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

Sora

Porzana carolina

7/21/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

7/21/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/21/2026Prospect Park--Prospect Lake1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/21/2026307 Nelson Ct, Edgewater US-NJ 40.80986, -73.982921 observed

Ruff

Calidris pugnax

7/21/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end1 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

7/21/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Willet (Western)

Tringa semipalmata

7/21/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

7/21/2026Plumb Beach5 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

7/21/2026Sands Point Preserve1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

7/21/2026McGolrick Park2 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

7/21/2026Breezy Point Tip4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

87/12/2026

Mallard

47/12/2026

Rock Pigeon

27/12/2026

Mourning Dove

37/12/2026

Chimney Swift

17/12/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/12/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

17/12/2026

Tree Swallow

27/12/2026

European Starling

7/12/2026

Gray Catbird

47/12/2026

House Sparrow

7/12/2026

Song Sparrow

17/12/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

67/12/2026

Common Grackle

27/12/2026

Wood Duck

77/12/2026

Osprey

27/12/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

17/12/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

27/12/2026

Northern Flicker

17/12/2026

Blue Jay

17/12/2026

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.