Forest birding habitat

State Game Lands 214 - Miller Ponds

Pennsylvania · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

State Game Lands 214 - Miller Ponds is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Bald Eagle 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

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

5/31/2026Pymatuning SP--Fish Hatchery2 observed

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

5/30/2026Powder Rd, Cochranton1 observed

Palm Warbler (Yellow)

Setophaga palmarum

5/30/2026Conneaut Marsh--West End1 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

5/27/2026Pymatuning SP--Spillway3 observed

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

5/26/2026Woodcock Creek Park1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/24/2026Powder Rd, Cochranton US-PA 41.53164, -80.237241 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

5/23/2026Pymatuning SP--Padanaram Trail1 observed

Northern Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

5/23/2026Conneaut Marsh--McMichael/Brown Hill Rd.1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

5/22/2026C & M1 observed

Canvasback

Aythya valisineria

5/21/2026Pymatuning SP--Spillway1 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

5/21/2026Pymatuning SP--Spillway1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

5/19/2026State Game Lands 214--Miller Ponds2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

505/31/2026

Wood Duck

65/31/2026

Mallard

15/31/2026

Killdeer

45/31/2026

Semipalmated Plover

55/31/2026

Dunlin

15/31/2026

Least Sandpiper

15/31/2026

Ring-billed Gull

105/31/2026

Great Egret

15/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

25/31/2026

Belted Kingfisher

15/31/2026

Mourning Dove

15/29/2026

White-rumped Sandpiper

25/29/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

25/29/2026

Willow Flycatcher

15/29/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/29/2026

Tree Swallow

115/29/2026

Purple Martin

55/29/2026

Barn Swallow

25/29/2026

European Starling

205/29/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit State Game Lands 214 - Miller Ponds for birding?
The best months to visit State Game Lands 214 - Miller Ponds for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at State Game Lands 214 - Miller Ponds?
Notable species at State Game Lands 214 - Miller Ponds include Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk, Rough-legged Hawk. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at State Game Lands 214 - Miller Ponds?
Birding at State Game Lands 214 - Miller Ponds is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at State Game Lands 214 - Miller Ponds?
State Game Lands 214 - Miller Ponds offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.