Urban Park birding habitat

Kissena Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Kissena Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Cooper's Hawk, Dark-eyed Junco, and Canada Goose 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

Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

4/18/2026Van Cortlandt Park, New York US-NY 40.90182, -73.892551 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

4/18/202611th St. Yard1 observed

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

4/18/2026Jones Beach SP--Coast Guard Station1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

4/18/2026VCP LAKE

Rock Pigeon

Columba livia

4/18/2026Tomo and Lara’s5 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

4/18/2026Marshlands Conservancy1 observed

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

4/18/2026Cammanns Pond Park1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

4/18/2026Central Park--North End (N of 97th St. Transverse)1 observed

Blue-winged Warbler

Vermivora cyanoptera

4/18/2026Muttontown Preserve1 observed

Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

4/17/2026Bryant Park (5th-6th Ave. btwn 40th-42nd St.)1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

34/18/2026

Mute Swan

24/18/2026

Wood Duck

94/18/2026

Mallard

114/18/2026

Rock Pigeon

44/18/2026

Mourning Dove

184/18/2026

American Herring Gull

34/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

234/18/2026

Osprey

14/18/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

24/18/2026

Belted Kingfisher

14/18/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

34/18/2026

Downy Woodpecker

44/18/2026

Northern Flicker

44/18/2026

American Kestrel

14/18/2026

Blue-headed Vireo

14/18/2026

Blue Jay

124/18/2026

American Crow

54/18/2026

Tufted Titmouse

34/18/2026

Tree Swallow

24/18/2026

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 Kissena Park for birding?
The best months to visit Kissena Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Kissena Park?
Notable species at Kissena Park include Cooper's Hawk, Dark-eyed Junco, Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Northern Shoveler. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Kissena Park?
Birding at Kissena Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Kissena Park?
Kissena Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.