Urban Park birding habitat

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park

Pennsylvania · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Mallard, and Ring-billed Gull 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

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

6/1/2026Fehon Backyard1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

46/2/2026

Osprey

26/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Northern Flicker

16/2/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

16/2/2026

Eastern Kingbird

26/2/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

46/2/2026

Blue Jay

36/2/2026

American Crow

36/2/2026

Tree Swallow

6/2/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

46/2/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

36/2/2026

Gray Catbird

76/2/2026

American Robin

6/2/2026

Cedar Waxwing

326/2/2026

House Sparrow

16/2/2026

House Finch

26/2/2026

American Goldfinch

26/2/2026

Chipping Sparrow

16/2/2026

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 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park for birding?
The best months to visit Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park?
Notable species at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park include Northern Shoveler, Mallard, Ring-billed Gull, Cooper's Hawk, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park?
Birding at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.