Urban Park birding habitat

Upper Lisle County Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Upper Lisle County Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 245 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Common Merganser, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Northern Flicker 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

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

6/2/2026BBS route start.. E. Newark2 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

6/1/2026Coventry SF - Harvey Rd1 observed

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

5/25/2026Daisy Hollow Rd. wet meadows2 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

5/25/2026Cornell Lane, Harford2 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher (hendersoni)

Limnodromus griseus

5/25/2026Cornell Lane, Harford1 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

5/25/2026Cornell Lane, Harford1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/24/2026Upper Lisle County Park1 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

5/24/2026Cornell Lane, Harford1 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck (Northern)

Dendrocygna autumnalis

5/23/2026Cornell Lane, Harford1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

326/2/2026

Mallard

46/2/2026

Chimney Swift

36/2/2026

Killdeer

26/2/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

26/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

26/2/2026

Green Heron

16/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

16/2/2026

Osprey

16/2/2026

Bald Eagle

16/2/2026

Broad-winged Hawk

26/2/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

16/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Northern Flicker

26/2/2026

Willow Flycatcher

36/2/2026

Eastern Kingbird

26/2/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

26/2/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

36/2/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

16/2/2026

Tree Swallow

26/2/2026

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Upper Lisle County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Upper Lisle County Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Upper Lisle County Park?
Notable species at Upper Lisle County Park include Common Merganser, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, American Robin, Canada Goose. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Upper Lisle County Park?
Birding at Upper Lisle County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Upper Lisle County Park?
Upper Lisle County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.