Birds of RiverPlace

RiverPlace is home to over 200 species of birds, both resident and migratory. 
The birding trail is highly recommended for bird-watchers and enthusiasts. The trail traverses the many different ecosystems, including aquatic, riparian floodplain, open and forested wetlands, open and forested uplands, cliffs, and urban environments.

The original residents of RiverPlace invite you to visit them in their natural habitats.

Hot spots for Birding

Angelica Park
Baer Park

Berks Leisure Area

Bertolet Landing

Confluence Park
Dana Memorial Park
Gring's Mill Recreation Area
Heritage Park

Kerper's Landing
Riverfront Park
Schlegel Park

Stonecliffe Action Park

Stonecliffe Recreation Area
Union Canal Towpath Trail
West Reading Playground


      
  

 

Species Lists

Loons-Grebes

Cormorants

Bitterns-Herons

Swans-Geese-Ducks

Vultures-Hawks-Falcons

Gallinaceous Birds-Rails-Coot-Crane

Plovers-Sandpipers

Gulls-Terns

Doves-Cuckoos-Owls-Swifts-Hummingbirds

Woodpeckers-Flycatchers

Larks-Swallows-Jays-Crows

Titmice-Nuthatches-Wirens

Kinglets-Thrushes-Thrashers

Waxing-Shrikes-Starling

Vireos-Wood Warblers

Tanagers-Sparrows

Blackbird-Finches

 

 

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please contact us today!

                      

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