Based on 3,084 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, Green Heron is most often recorded in August; in New York it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #48 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Butorides virescens
Green 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 August
Mallard
Great Blue Heron
House Sparrow
Canada Goose
American Robin
Double-crested Cormorant
Osprey
Ring-billed Gull
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 Green Heron appear in New York?
Mainly May–September, with the most records in August.
How common is Green Heron in New York?
It ranks #48 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in New York (3,084 records in our sample).