Stewart Park
New York · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
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
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Glaucous-winged Gull
Larus glaucescens
Iceland Gull (thayeri/kumlieni)
Larus glaucoides
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Evening Grosbeak (Eastern or type 3)
Hesperiphona vespertina
American Herring x Lesser Black-backed Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x fuscus
Iceland Gull (Thayer's)
Larus glaucoides
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Redhead
Common Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Pileated Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Tundra Swan
American Black Duck
Ring-necked Duck
Greater Scaup
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
- 4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Cayuga Lake
- Cornell University
- Taughannock Falls State Park
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