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

Kentucky Warbler

Geothlypis formosa

7/7/2026State Game Lands 127--Brady's Lake1 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

7/5/2026714 Old Mine Road, between Millbrook Village and Ridge Rd Trail (41.078, -74.961)1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

7/1/20264143 Chestnut Hill Dr, Hawley US-PA 41.46177, -75.317943 observed

Swainson's Warbler

Limnothlypis swainsonii

6/28/2026Old Mine Road IBA (Warren County only)1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

6/27/2026Clifton Beach Road, Clifton Township, Pennsylvania, US (41.208, -75.557)7 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Turkey Vulture

16/30/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

16/30/2026

Eastern Kingbird

26/30/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

16/30/2026

Tree Swallow

46/30/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

16/30/2026

European Starling

16/30/2026

Gray Catbird

26/30/2026

American Robin

46/30/2026

Cedar Waxwing

16/30/2026

House Sparrow

16/30/2026

Chipping Sparrow

26/30/2026

Song Sparrow

16/30/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

26/30/2026

Common Grackle

16/30/2026

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.