Speedwell Forge Lake
Pennsylvania · Northeast
About This Location
Speedwell Forge Lake is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Rock Pigeon, and Mourning Dove among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Rock Pigeon
Pied-billed Grebe
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
European Starling
Brown Thrasher
American Robin
House Sparrow
Chipping Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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