Lake birding habitat

Leaser Lake

Pennsylvania · Northeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Leaser Lake is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 250 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Mallard 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

Brown Creeper

Certhia americana

7/17/2026Lester Lech Lane, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, US (40.869, -75.96)1 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

7/17/2026Lester Lech Lane, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, US (40.869, -75.96)2 observed

Carolina x Black-capped Chickadee (hybrid)

Poecile carolinensis x atricapillus

7/16/2026Our place, 1141 Hawk Mountain Rd, Kempton Pa1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

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

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

7/11/2026stakeout Eurasian Collared-Doves, Shartlesville (2012-present)2 observed

Song Sparrow (melodia/atlantica)

Melospiza melodia

7/11/2026Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Lehighton US-PA 40.77852, -75.663921 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

7/10/2026Rodale Experimental Farm1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/7/2026Beltzville SP4 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

7/6/2026Beltzville SP--Day Use Area1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

7/6/2026Beltzville SP--Day Use Area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

147/13/2026

Mourning Dove

27/13/2026

Chimney Swift

17/13/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/13/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/13/2026

Turkey Vulture

17/13/2026

Belted Kingfisher

17/13/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/13/2026

Eastern Kingbird

27/13/2026

Tree Swallow

87/13/2026

Purple Martin

57/13/2026

Gray Catbird

27/13/2026

Wood Thrush

27/13/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

67/13/2026

Common Grackle

27/13/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/13/2026

Canada Goose

347/8/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/8/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

17/8/2026

Green Heron

17/8/2026

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