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

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

4/17/2026Green Lane Park--Walt Rd.1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/17/2026The Hampshire Court1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

4/17/2026Nockamixon SP--Marina2 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

4/17/2026Gwynedale, Lansdale, Pennsylvania, US (40.23, -75.307)1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/17/2026Nisky Hill Cemetery1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

4/17/20263619 Old Baptist Road, Collegeville, Pennsylvania, US (40.175, -75.422)1 observed

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

4/17/2026Green Lane Park--Knight Rd. Trails [unrelated to Knight Lake]1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/17/2026The Swamp1 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

4/16/2026Evansburg SP--North of Rte. 732 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

4/16/2026Perkiomen Trail--Graterford Area1 observed

Horned Lark

Eremophila alpestris

4/16/2026Perkiomen Trail--Graterford Area1 observed

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

4/16/2026Green Lane Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

64/17/2026

Gadwall

14/17/2026

Mallard

24/17/2026

American Black Duck

24/17/2026

Green-winged Teal

164/17/2026

Common Merganser

264/17/2026

Mourning Dove

14/17/2026

Chimney Swift

14/17/2026

Wilson's Snipe

14/17/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

14/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

344/17/2026

Black Vulture

14/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

54/17/2026

Osprey

24/17/2026

Cooper's Hawk

14/17/2026

Broad-winged Hawk

24/17/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

24/17/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/17/2026

Northern Flicker

14/17/2026

American Crow

24/17/2026

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.