Core Creek Park

Pennsylvania · Northeast

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Habitat

River/RiparianUrban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Core Creek Park is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 233 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Merganser 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 Common Merganser American Herring Gull Lesser Black-backed Gull

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Barred Owl

Strix varia

3/7/2026Tenacre2 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

3/6/2026Bradford Dam/Nike Park1 observed

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

3/6/2026Fields and parking lots of Parx1 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/6/2026Washington Crossing State Park--Nature Center1 observed

American Tree Sparrow

Spizelloides arborea

3/6/2026Maple Knoll Farms (restricted access)1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/6/2026157 Sellersville Road, Chalfont, Pennsylvania, US (40.3, -75.23)1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/6/2026Millstone River Impoundment1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/6/2026Colonial Lake & Park1 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

3/6/2026Crosswicks Creek, Bordentown US-NJ (40.1498,-74.7178)1 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

3/6/2026Peace Valley Park (IBA)1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/6/2026Wissahickon Waterfowl Preserve1 observed

Iceland Gull (kumlieni)

Larus glaucoides

3/5/2026Rte. 206 (near Columbus Market)1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

3/5/2026109 Colonial Ave, Moorestown US-NJ 39.95890, -74.955801 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

3/4/2026Pine Run Reservoir2 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

3/4/2026Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

23/5/2026

Mallard

133/5/2026

Common Merganser

53/5/2026

American Herring Gull

23/5/2026

Lesser Black-backed Gull

13/5/2026

Birding Tips

1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Pennsylvania Birding Guide

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

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How to Identify Birds Like an Expert: The Four Keys to Field Identification

11 min read

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching: Gear, Identification, and Etiquette

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Core Creek Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Core Creek Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Core Creek Park?▼

Notable species at Core Creek Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Common Merganser, American Herring Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull. The area supports river/riparian, urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Core Creek Park?▼

Birding at Core Creek Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Core Creek Park?▼

Core Creek Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.