Forest birding habitat

Little Buffalo State Park

Pennsylvania · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

5/31/2026Atlas Point Count: 2823_61 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

5/30/2026Little Buffalo SP1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

5/29/2026Haldeman, Along The River Southern Half Reed, Pennsylvania, US (40.416, -76.993)1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

5/25/2026Haldeman, Impoundments Pennsylvania, US (40.42, -76.994)1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/25/2026Wildwood Lake Park1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

5/25/2026Fort Hunter Mansion and Park, Harrisburg US-PA1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

5/25/2026Susquehanna River, Halifax US-PA (40.4497,-76.9621)1 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

5/24/2026stakeout Swallow-tailed Kite, Journey Christian Church & Vicinity, Walker Twp. (2023)8 observed

Common Merganser (North American)

Mergus merganser

5/24/2026Millersburg ferry wall9 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

5/24/2026Quest Dr. Flooded Fields3 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

5/23/20262833 N Front St, Harrisburg US-PA 40.29002, -76.905174 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

5/22/2026Cox Island, Dauphin US-PA 40.35734, -76.999801 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/30/2026

Tree Swallow

15/30/2026

Carolina Wren

15/30/2026

Chipping Sparrow

15/30/2026

Field Sparrow

25/30/2026

Baltimore Oriole

35/30/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

55/30/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

25/30/2026

Northern Cardinal

15/30/2026

Indigo Bunting

25/30/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/30/2026

Green Heron

15/30/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/30/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Northern Flicker

15/30/2026

Peregrine Falcon

15/30/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

55/30/2026

Acadian Flycatcher

15/30/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

55/30/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

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.