Big Spring
Pennsylvania · Northeast
About This Location
Big Spring is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, 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
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
Chuck-will's-widow
Antrostomus carolinensis
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Great Blue Heron
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Willow Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Fish Crow
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Northern House Wren
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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