flock of black and white birds on green grass field during daytime

Stewart Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, dawn to dusk

About This Location

Stewart Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 279 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, and Mallard 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

4/17/2026Bluegrass Lane Natural Area1 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

4/17/2026Yaple X McGrath Road Intersection5 observed

Evening Grosbeak (Eastern or type 3)

Hesperiphona vespertina

4/17/2026Yaple X McGrath Road Intersection2 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

4/17/2026109 Eastern Heights Dr, Ithaca US-NY 42.42456, -76.455441 observed

Palm Warbler (Western)

Setophaga palmarum

4/17/2026White Church Rd. trail1 observed

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

4/15/20264201 Garrett Rd, Ithaca US-NY 42.51089, -76.55435

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

14/17/2026

Ring-necked Duck

34/17/2026

Lesser Scaup

34/17/2026

Bufflehead

184/17/2026

Common Merganser

84/17/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

144/17/2026

American Coot

384/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

44/17/2026

American Herring Gull

24/17/2026

Horned Grebe

14/17/2026

Common Loon

34/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

504/17/2026

Osprey

24/17/2026

European Starling

24/17/2026

American Robin

34/17/2026

Common Grackle

24/17/2026

Northern Cardinal

14/17/2026

Canada Goose

104/17/2026

Ruddy Duck

24/17/2026

Song Sparrow

4/17/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

  4. 4

    Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Stewart Park for birding?
The best months to visit Stewart Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Stewart Park?
Notable species at Stewart Park include Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, Mallard, American Black Duck, Redhead, Bufflehead, Hooded Merganser, Red-breasted Merganser, Blue Jay, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Common Goldeneye. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Stewart Park?
Birding at Stewart Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Stewart Park?
There is no entrance fee at Stewart Park. Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at Stewart Park?
Stewart Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.