Lake birding habitat

Struble Lake

Pennsylvania · Northeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Struble Lake is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 246 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Wilson's Snipe, Ring-billed Gull, and Cooper's Hawk 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

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

5/31/2026Marsh Creek SP--Little Conestoga Bridge1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

5/31/2026Smedley Preserve (formerly Loch Nairn Golf Course)1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

5/31/202681C63_33 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

5/31/2026302 N Franklin St, West Chester2 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

5/30/2026West Vincent Twp. Sewage Pond2 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

5/30/2026Penn State Berks, Reading US-PA 40.35895, -75.972341 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/30/2026State Game Lands 234--Linfield1 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

5/30/2026Great Marsh (restricted access)4 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

5/30/2026Pickering Creek Trail1 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

5/29/2026Schuylkill River Trail--Birdsboro to Montgomery Co.1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

5/29/2026Sadsbury Woods Preserve1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/29/2026Dreamcatcher Farm - Home1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Turkey Vulture

25/30/2026

Osprey

45/30/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Willow Flycatcher

15/30/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/30/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/30/2026

Blue Jay

15/30/2026

American Crow

25/30/2026

Fish Crow

15/30/2026

Purple Martin

45/30/2026

Gray Catbird

15/30/2026

House Sparrow

15/30/2026

Song Sparrow

25/30/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

125/30/2026

Common Grackle

25/30/2026

Common Yellowthroat

15/30/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

15/30/2026

Northern Cardinal

15/30/2026

Mourning Dove

15/29/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/29/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Struble Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Struble Lake for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Struble Lake?
Notable species at Struble Lake include Wilson's Snipe, Ring-billed Gull, Cooper's Hawk, American Crow, Northern Mockingbird. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Struble Lake?
Birding at Struble Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Struble Lake?
Struble Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.