A pathway leads through a meadow.

Green Lane Park - Church Road Bird Sanctuary

Pennsylvania · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, dawn to dusk

About This Location

Green Lane Park - Church Road Bird Sanctuary is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 248 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mallard, Common Merganser, and Snow Goose 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

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

7/18/20261000–1024 Valley Forge Rd, Phoenixville US-PA 40.12057, -75.494661 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

7/18/2026Green Lane Park--Church Rd. Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

7/18/2026Green Lane Park--Church Rd. Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

7/17/2026Green Lane Park--Knight/Deep Creek Lakes1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

7/16/2026GLP Snyder Road/Orange Trail area - Perkiomenville CW portion4 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

7/16/2026GLP Snyder Rd area - Sassamansville CE portion2 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/15/2026Peace Valley Park (IBA)1 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

7/15/2026Skippack Creek Loop Trail1 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

7/14/2026Nisky Hill Cemetery1 observed

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

7/14/2026State Game Lands 234--Linfield4 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

7/14/2026State Game Lands 234--Linfield2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

557/18/2026

Wood Duck

57/18/2026

Mourning Dove

27/18/2026

Chimney Swift

17/18/2026

Killdeer

87/18/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/18/2026

Least Sandpiper

107/18/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/18/2026

Bald Eagle

27/18/2026

Belted Kingfisher

17/18/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/18/2026

Blue Jay

17/18/2026

Purple Martin

127/18/2026

Northern House Wren

27/18/2026

Gray Catbird

17/18/2026

American Robin

27/18/2026

House Finch

17/18/2026

American Goldfinch

17/18/2026

Song Sparrow

27/18/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

17/18/2026

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.

  4. 4

    Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Green Lane Park - Church Road Bird Sanctuary for birding?
The best months to visit Green Lane Park - Church Road Bird Sanctuary for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Green Lane Park - Church Road Bird Sanctuary?
Notable species at Green Lane Park - Church Road Bird Sanctuary include Mallard, Common Merganser, Snow Goose, Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Blue Jay. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Green Lane Park - Church Road Bird Sanctuary?
Birding at Green Lane Park - Church Road Bird Sanctuary is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Green Lane Park - Church Road Bird Sanctuary?
There is no entrance fee at Green Lane Park - Church Road Bird Sanctuary. Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at Green Lane Park - Church Road Bird Sanctuary?
Green Lane Park - Church Road Bird Sanctuary offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.