Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
Pennsylvania · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 293 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Tundra Swan 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
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Blackpoll Warbler
Setophaga striata
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cedar Waxwing
Snow Goose
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ring-necked Pheasant
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Greater Yellowlegs
Turkey Vulture
Red-headed Woodpecker
American Kestrel
Willow Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Middle Creek Lake
- Visitor Center
- Lancaster County
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