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

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

5/31/2026The Hampshire Court

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

5/31/2026Backyard1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

5/31/2026The Hampshire Court1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

5/31/2026Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve (closed Tuesdays)1 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

5/31/2026Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve (closed Tuesdays)1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/31/2026Trexler Memorial Park1 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

5/31/2026Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve (closed Tuesdays)1 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

5/31/2026Green Lane Park--Knight Rd. Trails [unrelated to Knight Lake]2 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

5/31/2026Green Lane Park--Church Rd. Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

5/31/202681C63_33 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

5/30/2026Rodale Experimental Farm1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

5/30/2026Green Lane Park--Church Rd. Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

5/30/2026Nockamixon SP--Marina1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

285/31/2026

Mourning Dove

25/31/2026

Killdeer

15/31/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/31/2026

Great Egret

15/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/31/2026

Turkey Vulture

45/31/2026

Osprey

35/31/2026

Bald Eagle

15/31/2026

Northern Flicker

15/31/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/31/2026

Fish Crow

15/31/2026

Tree Swallow

45/31/2026

Purple Martin

65/31/2026

Northern House Wren

15/31/2026

Gray Catbird

45/31/2026

American Robin

25/31/2026

American Goldfinch

25/31/2026

Song Sparrow

15/31/2026

Baltimore Oriole

25/31/2026

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.