Presque Isle State Park
Pennsylvania · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, 5 AM - sunset
About This Location
Presque Isle State Park is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 333 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts American Tree Sparrow, Cackling Goose, and Canada Goose 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
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
American Woodcock
Scolopax minor
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
American Herring x Great Black-backed Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x marinus
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
American Black Duck
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Canvasback
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Wild Turkey
Ring-billed Gull
American Crow
European Starling
Birding Tips
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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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Purchase your day pass online in advance to avoid wait times at the entrance station.
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Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Presque Isle Lighthouse
- Tom Ridge Environmental Center
- Erie Maritime Museum
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