Lake birding habitat

Quemahoning Reservoir

Pennsylvania · Northeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Quemahoning Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, and American Wigeon 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

Merlin

Falco columbarius

5/28/2026Cambria Avenue1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

5/28/2026Cambria Avenue1 observed

Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

5/27/2026441 Gilmour Road, Somerset, Pennsylvania, US (40.037, -79.063)1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/26/2026PARC1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

5/25/2026Lake Somerset (IBA)1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

5/25/2026Lake Somerset (IBA)5 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

15/26/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/26/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

25/26/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/26/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

45/26/2026

Blue Jay

15/26/2026

Barn Swallow

15/26/2026

Gray Catbird

55/26/2026

Wood Thrush

15/26/2026

Cedar Waxwing

15/26/2026

Song Sparrow

15/26/2026

Eastern Towhee

15/26/2026

Baltimore Oriole

25/26/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

35/26/2026

Common Yellowthroat

35/26/2026

American Redstart

35/26/2026

Canada Goose

245/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

35/20/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/20/2026

American Crow

25/20/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Quemahoning Reservoir for birding?
The best months to visit Quemahoning Reservoir for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Quemahoning Reservoir?
Notable species at Quemahoning Reservoir include Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, American Wigeon, Canvasback, Greater Scaup. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Quemahoning Reservoir?
Birding at Quemahoning Reservoir is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Quemahoning Reservoir?
Quemahoning Reservoir offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.