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

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

7/15/2026Summerville Pier1 observed

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

7/15/2026Braddock Bay--Dalheim unit1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

7/14/2026Braddock Bay Park--Hawk Watch1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

7/13/2026my yard/NE Rochester1 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

7/7/2026Summerville Pier1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Chimney Swift

27/16/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/16/2026

Northern Flicker

17/16/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

17/16/2026

Blue Jay

17/16/2026

American Crow

27/16/2026

Tree Swallow

27/16/2026

Purple Martin

17/16/2026

Northern House Wren

27/16/2026

Gray Catbird

27/16/2026

Eastern Bluebird

27/16/2026

American Robin

37/16/2026

Cedar Waxwing

47/16/2026

House Finch

17/16/2026

Chipping Sparrow

17/16/2026

Song Sparrow

37/16/2026

Common Yellowthroat

47/16/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

17/16/2026

Pine Warbler

17/16/2026

Northern Cardinal

27/16/2026

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.