16/2/2026

European Starling

16/2/2026

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 Frank Melville Memorial Park and Mill Pond for birding?
The best months to visit Frank Melville Memorial Park and Mill Pond for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Frank Melville Memorial Park and Mill Pond?
Notable species at Frank Melville Memorial Park and Mill Pond include Killdeer, Sanderling, Downy Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, American Robin. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Frank Melville Memorial Park and Mill Pond?
Birding at Frank Melville Memorial Park and Mill Pond is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Frank Melville Memorial Park and Mill Pond?
Frank Melville Memorial Park and Mill Pond offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.