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Overview
Surprisingly productive park right in the middle of Manhattan, the local urbanization funnels many migrant birds through this park each spring and fall. The main area of interest is the Ramble, on the north shore of the Lake within the park, whose wooded area attracts many passerines and many birders. The south end of the park by 59th street gas a large pond. the north west side of which contains a bird sanctuary area. Further north is Turtle Pond and the Belvedere. This pond is used by many migrating wading birds.
Birds
Notable Species
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Rarities
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Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
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Other Wildlife
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Site Information
Best times are late April to late May and late August to early October. Worst times are July, January.
History and Use
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Areas of Interest
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Access and Facilities
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Contact Details
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External Links
here are several websites that deal with birds seen in the park and neighboring areas: http://www.nycbirdreport.com, http://groups.yahoo.com/ebirdsnyc, http://groups.yahoo.com/btblue are at least three of them.
Content and images originally posted by philjeffrey
