Peace Valley Park - Nature Center

Pennsylvania · Northeast

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Habitat

Urban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Peace Valley Park - Nature Center is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 240 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Mourning Dove among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada Goose Mallard Mourning Dove Belted Kingfisher Blue Jay

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

7/21/2026Green Lane Park--Church Rd. Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

7/21/2026Green Lane Park--Church Rd. Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

7/21/2026Green Lane Park--Church Rd. Bird Sanctuary2 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

7/21/2026Green Lane Park--Church Rd. Bird Sanctuary2 observed

Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid)

Anas platyrhynchos x rubripes

7/21/2026Green Lane Park--Church Rd. Bird Sanctuary2 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

7/21/2026Green Lane Reservoir (IBA) [excludes Knight/Deep Creek Lakes]1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

87/20/2026

Common Merganser

17/20/2026

Mourning Dove

27/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

127/20/2026

Green Heron

17/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

37/20/2026

Belted Kingfisher

17/20/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/20/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

27/20/2026

Eastern Kingbird

27/20/2026

Tufted Titmouse

17/20/2026

Barn Swallow

67/20/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

17/20/2026

Gray Catbird

57/20/2026

Eastern Bluebird

17/20/2026

American Robin

97/20/2026

Song Sparrow

17/20/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

67/20/2026

Common Grackle

97/20/2026

Birding Tips

1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

Visitor Center

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Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Bird Identification: The Four Keys

11 min read

Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Peace Valley Park - Nature Center for birding?▼

The best months to visit Peace Valley Park - Nature Center for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Peace Valley Park - Nature Center?▼

Notable species at Peace Valley Park - Nature Center include Canada Goose, Mallard, Mourning Dove, Belted Kingfisher, Blue Jay. The area supports urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Peace Valley Park - Nature Center?▼

Birding at Peace Valley Park - Nature Center is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Peace Valley Park - Nature Center?▼

Peace Valley Park - Nature Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.