Lake birding habitat

Wolfe's Pond Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Wolfe's Pond Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 273 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts American Black Duck, Sanderling, and Brant 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

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

4/14/2026The Battery, Manhattan1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow (Gambel's)

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/14/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

4/14/2026Sandy Hook--Horseshoe Cove area2 observed

American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

4/14/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

4/14/2026Cleveland Ave. Swamp4 observed

Northern Cardinal (Common)

Cardinalis cardinalis

4/13/2026Aspen Hill2 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

4/13/2026Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn1 observed

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

4/13/2026Sandy Hook--Guardian Park & bike path1 observed

Seaside Sparrow

Ammospiza maritima

4/13/2026Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach--Ocean Breeze Fishing Pier1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

4/13/2026Marciante-Jackson-Millet Park110 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

3004/12/2026

Canada Goose

604/12/2026

Mallard

24/12/2026

Surf Scoter

64/12/2026

Bufflehead

44/12/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

44/12/2026

Rock Pigeon

54/12/2026

Mourning Dove

14/12/2026

Sanderling

654/12/2026

Ring-billed Gull

404/12/2026

American Herring Gull

904/12/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

74/12/2026

Red-throated Loon

14/12/2026

Common Loon

14/12/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

474/12/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/12/2026

Osprey

24/12/2026

Northern Flicker

14/12/2026

Blue Jay

24/12/2026

American Crow

14/12/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Wolfe's Pond Park for birding?
The best months to visit Wolfe's Pond Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Wolfe's Pond Park?
Notable species at Wolfe's Pond Park include American Black Duck, Sanderling, Brant, Canada Goose, Gadwall. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Wolfe's Pond Park?
Birding at Wolfe's Pond Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Wolfe's Pond Park?
Wolfe's Pond Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.