Wissahickon Waterfowl Preserve
Pennsylvania · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Wissahickon Waterfowl Preserve is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Mallard 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
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Cape May Warbler
Setophaga tigrina
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Mourning Warbler
Geothlypis philadelphia
Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Setophaga pensylvanica
Blackpoll Warbler
Setophaga striata
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
American Kestrel
Willow Flycatcher
Fish Crow
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Mourning Dove
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
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Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Wissahickon Valley Park
- Morris Arboretum
- Fort Washington State Park
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