Lake birding habitat

Churchville Nature Center/Reservoir

Pennsylvania · Northeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Churchville Nature Center/Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Common Merganser, and Mourning Dove 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

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

6/1/2026Fehon Backyard

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

6/1/2026Fehon Backyard

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

6/1/2026Fehon Backyard

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

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

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

6/1/2026Fehon Backyard1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

6/1/2026Cumberland St. on the Delaware1 observed

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

6/1/2026Old Mill Road Greenway13 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

6/1/2026Pennypack on the Delaware2 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

6/1/2026Pole Farm (Mercer County Park NW)1 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

6/1/2026Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve (closed Tuesdays)2 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

6/1/2026Poquessing Creek Park/Trail1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

6/1/2026Fehon Backyard

Gray-cheeked Thrush

Catharus minimus

6/1/2026Fehon Backyard

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

56/1/2026

Mourning Dove

26/1/2026

Chimney Swift

86/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

16/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

26/1/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

16/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

26/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Blue Jay

26/1/2026

American Crow

26/1/2026

Barn Swallow

56/1/2026

Northern House Wren

26/1/2026

Gray Catbird

126/1/2026

Wood Thrush

26/1/2026

American Robin

106/1/2026

Cedar Waxwing

16/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

46/1/2026

Northern Cardinal

46/1/2026

Carolina Chickadee

15/31/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

25/31/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

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