Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Meadow Lake

New York · Northeast

Habitat
LakeGrasslandUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Meadow Lake is a productive birding destination in New York, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This lake and grassland habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Gadwall 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

American Goshawk

Astur atricapillus

3/6/2026Jones Beach SP--Hawkwatch1 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

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

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

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

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

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

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

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

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/6/2026Floyd Bennett Field1 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/6/2026Floyd Bennett Field1 observed

Iceland Gull (kumlieni)

Larus glaucoides

3/6/2026Floyd Bennett Field1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

1253/6/2026

Canada Goose

193/6/2026

American Black Duck

33/6/2026

Bufflehead

83/6/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

13/6/2026

Rock Pigeon

903/6/2026

Mourning Dove

43/6/2026

American Coot

33/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

3203/6/2026

American Herring Gull

23/6/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/6/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

23/6/2026

Peregrine Falcon

13/6/2026

American Crow

43/6/2026

Common Raven

13/6/2026

European Starling

1253/6/2026

American Robin

183/6/2026

House Sparrow

63/6/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

43/6/2026

White-throated Sparrow

33/6/2026

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 Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Meadow Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Meadow Lake for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Meadow Lake?
Notable species at Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Meadow Lake include Brant, Canada Goose, Gadwall, Mallard, Rock Pigeon. The area supports lake, grassland, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Meadow Lake?
Birding at Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Meadow Lake is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Meadow Lake?
Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Meadow Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.