A path through a lush green forest

Noel Dorwart Park

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

Noel Dorwart Park is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Downy Woodpecker 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

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/31/2026Michters Rd. (Lebanon Co.)1 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

5/31/2026Noel Dorwart Park1 observed

American Black Duck

Anas rubripes

5/31/2026Conejohela Flats (IBA)6 observed

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

5/31/2026Conejohela Flats (IBA)1 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

5/29/2026Middle Creek WMA--New Pond (Auto Tour Stop 3.5) (Lancaster Co.)1 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

5/29/2026Middle Creek WMA (IBA) (Lancaster Co.)1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/29/2026Noel Dorwart Park1 observed

Brown Creeper

Certhia americana

5/28/2026Neighborhood1 observed

Osprey (American)

Pandion haliaetus

5/28/2026Holtwood Dam / Lock 121 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/28/2026Middle Creek WMA--New Pond (Auto Tour Stop 3.5) (Lancaster Co.)2 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/28/2026Woods Edge Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

15/31/2026

Black Vulture

15/31/2026

Osprey

15/31/2026

Sharp-shinned Hawk

15/31/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/31/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

25/31/2026

Blue Jay

25/31/2026

American Crow

15/31/2026

Tree Swallow

15/31/2026

Carolina Wren

15/31/2026

European Starling

15/31/2026

Eastern Bluebird

25/31/2026

American Robin

25/31/2026

Cedar Waxwing

15/31/2026

American Goldfinch

25/31/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

45/31/2026

Northern Cardinal

15/31/2026

Indigo Bunting

15/31/2026

Downy Woodpecker

5/31/2026

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 Noel Dorwart Park for birding?
The best months to visit Noel Dorwart Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Noel Dorwart Park?
Notable species at Noel Dorwart Park include Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Canada Goose, American Woodcock, White-throated Sparrow, Northern Cardinal, Wilson's Snipe, American Wigeon, Mallard. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Noel Dorwart Park?
Birding at Noel Dorwart Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Noel Dorwart Park?
There is no entrance fee at Noel Dorwart Park. Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at Noel Dorwart Park?
Noel Dorwart Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.