Based on 2,351 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, Northern Shoveler is most often recorded in January; in New York it behaves like a winter visitor. It ranks #72 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
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Northern Shoveler 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 January
Northern Cardinal
Red-tailed Hawk
Canada Goose
Ring-billed Gull
Mallard
Black-capped Chickadee
House Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
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 Northern Shoveler appear in New York?
Mainly October–April, with the most records in January.
How common is Northern Shoveler in New York?
It ranks #72 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in New York (2,351 records in our sample).