| Current
report - Wednesday May 5, 2010
- Birds Mentioned
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accounts for many of these birds
American White Pelican (NJ)+ -Extralimital-
Anhinga (NJ)+
White-faced Ibis (NJ)+
Swallow-tailed Kite (NJ)+
Wilson's Plover (NJ)+
Long-billed Curlew (NJ)+
Curlew Sandpiper (NJ)+
Fork-tailed Flycatcher (NJ)+
Spotted Towhee (NJ)+
Painted Bunting (NJ)+
(NJ)+ (Details requested by New
Jersey Birds Records Committee)
(PA)+ (Details requested by Pennsylvania
Ornthological Records Committee)
(DE)+ (Details requested by Delaware
Records Committee)
Common Loon
Horned Grebe
Brown Pelican
American Bittern
Least Bittern
Tricolored Heron
Yellow-crowned Night-heron
Eurasian Wigeon
Redhead
King Eider
Harlequin Duck
Black Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Northern Goshawk
Chukar
Ring-necked Pheasant
Wild Turkey
Northern Bobwhite
Black Rail
King Rail
Virginia Rail
Sora
Common Moorhen
Sandhill Crane
American Golden-plover
Piping Plover
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Whimbrel
Marbled Godwit
Red Knot
White-rumped Sandpiper
Long-billed Dowitcher
Wilson's Phalarope
Parasitic Jaeger
Bonaparte's Gull
Gull-billed Tern
Caspian Tern
Forster's Tern
Black Tern
Black-billed Cuckoo
Common Nighthawk
Chuck-will's-widow
Whip-poor-will
Red-headed Woodpecker
Least Flycatcher
Common Raven
Bank Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Gray-cheeked Thrush
Swainson's Thrush
American Pipit
Lawrence's Warbler
Golden-winged Warbler
Nashville Warbler
Cape May Warbler
Blackburnian Warbler
Bay-breasted Warbler
Blackpoll Warbler
Cerulean Warbler
Prothonotary Warbler
Worm-eating Warbler
Kentucky Warbler
Wilson's Warbler
Canada Warbler
Yellow-breasted Chat
Summer Tanager
Clay-colored Sparrow
Vesper Sparrow
Grasshopper Sparrow
Nelson's Sparrow
Saltmarsh Sparrow
Blue Grosbeak
Dickcissel
Bobolink
Rusty Blackbird
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, all our highlights come from NJ. These were
sightings of ANHINGA in Mercer County; WHITE-FACED IBIS in Cumberland
& Cape May Counties; SWALLOW-TAILED KITES in Cape May & Monmouth
Counties; WILSON’S PLOVERS in Atlantic County; CURLEW SANDPIPER
in Cumberland County; LONG-BILLED CURLEW, FORK-TAILED FLYCATCHER and PAINTED
BUNTINGS in Cape May County and SPOTTED TOWHEE in Burlington County.
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.
A first summer male PAINTED BUNTING was at the residence
of Gail Dwyer at 165 38th St in Avalon May 2-5. Gail has graciously
allowed birders to view the PAINTED BUNTING at her feeders; please be
courteous and do not arrive too early in the morning. The bay end of
37th St in Avalon had YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERONS, and a RED-HEADED
WOODPECKER was in Avalon over the weekend. Stone Harbor Blvd and Nummy
Island had TRICOLORED HERONS. Nummy Island had RED KNOTS, MARBLED GODWIT
and WHIMBREL. On May 2-4, a LONG-BILLED CURLEW was spotted by boat in
the area of Jarvis Sound, Reuben’s Thorofare and Two Mile Landing.
Other birds there included HARLEQUIN DUCK on May 2-5 and MARBLED GODWIT
on May 3-5, YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON, WHIMBREL and SALTMARSH SPARROW.
A SWALLOW-TAILED KITE was spotted over Eldora on May 3. A SWALLOW-TAILED
KITE flew over the Rea Farm and Lighthouse Pond at Cape May Point State
Park on May 4. RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS were at the park May 4-5. A SUMMER
TANAGER was at Lighthouse Pond on May 5. Cape May Point State Park also
had PIPING PLOVERS and LEAST TERNS. A SANDHILL CRANE circled over the
Rea Farm on Apr 30, and a RED-HEADED WOODPECKER was there on May 1.
The Rea Farm also had reports of PROTHONOTARY WARBLER, BLUE GROSBEAK
and RUSTY BLACKBIRDS. A FORK-TAILED FLYCATCHER made a brief appearance
at the Higbee Beach WMA Morning Flight Platform on May 2. Higbee also
had YELLOW-BREASTED CHATS, SUMMER TANAGER and BLUE GROSBEAK. Two CATTLE
EGRETS were at the back of the horse pasture west of Bayshore Rd and
north of the Rea Farm on May 5. A SUMMER TANAGER was at the canal end
of Bayshore Rd on Apr 29. The SPCA Woods at the canal end of Bayshore
Rd had 2 RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS and BLACKPOLL WARBLER on Apr 30. On
May 2-3, a WHITE-FACED IBIS was at the Cape May County Airport along
Breakwater Rd. The Nature Conservancy Cape May Migratory Bird Refuge
had PIPING PLOVERS, GULL-BILLED TERNS, LEAST TERNS, BLUE GROSBEAK and
BOBOLINKS. A PARASITIC JAEGER was seen offshore from the refuge on May
3. Two BROWN PELICANS and 50 BLACK SCOTERS were spotted from the St
Mary’s jetty on Apr 30. Four PARASITIC JAEGERS harassed terns
at the rips off Cape May Point on May 3. The subadult drake KING EIDER
was still being seen from Poverty Beach on May 5. A PAINTED BUNTING
showed up on private property at the Delaware Bay shore on May 5. A
NORTHERN BOBWHITE called from the Villas on May 3. The Villas WMA had
PROTHONOTARY WARBLER and BLUE GROSBEAK. On May 3, a KENTUCKY WARBLER
was at the triangle area near Sunset Bridge in Belleplain State Forest.
Belleplain also had PROTHONOTARY WARBLER, WORM-EATING WARBLER and SUMMER
TANAGER.
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.
Atlantic County:
Click
Here for Atlantic County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
On May 4, two WILSON’S PLOVERS were discovered
during a shorebird survey at Little Beach Island just south of Holgate
in Edwin B Forsythe NWR. On May 2, the Brigantine Division of Edwin
B Forsythe NWR had AMERICAN BITTERN, WHIMBREL, LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER,
GULL-BILLED TERNS, WORM-EATING WARBLER and BLUE GROSBEAK. An AMERICAN
GOLDEN-PLOVER was at the refuge on May 2 & May 4. On May 1, YELLOW-CROWNED
NIGHT-HERONS were at the pond to the left of Jen’s Trail, and
on Apr 30, a CHUCK-WILL’S-WIDOW called from the Experimental Pond
area of Brigantine. A YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON was at Klingener County
Park on Apr 30.
Monmouth County:
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Here for Monmouth County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
A SWALLOW-TAILED KITE passed by the Sandy Hook Migration
Watch platform on May 2. On Apr 30, Sandy Hook had a CLAY-COLORED SPARROW
at Fisherman’s Trail and a DICKCISSEL at Raccoon Alley. On May
3, Sandy Hook had a RED-HEADED WOODPECKER at Raccoon Alley and 2 CHUCK-WILL’S-WIDOWS
at Gunnison Lot. That day, Sandy Hook also had BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO and
20 species of warbler. A VIRGINIA RAIL was at Plum Island on May 2.
A RED-HEADED WOODPECKER was in the trees just east of the Sandy Hook
Bird Observatory on May 4. The Sandy Hook Migration Watch spotted 2
NORTHERN GOSHAWKS on Apr 29. The North Pond area had AMERICAN BITTERN
and LEAST BITTERN over the weekend, and a LEAST BITTERN was at Sandy
Hook on May 5. Other sightings from Sandy Hook included CATTLE EGRET,
SORA, PIPING PLOVER, COMMON NIGHTHAWK, CLIFF SWALLOW, BAY-BREASTED WARBLER,
CANADA WARBLER, BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER and SALTMARSH SPARROW.
Burlington County:
Click
Here for Burlington County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
The SPOTTED TOWHEE was still at Palmyra Cove Nature
Park on Apr 30.
Cumberland County:
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Here for Cumberland County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
A female-type CURLEW SANDPIPER in largely basic plumage
was at the first impoundment of Heislerville WMA during high tide on
May 1-3. A female WILSON’S PHALAROPE was at that impoundment on
May 5. The WHITE-FACED IBIS was reported from Heislerville through May
1. Two YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERONS roosted at Heislerville’s traditional
night-heron roost on Apr 30. Other reports from Heislerville included
LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS, RED KNOTS and BLUE GROSBEAK. A BLACK RAIL and
NELSON’S SPARROW called from Turkey Point Rd around 10:00PM on
May 1. Other reports from the Turkey Point area included AMERICAN BITTERN,
VIRGINIA RAIL, WHIP-POOR-WILL, CHUCK-WILL’S-WIDOW, SUMMER TANAGER
and BLUE GROSBEAK. Hansey Creek Rd had WHIP-POOR-WILLS, CHUCK-WILL’S-WIDOWS,
YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT and BLUE GROSBEAK. The woods at the intersection
of County Rd 555 and Railroad Ave had SUMMER TANAGERS. A PROTHONOTARY
WARBLER was at the swampy area near the railroad tracks off Railroad
Ave, and multiple PROTHONOTARY WARBLERS were at the sunken wet area
along James Moore Rd. BANK SWALLOWS were seen around the US Silica facility
on Railroad Ave. Ackley Rd had BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO, SUMMER TANAGER and
BLUE GROSBEAK on May 4.
Camden County:
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Here for Camden County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
No reports
Ocean County:
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Here for Ocean County Birding Resources including an interactive map
with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
No reports
Salem County:
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with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
A WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER was at the DeLea Sod Farm
pond on Apr 29. That day, a LEAST BITTERN called from Sunset Rd in Mannington
Marsh, and CASPIAN TERNS were seen in that area as well. Supawna Meadows
NWR had over 20 CATTLE EGRETS on Apr 28. Other sightings from Supawna
included WILD TURKEY and YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT. On Apr 30, Fort Mott
State Park had a RING-NECKED PHEASANT in the field leading to the cemetery
area.
Gloucester County:
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Here for Gloucester County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
The north woods at the National Park dredge spoils
area had KENTUCKY WARBLER, BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER and YELLOW-BREASTED
CHAT on Apr 30.
Hunterdon County:
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Here for Hunterdon County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
Bull’s Island Recreation Area in Delaware and
Raritan Canal State Park had CLIFF SWALLOWS.
Middlesex County:
No reports
Mercer County:
Click
Here for Mercer County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
On May 5, an ANHINGA flew over Brearly Woods in the
Brearly House Historic site, Lawrence Twp. Baldpate Mountain had KENTUCKY
WARBLER.
Warren County:
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map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
On May 2, Old Mine Rd had a RED-HEADED WOODPECKER
between the Calno School and the entrance to the DePew Recreation Area
Somerset County:
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Here for Somerset County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
On May 2, the Griggstown Native Grassland Preserve
had BLUE GROSBEAK and BOBOLINK.
Morris County:
A LAWRENCE’S WARBLER was at the Elizabeth Kay
Environmental Center in Chester on May 1-2. On May 1, a SANDHILL CRANE
flew over the closed bridge at Pleasant Plains Rd in Great Swamp NWR,
and an AMERICAN BITTERN called from the overlook. A KENTUCKY WARBLER
sang near the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center on May 5.
Union County:
No reports
Bergen County:
No reports
NJ Extralimitals:
In Hudson County, an AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN was at
the impoundments west of Laurel Hill County Park on May 1.
For Delaware: Click
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New Castle County
Click
Here for New Castle County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
On the evening of May 3, a KING RAIL called from a
marsh on the bay side of Route 9, just past Augustine Beach. On Apr
29, a SORA called from Grier’s Pond. Brandywine Creek State Park
had SWAINSON’S THRUSH, BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER and BLACKPOLL WARBLER.
White Clay Creek State Park had LEAST FLYCATCHER and KENTUCKY WARBLER.
Flint Woods Preserve had COMMON LOON and SWAINSON’S THRUSH. Lums
Pond State Park had a WHIP-POOR-WILL on May 4. On May 3, BOBOLINKS sang
from a hay field at the Webb Farm of the University of Delaware. CLIFF
SWALLOWS were at the Route 9 Appoquinimink Bridge. A pond on the south
side of Boyd’s Corner Rd located a quarter of a mile west of the
intersection of Boyd’s Corner Rd and Cedar Lane had AMERICAN PIPITS
on May 2.
Kent County:
Click
Here for Kent County Birding Resources including an interactive map
with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
A SANDHILL CRANE flew over Lewes on May 1. On Apr
30, two drake EURASIAN WIGEONS were at the North Pond at Ted Harvey
WA. On May 5, a WILSON’S PHALAROPE was at Raymond Pool in Bombay
Hook NWR. An AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER was on an island in the tidal marsh
opposite Shearness Pool on May 3. Three AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVERS were
at the refuge on Apr 30, and another was seen on May 1. Other sightings
from Bombay Hook included HORNED GREBE, TRICOLORED HERON, AMERICAN BITTERN,
NORTHERN BOBWHITE, VIRGINIA RAIL, BLACK-NECKED STILT, AMERICAN AVOCET,
LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER, CASPIAN TERN, PROTHONOTARY WARBLER and BLUE GROSBEAK.
On May 3, CLIFF SWALLOWS were seen around the Leipsic River bridge.
On the evening of Apr 30, the west gate area of the Port Mahon impoundment
in Little Creek WA had VIRGINIA RAILS and SORA, while the boat ramp
area had BLACK-NECKED STILT. Pickering Beach had calling VIRGINIA RAILS
that evening. On May 2, the fallow agricultural fields at Killens Pond
State Park had GRASSHOPPER SPARROWS and a VESPER SPARROW.
Sussex County:
Click
Here for Sussex County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
Thompson’s Island had a flyby SANDHILL CRANE,
a RED-HEADED WOODPECKER and WORM-EATING WARBLER on May 1. Two RED-HEADED
WOODPECKERS were at Thompson’s Island on Apr 30. Great Cypress
Swamp had a RED-HEADED WOODPECKER, PROTHONOTARY WARBLER and WORM-EATING
WARBLER on May 5. Milford Neck WA had BLUE GROSBEAK. The Big Stone Beach
area of Milford Neck had calling WHIP-POOR-WILL on the evening of Apr
30. Cape Henlopen State Park had COMMON NIGHTHAWK, CHUCK-WILL’S-WIDOW
and WHIP-POOR-WILL. The Cape Henlopen State Park Hawk Watch reported
BROWN PELICAN and BLUE GROSBEAKS. Prime Hook NWR had VIRGINIA RAIL,
WILD TURKEY, YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT and BLUE GROSBEAK. Fowler Beach had
a TRICOLORED HERON on Apr 30. Mispillion Harbor had a RED KNOT, 2 BLACK-NECKED
STILTS and plenty of spawning Atlantic Horseshoe Crabs on May 4. Abbott’s
Mill Nature Center had PROTHONOTARY WARBLER and BLUE GROSBEAK. On May
2, Fleatown Rd had 4 VESPER SPARROWS and 3 GRASSHOPPER SPARROWS. Trap
Pond State Park had PROTHONOTARY WARBLER. A RED-HEADED WOODPECKER, a
flock of singing AMERICAN PIPITS and BLUE GROSBEAKS were in the Oak
Grove area on May 2.
For Pennsylvania: Click
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Philadelphia County:
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Here for Philadelphia County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
On May 5, two CERULEAN warblers were at the churchyard
of the Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church at S 3rd St and Pine St.
Delaware County:
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for Delaware County Birding Resources including an interactive map with
locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.No reports
A NASHVILLE WARBLER was at Newlin Grist Mill on May
2.
Chester County:
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for Chester County Birding Resources including an interactive map with
locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
Bucktoe Creek Preserve had a BLUE GROSBEAK on May
3. On May 1, a CERULEAN WARBLER was at Hibernia Park. Hibernia Park
also had SWAINSON’S THRUSHES. Two CASPIAN TERNS were over Chambers
Lake on Apr 30, and a COMMON LOON was there on Apr 28. Marsh Creek State
Park had COMMON LOON and FORSTER’S TERN on May 3. A BOBOLINK was
in a field off Wilson Rd in Doe Run Twp on May 3. Seven BOBOLINKS were
at Church Farm in West Whiteland. On Apr 28, Longwood Gardens had a
SORA and an AMERICAN BITTERN. A HORNED GREBE was at the Kurtz Fish Farm
on Apr 28.
Montgomery County:
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Here for Montgomery County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.No Reports
Mill Grove had a NASHVILLE WARBLER on May 2. Norristown
Farm Park had BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER.
Bucks County:
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Here for Bucks County Birding Resources including an interactive map
with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
Warminster Community Park had a GRASSHOPPER SPARROW
on May 5 and BOBOLINKS on May 4. Recent sightings from Peace Valley
Park included COMMON LOONS, SWAINSON’S THRUSH, CLIFF SWALLOWS,
WORM-EATING WARBLERS and NASHVILLE WARBLER. Core Creek Park had COMMON
LOON, CLIFF SWALLOWS and BOBOLINK. The CLIFF SWALLOWS have returned
to the bridge between New Hope and Lambertville. Ringing Rocks County
Park had a SWAINSON’S THRUSH and WILSON’S WARBLER on Apr
30. Tyler State Park had a BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO and WORM-EATING WARBLER.
Northampton County:
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map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
On Apr 30-May 3, a COMMON MOORHEN was at the larger
and more northern of the two detention ponds off Gremar Rd in Lower
Nazareth Twp; BOBOLINKS were also reported from this area. A BLACK TERN
roosted on a wood duck box at the east end of East Bangor Dam on May
3. A WILSON’S WARBLER was at the dam area that day as well. The
Bangor area had CERULEAN WARBLERS, KENTUCKY WARBLER, TENNESSEE WARBLER
and possible GRAY-CHEEKED THRUSHES. Jacobsburg State Park had BLACK-BILLED
CUCKOO, LEAST FLYCATCHER, CAPE MAY WARBLER, BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER and
KENTUCKY WARBLER. Green Pond had a BONAPARTE’S GULL and BANK SWALLOWS.
That day, Institute Rd had BOBOLINKS and GRASSHOPPER SPARROWS, while
Bear Swamp had GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER, CAPE MAY WARBLER and GRAY-CHEEKED
THRUSH. Lake Minsi had CLIFF SWALLOW and BANK SWALLOWS on May 3.
Lehigh County:
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map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
An AMERICAN BITTERN passed over Slatington on Apr
30. That day, another AMERICAN BITTERN flushed from the creek at Jordan
Parkway. Walking Purchase Park had COMMON RAVEN, CLIFF SWALLOW, BANK
SWALLOWS, WORM-EATING WARBLERS and NASHVILLE WARBLER. BANK SWALLOWS
were back at the colony behind the Promenade Shops along Center Valley
Parkway. The mountain behind Leaser Lake had CERULEAN WARBLER, WORM-EATING
WARBLER, BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER and GRASSHOPPER SPARROW. A GRASSHOPPER
SPARROW was at Springhouse Rd on May 1.
Schuylkill County:
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Here for Schuylkill County Birding Resources including an interactive
map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
Swatara State Park had RUSTY BLACKBIRDS. Tuscarora
State Park had COMMON LOON, GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER, BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER
and NASHVILLE WARBLER
Berks County:
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with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
On Apr 29, an AMERICAN BITTERN was at Forge Dam in
SGL 110. A CANADA WARBLER was at Northkill Rd area of SGL 110 on May
3. Other sightings from SGL 110 included COMMON LOONS, RUFFED GROUSE,
COMMON RAVENS, WORM-EATING WARBLERS and NASHVILLE WARBLER. Lake Ontelaunee
had COMMON LOONS. On May 2, SGL 106 had a KENTUCKY WARBLER. On May 3,
the south side of Mount Penn had a CAPE MAY WARBLER and NASHVILLE WARBLER.
Lancaster County:
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map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
On May 1, a hen LONG-TAILED DUCK was below the South
Spit at the Conejohela Flats. On Apr 30, a REDHEAD was at the flats,
and over 50 CASPIAN TERNS were counted from the shore. Other reports
from the Conejohela Flats mentioned COMMON LOONS, BONAPARTE’S
GULLS, FORSTER’S TERNS, AMERICAN PIPITS and PROTHONOTARY WARBLERS.
Middle Creek WMA had AMERICAN PIPIT on Apr 28, and BOBOLINKS and GRASSHOPPER
SPARROWS on May 5. Pumping Station Rd had a short-lived CHUKAR and WORM-EATING
WARBLER. AMERICAN PIPITS were at farmland west of Ephrata.
Lebanon County:
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map with locations, satellite views, driving directions, etc.
On May 1, a GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER and 2 NASHVILLE
WARBLERS were seen off Pinch Rd on General Biddle Rd in SGL 145. A female
WILSON’S PHALAROPE was at the Kreider Farms retention pond off
Mount Pleasant Rd on May 3-5, and a male WILSON’S PHALAROPE accompanied
her on May 3. BOBOLINKS were there on May 4, and other birds at the
Mount Pleasant Rd pond included AMERICAN PIPITS and BOBOLINK. Five CASPIAN
TERNS were at Memorial Lake State Park on Apr 29. GRASSHOPPER SPARROWS
and BOBOLINKS were there on May 3. On May 3, a WILSON’S WARBLER
was at the Lake Duffy area of SGL 145. The SORA at Shuey Lake was seen
on May 3, and the VIRGINIA RAIL was last seen there on Apr 29.
Carbon County:
No reports
Monroe County:
On May 1, WHIP-POOR-WILLS called from Hypsy Gap Rd
in Long Pond. That day, the Long Pond area produced 12 CLIFF SWALLOWS,
2 LEAST FLYCATCHERS and 3 BOBOLINKS. The Delaware Water Gap National
Recreation Area had CERULEAN WARBLERS and LAWRENCE’S WARBLER on
May 1. On May 1, the Kunkletown area had VIRGINIA RAIL, COMMON RAVENS,
GRAY-CHEEKED THRUSH, WORM-EATING WARBLER and BOBOLINK. Cherry Valley
NWR had BOBOLINKS and GRASSHOPPER SPARROWS on May 3.
Pike County:
No reports
Wayne County:
No reports
PA Extralimitals:
No reports
Extralimital Reports
No reports
Announcements
On May 8, Steve Kacir will lead a DVOC photography field
trip to Heislerville WMA in Cumberland County, NJ. The trip will meet
at the impoundment near the intersection of County Rd 736 and Matts Landing
Rd at 6:00AM. While the trip leader is secretly hoping for rarities, the
trip will focus on photographing migrant shorebirds and other wildlife
in the area. In case of foul weather, this trip will be rescheduled to
May 9 or cancelled. Please contact Steve if you plan on attending. On
May 9, Frank Windfelder will lead a DVOC field trip to John Heinz NWR
at Tinicum in Philadelphia, PA. This trip will focus on migrant songbirds
at the refuge. The Tinicum trip will meet at the refuge parking lot at
6:30AM. Additional information for these trips along with contact information
for the trip leaders can be found on the DVOC website: http://www.dvoc.org
The next meeting of the DVOC is on May 6 at 7:30pm at
the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, when Andy Wilson will
present “Results of the Second Pennsylvania Breeding Bird Atlas
– A Sneak Preview.” The meeting after that will be on May
20, featuring a program by Hernan Arauz. Details are on the website, and
guests are always welcome.
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
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