Inwood Hill Park
New York · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, 6 AM - 1 AM
About This Location
Inwood Hill Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 259 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Rock Pigeon 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
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Purple Sandpiper
Calidris maritima
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
American Black Duck
Mourning Dove
European Starling
House Sparrow
House Finch
Dark-eyed Junco
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Rock Pigeon
Blue Jay
American Crow
Northern Mockingbird
Ring-billed Gull
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Fish Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Birding Tips
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Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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This urban green space acts as a migrant trap — birds concentrate here during migration, especially after overnight flights.
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Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- The Cloisters
- Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
- Fort Tryon Park
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