Marsh Creek State Park
Pennsylvania · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Marsh Creek State Park is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 248 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and river/riparian habitat attracts Downy Woodpecker, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, and Red-bellied Woodpecker 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
Redhead
Aythya americana
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Snow x Canada Goose (hybrid)
Anser caerulescens x Branta canadensis
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid)
Anas platyrhynchos x rubripes
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Tundra Swan
American Black Duck
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Snow Goose
Ring-billed Gull
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Fish Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
American Robin
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.