Urban Park birding habitat

Gardiner County Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

6/1/2026Robert Moses SP1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

6/1/2026Timber Point Golf Course1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/1/2026Uplands Farm Sanctuary1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/1/2026Heckscher SP, East Islip2 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

6/1/2026Muttontown Preserve2 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

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

American Coot

Fulica americana

5/31/2026Robert Moses SP--Democrat Point1 observed

American Golden-Plover

Pluvialis dominica

5/31/2026225 New York 909E, Wantagh, New York, US (40.59, -73.553)1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

5/31/2026Connetquot River State Park - North Entrance1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

5/31/2026Bayard Cutting Arboretum SP1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/30/2026Banding1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mute Swan

15/29/2026

Mallard

55/29/2026

Mourning Dove

25/29/2026

Semipalmated Plover

55/29/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/29/2026

Willet

15/29/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

5/29/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

255/29/2026

Laughing Gull

25/29/2026

American Herring Gull

15/29/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/29/2026

Glossy Ibis

85/29/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

15/29/2026

Snowy Egret

15/29/2026

Great Egret

15/29/2026

Osprey

25/29/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/29/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/29/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

35/29/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/29/2026

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 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.