River/Riparian birding habitat

Green Lane Park - Knight/Deep Creek Lakes

Pennsylvania · Northeast

Habitat
River/RiparianUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Green Lane Park - Knight/Deep Creek Lakes is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

6/2/20266776 Vera Cruz Road, Pennsylvania, US (40.525, -75.467)1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

6/2/2026Home (40.129, -75.377)1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

6/2/2026The Hampshire Court1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

6/2/2026Manderfield Woodland Preserve1 observed

Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

6/2/2026Pickering Creek Trail1 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

6/2/2026Bradford Dam/Nike Park1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

6/2/2026State Game Lands 234--Linfield1 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

6/2/2026State Game Lands 234--Linfield1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

6/2/2026State Game Lands 234--Linfield1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/2/202681A55_21 observed

Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

6/1/2026Home1 observed

Black-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus erythropthalmus

6/1/2026Enos B. Godshall Park/Banbury-Mopac Trail1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

6/1/2026Pickertown Rd1 observed

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

6/1/2026Mill Hill Preservation Area1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

6/1/2026Nockamixon SP--Marina2 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

6/1/2026Hopewell Big Woods Trail, lower half1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

155/31/2026

Mallard

35/31/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/31/2026

Turkey Vulture

35/31/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/31/2026

Tufted Titmouse

15/31/2026

Bank Swallow

15/31/2026

Tree Swallow

25/31/2026

Purple Martin

25/31/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

25/31/2026

Gray Catbird

15/31/2026

American Robin

35/31/2026

Cedar Waxwing

15/31/2026

House Sparrow

15/31/2026

House Finch

15/31/2026

Song Sparrow

15/31/2026

Baltimore Oriole

15/31/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

35/31/2026

Common Yellowthroat

15/31/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Green Lane Park - Knight/Deep Creek Lakes for birding?
The best months to visit Green Lane Park - Knight/Deep Creek Lakes for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Green Lane Park - Knight/Deep Creek Lakes?
Notable species at Green Lane Park - Knight/Deep Creek Lakes include Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Mallard. The area supports river/riparian, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Green Lane Park - Knight/Deep Creek Lakes?
Birding at Green Lane Park - Knight/Deep Creek Lakes is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Green Lane Park - Knight/Deep Creek Lakes?
Green Lane Park - Knight/Deep Creek Lakes offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.