Urban Park birding habitat

Bradford Dam/Nike Park

Pennsylvania · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Bradford Dam/Nike Park is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 233 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Killdeer 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

6/2/2026Home (40.129, -75.377)1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

6/2/2026The Hampshire Court1 observed

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

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

6/2/2026Manderfield Woodland Preserve1 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

6/2/2026Morris Arboretum1 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

6/2/2026Bradford Dam/Nike Park1 observed

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

6/2/2026Washington Crossing State Park--Nature Center1 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

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

Black-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus erythropthalmus

6/1/2026Enos B. Godshall Park/Banbury-Mopac Trail1 observed

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

6/1/2026Fehon Backyard1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

126/2/2026

Common Merganser

16/2/2026

Chimney Swift

26/2/2026

Killdeer

26/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

36/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Northern Flicker

16/2/2026

Willow Flycatcher

26/2/2026

Blue Jay

16/2/2026

Fish Crow

16/2/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

66/2/2026

Barn Swallow

106/2/2026

European Starling

146/2/2026

Gray Catbird

16/2/2026

Northern Mockingbird

16/2/2026

Wood Thrush

16/2/2026

American Robin

66/2/2026

American Goldfinch

26/2/2026

Song Sparrow

26/2/2026

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 Bradford Dam/Nike Park for birding?
The best months to visit Bradford Dam/Nike Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Bradford Dam/Nike Park?
Notable species at Bradford Dam/Nike Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Killdeer, American Woodcock, Eastern Screech-Owl. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bradford Dam/Nike Park?
Birding at Bradford Dam/Nike Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Bradford Dam/Nike Park?
Bradford Dam/Nike Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.