Based on 6,034 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, Great Egret is most often recorded in June; in New York it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #24 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Ardea alba
Great Egret 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 Great Egret appear in New York?
Mainly April–October, with the most records in June.
How common is Great Egret in New York?
It ranks #24 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in New York (6,034 records in our sample).