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
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Chuck-will's-widow
Antrostomus carolinensis
Northern Saw-whet Owl
Aegolius acadicus
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
Kentucky Warbler
Geothlypis formosa
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Cape May Warbler
Setophaga tigrina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Chimney Swift
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Barn Swallow
Gray Catbird
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Baltimore Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Yellow Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Red-headed Woodpecker
Willow Flycatcher
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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