Susquehanna River - from West Fairview
Pennsylvania · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Susquehanna River - from West Fairview is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Hooded Merganser, and Common Merganser 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
Chuck-will's-widow
Antrostomus carolinensis
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Contopus cooperi
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Blackburnian Warbler
Setophaga fusca
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Red-breasted Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Chimney Swift
Double-crested Cormorant
Tree Swallow
Carolina Wren
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Wood Duck
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Common Merganser
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Common Loon
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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