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
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Pileated Woodpecker
Dryocopus pileatus
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica
Clay-colored Sparrow
Spizella pallida
Swallow-tailed Kite
Elanoides forficatus
Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
Boat-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus major
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Bufflehead
Wild Turkey
Pied-billed Grebe
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
Great Horned Owl
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Common Grackle
Birding Tips
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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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