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

Spotted x Eastern Towhee (hybrid)

Pipilo maculatus x erythrophthalmus

6/1/202600_The Bluff on Olmstead1 observed

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

5/31/2026Conesus Lake, Vitale Park1 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

5/31/2026Hemlock Lake Park1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

5/31/20261 City Pier, Canandaigua, New York, US (42.874, -77.272)3 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

5/31/2026Ontario Beach and Charlotte Pier1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

5/30/2026Canandaigua Lake, City Pier5 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

5/30/20262548–2576 Happiness House Blvd, Canandaigua US-NY 42.89658, -77.310881 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

5/30/2026Sandy Bottom Park, Honeoye2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

26/1/2026

Virginia Rail

26/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

16/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

26/1/2026

Osprey

16/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

26/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Northern Flicker

26/1/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

26/1/2026

Alder Flycatcher

16/1/2026

Willow Flycatcher

26/1/2026

Least Flycatcher

16/1/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/1/2026

Eastern Kingbird

26/1/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

36/1/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

66/1/2026

Blue Jay

36/1/2026

American Crow

26/1/2026

Common Raven

16/1/2026

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.