Scotia Barrens - general
Pennsylvania · Northeast
About This Location
Scotia Barrens - general is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts American Woodcock, Hairy Woodpecker, and Black-capped Chickadee 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
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
King Rail
Rallus elegans
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wild Turkey
Ruffed Grouse
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
American Woodcock
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Goldfinch
American Tree Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Turkey Vulture
American Robin
Chipping Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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