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

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

7/20/2026Long Beach5 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

7/20/2026Prestons Pond Complex1 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

7/20/2026Prestons Pond Complex1 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

7/19/2026Stewart B. McKinney NWR--Long Beach Blvd. Pond1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

7/18/2026Sherwood Island State Park1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/18/2026Paumanok Trail (Jones Pond)2 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

7/18/2026Wertheim NWR--Lower Carman's River1 observed

American Coot

Fulica americana

7/17/2026Patchogue Lake1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

27/20/2026

Mute Swan

117/20/2026

Mallard

47/20/2026

Mourning Dove

17/20/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

17/20/2026

Least Tern

17/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

27/20/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

17/20/2026

Snowy Egret

17/20/2026

Green Heron

17/20/2026

Great Egret

27/20/2026

Osprey

17/20/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

27/20/2026

Blue Jay

37/20/2026

American Crow

27/20/2026

Fish Crow

17/20/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

47/20/2026

Tufted Titmouse

37/20/2026

Purple Martin

57/20/2026

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 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.