Lake birding habitat

Green Lane Reservoir [excludes Knight/Deep Creek Lakes]

Pennsylvania · Northeast

Habitat
LakeRiver/Riparian
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Green Lane Reservoir [excludes Knight/Deep Creek Lakes] is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 281 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/15/2026Peace Valley Park (IBA)1 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

7/15/2026Skippack Creek Loop Trail1 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

7/14/2026Nisky Hill Cemetery1 observed

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

7/14/2026State Game Lands 234--Linfield4 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

7/14/2026State Game Lands 234--Linfield2 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

7/12/2026611 Siegfriedale Road, Kutztown, Pennsylvania, US (40.55, -75.717)2 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

7/11/2026Peace Valley Park (IBA)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Killdeer

47/11/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

17/11/2026

Least Sandpiper

117/11/2026

Bald Eagle

17/11/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/11/2026

Blue Jay

17/11/2026

Cedar Waxwing

17/11/2026

Song Sparrow

17/11/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/11/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/10/2026

Great Egret

17/10/2026

Bank Swallow

37/10/2026

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 Green Lane Reservoir [excludes Knight/Deep Creek Lakes] for birding?
The best months to visit Green Lane Reservoir [excludes Knight/Deep Creek Lakes] for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Green Lane Reservoir [excludes Knight/Deep Creek Lakes]?
Notable species at Green Lane Reservoir [excludes Knight/Deep Creek Lakes] include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake, river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Green Lane Reservoir [excludes Knight/Deep Creek Lakes]?
Birding at Green Lane Reservoir [excludes Knight/Deep Creek Lakes] is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Green Lane Reservoir [excludes Knight/Deep Creek Lakes]?
Green Lane Reservoir [excludes Knight/Deep Creek Lakes] offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.