Based on 3,425 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Pennsylvania, Great Egret is most often recorded in August; in Pennsylvania it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #36 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Ardea alba
Great Egret in Pennsylvania by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Pennsylvania in August
Great Blue Heron
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
American Goldfinch
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
Gray Catbird
Mourning Dove
Mallard
Places to look in Pennsylvania
National ForestAllegheny National Forest
State ParkPresque Isle State Park
Botanical GardenJenkins Arboretum
State ParkCherry Springs State Park
State ParkColton Point State Park
State ParkLeonard Harrison State Park
FAQ
When does Great Egret appear in Pennsylvania?
Mainly July–October, with the most records in August.
How common is Great Egret in Pennsylvania?
It ranks #36 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Pennsylvania (3,425 records in our sample).