Wintertime Birding at Ellis Woods Park

Ellis Woods Park is a 71-acre expanse of woods, meadow, wetland, and cultivated farmland which is bordered by Pigeon Creek, a state-designated high-quality waterway. The park supports a great variety of birds and has been developed by East Coventry Township with birders in mind: the “Birder’s Loop” trail features interpretive signs describing birds found in each habitat. For this outing, however, we won’t need to reference the signs – of the 167 species of birds that have been observed in the park to date, our guides, Eric and Nick, have observed 161 of them here, ensuring we’re in expert hands.

Our field trip will cover up to 2 miles over mostly rolling terrain, but there will be some short, steep sections of trail to navigate. The uneven earthen trails will likely be muddy and slippery in spots, so good footwear is a must.

Please bring binoculars if you have them. All experience levels are welcome, including those just beginning their birding journey. Please note there is no restroom on site.

A printable checklist of birds that have been sighted at the park is linked here: https://eastcoventry-pa.gov/vertical/sites/%7BA2FA46C5-686F-4B16-8376-0BDF39FCC483%7D/uploads/Bird_list_REVISED.pdf