Central Park Reservoir Birds

Sherry Felix

After visiting the Ramble we stopped by the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir – Wikipedia in Central Park. I wanted to see what winter ducks were there. We didn’t stay long. Here’s a link to a Birding Guide | Central Park Conservancy

A duck resting on the water's surface, with its back to the viewer, showcasing its distinctive plumage and the surrounding rippling water.
Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus), Central Park 12/18/2025
A group of winter ducks swimming in the blue waters of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir in Central Park.
Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata), Central Park 12/18/2025
A female common merganser swimming in the blue water of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, showcasing its distinctive tufted brown head and gray body.
Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator), Central Park 12/18/2025

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