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

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/16/2026Sunset1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/15/2026State Game Lands 214--Miller Ponds2 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

4/14/202611604–11624 N Lake Rd, Linesville US-PA 41.62045, -80.499792 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

4/12/2026Conneaut Marsh--McMichael/Brown Hill Rd.20 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

4/12/2026State Game Lands 214--Miller Ponds6 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

4/11/2026Teakettle Rd, Conneaut Lake US-PA 41.60937, -80.423121 observed

Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus

4/11/2026State Game Lands 214--Miller Ponds1 observed

Tundra Swan

Cygnus columbianus

4/11/2026State Game Lands 214--Miller Ponds1 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

4/10/2026Alden Street1 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

4/8/2026SGL 213 Hilgendorf Wetlands (Restricted Access)2 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

4/8/2026State Game Lands 214--Miller Ponds2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Broad-winged Hawk

14/16/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

24/16/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/16/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

34/16/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

14/16/2026

Canada Goose

24/16/2026

Wood Duck

64/16/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

14/16/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/16/2026

Northern Flicker

14/16/2026

Blue Jay

14/16/2026

American Crow

24/16/2026

Tufted Titmouse

24/16/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

14/16/2026

American Robin

24/16/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

24/16/2026

White-throated Sparrow

14/16/2026

Song Sparrow

24/16/2026

Eastern Towhee

14/16/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

34/16/2026

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.