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

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

5/31/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge--West Pond1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Gray-headed)

Junco hyemalis

5/31/2026Fort Tilden1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

5/31/2026Pelham Bay Park--Hunter Island5 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

5/31/2026Udall's Mill Pond2 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

5/31/2026Forest Park--Waterhole2 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/31/2026Forest Park--Waterhole1 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

5/31/2026Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

5/31/2026Inwood Hill Park--Spuyten Duyvil Creek1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

5/31/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

5/31/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

5/31/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Laughing Gull

25/29/2026

Forster's Tern

45/29/2026

European Starling

45/29/2026

Song Sparrow

15/29/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

45/29/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

15/29/2026

Brant

25/27/2026

Canada Goose

105/27/2026

Gadwall

25/27/2026

Killdeer

35/27/2026

American Woodcock

25/27/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

35/27/2026

Great Egret

15/27/2026

Northern Mockingbird

55/27/2026

Common Grackle

15/27/2026

Common Yellowthroat

35/27/2026

Osprey

15/27/2026

Tree Swallow

15/27/2026

Northern Cardinal

15/27/2026

Mallard

65/25/2026

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.