Forest Park
New York · Northeast
About This Location
Forest Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Rock Pigeon, and Mourning Dove among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopus
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
American Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
American Robin
House Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Cardinal
Red-shouldered Hawk
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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