Murphey Candler Park
Georgia · Southeast
Easy
October-April
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Murphey Candler Park is a productive birding destination in Georgia, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Ruddy Duck among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
Pied-billed Grebe
Podilymbus podiceps
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Chimney Swift
Great Blue Heron
Cooper's Hawk
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
White-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
- 4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Lullwater Preserve
- Mason Mill Park
- Fernbank Museum
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