Based on 9,922 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, Great Blue Heron is most often recorded in September; in New York it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #11 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
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Great Blue 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 September
Canada Goose
House Sparrow
Mallard
Common Yellowthroat
American Robin
Mourning Dove
Black-and-white Warbler
Red-tailed Hawk
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 Great Blue Heron appear in New York?
Mainly April–November, with the most records in September.
How common is Great Blue Heron in New York?
It ranks #11 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in New York (9,922 records in our sample).