Presque Isle State Park - Gull Point

Pennsylvania · Northeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Presque Isle State Park - Gull Point is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 292 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Northern Shoveler among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada Goose Mute Swan Northern Shoveler Mallard Northern Pintail

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/6/2026Presque Isle SP (IBA)1 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

3/6/2026Fairview Business Park7 observed

American Woodcock

Scolopax minor

3/4/2026home1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/4/2026Fairview Business Park4 observed

American Herring x Great Black-backed Gull (hybrid)

Larus smithsonianus x marinus

3/3/2026Presque Isle SP (IBA)1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/1/20265039 E Lake Rd, Erie US-PA 42.16924, -80.000371 observed

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

2/27/2026Fisher Dr. Pull off

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

3/6/2026

Mallard

103/6/2026

Redhead

183/6/2026

Hooded Merganser

133/6/2026

Common Merganser

43/6/2026

Killdeer

13/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

3/6/2026

American Herring Gull

3/6/2026

Lesser Black-backed Gull

13/6/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/6/2026

European Starling

3/6/2026

American Robin

33/6/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

3/6/2026

Northern Shoveler

33/1/2026

Northern Pintail

23/1/2026

Canvasback

3/1/2026

Greater Scaup

3/1/2026

Lesser Scaup

3/1/2026

Bufflehead

3/1/2026

Common Goldeneye

3/1/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

Visitor Center

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Presque Isle State Park - Gull Point for birding?▼

The best months to visit Presque Isle State Park - Gull Point for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Presque Isle State Park - Gull Point?▼

Notable species at Presque Isle State Park - Gull Point include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Northern Shoveler, Mallard, Northern Pintail. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Presque Isle State Park - Gull Point?▼

Birding at Presque Isle State Park - Gull Point is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Presque Isle State Park - Gull Point?▼

Presque Isle State Park - Gull Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.