Urban Park birding habitat

Peace Valley Park - Nature Center

Pennsylvania · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

6/1/20263698 Water Street Road, Collegeville, Pennsylvania, US (40.19, -75.405)1 observed

Black-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus erythropthalmus

6/1/2026Playground at New Market Dr (40.2904,-75.3338)1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

6/1/2026Everitts Lane / 579 crossroads1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

6/1/2026Fehon Backyard

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

6/1/2026Fehon Backyard

Gray-cheeked Thrush

Catharus minimus

6/1/2026Fehon Backyard

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

5/31/2026Fehon Backyard

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

5/31/2026Fehon Backyard

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

5/31/2026451 Newell Dr, Huntingdon Valley US-PA (40.1374,-75.0423)

Ring-billed Gull

Larus delawarensis

5/31/2026451 Newell Dr, Huntingdon Valley US-PA (40.1374,-75.0423)

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

5/31/2026Dixon Meadow Preserve1 observed

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

5/31/2026Bradford Dam/Nike Park1 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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

295/31/2026

Wood Duck

95/31/2026

Mourning Dove

15/31/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

175/31/2026

Green Heron

15/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

25/31/2026

Black Vulture

45/31/2026

Turkey Vulture

25/31/2026

Osprey

15/31/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

55/31/2026

Downy Woodpecker

25/31/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Northern Flicker

15/31/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

25/31/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/31/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

25/31/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

25/31/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

75/31/2026

Blue Jay

55/31/2026

Fish Crow

15/31/2026

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.

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.