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Where to see Great Blue Heron in New York

We found 22 places featuring Great Blue Heron in New York. Plan your next visit below.

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Great Blue Heron

Common · Birds

Map of Great Blue Heron sightings in New York

Explore clustered snap locations for this species in New York.

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Coindre Hall Park place preview
Park30 sightings19 species

New York, US

Coindre Hall Park

Dog Friendly and Family Friendly

You might spot Red Maple, Black Tupelo, and Sensitive Fern.

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Bronx Zoo place preview
Zoo28 sightings16 species

New York, US

Bronx Zoo

Animal Photography and Educational

You might spot African Lion, Tiger, and Snow Leopard.

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Rosamond Gifford Zoo place preview
Zoo30 sightings16 species

New York, US

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Animal Encounters and Conservation

You might spot Red Fox, Gray Wolf, and Equus Africanus Asinus.

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Black Creek Park place preview
Park66 sightings15 species

New York, US

Black Creek Park

Hiking, Birdwatching, Family Friendly, Wildlife Viewing, Nature Trails, Cross Country Skiing, Sledding, Accessible.

You might spot Stream Bluet, Variable Dancer, and Eastern Pondhawk.

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Onondaga Lake Park place preview
Park137 sightings14 species

New York, US

Onondaga Lake Park

Biking and Bird Watching

You might spot Ring-Billed Gull, Canada Goose, and Rough Cocklebur.

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Albemarle-Kenmore Terraces Historic District place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

New York, US

Albemarle-Kenmore Terraces Historic District

Architectural History and Brooklyn

You might spot American Robin and Red-Tailed Hawk.

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Allentown Historic District place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

New York, US

Allentown Historic District

Architecture and Art Galleries

You might spot Canada Goose, Duck, and Eastern Gray Squirrel.

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Arbor Hill Historic District–Ten Broeck Triangle place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

New York, US

Arbor Hill Historic District–Ten Broeck Triangle

19th Century Architecture and Albany History

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Ground-Ivy.

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

New York, US

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Botanical Garden and Cherry Blossoms

You might spot American Robin, Pond Slider, and Northern Cardinal.

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Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

New York, US

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Accessible and Botanical Garden

You might spot White-Tailed Deer, Painted Turtle, and Duck.

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Center Square/Hudson–Park Historic District place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

New York, US

Center Square/Hudson–Park Historic District

Albany History and Architectural Styles

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Ground-Ivy.

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Clinton Hill Historic District place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

New York, US

Clinton Hill Historic District

Architecture and Beaux Arts

You might spot Rock Pigeon, American Robin, and Spotted Lanternfly.

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Huguenot Street Historic District place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

New York, US

Huguenot Street Historic District

American History and Architecture

You might spot Purple Loosestrife, Sensitive Fern, and Red-Tailed Hawk.

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Montgomery Street-Columbus Circle Historic District place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

New York, US

Montgomery Street-Columbus Circle Historic District

Cultural Heritage and Downtown Syracuse.

You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and Eastern Red-Backed Salamander.

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New York State Agricultural Experiment Station place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

New York, US

New York State Agricultural Experiment Station

Agricultural Innovation and Agricultural Research

You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel, Snow Goose, and Great Blue Heron.

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Onondaga Park place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

New York, US

Onondaga Park

Accessible and Architectural Interest

You might spot Eastern Red-Backed Salamander and Eastern Gray Squirrel.

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Peebles Island State Park place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

New York, US

Peebles Island State Park

Accessible and Bird Watching

You might spot Bald Eagle, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, and Tree-Of-Heaven.

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Salem Historic District place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

New York, US

Salem Historic District

19th Century and Architectural Heritage

You might spot Pine Grosbeak, Hydrangea Leaftier Moth, and Brown Trout.

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Seneca River Crossing Canals Historic District place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

New York, US

Seneca River Crossing Canals Historic District

Biking and Bird Watching

You might spot Great Blue Heron, Bald Eagle, and Pied-Billed Grebe.

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Sunset Park place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

New York, US

Sunset Park

Art Deco Architecture and Community Park

You might spot American Robin and Red-Tailed Hawk.

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Untermyer Park place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

New York, US

Untermyer Park

Architectural Landscape and Botanical Garden

You might spot Spotted Lanternfly and Red-Tailed Hawk.

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Spring Creek Park place preview
Park11 sightings8 species

New York, US

Spring Creek Park

Birdwatching, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Nature Preserve, Salt Marsh, Outdoor Recreation, Family Friendly, Paved Trails

You might spot Spotted Lanternfly, Common Reed, and Oriental Bittersweet.

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