Pelham Bay Park
New York · Northeast
About This Location
Pelham Bay Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 276 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Blue Jay, 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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Notable Species
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
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Blue Jay
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Canada Goose
Gadwall
Mallard
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Birding Tips
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Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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