Spot the wonderful diversity of birds that visit the park during migratory season, with guided tours led by environmental educator and urban naturalist Gabriel Willow. Located in the heart of Midtown, our park is a hotspot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will’s-widow!
Tours are Tuesdays at 8am and Thursdays + Fridays at 5pm during migration season. Meet at the Bryant Park info kiosk, on 6th Avenue across from 41st Street. No pre-registration is required.
Spring Migration: April 23 - June 7
Fall Migration: September 3 - October 11
Tuesdays, 8am-9am
Thursdays, 5pm-6pm
Fridays, 5pm-6pm
Tuesday, April 23
Hermit Thrush, Eastern Towhee, Song Sparrow, Ring-billed Gull, Herring Gull, White-throated Sparrow, Gray Catbird, European Starling, House Sparrow, Rock Pigeon
Thursday, April 25
Osprey, Hermit Thrush, Herring Gull, White-throated Sparrow, European Starling, House Sparrow, Rock Pigeon
Friday, April 26
Lincoln’s Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco, Eastern Towhee, Herring Gull, White-throated Sparrow, Gray Catbird, European Starling, House Sparrow, Rock Pigeon
Tuesday, April 30
Black-throated Blue Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Dark-eyed Junco, Savannah Sparrow, Ovenbird, Eastern Towhee, Hermit Thrush, Common Yellowthroat, Song Sparrow, Herring Gull, White-throated Sparrow, Gray Catbird, European Starling, House Sparrow, Rock Pigeon