A large body of water with a bridge in the background

Wildwood Lake Park

Pennsylvania · Northeast

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Habitat

LakeUrban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, dawn to dusk

About This Location

Wildwood Lake Park is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 238 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Tundra Swan, American Black Duck, and Northern Pintail among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Tundra Swan American Black Duck Northern Pintail Green-winged Teal Downy Woodpecker Canada Goose Killdeer American Woodcock Rock Pigeon Peregrine Falcon Common Merganser Red-breasted Merganser

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Chuck-will's-widow

Antrostomus carolinensis

5/31/2026861 York Rd, Carlisle US-PA 40.17343, -77.120681 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

5/31/2026Shipoke, Harrisburg1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

5/30/2026Little Buffalo SP1 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

5/29/2026State Game Lands 210--Greenland Rd. (West End)3 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

5/28/2026Children's Lake1 observed

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

5/28/2026Children's Lake3 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/28/202617980, Tower City US-PA 40.41502, -76.720441 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/27/2026Former State Hospital--Natural Area1 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

5/26/20262933 Arcona Rd, Mechanicsburg US-PA 40.16725, -76.943091 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

5/25/2026Haldeman, Impoundments Pennsylvania, US (40.42, -76.994)1 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

5/25/2026State Game Lands 211--Stony Valley Railroad Grade (Dauphin Co.)2 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/25/2026512 Diehl Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, US (40.2, -77.012)1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

5/25/2026Fort Hunter Mansion and Park, Harrisburg US-PA1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

45/30/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

15/30/2026

Osprey

15/30/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

25/30/2026

Blue Jay

25/30/2026

Fish Crow

15/30/2026

Tufted Titmouse

15/30/2026

European Starling

25/30/2026

American Robin

25/30/2026

House Finch

35/30/2026

American Goldfinch

25/30/2026

American Redstart

15/30/2026

Northern Cardinal

25/30/2026

Great Egret

25/30/2026

Northern Flicker

15/30/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

25/30/2026

Eastern Phoebe

35/30/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/30/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/30/2026

Carolina Chickadee

25/30/2026

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.
4
A spotting scope is essential here — many waterbirds stay far from shore and are difficult to identify with binoculars alone.
5
Winter months bring peak waterfowl diversity — visit November through February for the best duck and goose viewing.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

Nearby Attractions

Wildwood Nature Center
Italian Lake Park
Fort Hunter Mansion and Park

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Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Bird Identification: The Four Keys

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Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Wildwood Lake Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Wildwood Lake Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Wildwood Lake Park?▼

Notable species at Wildwood Lake Park include Tundra Swan, American Black Duck, Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal, Downy Woodpecker, Canada Goose, Killdeer, American Woodcock, Rock Pigeon, Peregrine Falcon, Common Merganser, Red-breasted Merganser. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Wildwood Lake Park?▼

Birding at Wildwood Lake Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

Is there an entrance fee at Wildwood Lake Park?▼

There is no entrance fee at Wildwood Lake Park. Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.

What amenities are available at Wildwood Lake Park?▼

Wildwood Lake Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.