Based on 2,235 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, Red-breasted Merganser is most often recorded in March; in New York it behaves like a winter visitor. It ranks #75 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
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Red-breasted Merganser 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 March
American Robin
Canada Goose
Mallard
Northern Cardinal
Red-tailed Hawk
Mourning Dove
House Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
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 Red-breasted Merganser appear in New York?
Mainly December–April, with the most records in March.
How common is Red-breasted Merganser in New York?
It ranks #75 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in New York (2,235 records in our sample).