Greenwich Point Park

Connecticut · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Greenwich Point Park is a productive birding destination in Connecticut, with 301 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Brant, American Black Duck, and Ring-necked Duck 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

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

3/6/2026Marshlands Conservancy1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/5/2026Piermont Pier1 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/4/2026City Island, Belden Point2 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/1/202616 Coronet Rd, Home, Yonkers US-NY1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

2/28/2026Van Cortlandt Park--Southwest Zone1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

2/28/20267 Falmouth Rd, Yonkers US-NY (40.9759,-73.8250)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

1503/4/2026

American Black Duck

163/4/2026

Ring-necked Duck

183/4/2026

Greater Scaup

4003/4/2026

Long-tailed Duck

1503/4/2026

Bufflehead

203/4/2026

Common Goldeneye

303/4/2026

Mourning Dove

13/4/2026

Ring-billed Gull

53/4/2026

American Herring Gull

83/4/2026

Horned Grebe

503/4/2026

Common Loon

53/4/2026

Great Cormorant

73/4/2026

American Crow

53/4/2026

Carolina Wren

13/4/2026

European Starling

53/4/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/4/2026

American Robin

13/4/2026

House Sparrow

53/4/2026

Song Sparrow

23/4/2026

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 Greenwich Point Park for birding?
The best months to visit Greenwich Point Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Greenwich Point Park?
Notable species at Greenwich Point Park include Brant, American Black Duck, Ring-necked Duck, Greater Scaup, Long-tailed Duck. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Greenwich Point Park?
Birding at Greenwich Point Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Greenwich Point Park?
Greenwich Point Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.