Kernsville Dam Recreation Area
Pennsylvania · Northeast
About This Location
Kernsville Dam Recreation Area is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
White-winged Crossbill
Loxia leucoptera
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Purple Finch
American Goldfinch
Dark-eyed Junco
Eastern Towhee
Brown-headed Cowbird
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
Chipping Sparrow
Field Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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