Urban Park birding habitat

Webster Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Webster Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Common Goldeneye, Red-breasted Merganser, and Ring-billed Gull 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

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

5/31/2026Lakeview Community Church Trail1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

5/31/2026Braddock Bay Park--Hawk Watch2 observed

Upland Sandpiper

Bartramia longicauda

5/31/2026Braddock Bay--West Spit1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/31/2026Braddock Bay--Owl Woods1 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

5/31/2026Braddock Bay--Owl Woods1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eastern Wood-Pewee

35/31/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/31/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

35/31/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

25/31/2026

Blue Jay

15/31/2026

American Crow

15/31/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

65/31/2026

Tufted Titmouse

25/31/2026

Purple Martin

15/31/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

15/31/2026

Brown Creeper

35/31/2026

Gray Catbird

15/31/2026

Veery

15/31/2026

American Robin

55/31/2026

American Goldfinch

35/31/2026

Chipping Sparrow

15/31/2026

Baltimore Oriole

15/31/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

15/31/2026

Common Yellowthroat

25/31/2026

Hooded Warbler

25/31/2026

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 Webster Park for birding?
The best months to visit Webster Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Webster Park?
Notable species at Webster Park include Common Goldeneye, Red-breasted Merganser, Ring-billed Gull, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Webster Park?
Birding at Webster Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Webster Park?
Webster Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.