Coney Island Creek Park

New York · Northeast

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Habitat

CoastalRiver/RiparianUrban Park

Best Seasons

SpringFall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Coney Island Creek Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 257 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Surf Scoter, and Black Scoter among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada Goose Surf Scoter Black Scoter Bufflehead Ring-billed Gull

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/5/2026Wallabout Channel1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

3/5/2026Hudson River Park--Tribeca Upland (Chambers to W Houston St.)3 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/5/2026Wallabout Channel1 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

3/5/2026Bush Terminal Piers Park1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/5/2026Wallabout Channel1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/5/2026Wallabout Channel1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/5/2026Wallabout Channel1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

3/5/2026Central Park2 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/5/2026Wallabout Channel1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/5/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)1 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

3/5/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)20 observed

Purple Sandpiper

Calidris maritima

3/5/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)9 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/5/2026Wallabout Channel1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/5/2026Wallabout Channel1 observed

Iceland Gull (kumlieni)

Larus glaucoides

3/5/2026Ceasar's Bay Bazaar2 observed

Iceland Gull (kumlieni)

Larus glaucoides

3/5/2026Ceasar's Bay Bazaar2 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/5/2026Rahway River Park6 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/4/2026Wallabout Channel1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/4/2026Wallabout Channel1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/4/2026Wallabout Channel1 observed

Recent Observations

Canada Goose

Coney Island Creek Park

2/28/2026

1 birds

Surf Scoter

Coney Island Creek Park

2/28/2026

2 birds

Black Scoter

Coney Island Creek Park

2/28/2026

10 birds

Bufflehead

Coney Island Creek Park

2/28/2026

1 birds

Ring-billed Gull

Coney Island Creek Park

2/28/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

Coney Island Creek Park

2/28/2026

1 birds

Northern Mockingbird

Coney Island Creek Park

2/28/2026

1 birds

Red-winged Blackbird

Coney Island Creek Park

2/28/2026

1 birds

Brant

Coney Island Creek Park

2/28/2026

4 birds

Hooded Merganser

Coney Island Creek Park

2/28/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

Coney Island Creek Park

2/28/2026

2 birds

American Herring Gull

Coney Island Creek Park

2/28/2026

Horned Grebe

Coney Island Creek Park

2/28/2026

2 birds

Red-throated Loon

Coney Island Creek Park

2/28/2026

1 birds

Common Loon

Coney Island Creek Park

2/28/2026

2 birds

Cooper's Hawk

Coney Island Creek Park

2/28/2026

1 birds

Red-shouldered Hawk

Coney Island Creek Park

2/28/2026

1 birds

American Black Duck

Coney Island Creek Park

2/27/2026

1 birds

Greater Scaup

Coney Island Creek Park

2/27/2026

4 birds

White-winged Scoter

Coney Island Creek Park

2/27/2026

2 birds

Birding Tips

1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

How to Identify Birds Like an Expert: The Four Keys to Field Identification

11 min read

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching: Gear, Identification, and Etiquette

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Coney Island Creek Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Coney Island Creek Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Coney Island Creek Park?▼

Notable species at Coney Island Creek Park include Canada Goose, Surf Scoter, Black Scoter, Bufflehead, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports coastal, river/riparian, urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Coney Island Creek Park?▼

Birding at Coney Island Creek Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Coney Island Creek Park?▼

Coney Island Creek Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.