Great Kills Park - Crookes Point

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Great Kills Park - Crookes Point is a productive birding destination in New York, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Brant, Mute Swan, and Mallard 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

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

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/5/2026Eileen Gibney2 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

3/5/2026Eileen Gibney1 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

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 Great Kills Park - Crookes Point for birding?
The best months to visit Great Kills Park - Crookes Point for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Great Kills Park - Crookes Point?
Notable species at Great Kills Park - Crookes Point include Brant, Mute Swan, Mallard, American Black Duck, Greater Scaup. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Great Kills Park - Crookes Point?
Birding at Great Kills Park - Crookes Point is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Great Kills Park - Crookes Point?
Great Kills Park - Crookes Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.