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

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

7/13/2026Dixon Meadow Preserve1 observed

Great Egret (American)

Ardea alba

7/13/2026Flood Gate8 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

7/13/2026Rainbow Meadow Park (formerly Laurel Run)1 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

7/13/2026Meadowbrook PA (private residence)1 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

7/13/2026Philadelphia Naval Yard (restricted access)1 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

7/12/2026Mill Creek Valley Park1 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

7/12/2026Norristown/Bridgeport Dam1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

7/12/2026Holy Sepulchre Cemetery2 observed

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

7/11/2026Delaware River--Hog Island Rd. (Delaware Co.)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

337/11/2026

Mourning Dove

37/11/2026

Chimney Swift

27/11/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

17/11/2026

Turkey Vulture

17/11/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/11/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/11/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

17/11/2026

Eastern Kingbird

97/11/2026

Blue Jay

17/11/2026

European Starling

97/11/2026

Gray Catbird

37/11/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/11/2026

American Robin

327/11/2026

House Sparrow

187/11/2026

House Finch

57/11/2026

American Goldfinch

47/11/2026

Song Sparrow

27/11/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

177/11/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

27/11/2026

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.