Rockefeller State Park Preserve
New York · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
Parking $6
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Rockefeller State Park Preserve is a productive birding destination in New York, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Wild Turkey, Black Vulture, and Turkey Vulture 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
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
Monk Parakeet
Myiopsitta monachus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Eastern Screech-Owl
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
White-breasted Nuthatch
Gray Catbird
American Goldfinch
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Indigo Bunting
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Veery
Wood Thrush
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Chimney Swift
Red-tailed Hawk
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Consider purchasing an annual parks pass if you plan to visit multiple times.
- 5
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Old Croton Aqueduct Trail
- Stone Barns Center
- Pocantico Hills
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