Birding at Pastorius Park
Whether you’re an avid birder or simply enjoy the quiet thrill of spotting wildlife, Pastorius Park offers a surprising abundance of birdlife right in the heart of Chestnut Hill. From the bright flash of a Northern Cardinal to the cheerful call of a Carolina Wren, the park is home to a diverse mix of year-round residents and seasonal visitors. Regular sightings include familiar favorites like American Robins, Mourning Doves, and Blue Jays, as well as woodpeckers, sparrows, warblers, and even the occasional Eastern Phoebe. Bring your binoculars and enjoy the rich chorus of species that call Pastorius Park home.
Thank you to park Friend, Elizabeth Reilly, for contributing this list of birds spotted at Pastorius Park.
American crow
American goldfinch
American Robin
Blue Jay
Carolina chickadee
Carolina wren
Common grackle
Dark eyed junco
Downy woodpecker
Eastern phoebe
European starling
House Finch
House sparrow
Mourning dove
Northern cardinal
Northern flicker
Pine warbler
Red winged blackbird
Red bellied woodpecker
Song sparrow
White breasted nuthatch
White throated sparrow