Based on 5,368 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, Mute Swan is most often recorded in April; in New York it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #29 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
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Mute Swan 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 April

American Robin
Canada Goose

House Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird

Mallard

Northern Cardinal

European Starling

Mourning Dove
Places to look in New York
New York Botanical Garden
Botanical GardenBrooklyn Botanic Garden
Adirondack Park
Queens Botanical Garden
Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
FAQ
When does Mute Swan appear in New York?
Mainly March–February, with the most records in April.
How common is Mute Swan in New York?
It ranks #29 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in New York (5,368 records in our sample).