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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

3/6/2026Webster Park--Campground area6 observed

Pine Grosbeak

Pinicola enucleator

3/5/2026Webster Park--Campground area2 observed

Red Crossbill (Northeastern or type 12)

Loxia curvirostra

3/5/2026Webster Park--Campground area5 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

3/4/2026Braddock Bay--North Marina4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/6/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Blue Jay

63/6/2026

American Crow

43/6/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

43/6/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/6/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

13/6/2026

Eastern Bluebird

13/6/2026

Northern Cardinal

43/6/2026

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.