Forest birding habitat

Pymatuning State Park

Pennsylvania · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Pymatuning State Park is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland 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

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

5/31/2026Powder Rd, Cochranton1 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

5/27/2026Pymatuning SP--Spillway3 observed

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

5/26/2026Woodcock Creek Park1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/24/2026Powder Rd, Cochranton US-PA 41.53164, -80.237241 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

5/23/2026Pymatuning SP--Padanaram Trail1 observed

Northern Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

5/23/2026Conneaut Marsh--McMichael/Brown Hill Rd.1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

5/22/2026C & M1 observed

Canvasback

Aythya valisineria

5/21/2026Pymatuning SP--Spillway1 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

5/21/2026Pymatuning SP--Spillway1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

85/31/2026

Mourning Dove

35/31/2026

Chimney Swift

35/31/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

15/31/2026

Killdeer

25/31/2026

Ring-billed Gull

65/31/2026

American Herring Gull

55/31/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

25/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

25/31/2026

Turkey Vulture

25/31/2026

Osprey

25/31/2026

Bald Eagle

15/31/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

15/31/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

25/31/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Northern Flicker

15/31/2026

American Kestrel

15/31/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

25/31/2026

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 Pymatuning State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Pymatuning State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Pymatuning State Park?
Notable species at Pymatuning State Park include Red-eyed Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pymatuning State Park?
Birding at Pymatuning State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Pymatuning State Park?
Pymatuning State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.