Lake Towhee County Park

Pennsylvania · Northeast

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Lake Towhee County Park is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Northern Pintail 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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

3/6/2026Upper Perkiomen High School3 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/6/2026Green Lane Park--Church Rd. Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

3/6/2026Green Lane Park--Church Rd. Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/6/2026Green Lane Park--Church Rd. Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

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

American Tree Sparrow

Spizelloides arborea

3/5/2026Bradford Dam/Nike Park4 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

3/4/2026Pine Run Reservoir2 observed

Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus

3/4/2026Parkside Place Park30 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

3/4/2026Nazareth Quarry1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

3/4/2026Nockamixon SP2 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/3/2026Pine Run Reservoir2 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/3/202696 Hellberg Ave, Chalfont US-PA 40.29878, -75.210521 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/3/2026The Swamp2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

33/6/2026

Gadwall

23/6/2026

American Wigeon

353/6/2026

Northern Pintail

93/6/2026

Common Merganser

83/6/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/6/2026

Blue Jay

13/6/2026

Tufted Titmouse

23/6/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/6/2026

Carolina Wren

13/6/2026

Eastern Bluebird

13/6/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

53/6/2026

Hooded Merganser

23/5/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/5/2026

American Crow

13/5/2026

Wild Turkey

32/26/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

22/24/2026

Carolina Chickadee

22/24/2026

White-throated Sparrow

22/24/2026

Northern Cardinal

42/24/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lake Towhee County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Lake Towhee County Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Lake Towhee County Park?
Notable species at Lake Towhee County Park include Canada Goose, American Wigeon, Northern Pintail, Hooded Merganser, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake Towhee County Park?
Birding at Lake Towhee County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lake Towhee County Park?
Lake Towhee County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.