Lake birding habitat

Green Pond (flooded field, ponds and retention basins)

Pennsylvania · Northeast

Habitat
LakeGrassland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Green Pond (flooded field, ponds and retention basins) is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This lake and grassland habitat attracts Snow Goose and Canada 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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/31/2026Trexler Memorial Park1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

5/31/2026Alpha, Oberly Road1 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

5/31/2026Alpha, Oberly Road1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

5/30/2026Nockamixon SP--Marina1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

5/29/2026Hoffman Park1 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

5/29/2026Van Sant Airport1 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

5/29/20263030 River Rd, Phillipsburg US-NJ 40.78150, -75.125662 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

5/29/2026Delaware Canal SP--Nockamixon Cliffs2 observed

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

5/29/202664-120 Muskrat Road, Quakertown, Pennsylvania, US (40.412, -75.314)1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/28/20263740 Ridge Rd, Perkasie US-PA (40.4557,-75.2218)1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/28/2026Delaware Canal SP--Nockamixon Cliffs1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

375/30/2026

Mallard

125/30/2026

Mourning Dove

25/30/2026

Killdeer

35/30/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

75/30/2026

Great Blue Heron

25/30/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/30/2026

Tree Swallow

55/30/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

45/30/2026

European Starling

35/30/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/30/2026

American Robin

65/30/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

75/30/2026

Common Grackle

65/30/2026

Green Heron

15/26/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/26/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/26/2026

Blue Jay

25/26/2026

American Crow

15/26/2026

Carolina Wren

15/26/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Green Pond (flooded field, ponds and retention basins) for birding?
The best months to visit Green Pond (flooded field, ponds and retention basins) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Green Pond (flooded field, ponds and retention basins)?
Notable species at Green Pond (flooded field, ponds and retention basins) include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake, grassland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Green Pond (flooded field, ponds and retention basins)?
Birding at Green Pond (flooded field, ponds and retention basins) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Green Pond (flooded field, ponds and retention basins)?
Green Pond (flooded field, ponds and retention basins) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.