Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust
Pennsylvania · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts American Woodcock, Red-tailed Hawk, and American Tree Sparrow 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
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Willow Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
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Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Pennypack Park
- Lorimer Park
- Morris Arboretum
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