William H. Kain County Park - Lake Redman Boardwalk

Pennsylvania · Northeast

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

William H. Kain County Park - Lake Redman Boardwalk is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Wood Duck, Gadwall, and Mallard 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

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

3/6/2026William Kain Park, Hess Farm Rd West Bank1 observed

Double-crested Cormorant

Nannopterum auritum

3/5/2026Codorus SP--Bald Eagle Viewing Station2 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

3/5/2026435 N School House Rd, Paradise US-PA (39.9295,-76.9289)1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/5/20263002 Beckleysville Rd, Parkton US-MD 39.65994, -76.752691 observed

Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus

3/4/2026Possum Hollow Rd.1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

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

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/2/2026Codorus SP--Black Rock Flats Boat Launch3 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/2/2026Codorus SP--Hoff Rd. Launch/Smith Point Area2 observed

Cackling Goose (Richardson's)

Branta hutchinsii

3/1/2026Shrewsbury Pond8 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

2/28/202693B46_31 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

23/6/2026

Gadwall

13/6/2026

Mallard

43/6/2026

Hooded Merganser

13/6/2026

Mourning Dove

23/6/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/6/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

13/6/2026

American Crow

33/6/2026

Tufted Titmouse

13/6/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/6/2026

White-throated Sparrow

23/6/2026

Song Sparrow

43/6/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

63/6/2026

Northern Cardinal

43/6/2026

Wood Duck

23/6/2026

Carolina Chickadee

13/6/2026

Carolina Wren

23/6/2026

Common Grackle

33/5/2026

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 William H. Kain County Park - Lake Redman Boardwalk for birding?
The best months to visit William H. Kain County Park - Lake Redman Boardwalk for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at William H. Kain County Park - Lake Redman Boardwalk?
Notable species at William H. Kain County Park - Lake Redman Boardwalk include Wood Duck, Gadwall, Mallard, Mourning Dove, Turkey Vulture. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at William H. Kain County Park - Lake Redman Boardwalk?
Birding at William H. Kain County Park - Lake Redman Boardwalk is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at William H. Kain County Park - Lake Redman Boardwalk?
William H. Kain County Park - Lake Redman Boardwalk offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.