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

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/16/2026Bayard Cutting Arboretum SP1 observed

Willet (Eastern)

Tringa semipalmata

4/16/2026Gardiner County Park1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

4/16/2026Luci's Backyard1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

4/16/2026Fort Salonga (Suffolk Co.)3 observed

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

4/16/2026Cammanns Pond Park1 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

4/16/2026Cedar state boat channel8 observed

Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

4/15/2026Hope Goddard Iselin Preserve1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

2004/16/2026

Mallard

34/16/2026

Mourning Dove

14/16/2026

Laughing Gull

14/16/2026

American Herring Gull

64/16/2026

Forster's Tern

14/16/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/16/2026

Glossy Ibis

14/16/2026

Snowy Egret

34/16/2026

Osprey

54/16/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/16/2026

Northern Flicker

24/16/2026

Blue Jay

24/16/2026

Tree Swallow

64/16/2026

Purple Martin

14/16/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

14/16/2026

Gray Catbird

14/16/2026

American Robin

244/16/2026

American Goldfinch

24/16/2026

White-throated Sparrow

14/16/2026

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.