| Current
report - Wednesday January 7, 2009
- Birds Mentioned
Click Here for species
accounts for many of these birds
Eared Grebe (NJ)+
Black-bellied Whistling-duck (DE)+
Barnacle Goose (NJ)+
Rufous Hummingbird (NJ)+
Green-tailed Towhee (NJ)+
Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow (PA)+
(NJ)+ (Details requested
by New Jersey
Birds Records Committee)
(PA)+ (Details requested by Pennsylvania
Ornthological Records Committee)
(DE)+ (Details requested by Delaware
Records Committee)
Red-throated Loon
Horned Grebe
Red-necked Grebe
Northern Gannet
American Bittern
Greater White-fronted Goose
Ross's Goose
Cackling Goose
Tundra Swan
Canvasback
Redhead
King Eider
Common Eider
Harlequin Duck
Surf Scoter
White-winged Scoter
Black Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Common Goldeneye
Northern Goshawk
Rough-legged Hawk
Golden Eagle
Merlin
Virginia Rail
Sandhill Crane
Semipalmated Plover
Western Willet
Spotted Sandpiper
Red Knot
Western Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper
Purple Sandpiper
Wilson's Snipe
Bonaparte's Gull
Iceland Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Nelson's Gull (Glaucous X Herring Hybrid)
Black-legged Kittiwake
Dovekie
Razorbill
Barn Owl
Snowy Owl
Barred Owl
Long-eared Owl
Short-eared Owl
Northern Saw-whet Owl
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Northern Shrike
Common Raven
Horned Lark
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Sedge Wren
American Pipit
Orange-crowned Warbler
Nashville Warbler
Pine Warbler
Palm Warbler
Yellow-breasted Chat
Chipping Sparrow
Clay-colored Sparrow
Lark Sparrow
Ipswich Sparrow
Henslow's Sparrow
Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow
Lapland Longspur
Snow Bunting
Dickcissel
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Rusty Blackbird
Purple Finch
Red Crossbill
White-winged Crossbill
Common Redpoll
Pine Siskin
Hotline: Delaware Valley Rare Bird Alert
Email reports to:
Compiler: Steve Kacir, Delaware
Valley Ornithological Club
Phone: (215) 240-7547
Voice of the Delaware Valley RBA: Cindy Ahern and Win Shafer
URL: http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm
Welcome to the Delaware Valley Rare Bird Alert, a service
provided by the joint efforts of the Academy
of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the Delaware
Valley Ornithological Club (DVOC), covering the Delaware
Valley Regions of Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
This week, we highlight reports of EARED GREBE in Ocean
County, NJ; BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCK in Sussex County, DE; BARNACLE
GOOSE in Hunterdon County, NJ; RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRDS in Ocean and Cape May
Counties, NJ; GREEN-TAILED TOWHEE in Camden County, NJ and GAMBEL’S
WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW in Bucks County, PA.
For New Jersey: Click
Here for the New Jersey Birding List
Cape May County:
Click
Here for Cape May County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
The most recent sighting of the RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRDS
at 711 New England Rd in Cape May came from Jan 1. Up to 2 SNOWY OWLS
have been seen at Stone Harbor Point. The most recent report was on
Jan 7, and sightings been made from the Stone Harbor Point parking lot,
a house rooftop at 1st Ave, 111th St, a signpost in the Saltmarsh and
along the beach. On Jan 5, three IPSWICH SPARROWS were seen at Stone
Harbor Point, and two more were found on Jan 7 when SNOW BUNTINGS were
on the beach as well. On Jan 2, five SEMIPALMATED PLOVERS were at Stone
Harbor Point. On Jan 1, Stone Harbor had 2 PURPLE SANDPIPERS and SEMIPALMATED
PLOVERS, while Nummy’s Island hosted 3 WESTERN WILLETS and a WESTERN
SANDPIPER. RED KNOTS were seen at Stone Harbor Point on Jan 1-2 &
Jan 5. On Jan 3, a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT, 2 EASTERN PHOEBES and 3 PURPLE
FINCHES were at Cape May Point State Park. On Jan 2, the State Park
had a GLAUCOUS GULL at the Bunker Pond and SNOW BUNTINGS on the beach
near the second dune crossing. On Jan 1, an EASTERN PHOEBE, NASHVILLE
WARBLER and 2 PALM WARBLERS were at the State Park’s Red Trail.
The Nature Conservancy’s Cape May Migratory Bird Refuge hosted
a DICKCISSEL on Jan 5. A LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL was at Sunset Beach
on Jan 2. Jake’s Landing had 5 SHORT-EARED OWLS and a WILSON’S
SNIPE on Jan 2. A PURPLE SANDPIPER was at Reeds Beach on Jan 7. On Jan
5, Sea Isle City had a WHITE-WINGED SCOTER, 2 LEAST SANDPIPER, a HARLEQUIN
DUCK & RED KNOT around 34th St, and 2 COMMON EIDER at 2nd St.
Photo by Bert Filemyr
Click
here for Karl and Judy Lukens's website where there are pictures
of various interesting birds that have been seen in Cape May County
and in New Jersey.
Cumberland County:
Click
Here for Cumberland County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
A SNOWY OWL was seen at the Bayshore Discovery Project
in Bivalve on Dec 26, and spotted as recently as Jan 3. On Dec 31, possibly
the same SNOWY OWL was seen from Laura Ave in Fortescue.
Atlantic County:
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Here for Atlantic County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
A SHORT-EARED OWL hunted the marshes of the Brigantine
Division of Edwin B Forsythe NWR on Jan 1.
Monmouth County:
Click
Here for Monmouth County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
On Jan 2, the pelagic Christmas Bird Count (CBC) out
of Belmar found a DOVEKIE only 4 miles offshore, and 75 DOVEKIES were
seen on the trip -- all no more than 10 miles offshore. Other highlights
from the CBC included WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS, 115 NORTHERN GANNETS, 245
BONAPARTE’S GULLS, a NELSON’S GULL (GLAUCOUS X HERRING GULL),
2 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS, 2 BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKES and 26 RAZORBILLS.
On Jan 5, a LARK SPARROW flushed from the salt pond area of Sandy Hook.
On Jan 3, an ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER was at Sandy Hook’s Plum Island,
and a RAZORBILL was seen near shore at C beach. On Jan 5, a RAZORBILL
was off the north end of B-Lot. Other recent sightings from Sandy Hook
included NORTHERN GANNETS, TUNDRA SWANS and SNOW BUNTINGS. Highlights
from the Jan 3 Long Branch CBC included 2 CACKLING GEESE, a GREATER
WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE at Wall Municipal Complex, COMMON EIDER, RED-NECKED
GREBE, ICELAND GULL, GLAUCOUS GULL, ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER and SNOW
BUNTINGS. A GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE was on Lake Assunpink on Jan
5. That day, 3 CACKLING GEESE were seen from Route 524 in Perrineville,
and a GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE was spotted from Route 537 between
Route 34 and Dorbrook Park. That evening, seawatching at Monmouth Beach
turned up a WHITE-WINGED SCOTER and 4 RAZORBILLS.
Burlington County:
Click
Here for Burlington County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
On Jan 4, an ICELAND GULL was found off Route 130
near Florence, and a gathering of gulls near the bend in the river near
Roebling included 2 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS, an ICELAND GULL and a
GLAUCOUS GULL.
Camden County:
Click
Here for Camden County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
A GREEN-TAILED TOWHEE has been visiting a backyard
feeder at 1147 Mansion Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108, which is off of
Cuthbert Blvd. The GREEN-TAILED TOWHEE was found there on Jan 1, and
has been seen as recently as Jan 5. Homeowners, John and Peggy McDevit,
welcome birders to come and see the TOWHEE, and request that birders
knock on the door, upon arrival. If there is no answer, you can proceed
softly and quietly along the driveway to view the backyard feeders.
The TOWHEE has also been feeding under shrubs on the left side of the
yard. Thank-you John and Peggy for your hospitality and generosity.
PINE SISKINS and PURPLE FINCHES were seen in Cedarbrook on Jan 6.
Photo by Bert Filemyr
Ocean County:
Click
Here for Ocean County Birding Resources including an interactive map
with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
On Jan 1, a report from Barnegat Lighthouse State Park noted
35 PURPLE SANDPIPERS, 17 HARLEQUIN DUCKS and 7 SURF SCOTERS. An EARED
GREBE was spotted from the Bay Ave pavilion in Barnegat during the Barnegat
Christmas Bird Count (CBC) on Jan 4. Three KING EIDERS were spotted
from the Holgate parking lot during the count, while counters at Barnegat
Lighthouse State Park noted a RED-NECKED GREBE, RAZORBILL and 2 WHITE-WINGED
CROSSBILLS that were in the pines near the lighthouse. Manahawkin WMA
had an ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER and 2 COMMON REDPOLLS for the CBC. Other
highlights from the Barnegat CBC included 3 more KING EIDERS, COMMON
EIDERS, HARLEQUIN DUCKS, a GOLDEN EAGLE in the Cedar Run/Mayetta area,
a RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD on private property in Cedar Run, a COMMON RAVEN
in the West Creek area and 2 SEDGE WRENS in a closed area of Edwin B
Forsythe NWR.
Salem County:
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Here for Salem County Birding Resources including an interactive map
with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
No reports
Gloucester County:
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Here for Gloucester County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
No reports
Hunterdon County:
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Here for Hunterdon County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
The Califon BARNACLE GOOSE was spotted at the south
branch of the Raritan River across from the Methodist Church through
Jan 4. The BARNACLE GOOSE was also spotted behind Mellick’s Orchard
on Route 513 on Jan 1-2. On Jan 1, a GLAUCOUS GULL, LESSER BLACK-BACKED
GULL and HORNED LARKS were at the boat ramp at Spruce Run Reservoir.
Seventeen WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS flew over Thatcher’s Hill in
Flemington on Jan 6.
Middlesex County:
An ICELAND GULL was at Highland Park’s Donaldson
Park on Jan 5.
Mercer County:
Click
Here for Mercer County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
On Jan 2, a CACKLING GOOSE and GREATER WHITE-FRONTED
GOOSE were seen on open water at the marina of Mercer County Park in
Lawrenceville/Hamilton. The flock with which those birds had been associated
later relocated to the ballfields, where the GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE
was also seen. That day, a SHORT-EARED OWL and 2 ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS,
1 dark phase and 1 light phase, were at the Federal City Rd side of
Mercer County Park Northwest, also known as the pole farm. .
Warren County:
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map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
No reports
Somerset County:
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Here for Somerset County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
Two SANDHILL CRANES at a business complex were spotted
in a field bounded by Mettlers Rd and Weston Rd, about 100 yards north
of Somerset County Colonial Park on Jan 4-6. The CRANES were seen from
Randolph Rd on Jan 7. A large flock of PINE SISKINS was at Schermann-Hoffman
Wildlife Sanctuary on Jan 7.
Morris County:
No reports
Union County:
No reports
NJ Extralimitals:
No reports
For Delaware: Click
Here for the Delaware Birding List
New Castle County
Click
Here for New Castle County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
A PURPLE FINCH and PINE SISKINS exploited the feeders
at Ashland Nature Center on Jan 7.
Kent County:
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with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
On Jan 1, Bombay Hook NWR hosted 100 TUNDRA SWANS,
which occupied both Raymond and Shearness Pools, and TUNDRA SWANS were
seen at the refuge through Jan 4. A large flock of HORNED LARKS has
been frequenting the potato field on the refuge side of the intersection
of Whitehall Neck Rd and Route 9. That flock has also held LAPLAND LONGSPURS
and SNOW BUNTINGS, with SNOW BUNTINGS noted there as recently as Jan
4. The Bombay Hook Christmas Bird Count (CBC) took place on Jan 4. That
day, a CLAY-COLORED SPARROW was found in an Osage orange hedgerow near
the entrance to Bombay Hook, and a LONG-EARED OWL was found near Smyrna.
The CBC had a VIRGINIA RAIL and EASTERN PHOEBE at the refuge’s
Boardwalk Trail. A PINE WARBLER was found at the Fisher Tract that day.
During the CBC, highlights from Bear Swamp included a SHORT-EARED OWL
over the bayside marshes, a CACKLING GOOSE and a flyby ROSS’S
GOOSE. Woodland Beach WA produced a LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, ROUGH-LEGGED
HAWK and RED-THROATED LOON for the CBC. An AMERICAN BITTERN was at Herring
Branch that day. Birds at Finis Pool during the CBC included MERLIN
and PILEATED WOODPECKER. Port Mahon had 4 SHORT-EARED OWLS on Jan 1,
and SHORT-EARED OWLS were recorded there on the CBC as well. Other highlights
for the CBC included BARRED OWL, BARN OWL, RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH and
PINE SISKINS. On Jan 4, a SPOTTED SANDPIPER flushed from the northeast
corner of Tilcom pond near Dover.
Sussex County:
Click
Here for Sussex County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
On Jan 3, thousands of NORTHERN GANNETS, WHITE-WINGED
SCOTER and a probable COMMON EIDER were seen from Indian River Inlet.
On Jan 1, Indian River Inlet hosted a PURPLE SANDPIPER, 75 BONAPARTE’S
GULLS, SURF and BLACK SCOTERS. That day, 2 female COMMON GOLDENEYES
and 2 HORNED GREBES were seen from the trailhead to Burton’s Island.
Rehoboth’s Silver Lake had a BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCK on Jan
1, along with the usual contingent of CANVASBACKS. The WHISTLING-DUCK
was associating with dabbling ducks on the north shore of the lake,
and joined those ducks in feasting on corn offered by a homeowner. On
Jan 2, two BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCKS were seen at Silver Lake. On
Jan 3, the Milford CBC noted a GOLDEN EAGLE and YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD
near Thompsonville, WESTERN SANDPIPER at Cedar Creek near Mispillion
Inlet and VIRGINIA RAIL at Slaughter Beach Rd. On the day of the CBC,
Milford Neck had 5 SALTMARSH SHARP-TAILED SPARROWS, SEDGE WREN, BROWN-HEADED
NUTHATCH and LONG-EARED OWL. Highlights from the Dec 30 Seaford CBC
included a REDHEAD on Hearns Pond, 3 ICELAND GULLS and 18 LESSER BLACK-BACKED
GULLS at the Sussex Landfill, PURPLE FINCHES and PINE SISKINS. PINE
SISKINS and PURPLE FINCHES were at Red Mill Pond on Jan 7.
For Pennsylvania: Click
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Philadelphia County:
Click
Here for Philadelphia County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
A GLAUCOUS GULL and ICELAND GULL were at Pennypack
on the Delaware.
Delaware County:
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for Delaware County Birding Resources including an interactive map with
locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.No reports
No reports
Chester County:
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for Chester County Birding Resources including an interactive map with
locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
On Jan 3, a HENSLOW’S SPARROW was
found on private property during the West Chester County Christmas Bird
Count, and an immature GOLDEN EAGLE was spotted over Chambers Lake that
day. Other highlights from the count included CACKLING GOOSE, NORTHERN
SAW-WHET OWL, SHORT-EARED OWL, BARRED OWL, PINE WARBLER, CHIPPING SPARROW,
LAPLAND LONGSPUR, SNOW BUNTING, WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL and PINE SISKIN,
with RED CROSSBILL and LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL spotted during the count
week. On Jan 1, a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT was found at Marsh Creek State
Park. The CHAT was near the end of the old deteriorating paved road
heading from the loop parking lot off Milford Rd to the lake. The lake
itself had 6 TUNDRA SWANS and 2 HORNED GREBES.
Montgomery County:
Click
Here for Montgomery County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
Click
Here for information on DVOC member Steve
Kacir's Montgomery County Big Year.
A ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK was seen at the Church Rd area
of Green Lane Reservoir on Jan 4. An EASTERN PHOEBE was seen at Fort
Washington State Park on Jan 1, seen from the creek at the railroad
bridge up to the Militia Hill Hawk Watch area. A RUSTY BLACKBIRD was
at the Wissahickon Watershed Area on Jan 1. A PINE SISKIN visited a
feeder in Upper Hanover on Jan 2-4.
Bucks County:
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with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
On Jan 1-6, a flock of WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS (as
many as 25 birds) fed in pines at the intersection of Church View Dr
and Harrisburg School Rd, which is the road to the Nockamixon State
Park Marina. The area is across the street from a yard with many spruce
plantings and is on the right side of the road as you head towards the
marina. Two WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS were by Nockamixon’s Fishing
Pier on Jan 3. PINE SISKINS have also been seen in these areas. On Jan
5-6, a RED-NECKED GREBE was on the lake between the marina and the Tohickon
Boat Access at Nockamixon State Park. Two drake REDHEADS were on Lake
Nockamixon on Jan 1. LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS were at Nockamixon in
good numbers. Recent sightings from Peace Valley Park included a CACKLING
GOOSE, PILEATED WOODPECKER and 2 MERLINS on Jan 3. The GAMBEL’S
WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW at Peace Valley has been seen regularly at the
Sailor’s Point feeders.
Northampton County:
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map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
On Jan 3, a ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK was at the Koch Property,
and PINE SISKINS have been seen regularly there. Another ROUGH-LEGGED
HAWK was spotted just north of the intersection of Route 329 and Airport
Rd on Jan 4. A LONG-TAILED DUCK was spotted from Route 329 at the Northampton/Cementon
bridge on Jan 4.
Lehigh County:
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Here for Lehigh County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
Smith Lane in Alburtis had hundreds of HORNED LARKS
and a LAPLAND LONGSPUR on Jan 2. That day, Dorney Pond had a GREATER
WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE and a LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, and 3 LESSER BLACK-BACKED
GULLS were at Lake Muhlenberg. A CACKLING GOOSE was off Quarry Rd in
Egypt on Jan 6. That day, a LONG-TAILED DUCK was on the Lehigh River
upstream of the Route 329 bridge, and a REDHEAD was on Clear Spring
Pond.
Schuykill County:
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Here for Schuykill County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
PINE SISKINS were at Sweet Arrow Lake on Jan 3 &
7.
Berks County:
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Here for Berks County Birding Resources including an interactive map
with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.No reports
A GOLDEN EAGLE flew past Hawk Mountain Sanctuary on
Jan 1. On Dec 29, a ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK, NORTHERN GOSHAWK, RED CROSSBILL,
15 WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS and 200 PINE SISKINS were seen from Hawk
Mountain Sanctuary. A ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK was spotted over the weedy verge
of Route 422 near the Barnes & Noble just outside of Reading on
Jan 3, and another was seen that day on the Bernville Christmas Bird
Count (CBC). Other highlights from the Bernville CBC included SHORT-EARED
OWL, NORTHERN SHRIKE and PINE SISKIN. On Jan 5, LESSER BLACK-BACKED
GULLS were at Blue Marsh National Recreation Area. Two WHITE-WINGED
CROSSBILLS and 40 PINE SISKINS were reported from Boyertown on Jan 4.
On Jan 5, a feeder in Leesport attracted 75 PINE SISKINS and a COMMON
REDPOLL, and 200 PINE SISKINS were there on Jan 7.
Lancaster County:
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map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
On Jan 1, the hill at School Lane Rd had hundreds
of HORNED LARKS and a LAPLAND LONGSPUR, and AMERICAN PIPITS, 3 LAPLAND
LONGSPURS and 2 SNOW BUNTINGS were there on Jan 2. Another LAPLAND LONGSPUR
was there on Jan 5. A WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL, 3 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS and
50 PINE SISKINS were spotted at Octoraro Lake on Jan 1, with the CROSSBILL
heard along Spruce Grove Rd. On Jan 2, three WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS,
2 RED-BREASTED NUTHATCHES and 7 PINE SISKINS were seen from Reservoir
Rd off Route 897 southeast of New Holland, near the New Holland Reservoir.
On Jan 5, there were 24 WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS feeding in spruces surrounding
a weedy area on the east side of Reservoir Rd at the New Holland Reservoir.
New Holland Reservoir’s had 3 RED CROSSBILLS and 27 WHITE-WINGED
CROSSBILLS on Jan 6. As many as 60 CROSSBILLS were reported at Reservoir
Rd that day, and possible COMMON REDPOLLS were noted in the area.
Lebanon County:
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map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
No reports
Carbon County:
On Jan 2 & 4, five to ten WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS
were found near the Pine Run boat launch at Beltzville State Park, and
PINE SISKINS have been seen in this area as well. A ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK
was at the boat launch area on Jan 4. On Jan 1, a RED CROSSBILL and
12 WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS flew over an unnamed road on the south side
of the lake at Beltzville State Park, and fed in spruces in that area.
That day, PINE SISKINS were also seen in the area, and a pair of COMMON
GOLDENEYES was on the lake. A flock of SNOW BUNTINGS flew over Beltzville
on Jan 1. On Jan 1-2 & Jan 4, the area around the “WC 38”
gate on Penn Forest Rd at Wild Creek Reservoir had 8-40 WHITE-WINGED
CROSSBILLS actively feeding in spruces on the side of the road opposite
the gate near the pullout. A BARRED OWL flew through the woods a quarter
mile down the road from this site; PINE SISKINS and a MERLIN were also
in the area. To reach the “WC 38” gate area, take Penn Forest
Rd north from Pohopoco Dr, cross an arm of the reservoir, head past
the pullout on the right there and a few tenths of a mile farther pull
into the pullout on the right opposite a fence with a “WC 38”
sign on it. The CROSSBILLS were ranging between those two pullouts,
and PINE SISKINS have been seen in this area as well. Eight WHITE-WINGED
CROSSBILLS were seen from Pohopoco Dr on Jan 4; they were feeding in
tall spruces right before the area where power lines cross the lake.
A flock of 25 PINE SISKINS fed on the side of Lower Cherry Valley Rd
on Jan 1.
Monroe County:
WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS fed on hemlocks at Paradise
Falls on Jan 1.
Pike County:
No reports
Wayne County:
No reports
PA Extralimitals:
No reports
Extralimital Reports
No reports
Announcements
On January 10, Keith Russell coordinates the Philadelphia
Mid-winter Bird Census for Philadelphia County. Keith can use all the
help he can get to census Philadelphia’s overwintering birds.
The format is similar to a Christmas Bird Count, and teams of birders
divide Philadelphia into territories for census purposes. If you can
help out, please contact Keith Russell. More information about the census
and Keith’s contact information are available on the DVOC website:
http://www.dvoc.org
The next meeting of the DVOC will take place
at 7:30pm on Thursday Jan 8 at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia,
PA and will be the Annual Members Meeting, featuring a recap of the
region’s Christmas Bird Counts and an Ornithological Study by
Bert Filemyr entitled, “Common and King Eider Identification Tips.”
The meeting after that will take place on January 22 at the Academy,
featuring "A Bird's Eye View of Wild Bird Rescue, Rehabilitation,
and Release" presented by Cindy Ahern.. More details are available
online at http://www.dvoc.org
The Delaware Valley Rare Bird Alert is a weekly report
on birding in the Delaware Valley Region including
Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. To report birds or significant
upcoming birding events and planned pelagic trips, please email
. This is Steve Kacir, good
birding to you all and thanks for calling, surfing and reporting.
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The Delaware Valley is the name given
to the region that lays on either side of the Delaware River, centered
on Philadelphia. This consists of southeastern Pennsylvania, central
and southern New Jersey and the state of Delaware.
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