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Peace Valley Park

Pennsylvania · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, sunrise to sunset

About This Location

Peace Valley Park is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 296 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts American Wigeon, Northern Pintail, and Green-winged Teal 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

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

7/19/2026Maple Knoll Farms (restricted access)1 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

7/19/2026Meadowbrook PA (private residence)1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

7/19/2026Fehon Backyard1 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

7/19/2026Green Lane Park--Church Rd. Bird Sanctuary2 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

7/19/2026Norristown/Bridgeport Dam1 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

7/18/2026Green Lane Park--Church Rd. Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

7/18/2026Dixon Meadow Preserve1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

7/17/2026Cinnamon Drive, Lower Moreland Township, Pennsylvania1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

7/17/2026Green Lane Park--Knight/Deep Creek Lakes1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/17/2026Pennypack Park North--Warbler Hill1 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

7/17/2026Pennypack Park North--Warbler Hill1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

157/19/2026

Wood Duck

87/19/2026

Mallard

127/19/2026

Mourning Dove

47/19/2026

Chimney Swift

27/19/2026

Ring-billed Gull

67/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

207/19/2026

Green Heron

17/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

37/19/2026

Osprey

17/19/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

17/19/2026

Belted Kingfisher

17/19/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

27/19/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/19/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

17/19/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

17/19/2026

Northern Flicker

17/19/2026

Willow Flycatcher

17/19/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/19/2026

Eastern Kingbird

37/19/2026

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 Peace Valley Park for birding?
The best months to visit Peace Valley Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Peace Valley Park?
Notable species at Peace Valley Park include American Wigeon, Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal, Ring-necked Duck, Common Merganser, Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Peace Valley Park?
Birding at Peace Valley Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Peace Valley Park?
There is no entrance fee at Peace Valley Park. Hours: Open daily, sunrise to sunset.
What amenities are available at Peace Valley Park?
Peace Valley Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.