Based on 3,551 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, Laughing Gull is most often recorded in July; in New York it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #41 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing 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 July
American Robin
House Sparrow
Mallard
Gray Catbird
Great Blue Heron
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Northern Cardinal
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 Laughing Gull appear in New York?
Mainly April–October, with the most records in July.
How common is Laughing Gull in New York?
It ranks #41 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in New York (3,551 records in our sample).