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
Loading map...
Notable Species
Live Bird Data
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Wilson's Storm-Petrel
Oceanites oceanicus
Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Great Cormorant
Phalacrocorax carbo
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Cory's Shearwater
Calonectris borealis
Swamp Sparrow
Melospiza georgiana
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Rock Pigeon
Blue Jay
European Starling
Gray Catbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Cooper's Hawk
Mute Swan
Mourning Dove
Wood Duck
Chimney Swift
Cedar Waxwing
Common Grackle
Red-tailed Hawk
Hairy Woodpecker
Great Crested Flycatcher
Canada Goose
Mallard
Laughing Gull
Birding Tips
- 1
The Ravine and Midwood are the best areas for spring warbler fallouts
- 2
Check the Lullwater for herons, Wood Ducks, and kingfishers year-round
- 3
Join Brooklyn Bird Club walks for guided access and expert identification help
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden
- Brooklyn Museum
More in New York
Central Park
Manhattan's surprising migrant trap with 280+ species in the heart of NYC.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
NYC's premier shorebird and waterfowl refuge with 330+ species recorded.
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
Finger Lakes wetland refuge with massive waterfowl concentrations during migration.
New York Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in New York →