Fort Niagara State Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Fort Niagara State Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Greater Scaup 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

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/5/2026Yard & Lyons Creek2 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

3/4/20264280 Porter Center Road, Ransomville, New York, US (43.209, -78.969) Modern Disposal Landfill SE Boundary1 observed

Common Goldeneye x Hooded Merganser (hybrid)

Bucephala clangula x Lophodytes cucullatus

3/4/2026St. Catharines--Charles Daley Park1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/4/2026Bond Lake County Park--Bond Lake4 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

3/4/2026Jean & Bob's Yard-St. Catharines2 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

3/3/2026Yard & Lyons Creek11 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

3/3/2026home2 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/2/2026Buckhorn Island State Park, Grand Island US-NY 43.05716, -78.971415 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

2/28/2026St. Peters RC Church2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

363/4/2026

Mute Swan

23/4/2026

Greater Scaup

43/4/2026

Long-tailed Duck

453/4/2026

Common Goldeneye

403/4/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

153/4/2026

Ring-billed Gull

3/4/2026

American Herring Gull

3/4/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/4/2026

American Crow

23/4/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/4/2026

White-winged Scoter

63/4/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Merlin

13/4/2026

Blue Jay

83/4/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

43/4/2026

European Starling

83/4/2026

American Robin

23/4/2026

House Sparrow

43/4/2026

Mallard

23/3/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Fort Niagara State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Fort Niagara State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Fort Niagara State Park?
Notable species at Fort Niagara State Park include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Greater Scaup, Long-tailed Duck, Common Goldeneye. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Fort Niagara State Park?
Birding at Fort Niagara State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Fort Niagara State Park?
Fort Niagara State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.