Middle Creek is a near 6,000 acre Wildlife Management Area managed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission primarily for waterfowl, grassland nesting birds, and wetland dependent species. Middle Creeks hosts an interactive visitor center, seasonal wildlife driving tour, and over twenty miles of hiking trails. Other opportunities are endless for the ...

2 天之前 · HARRISBURG -- Due to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) that is currently affecting many parts of the state, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is restricting public access at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, effective Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. With the continued warming trends and the anticipated arrival of snow geese to Middle Creek, this decision was made out of an abundance of ...

1 天前 · With migrating snow geese about to arrive, parts of Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area are closed off to the public out of caution for humans’ and domestic animals’ health. Starting Tuesday ...

In recent years, more than 100,000 snow geese, 10,000 tundra swans, 10,000 Canada geese, and a wide variety of ducks have stopped at Middle Creek while pushing north to their breeding grounds. It's also a great place to see northern harriers, or "marsh hawks," nesting and immature bald eagles, and more common creatures such as white-tailed deer ...

1 天前 · The Pennsylvania Game Commission is restricting access to some areas of Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area. Previous report above: Middle Creek offers spectacular views of snow geese."With the ...

1 天前 · At the migration’s highest point last year, Feb. 24, Middle Creek staff estimated 70,000 snow geese rested in the waterways and hills of the 6,000-acre sanctuary. The following areas will be ...

1 天前 · Game Commission officials added that the public plays a critical role in wildlife health surveillance. Residents can report sick or dead wild birds to the Game Commission by calling 1-833-742-9453.

1 天前 · At Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, late winter with the lake frozen and the fields snow-covered is usually the calm before the storm of over 100,000 snow geese migrating through with tens ...

1 天前 · The Pennsylvania Game Commission is closing some areas of Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in Lancaster and Lebanon counties starting Feb. 4 due to bird flu.

1 天前 · Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area is a nearly 6,000-acre wildlife management area in Lancaster and Lebanon counties. Reports of avian flu have been rising. State officials believe avian flu is to blame for the deaths of about 200 snow geese found in two locations in Allentown.