



Bird Watching Bench
Broad Channel
Turn your city walk into a treasure hunt for feathered locals. Central and Prospect Parks host over 250 bird species year-round, from warblers to waterfowl, and you don't need binoculars to spot them. It's the cheapest safari you'll ever take.
Free outdoor activity
Wildlife treasure hunt
Beginner-friendly birding
Bonding experience
Tips
📱download the Merlin app to ID birds by their calls
🌅go at dawn or dusk for the best sightings
🔭join an Audubon Center tour for guided expertise
Bird Watching Bench
Broad Channel




Turn your city walk into a treasure hunt for feathered locals. Central and Prospect Parks host over 250 bird species year-round, from warblers to waterfowl, and you don't need binoculars to spot them. It's the cheapest safari you'll ever take.
Free outdoor activity
Wildlife treasure hunt
Beginner-friendly birding
Bonding experience
Tips
📱download the Merlin app to ID birds by their calls
🌅go at dawn or dusk for the best sightings
🔭join an Audubon Center tour for guided expertise