Turning Point Park
New York · Northeast
About This Location
Turning Point Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mute Swan, Mallard, and White-winged Scoter among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Pine Grosbeak
Pinicola enucleator
Red Crossbill (Northeastern or type 12)
Loxia curvirostra
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mute Swan
Mallard
White-winged Scoter
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Bald Eagle
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Greater Scaup
American Herring Gull
Red-tailed Hawk
Pileated Woodpecker
Common Raven
American Black Duck
Redhead
Lesser Scaup
Long-tailed Duck
Common Goldeneye
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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