Valley Forge National Historical Park

Pennsylvania · Northeast

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Habitat

Urban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Valley Forge National Historical Park is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Ring-necked Duck 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 Wood Duck Ring-necked Duck Bufflehead Carolina Wren

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Merlin

Falco columbarius

7/14/2026Holy Sepulchre Cemetery1 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

7/14/2026Dixon Meadow Preserve1 observed

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

7/14/2026State Game Lands 234--Linfield4 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

7/14/2026State Game Lands 234--Linfield3 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

7/14/2026State Game Lands 234--Linfield2 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

7/13/2026Bradford Dam/Nike Park6 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

7/13/2026Valley Forge NHP1 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

7/13/2026Meadowbrook PA (private residence)1 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

7/12/2026Mill Creek Valley Park1 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

7/12/2026Norristown/Bridgeport Dam1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

97/14/2026

Mourning Dove

67/14/2026

Chimney Swift

107/14/2026

Green Heron

57/14/2026

Great Blue Heron

67/14/2026

Turkey Vulture

57/14/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

27/14/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

27/14/2026

Downy Woodpecker

27/14/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

17/14/2026

Northern Flicker

37/14/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

17/14/2026

Eastern Phoebe

17/14/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

57/14/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/14/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

17/14/2026

Carolina Chickadee

87/14/2026

Tufted Titmouse

47/14/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

27/14/2026

Carolina Wren

27/14/2026

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

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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 Valley Forge National Historical Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Valley Forge National Historical Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Valley Forge National Historical Park?▼

Notable species at Valley Forge National Historical Park include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Ring-necked Duck, Bufflehead, Carolina Wren. The area supports urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Valley Forge National Historical Park?▼

Birding at Valley Forge National Historical Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Valley Forge National Historical Park?▼

Valley Forge National Historical Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.