Based on 4,532 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, Wood Duck is most often recorded in April; in New York it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #32 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
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Wood Duck 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
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 Wood Duck appear in New York?
Mainly March–October, with the most records in April.
How common is Wood Duck in New York?
It ranks #32 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in New York (4,532 records in our sample).