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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

7/13/2026The Battery, Manhattan1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

7/13/2026Plumb Beach1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

7/13/2026Breezy Point Tip2 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

7/13/2026Brooklyn Bridge Park1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

7/13/2026Brooklyn Bridge Park1 observed

Monk Parakeet

Myiopsitta monachus

7/13/2026South Mountain Reservation below Crest Drive1 observed

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

7/13/2026Linden Hawk Rise Sanctuary1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

7/12/2026Jacob Riis Park2 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

7/12/2026Jacob Riis Park1 observed

Gadwall x Mallard (hybrid)

Mareca strepera x Anas platyrhynchos

7/12/2026Liberty SP1 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

7/12/2026Calvert Vaux Park (Dreier-Offerman Park)1 observed

Roseate Tern

Sterna dougallii

7/12/2026Jacob Riis Park1 observed

Wilson's Storm-Petrel

Oceanites oceanicus

7/12/2026Lower New York Bay, Brooklyn4 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

7/12/2026Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach--Ocean Breeze Fishing Pier8 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/12/2026Prospect Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

47/5/2026

Rock Pigeon

307/5/2026

Laughing Gull

77/5/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

17/5/2026

Least Tern

37/5/2026

Forster's Tern

27/5/2026

Common Tern

27/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

177/5/2026

Fish Crow

17/5/2026

Barn Swallow

17/5/2026

European Starling

247/5/2026

Northern Mockingbird

27/5/2026

House Sparrow

307/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

27/5/2026

Common Grackle

77/5/2026

Canada Goose

187/5/2026

Mourning Dove

37/5/2026

American Oystercatcher

37/5/2026

Killdeer

27/5/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

17/5/2026

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.