Stone Valley Recreation Area - Lake Perez

Pennsylvania · Northeast

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Habitat

Lake

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Stone Valley Recreation Area - Lake Perez is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Red-bellied Woodpecker among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada Goose Mourning Dove Red-bellied Woodpecker Black-capped Chickadee Tufted Titmouse

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

6/2/2026Shaver's Creek Env. Center--Hawks View Meadow1 observed

Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

6/2/2026Pine Grove Mills - Kirk Street1 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

6/2/2026Mid-State Airport1 observed

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

6/1/2026Mudlick-South Eagle Valley1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

6/1/2026Dreibelbis Birding Area (formerly Julian Wetlands)2 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/1/2026Pine Grove Mills - Kirk Street1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

6/1/2026Black Moshannon SP2 observed

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

5/31/2026Old Crow Wetland

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/31/2026Plummer's Hollow1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eastern Phoebe

16/2/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/2/2026

Tree Swallow

16/2/2026

Purple Martin

46/2/2026

Barn Swallow

16/2/2026

American Robin

56/2/2026

Cedar Waxwing

26/2/2026

American Goldfinch

26/2/2026

Chipping Sparrow

16/2/2026

Song Sparrow

16/2/2026

Baltimore Oriole

16/2/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

26/2/2026

Ovenbird

16/2/2026

Pine Warbler

16/2/2026

Scarlet Tanager

16/2/2026

Canada Goose

106/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/1/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

26/1/2026

Wood Thrush

16/1/2026

Swamp Sparrow

16/1/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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 Stone Valley Recreation Area - Lake Perez for birding?▼

The best months to visit Stone Valley Recreation Area - Lake Perez for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Stone Valley Recreation Area - Lake Perez?▼

Notable species at Stone Valley Recreation Area - Lake Perez include Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse. The area supports lake habitats.

How difficult is birding at Stone Valley Recreation Area - Lake Perez?▼

Birding at Stone Valley Recreation Area - Lake Perez is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Stone Valley Recreation Area - Lake Perez?▼

Stone Valley Recreation Area - Lake Perez offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.