Bartram's Garden

Pennsylvania · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
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

Redhead

Aythya americana

3/6/2026Springton Reservoir (restricted access)5 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/6/2026John Heinz NWR--wetlands (Delaware Co.)1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

3/6/2026John Heinz NWR--wetlands (Delaware Co.)2 observed

American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

3/6/2026Delaware River--Hog Island Rd. (Delaware Co.)2 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

3/6/2026John Heinz NWR--impoundment (Philadelphia Co.)2 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

3/6/2026Pugh Road, Wayne, PA backyard birdfeeder1 observed

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

3/6/2026Norristown/Bridgeport Dam1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/6/2026Wissahickon Waterfowl Preserve1 observed

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

3/6/2026King of Prussia area1 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

3/6/2026King of Prussia area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

473/1/2026

Mallard

13/1/2026

Common Merganser

33/1/2026

Mourning Dove

13/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

73/1/2026

Bald Eagle

13/1/2026

Peregrine Falcon

13/1/2026

Common Raven

23/1/2026

European Starling

623/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

23/1/2026

American Robin

143/1/2026

White-throated Sparrow

33/1/2026

Song Sparrow

23/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

23/1/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/1/2026

Bufflehead

13/1/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

13/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

32/28/2026

Blue Jay

12/28/2026

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.