Grassland birding habitat

Miller Field

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Grassland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Miller Field is a productive birding destination in New York, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This grassland habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Gadwall 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

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

7/14/2026Bryant Park (5th-6th Ave. btwn 40th-42nd St.)1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

7/14/2026Calvert Vaux Park (Dreier-Offerman Park)1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/14/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

7/14/2026Coney Island Pier1 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

7/14/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

7/14/2026Plumb Beach6 observed

Wilson's Storm-Petrel

Oceanites oceanicus

7/14/2026Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach--Ocean Breeze Fishing Pier1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

7/14/2026Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach--Ocean Breeze Fishing Pier8 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

7/14/2026Randalls Island--NE fields and shoreline1 observed

American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

7/14/2026Marciante-Jackson-Millet Park2 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

7/13/2026The Battery, Manhattan1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

7/13/2026Breezy Point Tip2 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

7/13/2026Central Park--North End (N of 97th St. Transverse)1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

7/13/2026Brooklyn Bridge Park1 observed

Monk Parakeet

Myiopsitta monachus

7/13/2026South Mountain Reservation below Crest Drive1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

House Sparrow

17/14/2026

Wild Turkey

17/14/2026

Mourning Dove

17/14/2026

Cooper's Hawk

17/14/2026

Barn Swallow

17/14/2026

American Robin

47/14/2026

Cedar Waxwing

57/14/2026

Black Vulture

17/14/2026

Osprey

17/14/2026

European Starling

17/14/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/14/2026

Rock Pigeon

27/14/2026

Chimney Swift

107/14/2026

American Oystercatcher

27/14/2026

Laughing Gull

17/14/2026

Ring-billed Gull

47/14/2026

American Herring Gull

17/14/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

47/14/2026

Least Tern

47/14/2026

Forster's Tern

17/14/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Miller Field for birding?
The best months to visit Miller Field for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Miller Field?
Notable species at Miller Field include Brant, Canada Goose, Gadwall, Mallard, American Black Duck. The area supports grassland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Miller Field?
Birding at Miller Field is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Miller Field?
Miller Field offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.