Lake birding habitat

Mendon Ponds Park - Quaker Pond Trail

New York · Northeast

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Mendon Ponds Park - Quaker Pond Trail is a productive birding destination in New York, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Downy Woodpecker, Blue Jay, and American Crow 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 Bobwhite

Colinus virginianus

7/20/2026Home Patch-Pittsford Mendon Center Rd1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

7/19/2026Canandaigua Lake, Atwater Meadows Park4 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

7/18/2026Mendon Yard1 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

7/18/2026Irondequoit Bay Park West1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

7/17/2026142 Parce Avenue, Fairport, New York, US (43.106, -77.447)1 observed

Wilson's Snipe

Gallinago delicata

7/17/2026Whitney Rd. between Lincoln & Slocum Rds.1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

7/17/2026Ontario Beach and Charlotte Pier1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

27/8/2026

Ring-billed Gull

17/8/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/8/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

17/8/2026

Least Flycatcher

17/8/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

17/8/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

27/8/2026

Blue Jay

17/8/2026

American Crow

37/8/2026

Tree Swallow

27/8/2026

Purple Martin

17/8/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

17/8/2026

Northern House Wren

17/8/2026

Carolina Wren

17/8/2026

European Starling

27/8/2026

Gray Catbird

67/8/2026

Eastern Bluebird

37/8/2026

Veery

17/8/2026

Wood Thrush

17/8/2026

American Robin

37/8/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Mendon Ponds Park - Quaker Pond Trail for birding?
The best months to visit Mendon Ponds Park - Quaker Pond Trail for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Mendon Ponds Park - Quaker Pond Trail?
Notable species at Mendon Ponds Park - Quaker Pond Trail include Downy Woodpecker, Blue Jay, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Mendon Ponds Park - Quaker Pond Trail?
Birding at Mendon Ponds Park - Quaker Pond Trail is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Mendon Ponds Park - Quaker Pond Trail?
Mendon Ponds Park - Quaker Pond Trail offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.