Charles Memorial Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Charles Memorial Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Mute Swan 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

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/6/2026North 5th Street Pier and Park1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

3/6/2026New York, New York, US (40.799, -73.975)1 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

3/6/2026Liberty Island/Statue of Liberty (NY County)1 observed

American Goshawk

Astur atricapillus

3/6/2026Jones Beach SP--West End 21 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

3/6/2026Hudson River Greenway--145th-155th St.3 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/6/2026Hudson River Greenway--145th-155th St.1 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

3/6/202681 Freeborn St, New York US-NY 40.57679, -74.090611 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

3/6/2026Sandy Hook2 observed

Bohemian Waxwing

Bombycilla garrulus

3/6/2026Sandy Hook1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

3/6/2026Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

3/6/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)1 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

3/6/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

1322/28/2026

Canada Goose

22/28/2026

Mute Swan

12/28/2026

Mallard

102/28/2026

American Black Duck

62/28/2026

Bufflehead

572/28/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

92/28/2026

Rock Pigeon

132/28/2026

Mourning Dove

62/28/2026

Ring-billed Gull

542/28/2026

American Herring Gull

432/28/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

32/28/2026

Red-throated Loon

12/28/2026

Blue Jay

42/28/2026

European Starling

162/28/2026

Northern Mockingbird

12/28/2026

House Sparrow

72/28/2026

American Tree Sparrow

12/28/2026

White-throated Sparrow

22/28/2026

Song Sparrow

72/28/2026

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