Colyer Lake Recreation Area

Pennsylvania · Northeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Colyer Lake Recreation Area is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 243 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Ring-billed Gull 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

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

3/6/2026Howard Bridge1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/5/2026167 Halby Lane, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, US (40.86, -77.875)2 observed

Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid)

Anas platyrhynchos x rubripes

2/28/2026Sinking Creek Haven2 observed

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

2/27/2026Axemann Rd. Pond1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

2/25/2026New Lancaster Valley Rd, Armagh Twp1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

13/5/2026

Mallard

23/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

273/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Northern Flicker

13/5/2026

Blue Jay

23/5/2026

American Crow

73/5/2026

Tufted Titmouse

43/5/2026

Carolina Wren

23/5/2026

European Starling

83/5/2026

Northern Mockingbird

43/5/2026

Eastern Bluebird

13/5/2026

American Robin

33/5/2026

House Sparrow

23/5/2026

House Finch

43/5/2026

American Goldfinch

33/5/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

123/5/2026

White-throated Sparrow

13/5/2026

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 Colyer Lake Recreation Area for birding?
The best months to visit Colyer Lake Recreation Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Colyer Lake Recreation Area?
Notable species at Colyer Lake Recreation Area include Canada Goose, Mallard, Ring-billed Gull, Red-tailed Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Colyer Lake Recreation Area?
Birding at Colyer Lake Recreation Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Colyer Lake Recreation Area?
Colyer Lake Recreation Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.