Noel Dorwart Park

Pennsylvania · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, dawn to dusk

About This Location

Noel Dorwart Park is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Downy Woodpecker 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

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/5/2026Middle Creek WMA--Willow Pt. Trail2 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

3/5/2026Wrightsville--Lemon St. Viewpoint (York Co.)1 observed

Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus

3/5/2026Middlecreek1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/4/2026Middle Creek WMA--Auto Tour (Lancaster Co.)7 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/3/2026River Dr. upstream from Accomac.1 observed

Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

2/28/2026Woods Edge Park1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

2/28/2026Middle Creek WMA--Willow Pt. Trail1 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

2/27/2026Susquehanna River--Columbia/Wrightsville2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Woodcock

33/5/2026

Wilson's Snipe

13/5/2026

Mourning Dove

53/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

33/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

33/5/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

23/5/2026

Northern Flicker

13/5/2026

Blue Jay

13/5/2026

American Crow

23/5/2026

Carolina Chickadee

23/5/2026

Brown Creeper

13/5/2026

Carolina Wren

73/5/2026

Eastern Bluebird

63/5/2026

American Robin

233/5/2026

American Goldfinch

33/5/2026

American Tree Sparrow

13/5/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

73/5/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

23/5/2026

White-throated Sparrow

153/5/2026

Song Sparrow

73/5/2026

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.

  4. 4

    Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Noel Dorwart Park for birding?
The best months to visit Noel Dorwart Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Noel Dorwart Park?
Notable species at Noel Dorwart Park include Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Canada Goose, American Woodcock, White-throated Sparrow, Northern Cardinal, Wilson's Snipe, American Wigeon, Mallard. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Noel Dorwart Park?
Birding at Noel Dorwart Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Noel Dorwart Park?
There is no entrance fee at Noel Dorwart Park. Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at Noel Dorwart Park?
Noel Dorwart Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.