Little Buffalo State Park

Pennsylvania · Northeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Little Buffalo State Park is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Bald Eagle, Mourning Dove, and Barred Owl among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Bald Eagle Mourning Dove Barred Owl Red-bellied Woodpecker Pileated Woodpecker

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/15/20266375 Licking Creek Rd.1 observed

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

4/15/2026Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Halifax US-PA (40.4227,-76.8912)1 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

4/13/2026Kelly Court, Enola, Pennsylvania, US (40.29, -76.958)1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/12/20264491 Valley Road, Shermans Dale, Pennsylvania, US (40.319, -77.155)1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

4/10/2026Wildwood Lake Park1 observed

Carolina Chickadee

Poecile carolinensis

4/9/2026Juniata River--Casner's Crossing1 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

4/7/2026Brackbill Pond (roadside access only)1 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

4/5/2026Susquehanna River--H.C. Shrauder Park Access1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

4/5/2026Little Buffalo SP1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

4/4/2026State Game Lands 290--Haldeman Island1 observed

Surf Scoter

Melanitta perspicillata

4/3/2026Susquehanna River--H.C. Shrauder Park Access2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Red-breasted Merganser

24/14/2026

Killdeer

14/14/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

184/14/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/14/2026

Bald Eagle

14/14/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

14/14/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/14/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/14/2026

Northern Flicker

14/14/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/14/2026

American Crow

44/14/2026

Tree Swallow

1004/14/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

14/14/2026

European Starling

34/14/2026

Brown Thrasher

14/14/2026

American Robin

94/14/2026

American Goldfinch

24/14/2026

Chipping Sparrow

64/14/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

24/14/2026

White-throated Sparrow

14/14/2026

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

Restrooms

Trails

Visitor Center

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Little Buffalo State Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Little Buffalo State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Little Buffalo State Park?▼

Notable species at Little Buffalo State Park include Bald Eagle, Mourning Dove, Barred Owl, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Little Buffalo State Park?▼

Birding at Little Buffalo State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Little Buffalo State Park?▼

Little Buffalo State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.