Conneaut Marsh - McMichael/Brown Hill Road

Pennsylvania · Northeast

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Habitat

Wetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Conneaut Marsh - McMichael/Brown Hill Road is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Northern Pintail among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada Goose Mallard Northern Pintail Ring-necked Duck Hooded Merganser

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

5/31/2026Powder Rd, Cochranton1 observed

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

5/30/2026Firefly Farm2 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

5/27/2026Pymatuning SP--Spillway3 observed

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

5/26/2026Woodcock Creek Park1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

5/24/2026Osprey Platform Nest (North) Woodcock Lake1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/24/2026Powder Rd, Cochranton US-PA 41.53164, -80.237241 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

5/23/2026Pymatuning SP--Padanaram Trail1 observed

Northern Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

5/23/2026Conneaut Marsh--McMichael/Brown Hill Rd.1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

5/22/2026C & M1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

45/31/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

15/31/2026

Sora

15/31/2026

Common Gallinule

15/31/2026

Killdeer

15/31/2026

Green Heron

25/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

45/31/2026

Turkey Vulture

25/31/2026

Bald Eagle

25/31/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

25/31/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Northern Flicker

15/31/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

25/31/2026

Willow Flycatcher

45/31/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/31/2026

Eastern Kingbird

25/31/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

25/31/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

25/31/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/31/2026

Birding Tips

1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
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 Conneaut Marsh - McMichael/Brown Hill Road for birding?▼

The best months to visit Conneaut Marsh - McMichael/Brown Hill Road for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Conneaut Marsh - McMichael/Brown Hill Road?▼

Notable species at Conneaut Marsh - McMichael/Brown Hill Road include Canada Goose, Mallard, Northern Pintail, Ring-necked Duck, Hooded Merganser. The area supports wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Conneaut Marsh - McMichael/Brown Hill Road?▼

Birding at Conneaut Marsh - McMichael/Brown Hill Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Conneaut Marsh - McMichael/Brown Hill Road?▼

Conneaut Marsh - McMichael/Brown Hill Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.