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

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

4/15/2026Frances Slocum SP1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

4/15/2026Bear Creek Bog1 observed

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

4/14/2026Hidden Acres Farm1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

4/14/2026Hidden Acres Farm2 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

4/14/2026Hidden Acres Farm1 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

4/14/2026Hidden Acres Farm2 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/14/2026Nescopeck SP1 observed

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

4/14/2026Hidden Acres Farm1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

4/13/2026Hidden Acres Farm1 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

4/12/2026Mouth of Hunlock Creek2 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

4/12/2026Plymouth Flats (restricted access)13 observed

Osprey (American)

Pandion haliaetus

4/12/2026Caughbaugh Rd.2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Killdeer

14/13/2026

Northern Flicker

14/13/2026

Blue Jay

14/13/2026

Fish Crow

34/13/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

14/13/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

14/13/2026

Carolina Wren

14/13/2026

European Starling

44/13/2026

Northern Mockingbird

14/13/2026

American Robin

54/13/2026

House Sparrow

14/13/2026

American Goldfinch

24/13/2026

White-throated Sparrow

14/13/2026

Song Sparrow

24/13/2026

Eastern Towhee

24/13/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

24/13/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

34/13/2026

Northern Cardinal

34/13/2026

Canada Goose

34/10/2026

Wood Duck

24/10/2026

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.