Pine Run Reservoir

Pennsylvania · Northeast

ModerateView on eBird

Habitat

Lake

Best Seasons

SpringFall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Pine Run Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Common Merganser, Mourning Dove, and Great Blue Heron among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Common Merganser Mourning Dove Great Blue Heron Turkey Vulture Red-bellied Woodpecker

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

American Tree Sparrow

Spizelloides arborea

3/5/2026Bradford Dam/Nike Park4 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/5/2026Norristown/Bridgeport Dam2 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

3/4/2026Pine Run Reservoir2 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/4/2026Schuylkill River--Riverview Landing/The Lofts at Valley Forge2 observed

Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus

3/4/2026Parkside Place Park30 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

3/4/2026Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

3/4/2026Norristown/Bridgeport Dam13 observed

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

3/4/2026Giant parking lot1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

3/4/2026Giant parking lot1 observed

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

3/4/2026Norristown/Bridgeport Dam2 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

3/4/2026Norristown/Bridgeport Dam9 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/4/2026Schuylkill River--Riverview Landing/The Lofts at Valley Forge2 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/4/2026Schuylkill River--Riverview Landing/The Lofts at Valley Forge2 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/4/2026Schuylkill River--Riverview Landing/The Lofts at Valley Forge2 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/4/2026Schuylkill River--Riverview Landing/The Lofts at Valley Forge2 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

3/4/2026Nockamixon SP2 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/4/2026Norristown/Bridgeport Dam1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/3/2026Port Indian3 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/3/2026Pine Run Reservoir2 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

3/3/2026Giant parking lot1 observed

Recent Observations

Canada Goose

Pine Run Reservoir

3/5/2026

Northern Shoveler

Pine Run Reservoir

3/5/2026

2 birds

Mallard

Pine Run Reservoir

3/5/2026

2 birds

Common Merganser

Pine Run Reservoir

3/5/2026

30 birds

Mourning Dove

Pine Run Reservoir

3/5/2026

2 birds

American Woodcock

Pine Run Reservoir

3/5/2026

2 birds

Carolina Wren

Pine Run Reservoir

3/5/2026

1 birds

American Robin

Pine Run Reservoir

3/5/2026

10 birds

White-throated Sparrow

Pine Run Reservoir

3/5/2026

4 birds

Song Sparrow

Pine Run Reservoir

3/5/2026

1 birds

Red-winged Blackbird

Pine Run Reservoir

3/5/2026

50 birds

Northern Cardinal

Pine Run Reservoir

3/5/2026

1 birds

Great Blue Heron

Pine Run Reservoir

3/4/2026

1 birds

Turkey Vulture

Pine Run Reservoir

3/4/2026

4 birds

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Pine Run Reservoir

3/4/2026

1 birds

American Crow

Pine Run Reservoir

3/4/2026

18 birds

Sandhill Crane

Pine Run Reservoir

3/3/2026

2 birds

Northern Flicker

Pine Run Reservoir

3/3/2026

1 birds

European Starling

Pine Run Reservoir

3/3/2026

26 birds

Northern Mockingbird

Pine Run Reservoir

3/3/2026

1 birds

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.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

Understanding Bird Migration: When, Where, and Why Birds Migrate

12 min read

Spring Birding in New York City: The Complete Urban Migration Guide

12 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Pine Run Reservoir for birding?▼

The best months to visit Pine Run Reservoir for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Pine Run Reservoir?▼

Notable species at Pine Run Reservoir include Common Merganser, Mourning Dove, Great Blue Heron, Turkey Vulture, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area supports lake habitats.

How difficult is birding at Pine Run Reservoir?▼

Birding at Pine Run Reservoir is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Pine Run Reservoir?▼

Pine Run Reservoir offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.