Lake birding habitat

Lake Towhee County Park

Pennsylvania · Northeast

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Lake Towhee County Park is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Northern Pintail 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

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

5/31/2026Bradford Dam/Nike Park1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

5/31/2026215 County Road 579, Bloomsbury, New Jersey, US (40.644, -75.073)1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

5/31/2026Backyard1 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

5/31/2026Delaware Canal SP--Nockamixon Cliffs1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

5/31/2026Holicong Park1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/31/2026Trexler Memorial Park1 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

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

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/31/2026115 Sunset Dr, New Hope2 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

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

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

5/31/2026Union Road Kingwood Twp.1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

5/31/2026Alpha, Oberly Road1 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

5/31/2026Alpha, Oberly Road1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

5/30/2026Traugers1 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

5/30/2026Green Lane Park--Church Rd. Bird Sanctuary2 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

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

Ring-billed Gull

Larus delawarensis

5/30/2026Green Lane Park--Church Rd. Bird Sanctuary2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Osprey

15/27/2026

Purple Martin

65/27/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/25/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/25/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

15/25/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

25/25/2026

Carolina Chickadee

15/25/2026

Tufted Titmouse

15/25/2026

Tree Swallow

25/25/2026

Gray Catbird

25/25/2026

Brown Thrasher

15/25/2026

Wood Thrush

15/25/2026

American Robin

15/25/2026

American Goldfinch

15/25/2026

Chipping Sparrow

15/25/2026

Eastern Bluebird

15/18/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

45/18/2026

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 Lake Towhee County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Lake Towhee County Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Lake Towhee County Park?
Notable species at Lake Towhee County Park include Canada Goose, American Wigeon, Northern Pintail, Hooded Merganser, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake Towhee County Park?
Birding at Lake Towhee County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lake Towhee County Park?
Lake Towhee County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.