Forest birding habitat

Montour Preserve

Pennsylvania · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Montour Preserve is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 249 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Turkey Vulture 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

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

5/27/2026Montour Preserve25 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

5/27/2026Montoursville Tennis Courts

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

5/27/2026Montoursville Tennis Courts

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

5/26/2026SGL 226 - Spruce Run Road x Legion Road2 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

5/25/2026567 Fort Rice Road, Watsontown, Pennsylvania, US (41.07, -76.762)1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

5/25/20262815–2861 Canfields Ln, Montoursville US-PA (41.2439,-76.9448)1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

5/25/2026Montour Preserve5 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/24/2026Montoursville Tennis Courts

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

5/24/2026Danville Airport, Riverside1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

165/27/2026

Wood Duck

115/27/2026

Mallard

25/27/2026

Mourning Dove

35/27/2026

American Coot

15/27/2026

Killdeer

15/27/2026

Semipalmated Plover

15/27/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

35/27/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

25/27/2026

Ring-billed Gull

15/27/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

25/27/2026

Green Heron

15/27/2026

Bald Eagle

15/27/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

25/27/2026

Northern Flicker

15/27/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/27/2026

Willow Flycatcher

25/27/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/27/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/27/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

25/27/2026

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 Montour Preserve for birding?
The best months to visit Montour Preserve for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Montour Preserve?
Notable species at Montour Preserve include Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Turkey Vulture, Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Montour Preserve?
Birding at Montour Preserve is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Montour Preserve?
Montour Preserve offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.