Lake birding habitat

Faylor Lake

Pennsylvania · Northeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Faylor Lake is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Mourning Dove 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-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

7/19/2026Shade Mountain--oak salvage cut2 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

7/18/2026338 West Juniata Parkway Millerstown,Pa1 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

7/17/2026Treaster Valley Rd - Coburn SW Block1 observed

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

7/17/2026Red Ridge Rd parking lot/NLV Trail along Honey Creek2 observed

Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

7/14/2026Millerstown Area Community Park1 observed

Great Blue Heron (Great White)

Ardea herodias

7/14/2026White Morph Great Blue1 observed

Carolina Chickadee

Poecile carolinensis

7/13/202619537-20161 Pennsylvania 333, Thompsontown, Pennsylvania, US (40.533, -77.285) James Nelson Wild Area2 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

7/13/2026Millerstown Area Community Park2 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

7/12/202619537-20161 Pennsylvania 333, Thompsontown, Pennsylvania, US (40.533, -77.285) James Nelson Wild Area1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

7/10/20267645 Cedar Springs Road, Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, US (40.593, -77.255)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brown Thrasher

17/21/2026

Mourning Dove

17/20/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

17/20/2026

Killdeer

17/20/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

27/20/2026

Osprey

17/20/2026

Belted Kingfisher

17/20/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

17/20/2026

Northern Flicker

17/20/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

17/20/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/20/2026

American Crow

27/20/2026

Purple Martin

27/20/2026

Barn Swallow

67/20/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

17/20/2026

Gray Catbird

27/20/2026

Wood Thrush

17/20/2026

Cedar Waxwing

67/20/2026

American Redstart

27/20/2026

Scarlet Tanager

17/20/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Faylor Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Faylor Lake for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Faylor Lake?
Notable species at Faylor Lake include Canada Goose, Mallard, Mourning Dove, Killdeer, American Woodcock. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Faylor Lake?
Birding at Faylor Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Faylor Lake?
Faylor Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.