Where to bird in Central Park

Central Park is one of the greatest places to bird. Due to its abundance of terrain that attracts all sorts of birds, it is the most welcoming spot for birdwatching in all of NYC. If you want to try to watch these birds, you should know the best spot to find birds.

The Great Hill Tulip Tree 

This tulip tree blooms every spring and attracts all sorts of birds interested in the flowers. It is positioned on land below a fairly tall rock so it makes it easy to see the top. Be warned that this area is not that special when the tulips have not bloomed so I only recommend it in the spring.

The Loch

The Loch is a depression in a land that flows water to the Meer. It attracts many birds all time of the year because of its concentration of food. The river algae provide food for water animals and since many people go there to give food to the birds, they have many seeds buried in the soil. If you are visiting, walk down the path bordering the river and you will probably have the best view of most of the birds.

The Block House 

This spot does not have many other birders at it compared to the other locations I’ve described, but it is still a good spot. The Block House is on a big rock that brings you at level with the tops of the trees so you can see birds that prefer the treetops. 

The Ramble Bird Feeders

The bird feeders in the Ramble are the only place where bird feeders are installed in all of Central Park. Here, you will see a large variety of birds very close to you and if you are casually strolling through and didn’t bring any binoculars, you can still have a good experience watching the birds because of how close they are.

The Reservoir

The Reservoir is the largest body of water in Central Park so it is a prime spot to see waterfowl. Since the area has no trees, you can also see large flocks of birds flying overhead that you would not be able to see in other parts of the park. 

How to use this list 

While I hope you find this list useful, try to explore other parts of the Central Park and discover your own favorite spots to birdwatch. Below is a sampling of bird types you might find during your walks around the park. How many of these have you found?