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

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

7/16/2026State Game Lands 214--Teakettle Rd.1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

7/14/2026N Wayne Twp b/n SR193 & Hayes1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

7/11/2026Pymatuning SP--South Lake Rd. Area1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

7/11/202616110, Adamsville US-PA (41.5028,-80.3665)1 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

7/9/2026State Game Lands 214--Miller Ponds1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

7/9/2026Pymatuning SP--Spillway1 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

7/9/2026Pymatuning SP--Spillway2 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

7/7/2026State Game Lands 214--Miller Ponds10 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Acadian Flycatcher

17/18/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

27/18/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

47/18/2026

Carolina Wren

17/18/2026

American Robin

37/18/2026

American Goldfinch

57/18/2026

Northern Cardinal

37/18/2026

Canada Goose

127/17/2026

Wood Duck

17/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

17/17/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

57/17/2026

Osprey

17/17/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

17/17/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/17/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

17/17/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/17/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

17/17/2026

American Crow

47/17/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

27/17/2026

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.