Urban Park birding habitat

Bartram's Garden

Pennsylvania · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Bartram's Garden is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Merganser among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

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

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

6/3/2026Tyler Arboretum1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

6/3/2026Tyler Arboretum1 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

6/3/2026Philadelphia Naval Yard (restricted access)1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

6/3/2026Evesham Township--New Road1 observed

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

6/2/2026Fehon Backyard

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

6/2/2026Meadowbrook PA (private residence)1 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

6/2/2026Philadelphia Country Club, Gladwyne US-PA 40.06153, -75.292541 observed

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

6/2/2026Independence NHP1 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

6/2/2026Morris Arboretum1 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

6/2/20261101–1219 Cathedral Rd, Bryn Athyn US-PA (40.1395,-75.0715)1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

6/2/2026Graffiti Pier1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/2/2026Rushton Farm1 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

6/1/2026Fehon Backyard

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

6/1/20261803 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US (39.964, -75.168)1 observed

Least Tern

Sternula antillarum

6/1/2026Raccoon Creek5 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

56/3/2026

Mallard

86/3/2026

Mourning Dove

26/3/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

16/3/2026

Eastern Kingbird

26/3/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

16/3/2026

Tree Swallow

6/3/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

6/3/2026

Barn Swallow

6/3/2026

Carolina Wren

26/3/2026

European Starling

16/3/2026

Gray Catbird

36/3/2026

Northern Mockingbird

26/3/2026

American Robin

46/3/2026

House Sparrow

36/3/2026

House Finch

26/3/2026

Orchard Oriole

16/3/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

16/3/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

26/3/2026

Northern Cardinal

26/3/2026

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

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Bartram's Garden for birding?
The best months to visit Bartram's Garden for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Bartram's Garden?
Notable species at Bartram's Garden include Canada Goose, Mallard, Common Merganser, Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bartram's Garden?
Birding at Bartram's Garden is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Bartram's Garden?
Bartram's Garden offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.