Urban Park birding habitat

Great Kills Park - Crookes Point

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Great Kills Park - Crookes Point is a productive birding destination in New York, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Brant, Mute Swan, and Mallard 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

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

4/18/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

4/18/202611th St. Yard1 observed

Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

4/18/2026Ernest L. Oros Wildlife Preserve1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

4/18/2026Ernest L. Oros Wildlife Preserve1 observed

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

4/18/2026Ernest L. Oros Wildlife Preserve1 observed

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

4/18/2026Ernest L. Oros Wildlife Preserve1 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

4/18/2026Henry Hudson Trail, Atlantic Highlands US-NJ 40.41323, -74.019681 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/17/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--North Garden2 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

4/17/2026Richard W. DeKorte Park43 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ring-billed Gull

204/11/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

404/11/2026

European Starling

104/11/2026

House Sparrow

104/11/2026

Song Sparrow

64/11/2026

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 Great Kills Park - Crookes Point for birding?
The best months to visit Great Kills Park - Crookes Point for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Great Kills Park - Crookes Point?
Notable species at Great Kills Park - Crookes Point include Brant, Mute Swan, Mallard, American Black Duck, Greater Scaup. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Great Kills Park - Crookes Point?
Birding at Great Kills Park - Crookes Point is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Great Kills Park - Crookes Point?
Great Kills Park - Crookes Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.