Curwensville Dam Rec Area

Pennsylvania · Northeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Curwensville Dam Rec Area is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Common Merganser, Killdeer, and Ring-billed Gull among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Common Merganser Killdeer Ring-billed Gull Canada Goose Tundra Swan

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/30/2026Moose Grade Road1 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

5/30/2026Curwensville Dam Rec Area1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

5/29/2026Curwensville Dam Rec Area2 observed

Sora

Porzana carolina

5/29/2026Philipsburg swamp1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

5/24/2026Curwensville Dam Rec Area1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

5/23/2026Curwensville Dam Rec Area1 observed

Brant

Branta bernicla

5/23/2026Curwensville Dam Rec Area8 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

95/30/2026

Mallard

15/30/2026

Mourning Dove

35/30/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/30/2026

Bald Eagle

15/30/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Northern Flicker

15/30/2026

Willow Flycatcher

25/30/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/30/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/30/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

25/30/2026

Tree Swallow

15/30/2026

Cliff Swallow

35/30/2026

European Starling

85/30/2026

Gray Catbird

15/30/2026

Brown Thrasher

25/30/2026

American Robin

45/30/2026

Clay-colored Sparrow

15/30/2026

Song Sparrow

25/30/2026

Baltimore Oriole

25/30/2026

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 Curwensville Dam Rec Area for birding?▼

The best months to visit Curwensville Dam Rec Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Curwensville Dam Rec Area?▼

Notable species at Curwensville Dam Rec Area include Common Merganser, Killdeer, Ring-billed Gull, Canada Goose, Tundra Swan. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Curwensville Dam Rec Area?▼

Birding at Curwensville Dam Rec Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Curwensville Dam Rec Area?▼

Curwensville Dam Rec Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.