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
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
American Tree Sparrow
Spizelloides arborea
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Ring-necked Duck
Killdeer
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Northern House Wren
Carolina Wren
Gray Catbird
Brown Thrasher
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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