Description:  Just after crossing the railroad tracks on PA 381 and just before crossing the bridge over the river into the town of Ohiopyle, turn right into a large parking lot. This is the Ferncliff Peninsula, a National Natural Landmark formed by a large bend in the river. It is known for a variety of plants rare to Pennsylvania whose seeds are carried from the south and deposited along the shore. Walk down to the river and check the PA 381 bridge for a colony of Barn and Cliff swallows. Look and listen for Yellow-throated Vireo and Cerulean Warbler in the nearby forest. Various trails traverse the peninsula and maps are available at the nearby kiosk. Walking along the river does impede hearing birds due to the rapid water flow and waterfalls, but is very scenic. Hooded Warbler can be heard and seen in the rhododendron thickets along the rocky trail and Cedar Waxwing often engage in flycatching over the river. Be aware of your footing while walking over the rocks which are uneven and wet in some spots. Also be aware Northern Copperhead are found here, but are rarely seen. The trails on the peninsula can be productive for many of the forest birds in the area including Northern Parula, Magnolia Warbler, Black-and-white Warbler, Kentucky Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, etc.