Forest birding habitat

Shirley Chisholm State Park (Fountain Avenue Landfill)

New York · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Shirley Chisholm State Park (Fountain Avenue Landfill) is a productive birding destination in New York, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Mute Swan 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

Curlew Sandpiper

Calidris ferruginea

7/12/2026Jones Beach SP--West End1 observed

Ruff

Calidris pugnax

7/12/2026Jones Beach SP--West End1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

7/12/2026Jacob Riis Park2 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

7/12/2026Jacob Riis Park1 observed

Gadwall x Mallard (hybrid)

Mareca strepera x Anas platyrhynchos

7/12/2026Liberty SP1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

7/12/2026Central Park

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

7/12/2026Randalls Island--NE fields and shoreline2 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

7/12/2026Calvert Vaux Park (Dreier-Offerman Park)1 observed

Roseate Tern

Sterna dougallii

7/12/2026Jacob Riis Park1 observed

Wilson's Storm-Petrel

Oceanites oceanicus

7/12/2026Lower New York Bay, Brooklyn4 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

7/12/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--East Pond, south end1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

47/12/2026

Canada Goose

67/12/2026

American Oystercatcher

17/12/2026

Laughing Gull

57/12/2026

Forster's Tern

27/12/2026

Common Tern

37/12/2026

Snowy Egret

27/12/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/12/2026

Tree Swallow

27/12/2026

Barn Swallow

47/12/2026

Carolina Wren

17/12/2026

Gray Catbird

17/12/2026

American Robin

37/12/2026

Song Sparrow

27/12/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

37/12/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

17/12/2026

Mute Swan

17/3/2026

Mallard

27/3/2026

Killdeer

17/3/2026

Willet

27/3/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Shirley Chisholm State Park (Fountain Avenue Landfill) for birding?
The best months to visit Shirley Chisholm State Park (Fountain Avenue Landfill) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Shirley Chisholm State Park (Fountain Avenue Landfill)?
Notable species at Shirley Chisholm State Park (Fountain Avenue Landfill) include Brant, Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Mallard, American Black Duck. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Shirley Chisholm State Park (Fountain Avenue Landfill)?
Birding at Shirley Chisholm State Park (Fountain Avenue Landfill) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Shirley Chisholm State Park (Fountain Avenue Landfill)?
Shirley Chisholm State Park (Fountain Avenue Landfill) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.