Birding around the parking lot may be fruitful between the Tank at the Franke Pavilion and the Memorial Tree Garden. The oaks here often host multiple warbler and vireo species during migration. The trail from the Franke Pavilion down to Lake Elizabeth is similarly productive, especially on the side trails that lead deep into the wooded stand to the east. This area frequently hosts warblers, flycatchers, and thrushes and in the winter can be a good spot for Winter Wren. In winter, Lake Elizabeth may have waterfowl. Hooded Mergansers are particularly fond of this pond.

The trail parallel to the CSX rail provides views of a restored wetland, which may have Barred Owl, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Rusty Blackbird, or other swamp species.

Pendleton King Park (PKP) is notorious for its neotropical migrants. As an intact stand of deciduous forest, the woods and woodland edge provide habitat for an array of warbler, thrush, vireo, cuckoo, flycatcher and other neotropical passerine species. Lake Elizabeth occasionally has visiting waterfowl.

Pendleton King Park (PKP) is a 64-acre bird sanctuary located in the heart of Augusta that was established in 1966. It is open 7 days a week and 365 days a year. Hours are from 8 AM to dusk. Bathrooms are available on site, although they may be closed and locked at times. PKP has an extensive trail system, particularly for disc golfers. 

PKP at times can be unsafe and has a history of crimes, some violent, occurring in the park. There may be illicit activities or objects in the more secluded portions of the park as well as many loitering individuals throughout the park. Consider birding in groups or reconsider birding solo at this location if you feel you are part of an at-risk demographic.