A blackbird perched on a green fence.

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

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

6/3/2026Lorimer Park1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

6/3/2026Evansburg SP--Germantown Pk. to Mill Rd.1 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

6/3/2026Bradford Dam/Nike Park1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/3/2026Fulshaw Craeg Preserve1 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

6/3/2026The Swamp1 observed

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

6/2/2026Fehon Backyard

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

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

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

6/2/2026Meadowbrook PA (private residence)1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

6/2/2026Manderfield Woodland Preserve1 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

6/2/2026Morris Arboretum1 observed

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

6/2/2026Washington Crossing State Park--Nature Center1 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

6/2/20261101–1219 Cathedral Rd, Bryn Athyn US-PA (40.1395,-75.0715)1 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

6/1/2026Fehon Backyard

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

6/1/2026Fehon Backyard

Black-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus erythropthalmus

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

376/3/2026

Mallard

36/3/2026

Mourning Dove

106/3/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

16/3/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

96/3/2026

Great Blue Heron

26/3/2026

Turkey Vulture

76/3/2026

Osprey

16/3/2026

Bald Eagle

16/3/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

26/3/2026

Belted Kingfisher

16/3/2026

Northern Flicker

26/3/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

16/3/2026

Eastern Kingbird

26/3/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

86/3/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

26/3/2026

Blue Jay

16/3/2026

American Crow

16/3/2026

Fish Crow

16/3/2026

Tufted Titmouse

16/3/2026

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.