Coastal birding habitat

Moraine State Park - Barber Point/Watts Bay/Lakeview Beach

Pennsylvania · Northeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Moraine State Park - Barber Point/Watts Bay/Lakeview Beach is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

7/11/2026Stoughton Rd. Ponds (roadside access only)1 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

7/9/2026Moraine SP--Bear Run Boat Launch1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/9/2026Moraine SP--Bear Run Boat Launch1 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

7/9/2026Vosler Rd. Farm Pond1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

7/5/202656A35_4 Wampum Rd1 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

7/4/2026Vosler Rd. Farm Pond1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Killdeer

87/11/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/11/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

17/11/2026

Barn Swallow

17/11/2026

Gray Catbird

47/11/2026

American Robin

27/11/2026

Cedar Waxwing

27/11/2026

American Goldfinch

27/11/2026

Song Sparrow

17/11/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

17/11/2026

Common Yellowthroat

17/11/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

17/11/2026

Ring-billed Gull

67/9/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/9/2026

Osprey

17/9/2026

American Crow

27/7/2026

Wood Duck

57/5/2026

Green Heron

27/5/2026

Belted Kingfisher

17/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

27/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Moraine State Park - Barber Point/Watts Bay/Lakeview Beach for birding?
The best months to visit Moraine State Park - Barber Point/Watts Bay/Lakeview Beach for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Moraine State Park - Barber Point/Watts Bay/Lakeview Beach?
Notable species at Moraine State Park - Barber Point/Watts Bay/Lakeview Beach include Sanderling, Brown Pelican, Osprey, Royal Tern, Willet. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Moraine State Park - Barber Point/Watts Bay/Lakeview Beach?
Birding at Moraine State Park - Barber Point/Watts Bay/Lakeview Beach is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Moraine State Park - Barber Point/Watts Bay/Lakeview Beach?
Moraine State Park - Barber Point/Watts Bay/Lakeview Beach offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.