A dirt path winds through a green forest.

Murphey Candler Park

Georgia · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

4/21/2026Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park--Environmental Trail1 observed

Wilson's Snipe

Gallinago delicata

4/21/2026Lakewood Fairgrounds Lake/South Bend Park1 observed

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

4/20/2026544–548 S Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta US-GA 33.94339, -84.535392 observed

Swainson's Warbler

Limnothlypis swainsonii

4/20/2026Birdland1 observed

Black-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus erythropthalmus

4/20/2026Cauley Creek Park1 observed

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

4/20/2026Georgia Tech Campus1 observed

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

4/20/2026Cottages of Roswell

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

64/21/2026

Cooper's Hawk

14/21/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

14/21/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

14/21/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/21/2026

Downy Woodpecker

24/21/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/21/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/21/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

24/21/2026

White-eyed Vireo

24/21/2026

American Crow

14/21/2026

Fish Crow

24/21/2026

Carolina Chickadee

14/21/2026

Tufted Titmouse

14/21/2026

Purple Martin

14/21/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

54/21/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

14/21/2026

Carolina Wren

14/21/2026

Gray Catbird

24/21/2026

Eastern Bluebird

24/21/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

  4. 4

    Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Murphey Candler Park for birding?
The best months to visit Murphey Candler Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Murphey Candler Park?
Notable species at Murphey Candler Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Ruddy Duck, Mourning Dove, Sandhill Crane, American Robin, Song Sparrow, Northern Cardinal, Downy Woodpecker, Eastern Phoebe, Blue Jay, Carolina Chickadee. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Murphey Candler Park?
Birding at Murphey Candler Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Murphey Candler Park?
There is no entrance fee at Murphey Candler Park. Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at Murphey Candler Park?
Murphey Candler Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.