Stewart Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, dawn to dusk

About This Location

Stewart Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 279 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

3/6/2026Shindagin Hollow SF--Shindagin Hollow Rd. pavement end4 observed

Glaucous-winged Gull

Larus glaucescens

3/6/2026Stevenson Rd. Game Farm and Compost1 observed

Iceland Gull (thayeri/kumlieni)

Larus glaucoides

3/6/2026Stevenson Rd. Game Farm and Compost1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

3/6/2026Roy H. Park Preserve (FLLT)--north2 observed

Evening Grosbeak (Eastern or type 3)

Hesperiphona vespertina

3/6/2026Shindagin Hollow SF--Shindagin Hollow Rd. pavement end50 observed

American Herring x Lesser Black-backed Gull (hybrid)

Larus smithsonianus x fuscus

3/5/2026Stevenson Rd. Game Farm and Compost1 observed

Iceland Gull (Thayer's)

Larus glaucoides

3/5/2026Stevenson Rd. Game Farm and Compost1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

33/6/2026

Mallard

303/6/2026

Redhead

13/6/2026

Common Merganser

63/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

3/6/2026

American Herring Gull

3/6/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

123/6/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Blue Jay

33/6/2026

American Crow

103/6/2026

American Robin

13/6/2026

Song Sparrow

13/6/2026

Tundra Swan

23/5/2026

American Black Duck

63/5/2026

Ring-necked Duck

303/5/2026

Greater Scaup

53/5/2026

Lesser Scaup

1203/5/2026

Bufflehead

73/5/2026

Common Goldeneye

43/5/2026

Hooded Merganser

23/5/2026

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.

  4. 4

    Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Stewart Park for birding?
The best months to visit Stewart Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Stewart Park?
Notable species at Stewart Park include Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, Mallard, American Black Duck, Redhead, Bufflehead, Hooded Merganser, Red-breasted Merganser, Blue Jay, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Common Goldeneye. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Stewart Park?
Birding at Stewart Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Stewart Park?
There is no entrance fee at Stewart Park. Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at Stewart Park?
Stewart Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.