Stewart Park
New York · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
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
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
American Black Duck
Anas rubripes
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Osprey
Belted Kingfisher
Eastern Kingbird
Purple Martin
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Yellow Warbler
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Mockingbird
Common Grackle
Gray Catbird
Green Heron
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
- 4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Cayuga Lake
- Cornell University
- Taughannock Falls State Park
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