Gardiner County Park

New York · Northeast

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Habitat

Urban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Gardiner County Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

American Robin Northern Cardinal Blue Jay Red-tailed Hawk White-breasted Nuthatch

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

7/19/2026Captree SP1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

7/18/2026Fire Island--Watch Hill2 observed

Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

7/18/2026Jones Beach SP--West End1 observed

Ruff

Calidris pugnax

7/17/2026Jones Beach SP--West End1 observed

American Coot

Fulica americana

7/17/2026Patchogue Lake1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

17/19/2026

American Herring Gull

17/19/2026

Snowy Egret

17/19/2026

Osprey

7/19/2026

Gray Catbird

7/19/2026

American Robin

7/19/2026

Saltmarsh Sparrow

17/19/2026

Common Grackle

7/19/2026

Mourning Dove

17/19/2026

Least Sandpiper

37/19/2026

Laughing Gull

17/19/2026

Black Skimmer

27/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

27/19/2026

Great Egret

47/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/19/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/19/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/19/2026

Northern Flicker

17/19/2026

Willow Flycatcher

17/19/2026

Blue Jay

17/19/2026

Birding Tips

1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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New York Birding Guide

Complete guide to birding in New York →

Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Bird Identification: The Four Keys

11 min read

Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Gardiner County Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Gardiner County Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Gardiner County Park?▼

Notable species at Gardiner County Park include American Robin, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, Red-tailed Hawk, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Gardiner County Park?▼

Birding at Gardiner County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Gardiner County Park?▼

Gardiner County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.