Skytop Lodge (residents/guests only)

Pennsylvania · Northeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Skytop Lodge (residents/guests only) is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Eastern Screech-Owl among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Red-eyed Vireo Scarlet Tanager Pileated Woodpecker Wood Thrush Ovenbird

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

4/17/2026Big Pocono SP1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/17/2026Old Mine Road IBA (Warren County only)1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

4/15/20261126 Hamlin Hwy, Lake Ariel US-PA (41.4085,-75.3555)1 observed

Common Merganser (North American)

Mergus merganser

4/15/2026McMichael Creek Greenway2 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

4/8/2026Lake Wallenpaupack--Visitor Center/Wilsonville Rec. Area3 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

4/6/2026Lake Wallenpaupack--Cove Point1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

4/4/2026Elmhurst Reservoir2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

24/16/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/16/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

14/16/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

14/16/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/16/2026

Downy Woodpecker

24/16/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

14/16/2026

Fish Crow

24/16/2026

Tufted Titmouse

24/16/2026

Carolina Wren

14/16/2026

American Robin

14/16/2026

American Goldfinch

24/16/2026

Chipping Sparrow

14/16/2026

White-throated Sparrow

24/16/2026

Common Grackle

14/16/2026

Chimney Swift

14/14/2026

European Starling

24/14/2026

Purple Finch

24/14/2026

Northern Cardinal

14/14/2026

Blue Jay

24/13/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Skytop Lodge (residents/guests only) for birding?▼

The best months to visit Skytop Lodge (residents/guests only) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Skytop Lodge (residents/guests only)?▼

Notable species at Skytop Lodge (residents/guests only) include Red-eyed Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Skytop Lodge (residents/guests only)?▼

Birding at Skytop Lodge (residents/guests only) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Skytop Lodge (residents/guests only)?▼

Skytop Lodge (residents/guests only) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.