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

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/3/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

6/2/2026Marshlands Conservancy3 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

6/2/2026Central Park--The Pool1 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

6/2/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

6/2/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end2 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

6/2/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/2/2026Prospect Park1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

6/2/2026Socrates Sculpture Park2 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

6/2/2026Jamaica Bay, Yellow Bar Hassock1 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

6/2/2026Salt Marsh Nature Center at Marine Park1 observed

Canada Warbler

Cardellina canadensis

6/2/2026Central Park1 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

6/2/2026Marshlands Conservancy2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

46/2/2026

Gray Catbird

16/2/2026

American Robin

116/2/2026

House Sparrow

36/2/2026

Song Sparrow

16/2/2026

Baltimore Oriole

26/2/2026

Common Grackle

26/2/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

26/2/2026

Northern Cardinal

26/2/2026

Canada Goose

86/2/2026

Wood Duck

26/2/2026

Rock Pigeon

96/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

56/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

16/2/2026

European Starling

56/2/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

76/2/2026

Chimney Swift

25/31/2026

Downy Woodpecker

25/31/2026

Olive-sided Flycatcher

15/31/2026

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.