Conference House Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Conference House Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 256 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Bufflehead 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

3/6/2026Possumtown Park1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

3/6/2026Liberty SP3 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

3/6/2026Prospect Park--Prospect Lake6 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

3/6/2026Sandy Hook--Spermaceti Cove area2 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/6/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)19 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

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

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

3/6/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)2 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

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

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

3/6/2026Jersey Gardens Mall--Bayfront Wetlands--Restricted Access8 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

32/28/2026

Canada Goose

122/28/2026

Bufflehead

12/28/2026

Common Goldeneye

132/28/2026

Mourning Dove

12/28/2026

Ring-billed Gull

52/28/2026

American Herring Gull

92/28/2026

Blue Jay

32/28/2026

American Crow

32/28/2026

Northern Mockingbird

12/28/2026

American Robin

12/28/2026

Common Grackle

12/28/2026

Northern Cardinal

22/28/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

12/21/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

22/21/2026

Horned Grebe

12/21/2026

Common Loon

22/21/2026

Great Cormorant

22/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

12/21/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

22/21/2026

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