Conewago Recreation Trail and Wetlands

Pennsylvania · Northeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Conewago Recreation Trail and Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Red-eyed Vireo Scarlet Tanager Pileated Woodpecker Wood Thrush Ovenbird

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

4/15/2026Brunner Island Wetlands1 observed

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

4/15/2026771 Blue Mountain Pkwy, Harrisburg US-PA 40.36677, -76.819241 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

4/15/2026Samuel S. Lewis SP1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

4/15/2026East Cedar Street, Palmyra, Pennsylvania, US1 observed

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

4/14/2026Zimmie's Auto1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/13/2026Woods Edge Park1 observed

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

4/13/2026Fox Hill2 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

4/12/2026Camp Hill Prison *restricted access*1 observed

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

4/12/2026Penn State York1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

4/11/2026Home1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

4/11/2026Gifford Pinchot SP1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/10/2026Penn State York1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

14/12/2026

Killdeer

14/12/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/12/2026

Carolina Wren

14/12/2026

Northern Mockingbird

24/12/2026

American Robin

64/12/2026

Field Sparrow

14/12/2026

Song Sparrow

14/12/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

54/12/2026

Northern Cardinal

24/12/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Conewago Recreation Trail and Wetlands for birding?▼

The best months to visit Conewago Recreation Trail and Wetlands for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Conewago Recreation Trail and Wetlands?▼

Notable species at Conewago Recreation Trail and Wetlands include Red-eyed Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Conewago Recreation Trail and Wetlands?▼

Birding at Conewago Recreation Trail and Wetlands is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Conewago Recreation Trail and Wetlands?▼

Conewago Recreation Trail and Wetlands offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.