Wolfe's Pond Park

New York · Northeast

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Wolfe's Pond Park is a productive birding destination in New York, with 273 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts American Black Duck, Sanderling, and Brant 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

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/6/2026North 5th Street Pier and Park1 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

3/6/2026Liberty Island/Statue of Liberty (NY County)1 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

3/6/202681 Freeborn St, New York US-NY 40.57679, -74.090611 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

3/6/2026Prospect Park4 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

3/6/2026Sandy Hook2 observed

Bohemian Waxwing

Bombycilla garrulus

3/6/2026Sandy Hook1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

3/6/2026Seven Presidents Park1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

3/6/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)1 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

3/6/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)4 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/6/2026Governors Island (N.Y. County)26 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Black Duck

43/2/2026

Sanderling

323/2/2026

Brant

502/28/2026

Canada Goose

322/28/2026

Gadwall

42/28/2026

Mallard

22/28/2026

Lesser Scaup

22/28/2026

Surf Scoter

752/28/2026

Black Scoter

402/28/2026

Bufflehead

422/28/2026

Common Goldeneye

452/28/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

82/28/2026

Mourning Dove

12/28/2026

Ring-billed Gull

702/28/2026

American Herring Gull

1202/28/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

62/28/2026

Horned Grebe

72/28/2026

Common Loon

12/28/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

12/28/2026

Downy Woodpecker

12/28/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Wolfe's Pond Park for birding?
The best months to visit Wolfe's Pond Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Wolfe's Pond Park?
Notable species at Wolfe's Pond Park include American Black Duck, Sanderling, Brant, Canada Goose, Gadwall. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Wolfe's Pond Park?
Birding at Wolfe's Pond Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Wolfe's Pond Park?
Wolfe's Pond Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.