Marsh Creek State Park
Pennsylvania · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Marsh Creek State Park is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 248 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and river/riparian habitat attracts Downy Woodpecker, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, and Red-bellied Woodpecker 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
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Carolina Wren
American Robin
American Goldfinch
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Palm Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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