Rockefeller State Park Preserve
New York · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
Parking $6
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Rockefeller State Park Preserve is a productive birding destination in New York, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Wild Turkey, Black Vulture, and Turkey Vulture 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
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Horned Lark
Eremophila alpestris
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Goldfinch
Dark-eyed Junco
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Wild Turkey
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Canada Goose
Great Blue Heron
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Consider purchasing an annual parks pass if you plan to visit multiple times.
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Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Old Croton Aqueduct Trail
- Stone Barns Center
- Pocantico Hills
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