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

Great Crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus crinitus

4/17/2026Love Hollow1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

4/17/2026Cambria Avenue1 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

4/17/2026Lake Somerset (IBA)1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

4/17/20269755 Glades Pike Rd, Berlin US-PA 39.93215, -78.871451 observed

Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla

4/17/2026Powdermill Avian Research Center1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/16/2026Glenmoor1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/12/2026Love Hollow1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

4/12/2026Allegheny Front Hawk Watch4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

14/16/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

14/16/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

4/16/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

4/16/2026

American Goldfinch

4/16/2026

Chipping Sparrow

14/16/2026

Eastern Towhee

4/16/2026

Northern Parula

4/16/2026

Mallard

14/13/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/13/2026

Turkey Vulture

34/13/2026

Broad-winged Hawk

24/13/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

14/13/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/13/2026

Blue Jay

44/13/2026

American Crow

14/13/2026

Tufted Titmouse

14/13/2026

Tree Swallow

24/13/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

54/13/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

24/13/2026

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.