Based on 2,866 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, Black-crowned Night Heron is most often recorded in June; in New York it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #57 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Nycticorax nycticorax
Black-crowned Night Heron 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 June
American Robin
Mallard
Canada Goose
Red-winged Blackbird
Gray Catbird
House Sparrow
Mourning Dove
European Starling
Places to look in New York
Botanical GardenNew York Botanical Garden
Botanical GardenBrooklyn Botanic Garden
State ParkAdirondack Park
Botanical GardenQueens Botanical Garden
State ParkFranklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
Botanical GardenPlanting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
FAQ
When does Black-crowned Night Heron appear in New York?
Mainly May–September, with the most records in June.
How common is Black-crowned Night Heron in New York?
It ranks #57 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in New York (2,866 records in our sample).