Forty Fort Rec Fields/Luzerne County Levee Trail - Wyoming Valley Airport Area

Pennsylvania · Northeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Forty Fort Rec Fields/Luzerne County Levee Trail - Wyoming Valley Airport Area is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Common Merganser, 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

Canada Goose Common Merganser Mourning Dove Red-bellied Woodpecker Downy Woodpecker

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

7/21/2026Lazy Brook Park1 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

7/20/2026Luzerne County Community Recreation Area, Forty Fort US-PA 41.28672, -75.867391 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

7/19/2026backyard2 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

7/19/2026245 Swamp Road, Duryea, Pennsylvania, US (41.357, -75.77)1 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

7/16/2026828 Lake St, Dallas US-PA (41.3719,-75.9896)1 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

7/16/2026Plymouth Flats (restricted access)6 observed

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

7/16/2026Plymouth Flats (restricted access)1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

7/13/202661 S Main St, Wilkes-Barre US-PA 41.24446, -75.884461 observed

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

7/13/2026Lee Swamp2 observed

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

7/12/2026Lee Swamp1 observed

Spotted Towhee

Pipilo maculatus

7/11/2026Frances Slocum State Park, Wyoming US-PA (41.3419,-75.8972)3 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/11/2026227 Bear Swamp Road, Shickshinny, Pennsylvania, US (41.274, -76.197)3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Blue Jay

27/9/2026

Eastern Bluebird

37/9/2026

Grasshopper Sparrow

17/9/2026

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 Forty Fort Rec Fields/Luzerne County Levee Trail - Wyoming Valley Airport Area for birding?▼

The best months to visit Forty Fort Rec Fields/Luzerne County Levee Trail - Wyoming Valley Airport Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Forty Fort Rec Fields/Luzerne County Levee Trail - Wyoming Valley Airport Area?▼

Notable species at Forty Fort Rec Fields/Luzerne County Levee Trail - Wyoming Valley Airport Area include Canada Goose, Common Merganser, Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Forty Fort Rec Fields/Luzerne County Levee Trail - Wyoming Valley Airport Area?▼

Birding at Forty Fort Rec Fields/Luzerne County Levee Trail - Wyoming Valley Airport Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Forty Fort Rec Fields/Luzerne County Levee Trail - Wyoming Valley Airport Area?▼

Forty Fort Rec Fields/Luzerne County Levee Trail - Wyoming Valley Airport Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.