
Based on 6,066 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, American Herring Gull is most often recorded in August; in New York it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #23 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull in New York by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in New York in August

Mallard

Great Blue Heron

House Sparrow
Canada Goose

American Robin

Double-crested Cormorant

Osprey

Ring-billed Gull
Places to look in New York
New York Botanical Garden
Botanical GardenBrooklyn Botanic Garden
Adirondack Park
Queens Botanical Garden
Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
FAQ
When does American Herring Gull appear in New York?
Mainly July–June, with the most records in August.
How common is American Herring Gull in New York?
It ranks #23 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in New York (6,066 records in our sample).