Tioga-Hammond Lakes - Ives Run Rec. Area

Pennsylvania · Northeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Tioga-Hammond Lakes - Ives Run Rec. Area is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Blue Jay, American Crow, and Red-breasted Nuthatch among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Blue Jay American Crow Red-breasted Nuthatch Dark-eyed Junco

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

6/1/2026Muck Railyard area1 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

5/31/2026Muck Railyard area1 observed

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

5/31/2026Muck Railyard area1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

5/31/2026Muck Railyard area1 observed

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

5/27/20262068 Shaw Rd, Mansfield US-PA 41.81730, -76.979921 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

5/26/2026Pine Creek Rail Trail--Webster Rd.1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

5/23/2026Hills Creek SP1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

5/21/2026Pine Creek Rail Trail--Darling Run1 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

5/19/2026Tioga-Hammond Lakes--Railroad Grade Trail (Ives Run )1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

125/30/2026

Mourning Dove

15/30/2026

Osprey

15/30/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/30/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/30/2026

American Crow

25/30/2026

Cliff Swallow

45/30/2026

Northern House Wren

25/30/2026

European Starling

65/30/2026

Gray Catbird

25/30/2026

Brown Thrasher

15/30/2026

Veery

35/30/2026

Wood Thrush

15/30/2026

American Robin

45/30/2026

American Goldfinch

75/30/2026

Chipping Sparrow

25/30/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

15/30/2026

Song Sparrow

15/30/2026

Eastern Towhee

15/30/2026

Baltimore Oriole

15/30/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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 Tioga-Hammond Lakes - Ives Run Rec. Area for birding?▼

The best months to visit Tioga-Hammond Lakes - Ives Run Rec. Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Tioga-Hammond Lakes - Ives Run Rec. Area?▼

Notable species at Tioga-Hammond Lakes - Ives Run Rec. Area include Blue Jay, American Crow, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Dark-eyed Junco. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Tioga-Hammond Lakes - Ives Run Rec. Area?▼

Birding at Tioga-Hammond Lakes - Ives Run Rec. Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Tioga-Hammond Lakes - Ives Run Rec. Area?▼

Tioga-Hammond Lakes - Ives Run Rec. Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.