Prospect Park
New York · Northeast
Easy
April-May
Free
5:00 AM – 1:00 AM daily
About This Location
Prospect Park is Brooklyn's premier birding destination, a 585-acre urban oasis designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Samuel Parsons. With over 280 species recorded, the park's mix of mature woodlands, meadows, and a 60-acre lake provides exceptional habitat diversity in the heart of one of New York City's most densely populated boroughs.
The Ravine and Midwood sections harbor migrant warblers, thrushes, and flycatchers during spring and fall, while the Lake and Lullwater attract herons, egrets, and waterfowl year-round. Prospect Park's position along the Atlantic Flyway makes it one of the most important stopover sites for Neotropical migrants in the urban Northeast.
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
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Glaucous Gull
Larus hyperboreus
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
King Rail
Rallus elegans
Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea
Prothonotary Warbler
Protonotaria citrea
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Setophaga caerulescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Laughing Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Tufted Titmouse
Barn Swallow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
American Robin
House Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Birding Tips
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The Ravine and Midwood are the best areas for spring warbler fallouts
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Check the Lullwater for herons, Wood Ducks, and kingfishers year-round
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Join Brooklyn Bird Club walks for guided access and expert identification help
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden
- Brooklyn Museum
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