Birdwatching at Coney Island Park

Free of charge

Where to birdwatch

Stop by the island’s bird-watching hides to observe birds and wildlife up close without alarming them. More than 80 species of resident and migratory birds have been spotted at Coney Island Park thanks to its different habitats.

Locations of the bird hides

The bird hides are located:

Near the West Promenade
At beach area B
Between beach areas C and D
Near park areas 1 and 2

View the park map for more information (PDF, 535KB)

Around the island, nest boxes for birds have been installed to increase the availability of suitable nesting sites. When exploring the park, pay close attention to bird calls and keep a sharp eye on your surroundings as an elusive bird could be perched nearby!

Bird species spotted on Coney Island Park

Some nationally endangered birds can be seen at the park, including the:

Other species that have been spotted include:

Type of bird	Name of bird
Common residents	Collared Kingfisher Common Tailorbird Baya Weaver Long-tailed Parakeet Common Flameback White-bellied Sea Eagle
Uncommon residents	Rufous-tailed Tailorbird Rufous Woodpecker
Rare migratory birds	Asian Drongo-Cuckoo Large Hawk-Cuckoo Chinese Goshawk Pallas’s Grasshopper Warbler

Tips for birdwatching

Learn more about the tips and etiquette for birdwatching

Download the NEAR mobile app to find a route via our park connectors or trails.