Date: 4/19/19 10:16 am From: Amy Henrici <henriciac...> Subject: Eastern Whip-poor-will; Allegheny County
Yesterday evening I was outside at dusk watching the moon rise, trying to count bats flying around the yard (3-4), listening to the toads and tree frogs, and doing some odds and ends, when I noticed that something else was calling. The traffic noise and amphibian calls died down briefly, and I realized that a whip-poor-will was calling from the scrubby woods between our house and our neighbors house, which is about a 1/4 mile away. I yelled for Pat, but by the time he came out, the bird had stopped calling.We think that it was a migrant that called a bit before heading out. The only other time we heard one from the yard was back in the early 1990s.
Date: 4/19/19 5:37 am From: Daniel Weeks <daniel.e.weeks...> Subject: Eastern Kingbird -- Frick Park -- Apr 19, 2019
Highlights this cloudy warm morning in Frick Park included an early Eastern Kingbird, a Brown Thrasher singing from the tree tops, two Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, and a Blue-headed Vireo.
Good birding,
Dan Weeks
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.
Frick Park
Apr 19, 2019
07:39
Traveling
2.07 miles
45 Minutes
All birds reported? Yes
Comments: Birding by bicycle in the Riverview hill area near the Blue slide entrance of Frick Park, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.
Submitted from eBird for iOS, version 1.9.0 Build 9
3 Mourning Dove
1 Red-bellied Woodpecker
1 Eastern Kingbird -- FOY. Unmistakable: White below, dark above, White tip on tail.
1 Blue-headed Vireo -- FOY
2 Blue Jay
6 Carolina Chickadee
1 Tufted Titmouse
4 Carolina Wren
2 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher -- FOY
1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet
5 American Robin
1 Brown Thrasher
4 Chipping Sparrow
5 White-throated Sparrow
2 Song Sparrow
2 Eastern Towhee
3 Northern Cardinal
1 House Sparrow
I had a FOY Vesper Sparrow singing in our yard this morning, just east of Coneautville on E. Spring Rd. I was also happy to benefit a little from the massive Broadwing Hawk movement we had in the northwestern corner of the state yesterday. In a half an hour gap I had to skywatch yesterday afternoon, I saw 4 Broadwings flying over, and a total 6 throughout the day. I also saw my FOY Chimney Swift. Enjoy the next few weeks! It'll only get better!
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Dave Poder
Observers: Adam Katranchta, Bob Stewart, Dick Akers, Ed Gowarty,Sr, Nancy Ott
Visitors: Greg Coughnour, Ed Gowarty, Bob Stewart, Dick Akers, Nancy Ott, Adam Katranchta
Weather: Thick fog at start, but lifted within an hour, visibility improved steadily throughout the day, varying clouds and sun during the day, SE winds, temps in mid 60s
Raptor Observations: GE juv @ 10:22 flew S non-migrating, GE age unknown, @ 12:05,
Predictions: SE winds, cloudy with rain by late morning, temps in 6os ======================================================================== Report submitted by Dave Poder (<avions...>)
Date: 4/19/19 2:33 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (18 Apr 2019) 14 Raptors
Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Avondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 18, 2019
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Larry Lewis
Observers: Anita Regester, Daniel Noznisky
Visitors:
THE LAND CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTYS HAWK WATCH AT BUCKTOE
CREEK PRESERVE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (23): Kristi Given [TLC group of 16], Anita Regester, Charlotte
McClain, Henry McClain, Daniel Noznisky, Tracy Murdaugh, Francine
Joyce-Martin
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Bucktoe Creek Preserve!
<BR><BR>
Raptor Observations:
----Raptors seen, but deemed not to be migrating: 1-Red-shouldered Hawk,
4-Red-tailed Hawk, _-American Kestrel, and numerous Black (24) and Turkey
Vultures (57).
<BR><BR>
Non-raptor Observations:
----BUCKTOE BIRD BLOG (BBB) - (Comments on the events & feel of the day
read on, if you dare) We see birds, many of them hawks; encounter other
wildlife; discuss plants; while striving to laugh and have FUN with it all!
Notes on the raptors will be here, other birds and wildlife we notice or
discuss, and humorous (I hope) stories and anecdotes. This isnt brain
surgery. Trust me, I know about that. Ive already been dead once (its
overrated). So, you WILL have to forgive me, but I AM going to have the
ultimate fun with what remains of this life!
<BR><BR>
TODAYS BBB:
<BR><BR>
A Red-breasted Nuthatch was just a bit of a surprise calling from the
deciduous woods at the parking lot; likely on its northbound migration.
An even nicer surprise was the Eastern Meadowlark I watched calling from
our original feeder snag. Was it the same bird seen last month?
<BR><BR>
Anita and her grandchildren were out today, enjoying the fine weather ahead
of tomorrows storm. TLC had a group of 16 out birding. Dan was here when
we heard a Blue-headed Vireo [FOY] singing in the woods at the parking lot.
We tracked it down, seeing two. There was just a smattering of hawks
moving; not the number I had hoped for. Where are they?
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County for their
support, and especially, to the Brokaws, for not only their incredible
support, but gracious generosity in opening their property to the public
for this watch, and oh, so very much more!
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS:
<BR><BR>
Belted Kingfisher, Rough-winged Swallow, Great Blue Heron, Red-breasted
Nuthatch, Brown Thrasher, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Blue-headed Vireo, Common
Yellowthroat, Pine Warbler, Eastern Phoebe, Eastern Meadowlark, and
White-crowned Sparrow
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (2): Cabbage White, Clouded Sulphur.
Dragonflies (0): Reptiles & Amphibians (0): Mammals (1): Eastern Gray
Squirrel.
<BR><BR>
----EBNTs Walk with Nature Program Daily Tally with our Fitbits: This
is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I might tend to
bulk up. Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking unaided, at all!
Therefore, I keep moving (if youve been here, then you know that I pace
endlessly.) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my Walk with Nature
program. So, below are MY results at the watch for the day. Your totals
could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax. You are certainly
welcome to take it easy.I simply choose not to, affording me a panoramic
view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So come join our Walk with
Nature! Anyway, just for fun, here are my numbers at the site for today
(join me, if you wish): Miles: 4.77; Steps: 11,201; Floors: 12.
<BR><BR>
----SEASONS BIRD SPECIES LIST we at Bucktoe are not just a Hawk Watch,
but conduct a migration tally from the site. We include it here, from time
to time (about once a week), to let you know what else were seeing here at
the Bucktoe Watch. Our tally board, on site, will feature an approximation
(very rough, best guestimate, searching for Hawks must remain our
primary focus) for totals of each species seen for The Watch year.
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES Identified from watch site: today: 52; this season: 97
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEARS WATCH SPECIES LIST (2):
Blue-headed Vireo and Pine Warbler.
<BR><BR>
Predictions:
Tomorrows flight looks like yet another washout with rain, heavy
especially in the afternoon.
<BR><BR>
Come join us, folks! Were here every day thru April 30, 9am thru 3pm.Rain
or shine.
This report is being sent individually to participants and people deemed to
be interested parties. If you wish off the list, kindly notify me and you
will be removed. However, this one mailing list is how I notify every one
of our events, our walk schedule, tours and rare birds.
The Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve is sponsored by THE LAND
CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY. Please contact us at
<earlybirdtours...> questions or comments.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)
Site Description:
High open meadow near Red Clay Creek
Directions to site:
From Kennett Square, PA (in southern Chester County):
Take Union Street south out of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right
onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a
left. At the second hilltop on Sharp Road, the entrance is on the left
across from Candlewyck development. (432 Sharp Rd.) Upon entering driveway,
make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see on left. Follow
gravel road (and the "Hawk Watch" signs for about 1/2 mile to the pavilion
on the left and the parking area in the grass to the right.
Date: 4/18/19 9:07 pm From: Dave Leibert <xdave...> Subject: Broadwings, Eagles, Osprey Bethlehem Northampton County
Howdy All,
While looking around for peregrines in Bethlehem today I glanced up through the sunroof of my car and I noticed a kettle of broad winged hawks. This was a little past the casino on 412. There were probably about 30 of them. They were coming of the ridge at south mtn and heading Northeast across the Lehigh river.
I rang up one of the Bake Oven Knob hawkwatchers (Ed) with the news and he looked up and saw a dozen going over his place in Emerald.
I little earlier I had an osprey in the Walking Purchase park. After the braodwings I looked through the binocs at a bald eagle sitting on its nest and I noticed that it was feeding a pretty healthy looking eaglet .
Maybe this weekend I will give Spring hawkwatchng a go at BOK.
Date: 4/18/19 6:07 pm From: Barb Elliot <nflickerbarb...> Subject: Nesting Season is Upon Us
In anticipation of this year's nesting backyard birds, I recently posted a photo essay blog that looks back at many of the species that have nested in my yard, and the lessons and tips I have learned along the way. Note that the video of a pair of Red-bellied Woodpeckers excavating a nest cavity is best viewed on a larger screen. See "Welcome Nesting Birds!" at www.backyardsfornature.org
Barb Elliot Co-Director, *Backyards for Nature*, a Program of Valley Forge Audubon Society
Observation start time: 06:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 10 hours
Official Counter: Jerry McWilliams
Observers: Bernie O\'Connor, Jerry McWilliams, Jerry Stanley,
Katie Andersen, Ken Felix, Russ States
Visitors:
It was great to have lots of help today. With all of the eyes on the sky,
there was confidence that we were getting a good percentage of the birds
passing by. Spotters included, Ken Felix, Russ States, Jennifer Ferrick,
Jerry Stanley, Katie Andersen, Justin Berkheimer, Bernie O'Connor, Jamie
Hill, and Jim Baxter. Others present at times included Sarah Sargent,
Bonnie Ginader, Nancy Andersen, Annette Smith, Joao Taveres, Mary Birdsong,
Mark Lethaby, my wife, Andy Hauser (Game Warden), John Scott, Connor Vara,
and a DCNR environmental educator. Sorry if I missed anybody.
Weather:
Cloudy at times becoming variably cloudy with SSW wind and very warm with
temps. reaching the upper 70s F.
Raptor Observations:
Hawk watchers live for days like today. We had four clickers going most of
the day. A very busy one with the first big push of BWs and other raptors.
With the strong south wind, birds stayed near the lake all day. Peak BW
flight occurred between the 0900 and 1100 hrs. EST. Number of birds of all
species dropped significantly after mid-day. However, there was a
resurgence of BWs during the 1300-1400 hr. EST. Highlights were a possible
Swainson's Hawk shortly after mid-day, two Northern Goshawks, a light and a
dark morph Rough-legged Hawk, and a Golden Eagle.
Non-raptor Observations:
Common Loon 7, Double-crested Cormorant 45, Great Blue Heron 2, Belted
Kingfisher 5, Cedar Waxwing 12, Caspian Tern 2, many swallows including our
first Bank Swallow, Chimney Swift 6, Eastern Meadowlark 3, American
Goldfinch 5, and several mixed flocks of blackbirds.
Predictions:
Cloudy with rain in the AM with southerly winds. Chance of rain in PM, but
winds shift to the NE. Still warm, but less so than today. A flight not
likely.
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Date: 4/18/19 5:18 pm From: Bob Keener <keener1538...> Subject: FOY Whippoorwill/Franklin CO
Music to my ears as I'm sitting here at Lindsay Lot Road and the powerline,
and at 8:10pm the Whippoorwill let's us know it is alive and well, having
completed it's long journey northward, lifts it's rhythmic song into the
dark woods as the moon appears on the horizon! (Was that a run-on sentence
or no sentence at all😊)
It was another incredible day at the hawk watch, with a total of 567 raptors, beating yesterday as the biggest day of the season! Yesterday's total of 440 Broad-winged Hawks was the third-highest single day total in the history of the count. Today's total of 473 bumps it down to fourth-highest, and takes the season total for Broad-wings to 1,213!
Other raptors had great showings as well today. Osprey, Bald Eagle, and Sharp-shinned Hawk each had their highest totals of the season. We also saw all three falcons for the first time this season today.
One Sandhill Crane was perhaps the most notable bird of the day. Several first of season birds were seen as well, they were Chimney Swift, Blue-headed Vireo, Yellow-rumped Warbler, and Black-and-white Warbler.
Gary Palmer
*Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 18, 2019 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 8 16 Turkey Vulture 0 13 104 Osprey 15 70 75 Bald Eagle 9 25 62 Northern Harrier 1 15 21 Sharp-shinned Hawk 49 107 130 Cooper's Hawk 0 10 27 Northern Goshawk 0 0 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 7 41 Broad-winged Hawk 473 1213 1213 Red-tailed Hawk 16 178 373 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 3 Golden Eagle 0 11 142 American Kestrel 2 32 59 Merlin 1 4 6 Peregrine Falcon 1 1 4 Unknown Accipiter 0 2 3 Unknown Buteo 0 3 6 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 5 9 Total: 567 1704 2296 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours Official Counter: Gary Palmer Observers: Nick Bolgiano Visitors: None. Weather: Overcast with SSE wind at 15 kph to start the count, wind becoming stronger throughout the day, peaking at 25 kph and shifting slightly to SE later in the day. Raptor Observations: 5 TV. Non-raptor Observations: 2 COLO, 113 DCCO, 1 SACR, 1 MODO, 1 CHSW, 2 NOFL, 1 BHVI, 1 AMCR, 2 TRES, 6 BARS, 1 BCCH, 1 EABL, 1 BAWW, 1 YRWA, 1 FISP, 2 EATO, 1 COGR, 5 BHCO, 7 PUFI, 3 AMGO. Predictions: Thunderstorms beginning by 1000 lasting all day, and into Saturday. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gary Palmer (<palmerjg...> <palmerjg...>) Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/ <http://tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/> More site information at hawkcount.org <http://hawkcount.org>: http://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=438 <http://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=438> Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at: https://dunkadoo.org/explore/shavers-creek-environmental-centerstate-college-bird-club/spring-hawkwatch-2019 <https://dunkadoo.org/explore/shavers-creek-environmental-centerstate-college-bird-club/spring-hawkwatch-2019>*
Date: 4/18/19 4:53 pm From: DAVID KOCH <0000012d74227426-dmarc-request...> Subject: First ruby-throated hummer, Koch property, Northampton County
At 7:30 tonight, the 18th, an adult male (as is normal) ruby-throated hummingbird flew into a front porch feeder that I just put up yesterday. This is really early for a sighting here but it has happened occasionally before. And it stands to reason that lots of them are migrating north without being seen by anyone. I don't expect it to stick around; the first ones almost never do. I still expect a territorial bird or two will take up temporary summer residence here in early May, but we'll see. And on the sparrow front, white-throated's and white-crowned's remain numerous, while juncos are mostly gone. A blue-gray gnatcatcher flew into a yard tree this evening and was gone in about a minute. Also, broadwings are moving across the ridge in front of the house.
Arlene Koch Easton, PA Northampton County <davilene...>
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Gary Palmer
Observers: Nick Bolgiano
Visitors: None.
Weather: Overcast with SSE wind at 15 kph to start the count, wind becoming stronger throughout the day, peaking at 25 kph and shifting slightly to SE later in the day.
Predictions: Thunderstorms beginning by 1000 lasting all day, and into Saturday. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gary Palmer (<palmerjg...>) Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
This afternoon a Sora was calling in the swamp along Platt Road near DuBois. Additionally, a few Vesper Sparrows were singing in the plowed fields along Kirk Road near Luthersburg. Dan RichardsTreasure Lake
I had a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher this afternoon at my home in North Bangor. As usual, new birds seem to show themselves in the afternoon. I had my foy Louisiana Waterthrush starting on Saturday (the 13th) afternoon. I live on a tiny stream where they breed every year. The only other migrant was another unidentified warbler high in the trees in bad lighting, possibly a Palm. Juncos are still here, but numbers are declining.
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5.5 hours
Compiler: Momodou Lamin
Counters: Lansothung Lotha
Weather:
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 4/18/19 11:20 am From: Aidan Place <aidanjplace...> Subject: Virginia Rails -- Frick Park, Allegheny County
Frick Park has a well-earned reputation for as an excellent urban migrant trap. The diversity of birdlife there was a large part of what got me into serious birding, and it has turned up a large number of incredible sightings over the years.
This was exemplified today when I found at least two and probably three VIRGINIA RAILS along Nine Mile Run. The birds were both heard and seen at the wetland just past the soccer fields (40.428248, -79.901492). A recording of the birds can be found on the following eBird checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S55085990.
It was an excellent day in Frick— even without the rails-- with Black-and-white, Hooded, Yellow-rumped, and Yellow-throated Warblers, Broad-winged Hawk, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, a flyover Pine Siskin, and lots of singing Ruby-crowned Kinglets and Blue-grey Gnatcatchers.
Date: 4/18/19 9:10 am From: Donna Collett <dcollett57...> Subject: Warblers arriving- Beaver
At Raccoon Creek Wildflower Reserve . FOY- Northern Paula-2 FOY- Black throted Green-1 FOY- American Redstart-1 Yellowthroated-6 Pine- 1 Blue Grey Gnatcatchers everywhere. Common Merganser-4 Wood Duck-4 Osprey-2 N. Roughwinged Swallows- 4 Other common spring birds abound The wildflowers are peaking and spectacular.
Date: 4/18/19 8:59 am From: David Gibson <20cabot...> Subject: The iconic Osprey
Hi PA birders, I've written a piece, likely the first in a series, on the iconic Osprey. Ironically, I just observed one at Gifford Pinchot State Park in York County. The piece features some of my observations, a few short stories (one about our visit to Harrisburg to see Jimmy Webb), and a number of photos. I hope you'll read it and enjoy it, and maybe send me a comment or 2. Good spring birding! https://birdpartner.com/2019/04/18/osprey-nests-and-nesting/ Dave Gibson https://birdpartner.com/
Date: 4/17/19 11:43 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (17 Apr 2019) 61 Raptors
Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Avondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 17, 2019
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 9 hours
Official Counter: Larry Lewis
Observers: Kathleen Pileggi, Steve Nuttle
Visitors:
THE LAND CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTYS HAWK WATCH AT BUCKTOE
CREEK PRESERVE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (15): Steve Nuttle, Lea Gummey [plus group of 11 from TLC], Jim
Balint, Kathleen Pileggi
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Bucktoe Creek Preserve!
<BR><BR>
Raptor Observations:
----Raptors seen, but deemed not to be migrating: 2-Red-shouldered Hawk,
4-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (24) and Turkey Vultures (81).
<BR><BR>
----Bald Eagle ages: 1 yr.-0; 2 yr.-0; 3 yr.-0; 4 yr.-0; adult-1
<BR><BR>
Non-raptor Observations:
----BUCKTOE BIRD BLOG (BBB) - (Comments on the events & feel of the day
read on, if you dare) We see birds, many of them hawks; encounter other
wildlife; discuss plants; while striving to laugh and have FUN with it all!
Notes on the raptors will be here, other birds and wildlife we notice or
discuss, and humorous (I hope) stories and anecdotes. This isnt brain
surgery. Trust me, I know about that. Ive already been dead once (its
overrated). So, you WILL have to forgive me, but I AM going to have the
ultimate fun with what remains of this life!
<BR><BR>
TODAYS BBB:
<BR><BR>
It was an early start at Bucktoe today with my friend Steve coming for
finishing touches on my new canopy. Steve arrived and we worked on things.
While we toiled, Steve multi-tasked by finding our first Broad-winged
Hawk of the day. Many more followed. Steve also found Common Loons flying
quickly overhead for which he demanded and received full-partial credit.
With that he left, having reached his peak. [Thanks, my friend] A couple
of American Pipits [my FOY] flew over after Steve FINALLY LEFT! [He needs
to leave more often!]
<BR><BR>
The morning was filled with hawks, but quickly slowed to a trickle. Still
it gave promise to a good week forthcoming.
<BR><BR>
Lea was out with a different group from TLC. After they left, I walked the
meadow, discovering an Eastern Kingbird [FOY].
<BR><BR>
Kathleen arrived and with her interest in wildflowers, we took a walk,
concentrating on those. Native highlights seen included Cut-leaved
Toothwort, Virginia Bluebell, Spring Beauty, Bloodroot, Common Violet, and
Downy Yellow Violet.
<BR><BR>
Following the watch, Kathleen and I went to Cheslen Preserve where the
wetlands held Gadwall, Wood Duck, Solitary Sandpiper, Virginia Rail, Great
Blue Herons, Green Herons, Rough-winged Swallows, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers,
and an American Bittern [FOY]. We also watched a Beaver as it cruised the
pond.
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County for their
support, and especially, to the Brokaws, for not only their incredible
support, but gracious generosity in opening their property to the public
for this watch, and oh, so very much more!
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS:
<BR><BR>
Common Loon, Wood Duck, Killdeer, Barred Owl, Belted Kingfisher, Brown
Thrasher, American Pipit, Rough-winged Swallow, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher,
Common Yellowthroat, Palm Warbler, Eastern Kingbird, Eastern Phoebe, and
White-crowned Sparrow.
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (0): Dragonflies (0): Reptiles &
Amphibians (1): American Toad. Mammals (0).
<BR><BR>
----EBNTs Walk with Nature Program Daily Tally with our Fitbits: This
is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I might tend to
bulk up. Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking unaided, at all!
Therefore, I keep moving (if youve been here, then you know that I pace
endlessly.) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my Walk with Nature
program. So, below are MY results at the watch for the day. Your totals
could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax. You are certainly
welcome to take it easy.I simply choose not to, affording me a panoramic
view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So come join our Walk with
Nature! Anyway, just for fun, here are my numbers at the site for today
(join me, if you wish): Miles: 10.54; Steps: 24,731; Floors: 14.
<BR><BR>
----SEASONS BIRD SPECIES LIST we at Bucktoe are not just a Hawk Watch,
but conduct a migration tally from the site. We include it here, from time
to time (about once a week), to let you know what else were seeing here at
the Bucktoe Watch. Our tally board, on site, will feature an approximation
(very rough, best guestimate, searching for Hawks must remain our
primary focus) for totals of each species seen for The Watch year.
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES Identified from watch site: today: 58; this season: 95
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEARS WATCH SPECIES LIST (2): American
Pipit and Eastern Kingbird.
<BR><BR>
Predictions:
Tomorrows flight looks like Broad-wings! There are calm winds and
background clouds all day and with the beginning of their migration
yesterday morning, I expect a lot!
<BR><BR>
Come join us, folks! Were here every day thru April 30, 9am thru 3pm.Rain
or shine.
This report is being sent individually to participants and people deemed to
be interested parties. If you wish off the list, kindly notify me and you
will be removed. However, this one mailing list is how I notify every one
of our events, our walk schedule, tours and rare birds.
The Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve is sponsored by THE LAND
CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY. Please contact us at
<earlybirdtours...> questions or comments.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)
Site Description:
High open meadow near Red Clay Creek
Directions to site:
From Kennett Square, PA (in southern Chester County):
Take Union Street south out of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right
onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a
left. At the second hilltop on Sharp Road, the entrance is on the left
across from Candlewyck development. (432 Sharp Rd.) Upon entering driveway,
make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see on left. Follow
gravel road (and the "Hawk Watch" signs for about 1/2 mile to the pavilion
on the left and the parking area in the grass to the right.
Debbie Darney called me this evening to report two White-winged Scoters were seen on Lake Arthur today from the south shore overlook at Moraine State Park
It was a fantastic day at the hawk watch, with the biggest numbers of the season by far! A total of 475 raptors were counted, including an incredible total of 440 Broad-winged Hawks. Today's total makes up just over one fourth of the volume for the season! The season total is now 1,729 raptors, Broad-wing being most common at a total of 740, with Red-tailed Hawk second at 357.
Three Golden Eagles were seen today, a great total this late in the season. All three were immature birds. Their season total is now up to 142, still lagging behind other years.
Finally, Common Loons were on the move again today, with a total of 37.
Gary Palmer
*Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 17, 2019 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 8 16 Turkey Vulture 0 13 104 Osprey 10 55 60 Bald Eagle 1 16 53 Northern Harrier 0 14 20 Sharp-shinned Hawk 9 58 81 Cooper's Hawk 1 10 27 Northern Goshawk 0 0 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 7 41 Broad-winged Hawk 440 740 740 Red-tailed Hawk 7 162 357 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 3 Golden Eagle 3 11 142 American Kestrel 3 30 57 Merlin 0 3 5 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Accipiter 0 2 3 Unknown Buteo 0 3 6 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 1 5 9 Total: 475 1137 1729 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Gary Palmer Observers: Nick Bolgiano Visitors: None. Weather: Day began with dense fog to N, limited visibility to S, light drizzle and no wind. Wind picked up from E, peaking around 15 kph during 1000 hour, then dropping to 6-11 kph for remainder of day. Overcast, high temp of 14. Raptor Observations: GE juv at 1149, imm at 1325, juv at 1554. 2 BV, 15 TV, 2 BE. Non-raptor Observations: 37 COLO, 17 DCCO, 1 MODO, 2 NOFL, 1 BLJA, 2 AMCR, 2 CORA, 2 TRES, 1 BARS, 2 BCCH, 1 GCKI, 2 RCKI, 2 EABL, 3 AMRO, 1 FISP, 1 EATO, 7 BHCO, 3 AMGO. Predictions: Much warmer, cloudy, with moderate SE winds. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gary Palmer (<palmerjg...> <palmerjg...>) Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/ <http://tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/> More site information at hawkcount.org <http://hawkcount.org>: http://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=438 <http://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=438> Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at: https://dunkadoo.org/explore/shavers-creek-environmental-centerstate-college-bird-club/spring-hawkwatch-2019 <https://dunkadoo.org/explore/shavers-creek-environmental-centerstate-college-bird-club/spring-hawkwatch-2019>*
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Gary Palmer
Observers: Nick Bolgiano
Visitors: None.
Weather: Day began with dense fog to N, limited visibility to S, light drizzle and no wind. Wind picked up from E, peaking around 15 kph during 1000 hour, then dropping to 6-11 kph for remainder of day. Overcast, high temp of 14.
Raptor Observations: GE juv at 1149, imm at 1325, juv at 1554.
Predictions: Much warmer, cloudy, with moderate SE winds. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gary Palmer (<palmerjg...>) Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
Weather: lt. to mod. ESE winds with cloudy to partly cloudy skies. Early valley haze,dry.
Raptor Observations: 261 migrating raptors including 204 BWs.4 BEs as follows:1 juv @ 2:50,2 subadults @ 11:58 & 3:15,1 Ad @ 3:15.There were 8 GEs as follows:6 subadults @ 12:25,1:10,1:33,1:38,1:50,1:52 and 2 Adults @ 10:56,1:38
Non-raptor Observations: tree swallows,flickers,towhees,chickadees,titmice,crows,ravens,TVs,1 loon,1 cormorant. Also 2 pearl crescents and 1 cabbage white
Predictions: cloudy with chance of PM showers,moderate SSE winds,high 65-70F ======================================================================== Report submitted by Rosemary McGlynn (<denali...>)
Date: 4/17/19 3:28 pm From: Marcy Cunkelman <plant4nature...> Subject: Pine Siskin, pair of bald eagles (Indiana co)
Hi all,
It was an awesome day in yard. Cooper Hawk soaring in circles above house. Finally got a photo of brown thrasher and then saw an eagle. Then 2 and looked like a pair in courtship mode. Grabbing legs above the yard. Exciting!!! Need to check photos. Just looked dark but thought I saw white stripes under wings. Had an adult Bald Eagle yesterday.
Lots of male and female purple Finches at feeders. Stepped outside listening and heard a pine Siskin. Got photos of it on a nyjer feeder.
Saw a junco on deck but most have gone. Good numbers of white- throated Sparrows still here and singing so sadly. Red-breasted nuthatch still coming to feeders.
Serviceberry is in full bloom with lots of native bees. Spring flowers are blooming or getting ready to bloom. Spring has sprung!!!
Thought I heard hummer wings yesterday. Nothing seen yet.
It was a great day in yard!!
Marcy Cunkelman, Clarksburg PA
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 10:00:00 Total observation time: 1.5 hours
Official Counter: Jerry McWilliams
Observers: Bernie O\'Connor, Jerry McWilliams
Visitors: Bernie O'Connor assisted for a few minutes.
Weather: Mostly clear with fog along the lake, ENE wind to 5 mph, temps. in the 40s F.
Raptor Observations: There was a flight, but birds were widely scattered inland, most out of sight of the hawk watch. Just a few were close enough to see. Present was our local Merlin, Cooper's Hawk, and a couple of Red-tailed Hawks.
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: Cloudy, and much warmer, with strong south winds. Expecting a good flight hugging the lakeshore. Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Date: 4/17/19 12:23 pm From: Marge <marvantassel...> Subject: Blue-winged Teal at Northmoreland Park (Westmoreland Co.) & Redbreasted Mergansers on the Kiski River (Armstrong Co)
1 Blue-winged Teal which was probably same one that was att Parks Bend Farm 2 days ago showed up (feel same duck as those 2 spots are not that far from each other and the teal was not seen at PBF last night was hanging around with a Wood Duck pair at Northmoreland Park today. 2 Red-breasted Merganser females were in the run that flows out to the Kiski River beside Parks Bend Farm Ind; park and I flushed them without mean to when I was taking photos of the run so i was able to get a photo of them on the river for id purpose; Marge Van Tassel Armstrong County
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5.5 hours
Compiler: Lansothung Lotha
Counters: Marc Robinson, Sandra Cuadros
Weather: Cloudy. Winds from SE.
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 4/17/19 10:08 am From: Anne Annibali <anneanni...> Subject: FOY Ruby Throat
Male ruby throat at my feeder today is the earliest sighting ever for my woodland property on a hill. They usually show up around the first week of May. Wonderful to have them back.
Anne Annibali
Mount Gretna, Lebanon County
Date: 4/17/19 9:42 am From: Joel Garman <garmans...> Subject: little blue heron still here- crawford county
I spotted it again around noon today. It's just after you turn right onto Kreitz road from Mount Pleasant. There's a pond soon on the left. It was in the marsh between the pond and the road. Hope more of you can see it!
Date: 4/17/19 6:59 am From: Amy Taracido <amytaracido...> Subject: RBA western Pennsylvania, 9 April 2019
RBA
*Pennsylvania
*Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania
*PAWE04.09.19
Highlights:
RED-NECKED GREBE
AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN (Erie County)
AMERICAN BITTERN (Erie County)
BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON (Allegheny County)
GOLDEN EAGLE (Erie County)
NORTHERN GOSHAWK (Erie County)
CASPIAN TERN
BONAPARTE'S GULL
NORTHERN SAW-WHET OWL (Erie County)
FISH CROW (Mercer County)
PURPLE MARTIN
Contributors: Dave Brooke, Ron Burkert, Karyn Delaney, Mike Fialkovich, Jerry McWilliams, Jack Solomon, Kim Springer, Jerry Stanley, Ryan Tomazin, Kendall Zook.
Compiler: Amy Taracido
Tuesday, 2 April 2019 through Tuesday, 9 April 2019
**This report is distributed by e-mail only. Compiler is not responsible for errors on websites who reproduce/reprint these reports. If you would like to receive western PA RBAs, contact AMYTARACIDO@ YAHOO.COM
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NOTE: COMMON LOON, BUFFLEHEAD, RUDDY DUCK continue to be reported, and first-of-year SWALLOW SP., YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY:
In Bridgeville on 4/5 and 4/9, 2 COMMON RAVENS (RT).
On 4/5 at Dashields Dam, 2 SURF SCOTERS (MVas).
Along Moody Road on 4/5, 2 LONG-TAILED DUCKS (MVas).
On 4/7 at Frick Park, FOX SPARROWS, WINTER WREN (JSo).
In Harmar Township on 4/8, 1 BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON (RB).
On 4/8 at Deer Lakes Regional Park, 2 RUBY-CROWNED KINGLETS (DB).
At Duck Hollow on 4/9, 2 NORTHERN SHOVELERS and others (JSo).
BEAVER COUNTY:
On 4/8 in Economy Borough, 3 PINE SISKINS (KD).
BUTLER COUNTY:
On 4/9 at Moraine State Park, 1 PURPLE MARTIN (KD).
CRAWFORD COUNTY:
On 4/5 near the Pymatuning Causeway, 2 RED-NECKED GREBES (KZ).
ERIE COUNTY:
On 4/2 at Presque Isle, 1 GOLDEN EAGLE; on 4/3, sightings included 8 BONAPARTE'S GULLS; on 4/5, 1 MERLIN, 1 AMERICAN BITTERN, 1 NORTHERN SAW-WHET OWL; on 4/6, 1 AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN; on 4/7, 20 NORTHERN HARRIERS, 1 PEREGRINE FALCON, 1 CASPIAN TERN, 1 SHORT-EARED OWL; on 4/8, 4 NORTHERN HARRIERS, 1 BROAD-WINGED HAWK; on 4/9, 1 NORTHERN GOSHAWK, 1 MERLIN (JM).
FAYETTE COUNTY:
At Greenlick Run Lake on 4/5, 2 LONG-TAILED DUCKS (MF).
MERCER COUNTY:
In Sharpsville on 4/7, FISH CROW (KS).
VENANGO COUNTY:
On 4/4 at Kahle Lake, 1 SURF SCOTER, 8 LONG-TAILED DUCKS (JSt).
Date: 4/17/19 1:41 am From: Kate StJohn <0000000f59b962a9-dmarc-request...> Subject: New arrivals at Raccoon Wildflower Reserve, Apr 16 = Beaver County
I forgot to add the county: Beaver County
Kate St. John, Pittsburgh Visit my bird/nature blog at birdsOutsideMyWindow.org
Date: 4/17/19 1:40 am From: Kate StJohn <0000000f59b962a9-dmarc-request...> Subject: New arrivals at Raccoon Wildflower Reserve, Apr 16
Six of us went birding at Raccoon Creek Wildflower Reserve yesterday morning. Highlights were broad-winged hawk, yellow-throated warblers, blue-gray gnatcatchers, pine warbler, ruby-crowned & golden-crowned kinglets.
Kate St. John, Pittsburgh
Visit my bird/nature blog at birdsOutsideMyWindow.org
Date: 4/16/19 8:43 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (16 Apr 2019) 18 Raptors
Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Avondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 16, 2019
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Larry Lewis
Observers: Evelyn Fowles, Margaret Higbee, Mike Fowles, Roger Higbee
Visitors:
THE LAND CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTYS HAWK WATCH AT BUCKTOE
CREEK PRESERVE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (21): Lea Gummey and TLC group of 16, Margaret & Roger Higbee,
Evelyn & Mike Fowles
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Bucktoe Creek Preserve!
<BR><BR>
Raptor Observations:
----Raptors seen, but deemed not to be migrating: 1-Bald Eagle,
1-Red-shouldered Hawk, 4-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (19) and
Turkey Vultures (47).
<BR><BR>
----Bald Eagle ages: 1 yr.-0; 2 yr.-1; 3 yr.-0; 4 yr.-0; adult-1
<BR><BR>
Non-raptor Observations:
----BUCKTOE BIRD BLOG (BBB) - (Comments on the events & feel of the day
read on, if you dare) We see birds, many of them hawks; encounter other
wildlife; discuss plants; while striving to laugh and have FUN with it all!
Notes on the raptors will be here, other birds and wildlife we notice or
discuss, and humorous (I hope) stories and anecdotes. This isnt brain
surgery. Trust me, I know about that. Ive already been dead once (its
overrated). So, you WILL have to forgive me, but I AM going to have the
ultimate fun with what remains of this life!
<BR><BR>
TODAYS BBB:
<BR><BR>
Before heading to Bucktoe this morning I made a quick stop at Marsh Creek
Lake, finding Bonapartes Gull, Wood Duck, Bufflehead, Horned Grebes
[including one adorned in spectacular breeding plumage], Common Loons, and
Chimney Swift [FOY].
<BR><BR>
Still breezy, but a lot calmer conditions prevailed at Bucktoe Hawk Watch
when I arrived. More Chimney Swifts were here. Lea and a large group from
TLC were out enjoying their site as were Evelyn, Mike, and their friends
from western Pennsylvania, Margret and Roger. A few hawks were flying, but
the sky became increasingly difficult with our background clouds deserting
us. Butterflies were more evident today with our first Swallowtails being
seen.
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County for their
support, and especially, to the Brokaws, for not only their incredible
support, but gracious generosity in opening their property to the public
for this watch, and oh, so very much more!
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS:
<BR><BR>
Brown Thrasher, Chimney Swift, Belted Kingfisher, COMMON RAVEN,
Rough-winged Swallow, Palm Warbler, Eastern Phoebe, and White-crowned
Sparrow
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (4): Cabbage White, Eastern Tiger
Swallowtail, Clouded Sulphur, Black Swallowtail. Dragonflies (0): Reptiles
& Amphibians (0): Mammals (0).
<BR><BR>
----EBNTs Walk with Nature Program Daily Tally with our Fitbits: This
is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I might tend to
bulk up. Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking unaided, at all!
Therefore, I keep moving (if youve been here, then you know that I pace
endlessly.) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my Walk with Nature
program. So, below are MY results at the watch for the day. Your totals
could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax. You are certainly
welcome to take it easy.I simply choose not to, affording me a panoramic
view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So come join our Walk with
Nature! Anyway, just for fun, here are my numbers at the site for today
(join me, if you wish): Miles: 4.96; Steps: 11,647; Floors: 13.
<BR><BR>
----SEASONS BIRD SPECIES LIST we at Bucktoe are not just a Hawk Watch,
but conduct a migration tally from the site. We include it here, from time
to time (about once a week), to let you know what else were seeing here at
the Bucktoe Watch. Our tally board, on site, will feature an approximation
(very rough, best guestimate, searching for Hawks must remain our
primary focus) for totals of each species seen for The Watch year.
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES Identified from watch site: today: 49; this season: 93
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEARS WATCH SPECIES LIST (1): Chimney
Swift.
<BR><BR>
Predictions:
Tomorrows flight looks cloudy with light winds with an easterly component
with temperatures in the 50's.
<BR><BR>
Come join us, folks! Were here every day thru April 30, 9am thru 3pm.Rain
or shine.
This report is being sent individually to participants and people deemed to
be interested parties. If you wish off the list, kindly notify me and you
will be removed. However, this one mailing list is how I notify every one
of our events, our walk schedule, tours and rare birds.
The Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve is sponsored by THE LAND
CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY. Please contact us at
<earlybirdtours...> questions or comments.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)
Site Description:
High open meadow near Red Clay Creek
Directions to site:
From Kennett Square, PA (in southern Chester County):
Take Union Street south out of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right
onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a
left. At the second hilltop on Sharp Road, the entrance is on the left
across from Candlewyck development. (432 Sharp Rd.) Upon entering driveway,
make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see on left. Follow
gravel road (and the "Hawk Watch" signs for about 1/2 mile to the pavilion
on the left and the parking area in the grass to the right.
Date: 4/16/19 4:50 pm From: Joel Garman <garmans...> Subject: little blue heron- Crawford County
My neighbor spotted it first and told me about it. Turn right on Kreitz road off of Mount Pleasant road. It was at the pond shortly on the left. It was a lifer for me!
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Dave Poder
Observers: Bob Stewart, Mike Wolfe
Visitors: Mike Wolfe,Bob Stewart,C Cecil Cappetti, Cozette Cappetti and Noah Taylor from RI
Weather: West winds, Partly cloudy early to mostly cloudy late, mid 50s
Raptor Observations: Two Bald Eagle adults powered through valley at 12:52, Broadwings first few hours, nothing the last 3 hours
Non-raptor Observations: Towhees, chickadees, local TVs
Predictions: SE winds early , then SW, mostly cloudy with rain possible in PM, high near 60 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Dave Poder (<avions...>)
Predictions: Cloudy, light E winds, PM showers possible. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gary Palmer (<palmerjg...>) Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 10:00:00 Total observation time: 3 hours
Official Counter: Jerry McWilliams
Observers: Jerry McWilliams, Ken Felix
Visitors: Ken Felix and Justin Berkheimer watched the skies. Some Erie Bird Observatory people stopped by for a brief visit including Sarah Sargent, Laura Marie, and Connor Vara.
Weather: Cloudy with very light SSW wind and cold.
Raptor Observations: Only two vultures.
Non-raptor Observations: Common Loon 7, Double-crested Cormorant 650, Cedar Waxwing 15
Predictions: Continued cloudy and much warmer, but winds from the ENE. Bummer! Thursday is still looking good for a big day. Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 4/16/19 10:14 am From: Barry Blust <BarryBlust...> Subject: Purple Finch Numbers Swelling
I've had Purple Finches coming to my feeders in decent numbers ( 5 to 27) nearly all winter. In recent days their number has increased and it seems it's mostly more males. I had my highest count thus far for the season this morning at 40, which was 15 males and 25 female types.
I'm filling my oil sunflower feeders a lot more frequently lately but I don't mind when I can enjoy those brilliantly colored males in the bright sunlight.
-- Barry Blust (from Win 10 laptop) Glenmoore, PA Chester County
Date: 4/16/19 9:49 am From: Stanley C Stahl <000000ccb896003a-dmarc-request...> Subject: Rough-winged Swallows nesting, Purple Finch, Pine Siskins, Lancaster County
A pair of Rough-winged Swallows were bringing nesting material to a mud hole along the Little Conestoga Creek at Wheatland Hills Park in Lancaster. A female plumage Purple Finch landed right in front of me, and sang its warbling song. House Finches are singing in the nearby suburbs. Pine Siskins were feeding in the young growth high in a certain tree species. American Golfinches like these trees also.
Date: 4/15/19 6:15 pm From: Jack E. Solomon <00000003433c95af-dmarc-request...> Subject: Duck Hollow Today, and Frick April 13, Allegheny County
At Duck Hollow this morning, Susie Solomon & I tallied:Forester's Tern 1Northern Rough-winged Swallows 25 or 30
On Saturday, April 13, we saw a Fox Sparrow at Frick Park on Riverview Hill .Later that day after Brunch, Susie went back and birded the Frick on Clayton Hill, and got:
Black-throated Green WarblerBlue-headed Vireo
Jack Solomon
P. S. I had a lame excuse for not going out to do more birding on Saturday. In order to protect the guilty, that will be one story I keep to myself. Needless to say, the shark-toothed jaws of envy gnaw at my cold little lawyer's heart for missing the warbler and vireo.
Predictions: Warmer and mostly cloudy with lighter W wind. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gary Palmer (<palmerjg...>) Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
Date: 4/15/19 5:13 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (15 Apr 2019) 13 Raptors
Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Avondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 15, 2019
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Larry Lewis
Observers:
Visitors:
THE LAND CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTYS HAWK WATCH AT BUCKTOE
CREEK PRESERVE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (1): Just me in this lousy wind!
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Bucktoe Creek Preserve!
<BR><BR>
Raptor Observations:
----Raptors seen, but deemed not to be migrating: 2-Bald Eagle,
1-Red-shouldered Hawk, 3-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (25) and
Turkey Vultures (47).
<BR><BR>
----Bald Eagle ages: 1 yr.-0; 2 yr.-0; 3 yr.-0; 4 yr.-1; adult-1
<BR><BR>
Non-raptor Observations:
----BUCKTOE BIRD BLOG (BBB) - (Comments on the events & feel of the day
read on, if you dare) We see birds, many of them hawks; encounter other
wildlife; discuss plants; while striving to laugh and have FUN with it all!
Notes on the raptors will be here, other birds and wildlife we notice or
discuss, and humorous (I hope) stories and anecdotes. This isnt brain
surgery. Trust me, I know about that. Ive already been dead once (its
overrated). So, you WILL have to forgive me, but I AM going to have the
ultimate fun with what remains of this life!
<BR><BR>
TODAYS BBB:
<BR><BR>
This day is rough, even considering the way this spring has been. It
started with rain, then got colder as the day moved forward and the wind?
Well, it was a steady 35 mph, with many higher gusts nearing 50 mph
things were moving at the ole hawk watch, today! I was getting my steps
just keeping everything on site.
<BR><BR>
It was amazing to watch 3 Ospreys fight against this gale, right over the
site, and still migrate north! You know what didnt fight against this
cold gail? Thats right, any other observers! I was out here huddled
against my trailer alone. I cant blame you!
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County for their
support, and especially, to the Brokaws, for not only their incredible
support, but gracious generosity in opening their property to the public
for this watch, and oh, so very much more!
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS:
<BR><BR>
Brown Thrasher, Rough-winged swallow, Eastern Phoebe, and White-crowned
Sparrow.
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (0): Dragonflies (0): Reptiles &
Amphibians (0): Mammals (0).
<BR><BR>
----EBNTs Walk with Nature Program Daily Tally with our Fitbits: This
is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I might tend to
bulk up. Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking unaided, at all!
Therefore, I keep moving (if youve been here, then you know that I pace
endlessly.) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my Walk with Nature
program. So, below are MY results at the watch for the day. Your totals
could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax. You are certainly
welcome to take it easy.I simply choose not to, affording me a panoramic
view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So come join our Walk with
Nature! Anyway, just for fun, here are my numbers at the site for today
(join me, if you wish): Miles: 5.24; Steps: 12,296; Floors: 62.
<BR><BR>
----SEASONS BIRD SPECIES LIST we at Bucktoe are not just a Hawk Watch,
but conduct a migration tally from the site. We include it here, from time
to time (about once a week), to let you know what else were seeing here at
the Bucktoe Watch. Our tally board, on site, will feature an approximation
(very rough, best guestimate, searching for Hawks must remain our
primary focus) for totals of each species seen for The Watch year.
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES Identified from watch site: today: 46; this season: 92
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEARS WATCH SPECIES LIST (0): none.
<BR><BR>
Predictions:
Tomorrows flight looks mostly sunny and a lot calmer. I expect some
movement.
<BR><BR>
Come join us, folks! Were here every day thru April 30, 9am thru 3pm.Rain
or shine.
This report is being sent individually to participants and people deemed to
be interested parties. If you wish off the list, kindly notify me and you
will be removed. However, this one mailing list is how I notify every one
of our events, our walk schedule, tours and rare birds.
The Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve is sponsored by THE LAND
CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY. Please contact us at
<earlybirdtours...> questions or comments.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)
Site Description:
High open meadow near Red Clay Creek
Directions to site:
From Kennett Square, PA (in southern Chester County):
Take Union Street south out of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right
onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a
left. At the second hilltop on Sharp Road, the entrance is on the left
across from Candlewyck development. (432 Sharp Rd.) Upon entering driveway,
make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see on left. Follow
gravel road (and the "Hawk Watch" signs for about 1/2 mile to the pavilion
on the left and the parking area in the grass to the right.
Date: 4/15/19 11:46 am From: Tom and Nancy Moeller <thosjmoel...> Subject: Forster's Tern and Rough-winged Swallows, Duck Hollow, Allegheny County
About 2 PM today (4-15-19) we found a Forster's Tern plus 8-10 Rough-winged Swallows gliding over the Monongahela at Duck Hollow. The water was high due to recent rains. Also present were five Canada Geese and several Mallards. Red-winged Blackbirds called from the reeds, Many robins were active too. Carolina Wren heard.
Date: 4/15/19 5:50 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (14 Apr 2019) 9 Raptors
Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Avondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 14, 2019
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 10 hours
Official Counter: Larry Lewis
Observers: Don Manuel, Gerry Teig, Kathleen Pileggi, Sue Manuel
Visitors:
THE LAND CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTYS HAWK WATCH AT BUCKTOE
CREEK PRESERVE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (15): Kathleen Pileggi, Mike Gardner, Hank Davis, Jean-Marie
Gauthier, Scott Northey, Lana Glass, Colleen Del Monte, Laureen
Rick-Benson, Dennis Davis, Kris Benarcik, Don Manuel, Sue Manuel, Gerry
Teig, Charles Shattuck
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Bucktoe Creek Preserve!
<BR><BR>
Raptor Observations:
----Raptors seen, but deemed not to be migrating: 1-Red-shouldered Hawk,
2-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (17) and Turkey Vultures (42).
<BR><BR>
Non-raptor Observations:
----BUCKTOE BIRD BLOG (BBB) - (Comments on the events & feel of the day
read on, if you dare) We see birds, many of them hawks; encounter other
wildlife; discuss plants; while striving to laugh and have FUN with it all!
Notes on the raptors will be here, other birds and wildlife we notice or
discuss, and humorous (I hope) stories and anecdotes. This isnt brain
surgery. Trust me, I know about that. Ive already been dead once (its
overrated). So, you WILL have to forgive me, but I AM going to have the
ultimate fun with what remains of this life!
<BR><BR>
TODAYS BBB:
<BR><BR>
Our regular Sunday Bird walk was first at Bucktoe this gloomy day. We had
11 people on our walk, where we found little going on until we came across
two very active Sycamore trees along the Red Clay Creek, where we found
Northern Parula [FOY], Pine Warblers [my FOY], Yellow-rumped Warblers, Palm
Warblers, and Common Yellowthroat. Also found along the way were Osprey,
Wood Duck, Great Blue Heron, House Wren [FOY], Blue-gray Gnatcatcher,
Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Brown Thrasher, White-crowned
Sparrow, and Swamp Sparrow.
<BR><BR>
Conditions were not good for hawk watching, with clouds, drizzle and fog.
OBSERVERS, Don & Sue were out observing not much, as this weather was
particularly not conducive for hawk migration. [Don & Sue love being
calledno, they insist upon being called observers gotcha!]
<BR><BR>
The lousy weather worsened, but the day brightened when Charles from the
wonderful folks at Wild Birds Unlimited in nearby Hockessin, arrived with a
new raccoon-proof feeder setup for our site! The birds and I thank you,
Charles! I stayed late, playing with those
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County for their
support, and especially, to the Brokaws, for not only their incredible
support, but gracious generosity in opening their property to the public
for this watch, and oh, so very much more!
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS:
<BR><BR>
Palm Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, Wood Duck, Great Blue Heron, House Wren,
Brown Thrasher, Belted Kingfisher, Rough-winged Swallow, Ruby-crowned
Kinglet, Eastern Phoebe, and White-crowned Sparrow.
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (0): Dragonflies (0): Reptiles &
Amphibians (0): Mammals (0).
<BR><BR>
----EBNTs Walk with Nature Program Daily Tally with our Fitbits: This
is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I might tend to
bulk up. Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking unaided, at all!
Therefore, I keep moving (if youve been here, then you know that I pace
endlessly.) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my Walk with Nature
program. So, below are MY results at the watch for the day. Your totals
could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax. You are certainly
welcome to take it easy.I simply choose not to, affording me a panoramic
view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So come join our Walk with
Nature! Anyway, just for fun, here are my numbers at the site for today
(join me, if you wish): Miles: 8.29; Steps: 18,455; Floors: 29.
<BR><BR>
----SEASONS BIRD SPECIES LIST we at Bucktoe are not just a Hawk Watch,
but conduct a migration tally from the site. We include it here, from time
to time (about once a week), to let you know what else were seeing here at
the Bucktoe Watch. Our tally board, on site, will feature an approximation
(very rough, best guestimate, searching for Hawks must remain our
primary focus) for totals of each species seen for The Watch year.
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES Identified from watch site: today: 49; this season: 92
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEARS WATCH SPECIES LIST (2): House Wren
and Common Yellowthroat.
<BR><BR>
Predictions:
Tomorrows flight looks like it starts cloudy and rainy and ends mostly
cloudy and VERY WINDY - not favorable, eiher
<BR><BR>
Come join us, folks! Were here every day thru April 30, 9am thru 3pm.Rain
or shine.
This report is being sent individually to participants and people deemed to
be interested parties. If you wish off the list, kindly notify me and you
will be removed. However, this one mailing list is how I notify every one
of our events, our walk schedule, tours and rare birds.
The Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve is sponsored by THE LAND
CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY. Please contact us at
<earlybirdtours...> questions or comments.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)
Site Description:
High open meadow near Red Clay Creek
Directions to site:
From Kennett Square, PA (in southern Chester County):
Take Union Street south out of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right
onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a
left. At the second hilltop on Sharp Road, the entrance is on the left
across from Candlewyck development. (432 Sharp Rd.) Upon entering driveway,
make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see on left. Follow
gravel road (and the "Hawk Watch" signs for about 1/2 mile to the pavilion
on the left and the parking area in the grass to the right.
Date: 4/14/19 6:44 pm From: Ryan Tomazin <wvwarblers...> Subject: Beaver County - Raccoon Creek 3RBC/Brooks Bird Club Annual Outing Info
Hello All,
I will be leading our annual outing at Raccoon Creek SP next Saturday, April 20th. We will be meeting at Picnic Area West between 9:00-9:30 a.m. We will bird that area for a few minutes, and then will park at the gate to the beach and will walk down to the beach. The road going down is open for foot travel and not cars. After that, we'll bird near the dam, and probably at the ranger's station and the road out from there. That is the best place for wildflowers, as you can't easily get to the Wildflower Reserve.
ONE IMPORTANT TRAVEL POINT: the bridge just past the dam is still closed, so you MUST come into the park on the RT 18 side from Rt. 22, NOT the RT 30 side, unless you want to travel west on Rt 30 to Rt 18 south into the park.
After our morning of birding, we will drive back to Picnic Area West and will have a pot luck meal. Everyone attending lunch is asked to bring a dish to feed 6-10 people minimum, and everyone needs their own place settings and drinks. Ponchos or blankets are advisable too, as the seats on the tables there might be wet from rain. When we've had good attendance, we've all eaten very well!
IN CASE OF THE CHANCE OF ALL-DAY RAIN: as of now, there is a 40% chance of rain for next Saturday. If it looks to rain all morning there, the outing would be cancelled. If there looks to just be a stray shower, we will do the outing. There is no indoor area to eat lunch, so this outing will be contingent on reasonable weather.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at <wvwarblers...> OFF LIST, or call 412.220.9726.
Date: 4/14/19 4:06 pm From: Daniel Weeks <daniel.e.weeks...> Subject: Eastern Meadowlark -- Squaw Valley Woodlands, Allegheny Township, Butler County, PA -- Apr 14, 2019
This morning I heard an Eastern Meadowlark calling. Interestingly, last year the first sighting of an Eastern Meadowlark here was also on April 14th, just like clockwork.
Good birding,
Dan Weeks
Allegheny Township, Butler County
Squaw Valley Woodlands, Allegheny Township, Butler County, PA
Apr 14, 2019
07:14
Traveling
0.70 miles
65 Minutes
All birds reported? Yes
Comments: Squaw Valley Woodlands (private), Allegheny Township (near Emlenton), Butler County.
Submitted from eBird for iOS, version 1.9.0 Build 9
9 Canada Goose
2 Ring-necked Duck
1 Hooded Merganser
3 Mourning Dove
3 Double-crested Cormorant
1 Red-shouldered Hawk
3 Northern Flicker
3 Eastern Phoebe
6 Blue Jay
3 American Crow
1 Black-capped Chickadee
4 American Robin
1 Brown Thrasher
5 European Starling
2 American Goldfinch
1 Chipping Sparrow
3 Field Sparrow
2 Song Sparrow
1 Eastern Towhee
1 Eastern Meadowlark -- FOY. Heard singing.
4 Red-winged Blackbird
3 Brown-headed Cowbird
2 Common Grackle
2 Northern Cardinal
Date: 4/14/19 12:52 pm From: Mark Vass <hawk5571...> Subject: Re: American White Pelican - Butler Co.
My apologies but the pelican was first reported to ebird by Robert Martz this morning...also last I heard the pelican flew off and left the lake
Mark Vass
On Sun, Apr 14, 2019, 12:27 PM Mark Vass <hawk5571...> wrote:
> Kimberly Berry found a AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN this morning at Lake > Oneida...I am watching the bird now ..it is with four cormorants > > Mark Vass > Beaver Co. >
Date: 4/14/19 12:33 pm From: Lisa Dziuban <dziubanlisa...> Subject: Barn Swallows - Plumstead Twp., Bucks Co.
Barn Swallows returned to my barn today. Exact same day as last year. Also, I've seen the American Kestrel pair twice this past week, hunting right next to the nest box at Stone Bridge and Deep Run Rds., Bedminster.
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Ed Gowarty,Sr
Observers: Bob Stewart, Joe Sabo
Visitors: none. Helping spot: Joe Sabo, Bob Stewart
Weather: Winds out of the SSE. Velocity 10-20 mph sustained. Temp 7 degrees to 16 degrees C. Humidity 92%, decreasing to 81%. Visibility 3 km increasing to 40 km. Haze.
Raptor Observations: 24 migrating raptors. 4 Bald Eagles: 9:59 AM Adult; 10:36 AM 4th yr; 2:17 PM age unknown; 3:12 PM age unknown.
Non-raptor Observations: northern flicker; tutted titmouse; black-capped chicadee. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Stewart (<bob...>)
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 10:30:00 Total observation time: 2.5 hours
Official Counter: Bob Stewart
Observers:
Visitors: 2
Weather: Winds out of the SE 10-13 mph. Cloud cover 95 to 97%. Temp 12 degrees C. Visibility 25 km decreasing to 17 km. 15 min rain shower during 8:00 to 9:00 hour. Rain shower at 9:45- still raining at 10:30 AM. Watch terminated at 10:30 AM.
Raptor Observations: 2 migrating raptors between storms. 1 Coopers' Hawk. 1 Broad-winged Hawk. Also 1 sharp-shinned hawk hunting through the watch site and not counted.
Non-raptor Observations: black-capped chicadee; tree swallow.
Predictions: High temp of 41 degrees. Snow possible. Wind from the WNW at 21 mph. Gusts to 29 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Stewart (<bob...>)
Date: 4/14/19 11:09 am From: Meredith_Lombard <000000184bf61e22-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Cape May Warbler, Lancaster County--April follow-up
Greetings all,
The Cape May Warbler that was first seen visiting a suet feeder in November at my house successfully overwintered and is currently molting into his breeding plumage.
During the coldest days of winter, when the temperatures were lower than 10 degrees, he did a lot of "wing fluttering," short burst of flutters to, ostensibly, keep warm. He also visited the peanut butter/lard/crushed mealworm "suet" much more often during those days. He did not seem to be bothered by snow and would visit the feeder when the snow was falling. Once the peanut butter mix was put out for him in December, he did not visit "store bought" suet as this seemed to be too hard for him to hack into with his short bill in freezing temperatures.
Other observations concern the birds he would chase from "his suet"--they all were his size or smaller: brown creeper, red-breasted nuthatch, and Carolina chickadee. I did not see him chase wrens, woodpeckers, the white-breasted nuthatches, cardinals or sparrows.
The feathers around his eyes (auricular area), which molt into a deep orange, seemed to all fall out before they were replaced with orange feathers. At least it looked that way--the skin around his eyes did not look feathered for a few days before the rufous feathers erupted.
I have several photos and videos of him taken over the last 5 months which I posted to Flickr or on eBird. If you are interested, the links to the Flickr photos are:
On Tue, 22 Jan 2019 12:29:46 -0500, Meredith_Lombard <ctsnature...> wrote:
>I've had several questions concerning the welfare of the warbler during this single-digit cold snap, so I thought I'd post for everyone. He was seen at the peanut butter/lard suet mix several times yesterday. I did not see him before I left for work this morning, but will look for him this afternoon.
>
>Interesting that a second Cape May Warbler was rescued and identified by Jason Horn today, at Cumberland, Children's Lake, (reported by Ted Nichols). Hope that one will recover.
>
>
>-Meredith Lombard
>https://www.flickr.com/photos/caritas_nature/ >
>
>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Meredith_Lombard <000000184bf61e22-dmarc-request...>
>>To: PABIRDS <PABIRDS...>
>>Sent: Sun, Dec 9, 2018 9:49 pm
>>Subject: Re: [PABIRDS] Cape May Warbler, Lancaster County
>
>Greetings PABirders
>
>An update on the male Cape May Warbler (CMWA) that was first seen at a suet feeder at my house on November 24, 2018. He has become a regular visitor to a suet feeding station at my house for most of December, and so far, for every day in January. On below freezing days, he visits the suet often, on above freezing days, there are gaps in his regular visits; I would surmise he's foraging in local evergreen trees and bushes looking for insects. Noting the frequency of his visits was made possible by the installation of a camera trap this week to keep tabs on birds visiting the feeding station. Remarkably, the first bird captured on camera at the suet feeding station was a male Northern Cardinal, appearing just after 7:00 a.m., with the CMWA hot on its tail, first visiting about 7:15 a.m. This was the morning after the first snowfall of 2019 (Last Sat eve/Sun morning). The warbler made 37 individual visits to the suet, his average time spent around the station was about two minutes. The following day was warmer, and he was caught on camera only 11 times.
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 13:15:00 Total observation time: 3 hours
Compiler: Colin Sweeney, Colin sweeney
Counters: Matt Wlasniewski, Momodou Lamin Dibba
Weather: Fog throughout the count. By 1:15pm (EST), fog made raptor counting impossible.
Raptor Observations: Of the 3 broad-wings observed, one was by itself and the other two were together while passing over Hawk Mountain.
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 4/14/19 10:33 am From: Glenn Koppel <macatilly...> Subject: White Pelican, Butler County
Nice seeing the American White Pelican at Lake Oneida in Butler County (found by Kim Berry) today. Was a nice reminder that almost 5 years ago to the day, April 19, 2014, we saw an American White Pelican flying above Jennings Environmental Education Center. This was a good introduction to PA Birds as we had just moved to Butler on April 4, 2014.
Pictures are on the PA Birds Photography Facebook page.
Date: 4/14/19 10:33 am From: Marge <marvantassel...> Subject: American Bittern at Crooked Creek Lake (Armstrong County)
1 American Bittern was viewed and photographed at a pond at Crooked Creek Lake by a friend Craig Remaley of Ford City area, who sent a few of us photos for confirmation.May be first record for the lake or at least 2nd; ; Marge Van Tassel Armstrong County
Date: 4/14/19 9:43 am From: Peter Lusardi <0000002a468f9e0e-dmarc-request...> Subject: European Goldfinch at feeders, Cumberland Co.
Along with larger numbers of other finches at my feeders this morning, including 15 purple finches and one pine siskin, there was a European Goldfinch, presumably an escapee/released bird. Anybody know how often these are sited in PA?
This morning's list from yard and surrounding properties:
1 Wild Turkey -- At feeder
1 Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)
2 Mourning Dove
1 Killdeer
2 Red-bellied Woodpecker
4 Downy Woodpecker
1 Hairy Woodpecker
2 Northern Flicker
1 Eastern Phoebe
9 Blue Jay
3 American Crow
2 Fish Crow
1 Barn Swallow
1 Carolina Chickadee
5 Tufted Titmouse
2 Red-breasted Nuthatch
3 White-breasted Nuthatch
2 Carolina Wren
5 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
3 Ruby-crowned Kinglet
1 Eastern Bluebird
1 American Robin
1 Brown Thrasher
3 House Finch
15 Purple Finch -- Present at feeders since December but previous high number was six. Observed nine birds in male plumage and six birds in female plumage.
1 European Goldfinch -- I got could look at bird at feeders. Slightly larger than American goldfinch, whitish band across the face, yellow band on wings, red on forehead and chin
1 Pine Siskin -- At feeders with a large group of other finches. Observed yellow wing markings and heavily striped back
16 American Goldfinch
3 Chipping Sparrow
5 Field Sparrow
5 Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored)
10 White-throated Sparrow
1 Song Sparrow
6 Eastern Towhee
2 Eastern Meadowlark
5 Red-winged Blackbird
5 Brown-headed Cowbird
5 Common Grackle
1 Louisiana Waterthrush
12 Northern Cardinal
Date: 4/13/19 7:18 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (13 Apr 2019) 17 Raptors
Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Avondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 13, 2019
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 9 hours
Official Counter: Larry Lewis
Observers: Kathleen Pileggi
Visitors:
THE LAND CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTYS HAWK WATCH AT BUCKTOE
CREEK PRESERVE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (5): Kathleen Pileggi, Jerry Jeffers, Susan Jeffers, Kathy
McDevitt
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Bucktoe Creek Preserve!
<BR><BR>
Raptor Observations:
----Raptors seen, but deemed not to be migrating: 2-Red-shouldered Hawk,
4-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (24) and Turkey Vultures (72).
<BR><BR>
----Bald Eagle ages: 1 yr.-0; 2 yr.-0; 3 yr.-0; 4 yr.-1; adult-0
<BR><BR>
Non-raptor Observations:
----BUCKTOE BIRD BLOG (BBB) - (Comments on the events & feel of the day
read on, if you dare) We see birds, many of them hawks; encounter other
wildlife; discuss plants; while striving to laugh and have FUN with it all!
Notes on the raptors will be here, other birds and wildlife we notice or
discuss, and humorous (I hope) stories and anecdotes. This isnt brain
surgery. Trust me, I know about that. Ive already been dead once (its
overrated). So, you WILL have to forgive me, but I AM going to have the
ultimate fun with what remains of this life!
<BR><BR>
TODAYS BBB: [PLEASE NOTE: On April 12, I sent out the new large
weekly blog and hotline in my new format - a newsletter. This is NOT
these reports you get from HawkCount. Rather, its the newsletter from
EBNT, with our upcoming schedule and the County year bird list, etc.. If
you arent receiving it and are a regular subscriber, look in your spam a
few servers send it there. [go figure-lol] If you enjoy the blog,
featuring the county species list, and it ended up in your spam, youll
have to follow your providers method of whitelisting it, marking it as
not spam or it will always go there. It usually comes out every Thursday.
<BR><BR>
This morning, my first Clouded Sulphur of the season flew by. Soon there
will be hundreds of this familiar butterfly.
<BR><BR>
Red Fox came up one meadow trail, down another, cruising right by me in the
process. This was the second time this week for this fun event.
<BR><BR>
Kathleen, our nectar fairy, stopped out delivering her first supply of
nectar for our hummingbirds, which are on their way back [a report from
Delaware, yesterday].
<BR><BR>
There was some movement of hawks today and the sky and weather was far
better than predicted. An early Wood Thrush [FOY] was heard calling from
the woods.
<BR><BR>
Grillmaster Jerry was here cooking for a bunch of us after the watch
complete with apron & chef hat. [check picture] It was a fantastic meal
but you might want to rethink those shorts with the apron, buddy! While we
ate a Barred Owl called from Bucktoe Creek. Afterwards, we took a late
evening stroll at nearby Longwood Gardens having the Gardens all to
ourselves. Few birds were seen and no owls, which were our target, but a
fantastic time was had. Simply lovely
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County for their
support, and especially, to the Brokaws, for not only their incredible
support, but gracious generosity in opening their property to the public
for this watch, and oh, so very much more!
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS:
<BR><BR>
Barred Owl, Belted Kingfisher, COMMON RAVEN, Rough-winged Swallow, Brown
Thrasher, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Wood Thrush, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Eastern
Phoebe, and White-crowned Sparrow.
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (3): Cabbage White, Clouded Sulphur,
Eastern Comma. Dragonflies (0): Reptiles & Amphibians (0): Mammals (1):
Red Fox.
<BR><BR>
----EBNTs Walk with Nature Program Daily Tally with our Fitbits: This
is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I might tend to
bulk up. Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking unaided, at all!
Therefore, I keep moving (if youve been here, then you know that I pace
endlessly.) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my Walk with Nature
program. So, below are MY results at the watch for the day. Your totals
could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax. You are certainly
welcome to take it easy.I simply choose not to, affording me a panoramic
view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So come join our Walk with
Nature! Anyway, just for fun, here are my numbers at the site for today
(join me, if you wish): Miles: 6.92; Steps: 16,243; Floors: 12.
<BR><BR>
----SEASONS BIRD SPECIES LIST we at Bucktoe are not just a Hawk Watch,
but conduct a migration tally from the site. We include it here, from time
to time (about once a week), to let you know what else were seeing here at
the Bucktoe Watch. Our tally board, on site, will feature an approximation
(very rough, best guestimate, searching for Hawks must remain our
primary focus) for totals of each species seen for The Watch year.
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES Identified from watch site: today: 51; this season: 90
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEARS WATCH SPECIES LIST (1): Wood
Thrush.
<BR><BR>
Predictions:
Tomorrows flight looks like the washout that today was supposed to be, but
wasn't. So, who knows?
<BR><BR>
Come join us, folks! Were here every day thru April 30, 9am thru 3pm.Rain
or shine.
This report is being sent individually to participants and people deemed to
be interested parties. If you wish off the list, kindly notify me and you
will be removed. However, this one mailing list is how I notify every one
of our events, our walk schedule, tours and rare birds.
The Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve is sponsored by THE LAND
CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY. Please contact us at
<earlybirdtours...> questions or comments.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)
Site Description:
High open meadow near Red Clay Creek
Directions to site:
From Kennett Square, PA (in southern Chester County):
Take Union Street south out of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right
onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a
left. At the second hilltop on Sharp Road, the entrance is on the left
across from Candlewyck development. (432 Sharp Rd.) Upon entering driveway,
make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see on left. Follow
gravel road (and the "Hawk Watch" signs for about 1/2 mile to the pavilion
on the left and the parking area in the grass to the right.
Predictions: SSE winds with chance of thunderstorms all day. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Brian M. Wargo (<brianwargo...>)
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 12:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Jerry McWilliams
Observers: Jerry McWilliams, Ken Felix, Russ States
Visitors: Ken Felix and Russ States assisted with the count and a special thanks to our new hawk watcher, Justin Berkheimer who spotted many of those distant birds. Others who stopped by were Roger Donn, Sam Stull, Deuane Seib, and Bonnie Ginader.
Weather: Mostly clear, with primarily west wind and relatively cool.
Raptor Observations: The west winds had birds spread across a wide front and most were very high. The flight was light, with the first mini-movement of BWs for the season.
Non-raptor Observations: Double-crested Cormorant 28, Northern Flicker 8, Purple Martin 1, many Tree Swallows, a few small flocks of mixed blackbirds.
Predictions: Cloudy with rain and PM thunderstorms and ENE wind. Nothing likely to happen tomorrow. Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Here is the correct data table for today, my previous email included yesterday's.
*Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 13, 2019 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 4 8 16 Turkey Vulture 0 13 104 Osprey 2 44 49 Bald Eagle 1 13 50 Northern Harrier 0 14 20 Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 44 67 Cooper's Hawk 0 9 26 Northern Goshawk 0 0 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 1 7 41 Broad-winged Hawk 205 212 212 Red-tailed Hawk 8 149 344 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 3 Golden Eagle 1 8 139 American Kestrel 0 27 54 Merlin 0 3 5 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Accipiter 0 2 3 Unknown Buteo 1 2 5 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 4 8 Total: 225 559 1151 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:45:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 8.25 hours Official Counter: Gary Palmer Observers: Visitors: Ned Crafts. Weather: Wind beginning at 23 kph NW, diminishing over the following hours, and switching to SE by 1300, peaking at 25 kph. Warm and mostly sunny, high temp of 20.5. Raptor Observations: GE juv at 905. 1 BV, 9 TV, 1 CH, 1 BE, 1 RT. Non-raptor Observations: 3 COLO, 10 DCCO, 2 MODO, 1 NOFL, 7 AMCR, 3 CORA, 4 TRES, 1 BCCH, 1 WBNU, 2 RCKI, 1 FISP, 1 EATO, 5 COGR, 3 BHCO, 1 HOFI, 2 AMGO. Predictions: Thunderstorms all day. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gary Palmer (<palmerjg...> <palmerjg...>) Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/ <http://tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/> More site information at hawkcount.org <http://hawkcount.org>: http://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=438 <http://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=438> Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at: https://dunkadoo.org/explore/shavers-creek-environmental-centerstate-college-bird-club/spring-hawkwatch-2019 <https://dunkadoo.org/explore/shavers-creek-environmental-centerstate-college-bird-club/spring-hawkwatch-2019>*
On Sat, Apr 13, 2019 at 6:53 PM Gary Palmer <palmerjg...> wrote:
> It was a fantastic day at the hawk watch today, by far the biggest day of > the season so far! There were a total of 225 raptors today, with 205 > Broad-wings leading the way. Shortly after the wind switched from WNW to SE > flocks began streaming in high in the sky, with a total of 107 between 4 > and 5 PM. > > One Golden Eagle was among the raptors today, a juvenile. This brings the > GE total to 139 for the season. > > Three more Common Loons were seen today, as were 10 more Double-crested > Cormorants. A couple new first of season passerines were tallied today -- > Ruby-crowned Kinglet and Eastern Towhee. > > > Gary Palmer > > > > *Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor > Counts: Apr 11, 2019 > ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species > Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- > -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 4 12 Turkey Vulture 0 13 104 > Osprey 14 28 33 Bald Eagle 0 7 44 Northern Harrier 3 12 18 Sharp-shinned > Hawk 9 28 51 Cooper's Hawk 1 6 23 Northern Goshawk 0 0 1 Red-shouldered > Hawk 0 4 38 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 19 120 315 Rough-legged > Hawk 0 0 3 Golden Eagle 0 6 137 American Kestrel 6 18 45 Merlin 0 0 2 > Peregrine Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Accipiter 0 2 3 Unknown Buteo 0 1 4 Unknown > Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 3 7 Total: 52 252 844 > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total > observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Gary Palmer Observers: Nick > Bolgiano Visitors: None. Weather: Wind from SSE at 15-25 kph, gusts to 30. > Cloudy AM, mostly sunny PM with high temp of 14. Raptor Observations: 5 TV, > 3 CH, 1 BE, 1 RT. Non-raptor Observations: 19 COLO, 22 DCCO, 2 AMCR, 3 > CORA, 7 TRES, 3 BCCH, 2 GCKI, 4 BHCO, 1 AMGO. Predictions: Warmer, with PM > rain and SE wind up to 25 kph. > ======================================================================== > Report submitted by Gary Palmer (<palmerjg...> <palmerjg...>) > Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: > tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/ > <http://tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/> More site information at > hawkcount.org <http://hawkcount.org>: > http://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=438 > <http://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=438> Count data submitted via > Dunkadoo - Project info at: > https://dunkadoo.org/explore/shavers-creek-environmental-centerstate-college-bird-club/spring-hawkwatch-2019 > <https://dunkadoo.org/explore/shavers-creek-environmental-centerstate-college-bird-club/spring-hawkwatch-2019>* >
Observation start time: 08:45:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 8.25 hours
Official Counter: Gary Palmer
Observers:
Visitors: Ned Crafts.
Weather: Wind beginning at 23 kph NW, diminishing over the following hours, and switching to SE by 1300, peaking at 25 kph. Warm and mostly sunny, high temp of 20.5.
Predictions: Thunderstorms all day. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gary Palmer (<palmerjg...>) Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
It was a fantastic day at the hawk watch today, by far the biggest day of the season so far! There were a total of 225 raptors today, with 205 Broad-wings leading the way. Shortly after the wind switched from WNW to SE flocks began streaming in high in the sky, with a total of 107 between 4 and 5 PM.
One Golden Eagle was among the raptors today, a juvenile. This brings the GE total to 139 for the season.
Three more Common Loons were seen today, as were 10 more Double-crested Cormorants. A couple new first of season passerines were tallied today -- Ruby-crowned Kinglet and Eastern Towhee.
Gary Palmer
*Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 11, 2019 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 4 12 Turkey Vulture 0 13 104 Osprey 14 28 33 Bald Eagle 0 7 44 Northern Harrier 3 12 18 Sharp-shinned Hawk 9 28 51 Cooper's Hawk 1 6 23 Northern Goshawk 0 0 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 4 38 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 19 120 315 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 3 Golden Eagle 0 6 137 American Kestrel 6 18 45 Merlin 0 0 2 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Accipiter 0 2 3 Unknown Buteo 0 1 4 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 3 7 Total: 52 252 844 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Gary Palmer Observers: Nick Bolgiano Visitors: None. Weather: Wind from SSE at 15-25 kph, gusts to 30. Cloudy AM, mostly sunny PM with high temp of 14. Raptor Observations: 5 TV, 3 CH, 1 BE, 1 RT. Non-raptor Observations: 19 COLO, 22 DCCO, 2 AMCR, 3 CORA, 7 TRES, 3 BCCH, 2 GCKI, 4 BHCO, 1 AMGO. Predictions: Warmer, with PM rain and SE wind up to 25 kph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gary Palmer (<palmerjg...> <palmerjg...>) Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/ <http://tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/> More site information at hawkcount.org <http://hawkcount.org>: http://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=438 <http://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=438> Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at: https://dunkadoo.org/explore/shavers-creek-environmental-centerstate-college-bird-club/spring-hawkwatch-2019 <https://dunkadoo.org/explore/shavers-creek-environmental-centerstate-college-bird-club/spring-hawkwatch-2019>*
Date: 4/13/19 2:36 pm From: Daniel Weeks <daniel.e.weeks...> Subject: Spring Arrivals - Squaw Valley Woodlands (private), Allegheny Township, Butler County
The first bird I saw this beautiful Spring morning was a handsome Brown Thrasher (FOY). Other welcome arrivals included Eastern Towhee, Tree Swallow, and Northern Rough-Winged Swallow.
A female Purple Finch came briefly to our bird feeder, and perched nearby, providing good views of it. A Ruby-crowned Kinglet sung as it flitted through the tree tops, while Ring-necked Ducks and a Ruddy Duck swam around the lake. A Double-crested Cormorant swam with its wings raised, trying to dry them out.
While the Field and Song Sparrows sung, Turkey Vultures soared on light winds against a blue sky, with grey hillsides tinted red by the flowering red maples - a lovely day!
Good birding,
Dan Weeks
Allegheny Township, Butler County
Squaw Valley Woodlands (private), Allegheny Township (near Emlenton), Butler County.
eBird Checklist Summary for: Apr 13, 2019
Number of Checklists: 5
Number of Taxa: 26
Checklists included in this summary:
(1): Squaw Valley Woodlands, Allegheny Township, Butler County, PA
Date: Apr 13, 2019 at 07:30
(2): Squaw Valley Woodlands, Allegheny Township, Butler County, PA
Date: Apr 13, 2019 at 07:52
(3): Squaw Valley Woodlands, Allegheny Township, Butler County, PA
Date: Apr 13, 2019 at 10:43
(4): Squaw Valley Woodlands, Allegheny Township, Butler County, PA
Date: Apr 13, 2019 at 13:36
(5): Squaw Valley Woodlands, Allegheny Township, Butler County, PA
Date: Apr 13, 2019 at 15:42
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Compiler: Sandra Cuadros
Counters: Lansothung Lotha
Weather: Cloudy until 9 am. Sunny for the rest of the day
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 4/13/19 1:55 pm From: Pamela Fisher <000000233af33264-dmarc-request...> Subject: Early Spring migrants, Lancaster county
This morning before church I had singing Blue-headed Vireos, singing Brown Creepers, a singing Winter Wren, a singing Eastern Towhee, a singing Pine Warbler, and something that rather surprised me. I had a rather large flock ( about a dozen birds) of Ruby-crowned Kinglets with a smattering of Golden-crowned Kinglets mixed in. I have never seen so many Kinglets in one place, and I had this at least twice today!
Date: 4/13/19 10:09 am From: Kimberly Springer <springer0707...> Subject: Long-tailed Duck 2 & no E. Grosbeak - FOREST COUNTY
There was a pair of long-tailed ducks at the Tionesta Lake Dam on April 11th. Sorry for being a few days late.
***I also wanted to let everyone know that there will probably not be any more Evening Grosbeaks at the Ranger's Station, because they had to stop putting seed in the feeder do to a bear.
Date: 4/13/19 6:13 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (12 Apr 2019) 18 Raptors
Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Avondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 12, 2019
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Larry Lewis
Observers: Bob Suter, Carol Majors, Robert Shipman, Ron Majors
Visitors:
THE LAND CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTYS HAWK WATCH AT BUCKTOE
CREEK PRESERVE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (9): Bob Suter, Charles Shattuck, Rhoda McNitt, Bob Reitz, Robert
Shipman, Nancy Shipman, Carol Majors, Ron Majors
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Bucktoe Creek Preserve!
<BR><BR>
Raptor Observations:
----Raptors seen, but deemed not to be migrating: 1-Red-shouldered Hawk,
4-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (42) and Turkey Vultures (75).
<BR><BR>
----Bald Eagle ages: 1 yr.-0; 2 yr.-0; 3 yr.-1; 4 yr.-1; adult-2
<BR><BR>
Non-raptor Observations:
----BUCKTOE BIRD BLOG (BBB) - (Comments on the events & feel of the day
read on, if you dare) We see birds, many of them hawks; encounter other
wildlife; discuss plants; while striving to laugh and have FUN with it all!
Notes on the raptors will be here, other birds and wildlife we notice or
discuss, and humorous (I hope) stories and anecdotes. This isnt brain
surgery. Trust me, I know about that. Ive already been dead once (its
overrated). So, you WILL have to forgive me, but I AM going to have the
ultimate fun with what remains of this life!
<BR><BR>
TODAYS BBB: [PLEASE NOTE: On April 12, I sent out the new large
weekly blog and hotline in my new format - a newsletter. This is NOT
these reports you get from HawkCount. Rather, its the newsletter from
EBNT, with our upcoming schedule and the County year bird list, etc.. If
you arent receiving it and are a regular subscriber, look in your spam a
few servers send it there. [go figure-lol] If you enjoy the blog,
featuring the county species list, and it ended up in your spam, youll
have to follow your providers method of whitelisting it, marking it as
not spam or it will always go there. It usually comes out every Thursday.
<BR><BR>
I arrived at Bucktoe 10 minutes early today, yet was the third person here
having been beaten by Charles and Bob. Bob reported finding Blue-Gray
Gnatcatcher [which I later heard for my FOY], a very early Indigo Bunting,
and 28 Double-crested Cormorants.
<BR><BR>
Rhoda & Bob arrived with gifts of food for our birds. The birds, like the
head counter, know that gifts of food and drink are not only welcome, but
to be encouraged here at Bucktoe!
<BR><BR>
Dale and the clan from Kendal & Crosslands Retirement Communities was
coming today, but Dale couldnt make it. Hope to see you soon Dale.
Charles from Wild Birds Unlimited in Hockessin, was here helping with our
feeder situation with raccoons. Thanks Charles!
<BR><BR>
This was also arrival day for the majority of Purple Martins, with many
more investigating the gourdes. A few Barn Swallows were mixed in [my
FOY].
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County for their
support, and especially, to the Brokaws, for not only their incredible
support, but gracious generosity in opening their property to the public
for this watch, and oh, so very much more!
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS:
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Great Blue Heron, Belted Kingfisher, Barn Swallow, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher,
Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Brown Thrasher, Savannah Sparrow, Palm Warbler,
Indigo Bunting, Eastern Phoebe, and White-crowned Sparrow
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (1): Cabbage White. Dragonflies
(0): Reptiles & Amphibians (0): Mammals (0).
<BR><BR>
----EBNTs Walk with Nature Program Daily Tally with our Fitbits: This
is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I might tend to
bulk up. Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking unaided, at all!
Therefore, I keep moving (if youve been here, then you know that I pace
endlessly.) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my Walk with Nature
program. So, below are MY results at the watch for the day. Your totals
could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax. You are certainly
welcome to take it easy.I simply choose not to, affording me a panoramic
view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So come join our Walk with
Nature! Anyway, just for fun, here are my numbers at the site for today
(join me, if you wish): Miles: 5.12; Steps: 12,017; Floors: 8.
<BR><BR>
----SEASONS BIRD SPECIES LIST we at Bucktoe are not just a Hawk Watch,
but conduct a migration tally from the site. We include it here, from time
to time (about once a week), to let you know what else were seeing here at
the Bucktoe Watch. Our tally board, on site, will feature an approximation
(very rough, best guestimate, searching for Hawks must remain our
primary focus) for totals of each species seen for The Watch year.
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES Identified from watch site: today: 54; this season: 89
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEARS WATCH SPECIES LIST (3): Indigo
Bunting, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Barn Swallow.
<BR><BR>
Predictions:
Tomorrows flight looks a bit calmer and ok after a rough start with
showers lingering. Often there is a nice flight right after "weather"
<BR><BR>
Come join us, folks! Were here every day thru April 30, 9am thru 3pm.Rain
or shine.
This report is being sent individually to participants and people deemed to
be interested parties. If you wish off the list, kindly notify me and you
will be removed. However, this one mailing list is how I notify every one
of our events, our walk schedule, tours and rare birds.
The Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve is sponsored by THE LAND
CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY. Please contact us at
<earlybirdtours...> questions or comments.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)
Site Description:
High open meadow near Red Clay Creek
Directions to site:
From Kennett Square, PA (in southern Chester County):
Take Union Street south out of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right
onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a
left. At the second hilltop on Sharp Road, the entrance is on the left
across from Candlewyck development. (432 Sharp Rd.) Upon entering driveway,
make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see on left. Follow
gravel road (and the "Hawk Watch" signs for about 1/2 mile to the pavilion
on the left and the parking area in the grass to the right.
Hotline: Eastern PA Birdline
Date: April 13th at 4:00 AM
To Report by E-Mail: Send to <becard...> with “Birdline” in subject
heading.
Compiler: Dave DeReamus
My reporting area includes all of Lehigh and Northampton Counties with the
northern edge of the area reaching Beltzville State Park and the southern
edge reaching Peace Valley Park in Bucks County. Updates are typically done
every Friday, more often when necessary.
There will be a beginner’s bird walk at the Monocacy Nature Center on April
20th. Meet at the Illicks Mill Road parking lot at 8:00 AM. Trip leaders
will be Sue Mahan and Stephen Kloiber.
There will also be a field trip to the Bethlehem Boat Club area on April
27th. Meet at the Park & Ride lot at the William Penn Highway exit of Route
33, just south of Route 22 at 7:30 AM. I will be leading this trip.
Yet another field trip will be to the Lehigh Parkway on April 28th. Meet at
the Tilghman Square parking lot, near the Red Robin restaurant, just west of
Route 309 at 7:30 AM. Trip leader will be Barbara Malt.
Directions to many of the sites in this report can be found in the area’s
birding guidebook, “Birds of the Lehigh Valley and Vicinity”. A completely
revised, 2nd edition of the book can be ordered at:
http://www.lvaudubon.org/shop/ .
NOW FOR THE BIRDS!
Sightings from BELTZVILLE STATE PARK, Carbon County:
WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS – 3 on 4/8
Red-breasted Mergansers – 3 on 4/5
RED-NECKED GREBES – 2 from 4/4 to at least 4/9
SNOWY EGRET – 1 on 4/8.
Sightings from GREEN LANE RESERVOIR, Montgomery County:
At the Walt Road area:
LONG-TAILED DUCK – 1 on 4/10
RED-THROATED LOONS – 3 on 4/6
RED-NECKED GREBE – 1 on 4/11.
At the Hill Road area:
Common Goldeneye – 1 on 4/5 (fairly late).
Sightings from GIVING POND near Uhlerstown, Bucks County:
SANDHILL CRANE – 1 on 4/10 (fly-by).
Sightings from LAKE NOCKAMIXON, Bucks County:
At the Tohickon boat launch:
RED-NECKED GREBES – 2 on 4/6.
Sightings from PEACE VALLEY PARK, Bucks County:
Red-breasted Mergansers – 3 on 4/6
Bonaparte’s Gulls – 2 on 4/6.
Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Jerry McWilliams
Observers: Jerry McWilliams, Jerry Stanley, Ken Felix
Visitors:
Ken Felix and Jerry Stanley assisted with the count with help spotting from
Justin Berkheimer and Jennifer Ferrick. Others present for the count
include Kathy Goodblood, Brian Berchtold, Joao Taveres, Bonnie Ginader, and
Sara Sargent.
Weather:
Mostly cloudy with strong SSW until the passing of the front around noon
switching wind directions to the west then back again to the SSW. Temps.
reaching 70 F.
Raptor Observations:
A strong flight of Sharp-shinned Hawks and American Kestrel until the
passage of the front with heavy rain, which shut down the watch for about
90 minutes. The flight resumed after the passage of the front with a
another strong flight of sharpies and kestrels during the last hour,
including a decent movement of Northern Harriers. The south wind kept
birds close to the lake all day. Most were relatively low, but became
stratospheric later in the day. Highlight was an immature Northern Goshawk
that passed the watch at 0930 EST.
Non-raptor Observations:
A good variety of non-hawk related migrants including Common Loon 7,
Double-crested Cormorant 75, Great Blue Heron 15,Green Heron 1,Bonaparte's
Gull 7, Solitary Sandpiper 1, Lesser Yellowlegs 10, Caspian Tern 9, Belted
Kingfisher 12,Purple Martin 8, many Tree Swallows, Barn Swallow 7, Cedar
Waxwing 52, Northern Flicker 40, Many Common Grackles, red-winged
Blackbirds, and Brown-headed Cowbirds.
Predictions:
Continued south wind until about mid-day when the wind will shift around to
the west and cooler. Perhaps a continuation of the flight before the wind
shift.
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Observation start time: 09:15:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 6.75 hours
Official Counter: Nick Bolgiano
Observers:
Weather: Count started soon after low clouds lifted and ended soon before heavy rain started. Wind SE 16-23 mph, sky mostly cloudy.
Raptor Observations: GE: 1303 Juv
Non-raptor Observations: C. Loon-22, Tree Swallow-7, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher-1 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Nick Bolgiano (<nickbolgiano...>) Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
Date: 4/12/19 2:48 pm From: Paul Heveran <birdmeister.paul...> Subject: FOY Green Heron near Green Lane Reservoir, Montgomery Co.
Hello PA Birders,
I struck out on the Dunlin and RB Merganser that were reported this morning at Green Lane, but while driving home I had a nice consolation prize in the form of a Green Heron that flew over the car.
That's how birding is sometimes, especially during migration!
We had 5 male purple finches and one female at the feeders just before the rain started. They were alternating between black oil sunflower and a mix that includes sunflower, millet, peanuts, and corn. We have house finches all year long, but purple finches are kind of rare in our yard.
We still have lots of juncos and white-throated sparrows, but they’ll probably leave in the next week or two. Cardinals, blue jays, red-bellied woodpeckers, downies, mourning doves, Carolina chickadees, tufted titmice, white-breasted nuthatches, house finches, house sparrows, and starlings are daily visitors. Carolina wrens, eastern bluebirds, and song sparrows are seen at least weekly. A hairy woodpecker was in yesterday, but they’re more sporadic. Grackles and chipping sparrows are also back. The Cooper’s hawk makes occasional visits too.
Looking forward to the spring migration.
Jane & Huey EvangelistaLaureldale, Berks County
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Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Compiler: Colin Sweeney
Counters: Lansothung Lotha
Weather: Cloudy/Rain. Winds 6-19 kmph
Raptor Observations: An adult Bald Eagle and an immature Red-tailed Hawk. Both resident individuals
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Contributors: George Casselberry, Sam Gutherie, Amy Henrici, Jerry McWilliams, Dan Richards, Jack Solomon, Jerry Stanley, Ryan Tomazin, Mark Vass, Daniel Weeks, Kendall Zook.
Compiler: Amy Taracido
Tuesday, 26 March 2019 through Tuesday, 2 April 2019
**This report is distributed by e-mail only. Compiler is not responsible for errors on websites who reproduce/reprint these reports. If you would like to receive western PA RBAs, contact AMYTARACIDO@ YAHOO.COM
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NOTE: CANVASBACK continue to be reported.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY:
At Lock & Dam #4 on 3/30, BONAPARTE'S GULL (AH).
On 4/1 and 4/2 in Bridgeville, COMMON RAVEN (RT).
At Frick Park on 4/1, WINTER WREN (JSo).
ARMSTRONG COUNTY:
Near Lock & Dam #8 on 3/29, 1 HARLEQUIN DUCK (SG).
On 4/2 near Cowansville, 1 VIRGINIA RAIL (SG).
BEAVER COUNTY:
On 3/29 at Rochester's Riverfront Park, 22 BONAPARTE'S GULLS (MVas).
BUTLER COUNTY:
At Squaw Valley Woodlands on 3/30, 3 PURPLE FINCHES and others; on 3/31, LONG-TAILED DUCK (DW).
CRAWFORD COUNTY:
On 3/31 at Pymatuning, 5+ LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS, BONAPARTE'S GULLS, RED-NECKED GREBE, LONG-TAILED DUCKS (KZ).
ERIE COUNTY:
At Edinboro Lake on 3/26, 3 LONG-TAILED DUCKS; on 3/30, 1 LONG-TAILED DUCK (KZ).
On 3/27 at Presque Isle, sightings included 2 NORTHERN HARRIERS, 3 HORNED LARKS; on 3/28, 2 NORTHERN HARRIERS, 1 SHORT-EARED OWL, 1 SANDHILL CRANE; on 3/30, 4 NORTHERN HARRIERS, 2 BLACK VULTURES, 1-2 LONG-EARED OWLS, 1 NORTHERN SAW-WHET OWL; on 3/31, 1 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL; on 4/2, 3 NORTHERN HARRIERS, 1 GOLDEN EAGLE (JM).
LAWRENCE COUNTY:
Over New Castle on 3/29, 1 SANDHILL CRANE (GC).
VENANGO COUNTY:
On 3/28 at Kahle Lake, 1 RED-NECKED GREBE, 4 LONG-TAILED DUCKS; on 3/29, 1 RED-NECKED GREBE, 30 LONG-TAILED DUCKS, 8 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS (JSt).
Date: 4/12/19 11:15 am From: Bob Keener <keener1538...> Subject: Re: Washington County - early Rose-breasted Grosbeak
A friend had a male this week in Chambersburg. They are coming early this year! On Apr 11, 2019 10:50 PM, "Ryan Tomazin" <wvwarblers...> wrote:
> All, > > Got a note from my father down near Daisytown, northeast of Beallsville on > Rt. 40, saying that they had their first Rose-breasted Grosbeak perching in > a tree near where they sat at their house. Nice early record. > > Cheers, > > Ryan Tomazin - Bridgeville, PA >
Date: 4/12/19 9:05 am From: Kate StJohn <0000000f59b962a9-dmarc-request...> Subject: Blue-headed Vireo, Schenley, Pittsburgh, Allegheny
First of year blue-headed verio this morning during a quick stop at Schenley Park. Yesterday's first-of-year birds left overnight (checklist from 4/11/19):https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S54834069
Today's checklist without much to note:https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S54861349
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Dave Poder
Observers: Bob Stewart, Gene & Nancy Flament, Janet Kuehl, Joe Sabo, Mike Wolfe, Nancy Ott
Visitors: Clyde Williams, Gene & Nancy Flament, Dave Kipp, Jack Gilbert, Bill Fine, Ed Poder, Bob Stewart, Nancy Ott, Dick Akers, Mike Wolfe, Janet Kuehl, Joe Sabo, Alexis and Bryan Mellinger, Allen & Mimi Graybill
Weather: Strong ESE winds, low 50s, visibility 40 km with some valley haze, cloudy to partly sunny, then cloudy again
Raptor Observations: GE adult @ 10:13, BE unknown age @ 10:30, BE 2nd year @1:02, BE 2nd or 3rd year @ 2:50, BE adult @3:05 Several Broadwings, 1 Osprey rose up from the valley for a good look
Predictions: Strong SSE winds, gusting in 30s, high 50s to low 60s, cloudy, PM rain ======================================================================== Report submitted by Dave Poder (<avions...>)
Date: 4/11/19 11:25 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (11 Apr 2019) 31 Raptors
Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Avondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 11, 2019
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Larry Lewis
Observers: Gerry Teig, Sue McLaughlin
Visitors:
THE LAND CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTYS HAWK WATCH AT BUCKTOE
CREEK PRESERVE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (4): Gerry Teig, Jim Balint, Sue McLaughlin
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Bucktoe Creek Preserve!
<BR><BR>
Raptor Observations:
----Raptors seen, but deemed not to be migrating: 1-Bald Eagle,
1-Red-shouldered Hawk, 4-Red-tailed Hawk, 1-American Kestrel, and numerous
Black (45) and Turkey Vultures (56).
<BR><BR>
----Bald Eagle ages: 1 yr.-0; 2 yr.-1; 3 yr.-0; 4 yr.-0; adult-1
<BR><BR>
Non-raptor Observations:
----BUCKTOE BIRD BLOG (BBB) - (Comments on the events & feel of the day
read on, if you dare) We see birds, many of them hawks; encounter other
wildlife; discuss plants; while striving to laugh and have FUN with it all!
Notes on the raptors will be here, other birds and wildlife we notice or
discuss, and humorous (I hope) stories and anecdotes. This isnt brain
surgery. Trust me, I know about that. Ive already been dead once (its
overrated). So, you WILL have to forgive me, but I AM going to have the
ultimate fun with what remains of this life!
<BR><BR>
TODAYS BBB: It sure was unseasonably cold this morning as I sipped my
field brew. A group of three Great Blue Herons flew over as a male
Cardinal sang from atop our original feeder snag. Purple Martins churred
from their gourdes to my right. A Barred Owl hooted from the Red Clay
Creek valley. Ah, life is good! A male Kestrel appeared to be hanging
around. Will it breed after an absence of a couple of years?
<BR><BR>
At 10:32 am the first Broad-winged Hawk [FOY] lifted up, apparently finding
a thermal this chilly morning and drifting skyward in tight circles. On a
walk around the meadow, the amazing, bubbly song of the tiny Ruby-crowned
Kinglet was heard.
<BR><BR>
Gerry was out and reports that a YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER was found on a
field trip he was on at Westtown School in West Chester. [GT]
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County for their
support, and especially, to the Brokaws, for not only their incredible
support, but gracious generosity in opening their property to the public
for this watch, and oh, so very much more!
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS:
<BR><BR>
Double-crested Cormorant, Great Blue Heron, Barred Owl, Purple Martin,
Savannah Sparrow, Palm Warbler, Brown Thrasher, Ruby-crowned Kinglet,
Eastern Phoebe, and White-crowned Sparrow.
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (0): Dragonflies (0): Reptiles &
Amphibians (0): Mammals (1): Red Fox.
<BR><BR>
----EBNTs Walk with Nature Program Daily Tally with our Fitbits: This
is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I might tend to
bulk up. Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking unaided, at all!
Therefore, I keep moving (if youve been here, then you know that I pace
endlessly.) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my Walk with Nature
program. So, below are MY results at the watch for the day. Your totals
could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax. You are certainly
welcome to take it easy.I simply choose not to, affording me a panoramic
view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So come join our Walk with
Nature! Anyway, just for fun, here are my numbers at the site for today
(join me, if you wish): Miles: 4.77; Steps: 11,119; Floors: 12.
<BR><BR>
----SEASONS BIRD SPECIES LIST we at Bucktoe are not just a Hawk Watch,
but conduct a migration tally from the site. We include it here, from time
to time (about once a week), to let you know what else were seeing here at
the Bucktoe Watch. Our tally board, on site, will feature an approximation
(very rough, best guestimate, searching for Hawks must remain our
primary focus) for totals of each species seen for The Watch year.
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES Identified from watch site: today: 51; this season: 86
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEARS WATCH SPECIES LIST (2):
Broad-winged Hawk and Ruby-crowned Kinglet.
<BR><BR>
Predictions:
Tomorrows flight looks like a bit of a washout with cloudy conditions and
showers. Southerly winds are good, though.
<BR><BR>
Come join us, folks! Were here every day thru April 30, 9am thru 3pm.Rain
or shine.
This report is being sent individually to participants and people deemed to
be interested parties. If you wish off the list, kindly notify me and you
will be removed. However, this one mailing list is how I notify every one
of our events, our walk schedule, tours and rare birds.
The Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve is sponsored by THE LAND
CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY. Please contact us at
<earlybirdtours...> questions or comments.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)
Site Description:
High open meadow near Red Clay Creek
Directions to site:
From Kennett Square, PA (in southern Chester County):
Take Union Street south out of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right
onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a
left. At the second hilltop on Sharp Road, the entrance is on the left
across from Candlewyck development. (432 Sharp Rd.) Upon entering driveway,
make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see on left. Follow
gravel road (and the "Hawk Watch" signs for about 1/2 mile to the pavilion
on the left and the parking area in the grass to the right.
Got a note from my father down near Daisytown, northeast of Beallsville on Rt. 40, saying that they had their first Rose-breasted Grosbeak perching in a tree near where they sat at their house. Nice early record.
Date: 4/11/19 7:50 pm From: Ryan Tomazin <wvwarblers...> Subject: Washington County - early Rose-breasted Grosbeak
All,
Got a note from my father down near Daisytown, northeast of Beallsville on Rt. 40, saying that they had their first Rose-breasted Grosbeak perching in a tree near where they sat at their house. Nice early record.
Date: 4/11/19 4:11 pm From: Dave Brooke <davbrooke...> Subject: Spotted Sandpiper, Great Egrets, Bald Eagle, Glade Run Lake, Butler Co
The Spotted Sandpiper that was found earlier in the week was present first on the rocks along the fishing pier but then flew off the the mudflats near the boat ramp. Earlier in the morning I watched as 3 Great Egrets fly in together and landed at the top of the trees at the mid point of the lake. A Great Blue Heron flew in front of them followed by an adult Bald Eagle minutes later. There was a pair of Double Crested Cormorants on the lake and a pair of Pie-billed Grebes. See the following 2 check lists with photos.
Glade Run Lake, Butler, Pennsylvania, US Apr 11, 2019 11:08 AM - 12:29 PM Protocol: Traveling 1.857 mile(s) Comments: From boat ramp to dam 15 species
Canada Goose 3 Blue-winged Teal 3 Mallard 3 Spotted Sandpiper 1 Continuing on mudflats at inlet Red-tailed Hawk 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 Northern Rough-winged Swallow 4 Tree Swallow 5 Barn Swallow 4 Black-capped Chickadee 2 Tufted Titmouse 2 American Robin 4 Eastern Towhee 2 Red-winged Blackbird 5 Northern Cardinal 2
Glade Run Lake, Butler, Pennsylvania, US Apr 11, 2019 9:07 AM - 11:07 AM Protocol: Traveling 1.5 mile(s) Comments: from boat ramp to end of trail 31 species
Canada Goose 8 Wood Duck 7 Blue-winged Teal 3 Mallard 3 Ring-necked Duck 25 Pied-billed Grebe 2 Mourning Dove 4 Double-crested Cormorant 2 Great Blue Heron 2 Great Egret 3 Large white egret Bald Eagle 1 Belted Kingfisher 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker 2 Downy Woodpecker 1 Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 4 Blue Jay 6 Northern Rough-winged Swallow 20 Tree Swallow 30 Barn Swallow 25 Black-capped Chickadee 5 Tufted Titmouse 3 White-breasted Nuthatch 1 American Robin 5 European Starling 2 Chipping Sparrow 1 Song Sparrow 3 Swamp Sparrow 1 Eastern Towhee 4 Red-winged Blackbird 14 Common Grackle 2 Northern Cardinal 5
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5.5 hours
Compiler: Sandra cuadros
Counters: Momodou Lamin
Weather:
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 4/11/19 2:20 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (10 Apr 2019) 16 Raptors
Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Avondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 10, 2019
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Larry Lewis
Observers: Kathleen Pileggi, Steve Nuttle
Visitors:
THE LAND CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTYS HAWK WATCH AT BUCKTOE
CREEK PRESERVE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (3): Steve Nuttle, Kathleen Pileggi
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Bucktoe Creek Preserve!
<BR><BR>
Raptor Observations:
----Raptors seen, but deemed not to be migrating: 2-Red-shouldered Hawk,
4-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (41) and Turkey Vultures (78).
<BR><BR>
Non-raptor Observations:
----BUCKTOE BIRD BLOG (BBB) - (Comments on the events & feel of the day
read on, if you dare) We see birds, many of them hawks; encounter other
wildlife; discuss plants; while striving to laugh and have FUN with it all!
Notes on the raptors will be here, other birds and wildlife we notice or
discuss, and humorous (I hope) stories and anecdotes. This isnt brain
surgery. Trust me, I know about that. Ive already been dead once (its
overrated). So, you WILL have to forgive me, but I AM going to have the
ultimate fun with what remains of this life!
<BR><BR>
TODAYS BBB: There is to be a lot of sun today, making it difficult to
spot high-flying migrants. I think an extra cup of field brew is called
for. You know, for the effort.
<BR><BR>
Steve was suddenly here, snuck up on me like a thief in the night, and on
his birthday. Happy Birthday, Buddy!! Steve is an old [and I do mean
old!] cowboy with the old hat to prove it - old, tattered, extremely beat
up, sun-baked and warped [and so is his hat!]. Steve helped me putting up
our new canopy with sides to escape some of the wind here, helping with
fancy knots. A COMMON RAVEN called during a quick fly-by, as we tried out
the canopy.
<BR><BR>
After the watch, we went on a Snipe hunt. Thats right; Kathleen & I
went after Wilsons Snipe which, believe it or not, we hadnt seen this
year, yet. We got a report of one at Exton Park, so off we went. Well
like all Snipe hunts, no Snipe was found, but we did find an Osprey,
numerous Rough-winged Swallows, Palm Warblers, Green Heron [FOY], and
Solitary Sandpiper [FOY].
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County for their
support, and especially, to the Brokaws, for not only their incredible
support, but gracious generosity in opening their property to the public
for this watch, and oh, so very much more!
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS:
<BR><BR>
Common Loon, Great Blue Heron, COMMON RAVEN, Brown Thrasher, Pine Siskin,
Eastern Phoebe, Savannah Sparrow, Palm Warbler, and White-crowned Sparrow
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (1): Cabbage White. Dragonflies
(0): Reptiles & Amphibians (0): Mammals (0).
<BR><BR>
----EBNTs Walk with Nature Program Daily Tally with our Fitbits: This
is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I might tend to
bulk up. Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking unaided, at all!
Therefore, I keep moving (if youve been here, then you know that I pace
endlessly.) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my Walk with Nature
program. So, below are MY results at the watch for the day. Your totals
could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax. You are certainly
welcome to take it easy.I simply choose not to, affording me a panoramic
view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So come join our Walk with
Nature! Anyway, just for fun, here are my numbers at the site for today
(join me, if you wish): Miles: 6.42; Steps: 15,054; Floors: 11.
<BR><BR>
----SEASONS BIRD SPECIES LIST we at Bucktoe are not just a Hawk Watch,
but conduct a migration tally from the site. We include it here, from time
to time (about once a week), to let you know what else were seeing here at
the Bucktoe Watch. Our tally board, on site, will feature an approximation
(very rough, best guestimate, searching for Hawks must remain our
primary focus) for totals of each species seen for The Watch year.
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES Identified from watch site: today: 50; this season: 84
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEARS WATCH SPECIES LIST (1): Common
Loon.
<BR><BR>
Predictions:
Tomorrows flight looks a bit cooler with lighter winds and plenty of
background clouds
<BR><BR>
Come join us, folks! Were here every day thru April 30, 9am thru 3pm.Rain
or shine.
This report is being sent individually to participants and people deemed to
be interested parties. If you wish off the list, kindly notify me and you
will be removed. However, this one mailing list is how I notify every one
of our events, our walk schedule, tours and rare birds.
The Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve is sponsored by THE LAND
CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY. Please contact us at
<earlybirdtours...> questions or comments.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)
Site Description:
High open meadow near Red Clay Creek
Directions to site:
From Kennett Square, PA (in southern Chester County):
Take Union Street south out of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right
onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a
left. At the second hilltop on Sharp Road, the entrance is on the left
across from Candlewyck development. (432 Sharp Rd.) Upon entering driveway,
make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see on left. Follow
gravel road (and the "Hawk Watch" signs for about 1/2 mile to the pavilion
on the left and the parking area in the grass to the right.
Predictions: Sunny with light to moderate SE wind. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gary Palmer (<palmerjg...>) Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
P42 'Disco' has returned to Canada and was recently spotted on a private
pond near Tottenham, Ontario. (This is about 40 miles north of Toronto.)
Disco spent several weeks in the DuBois area in December and January. She
was even counted for the DuBois Christmas Bird Count, which was a new bird
for that count!
The swan is a 2 1/2 year old female, coming 3 years old, banded on 12/28/16,
in Ontario, Canada, approximately 250 miles north of DuBois, Pa.
Predictions: Moderate SE winds,cloudy,high near 50F ======================================================================== Report submitted by Rosemary McGlynn (<denali...>)
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 4/10/19 12:02 pm From: Robert Mulvihill <robert.mulvihill...> Subject: Three-part young birder program offered near Pittsburgh in April and May
If any of you knows any prospective young birder(s) aged 10-16 who might enjoy learning more about birding by going birding with a group of young birders led by two of us from the National Aviary, then please read on!
Each Saturday morning of the series (rain or shine!) parents can drop their kids off at one of three designated local parks where we will all meet up at 7:30am. Parents can return to pick their kids up at the same place at 9:30am. For those two hours, I will teach the young birders (from beginner to experienced) how to correctly adjust and use their binoculars, how to spot and identify birds, and how to submit bird observations to an online database created by National Audubon and Cornell Lab or Ornithology, called eBird.
We will take a leisurely hike through three different green spaces (Wingfield Pines, Audubon Greenway, and Irwin Run; all properties of the Allegheny Land Trust), and we will discuss what we are seeing and hearing as we go.
The purpose of this program series is to give young birders useful guidance and instruction, but also to give them a chance simply to interact with other young birders! For more information, go to:
Date: 4/9/19 6:23 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (09 Apr 2019) 22 Raptors
Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Avondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 09, 2019
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Larry Lewis
Observers: Kathleen Pileggi
Visitors:
THE LAND CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTYS HAWK WATCH AT BUCKTOE
CREEK PRESERVE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (4): John Flannery, Jim Balint, Kathleen Pileggi
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Bucktoe Creek Preserve!
<BR><BR>
Raptor Observations:
----Raptors seen, but deemed not to be migrating: 2-Red-shouldered Hawk,
4-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (60) and Turkey Vultures (87).
<BR><BR>
----Bald Eagle ages: 1 yr.-0; 2 yr.-1; 3 yr.-0; 4 yr.-0; adult-1
<BR><BR>
Non-raptor Observations:
----BUCKTOE BIRD BLOG (BBB) - (Comments on the events & feel of the day
read on, if you dare) We see birds, many of them hawks; encounter other
wildlife; discuss plants; while striving to laugh and have FUN with it all!
Notes on the raptors will be here, other birds and wildlife we notice or
discuss, and humorous (I hope) stories and anecdotes. This isnt brain
surgery. Trust me, I know about that. Ive already been dead once (its
overrated). So, you WILL have to forgive me, but I AM going to have the
ultimate fun with what remains of this life!
<BR><BR>
TODAYS BBB: A Savannah Sparrow was with the White-crowned Sparrows on
the bird seed when I arrived at Bucktoe this fine morning. 5
Double-crested Cormorants, in tight v-formation, cruised by in the suddenly
very spring-like sky. Some hawks were moving through early, but it quickly
dried up today.
<BR><BR>
Kathleen arrived and with news of seeing a banded [green band on right leg]
Eastern Bluebird on her way in. Your work, Ian [Ians our bander]?
<BR><BR>
After the watch, I went to Marsh Creek Lake. April is the month to get
Scoters and Little Gull [a very rare bird]. I found one here last April.
So, I took a shot in the little time I had after watching hawks today. No
Little Gull or Scoters were found, but I did see Bonapartes Gull [FOY],
Common Loon, Pied-billed Grebe [my FOY], Common Goldeneye, Double-crested
Cormorant, Bufflehead, and Horned Grebes.
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County for their
support, and especially, to the Brokaws, for not only their incredible
support, but gracious generosity in opening their property to the public
for this watch, and oh, so very much more!
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS:
<BR><BR>
Great Blue Heron, Double-crested Cormorant, Belted Kingfisher, Brown
Thrasher, Savannah Sparrow, Purple Martin, Eastern Phoebe, Palm Warbler,
and White-crowned Sparrow.
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (2): Cabbage White, Eastern Comma.
Dragonflies (0): Reptiles & Amphibians (1): American Toad. Mammals (0).
<BR><BR>
----EBNTs Walk with Nature Program Daily Tally with our Fitbits: This
is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I might tend to
bulk up. Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking unaided, at all!
Therefore, I keep moving (if youve been here, then you know that I pace
endlessly.) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my Walk with Nature
program. So, below are MY results at the watch for the day. Your totals
could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax. You are certainly
welcome to take it easy.I simply choose not to, affording me a panoramic
view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So come join our Walk with
Nature! Anyway, just for fun, here are my numbers at the site for today
(join me, if you wish): Miles: 6.88; Steps: 16,157; Floors: 10.
<BR><BR>
----SEASONS BIRD SPECIES LIST we at Bucktoe are not just a Hawk Watch,
but conduct a migration tally from the site. We include it here, from time
to time (about once a week), to let you know what else were seeing here at
the Bucktoe Watch. Our tally board, on site, will feature an approximation
(very rough, best guestimate, searching for Hawks must remain our
primary focus) for totals of each species seen for The Watch year.
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES Identified from watch site: today: 49; this season: 83
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEARS WATCH SPECIES LIST (2): Savannah
Sparrow and Double-crested Cormorant.
<BR><BR>
Predictions:
Tomorrows flight looks mostly sunny with just a few clouds and moderate NW
winds. a bit cooler than the last couple of days.
<BR><BR>
Come join us, folks! Were here every day thru April 30, 9am thru 3pm.Rain
or shine.
This report is being sent individually to participants and people deemed to
be interested parties. If you wish off the list, kindly notify me and you
will be removed. However, this one mailing list is how I notify every one
of our events, our walk schedule, tours and rare birds.
The Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve is sponsored by THE LAND
CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY. Please contact us at
<earlybirdtours...> questions or comments.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)
Site Description:
High open meadow near Red Clay Creek
Directions to site:
From Kennett Square, PA (in southern Chester County):
Take Union Street south out of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right
onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a
left. At the second hilltop on Sharp Road, the entrance is on the left
across from Candlewyck development. (432 Sharp Rd.) Upon entering driveway,
make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see on left. Follow
gravel road (and the "Hawk Watch" signs for about 1/2 mile to the pavilion
on the left and the parking area in the grass to the right.
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Gary Palmer
Observers: Nick Bolgiano
Visitors: None.
Weather: Warm, starting out calm and overcast, with wind building to over 30 kph with gusts over 50 by 1600. Clouds dissipating throughout the day, nearly absent by end of count.
Predictions: Sunny but cooler, with light NW wind. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gary Palmer (<palmerjg...>) Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
Date: 4/9/19 5:27 pm From: Karyn Delaney <delaneykaryn...> Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - Moraine State Park, North Country Trail, North Shore, Apr 9, 2019
Subject: Butler County eBird Report - Moraine State Park, North Country Trail, North Shore, Apr 9, 2019
I walked the North Country Trail this afternoon that is near McDanel's Boat Launch. There was a FOY Purple Martin near the Purple Martin houses when I arrived. I did not see it when I left. Other FOY birds were 3 Field Sparrows and 7 Double-crested Cormorants. Complete list below. Very windy on the lake today.
Karyn Delaney
Moraine State Park, North Country Trail, North Shore, Butler, Pennsylvania, US Apr 9, 2019 2:35 PM - 4:10 PM Protocol: Traveling 2.0 mile(s) 29 species
Canada Goose 1 Mallard 2 Bufflehead 14 Ruddy Duck 1 Mourning Dove 1 Ring-billed Gull 1 Double-crested Cormorant 7 FOY Turkey Vulture 1 Osprey 2 1 on nest, 1 on platform Red-bellied Woodpecker 2 Northern Flicker 1 Eastern Phoebe 6 Blue Jay 1 American Crow 6 Purple Martin 1 FOY Near Houses Tree Swallow 1 Black-capped Chickadee 6 Tufted Titmouse 1 Eastern Bluebird 1 American Robin 4 European Starling 2 American Goldfinch 10 Chipping Sparrow 4 Field Sparrow 3 FOY Song Sparrow 4 Eastern Towhee 2 Red-winged Blackbird 1 Common Grackle 2 Northern Cardinal 3
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Jim Rocco
Observers:
Visitors: 0 visitors
Weather: Strong WSW winds. Average temperature 16 C. Cloud cover 100 to 75%. Visibility clear up to 32 km. with haze in early morning
Raptor Observations: 8 raptors counted. Imm. Golden eagle at 9:18, low in valley fighting the wind.
Non-raptor Observations: Tree swallows, ravens, robins, local tv's
Predictions: Clear with temperatures reaching the 60's ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jim Rocco (<jd.jh.rocco...>)
Date: 4/9/19 12:55 pm From: Ron & Amy Burkert <raburkert...> Subject: Re: Allegheny Co - NO Black-crowned Night Heron, yes to another local raven sighting
I stopped at 2:23 and didn’t spot it today either.
Ron Burkert
Oakmont PA
Sent from my iPhone
> On Apr 9, 2019, at 2:08 PM, Ryan Tomazin <wvwarblers...> wrote:
>
> Hello All,
>
> I happened to have to go up Rt. 28 today, so I stopped at the Gulf Wetlands. Spent half an hour there, but saw no night heron. Another lady named Gina from up there was continuing the hunt. I walked away a day late and a dollar short...guess I should have gone to "The Meadows"...
>
> Just before exiting I-79 at Bridgeville after noon, I had a pair of ravens circling over Carvana (wanna see a Babylonian excess, see Carvana...). Has anyone along Miller's Run in Cecil seen a nest in any of the old metal bridges along there? I am really wondering now, having seen ravens in this 1/4 mile area 5 times in the last week. I don't really have time to explore, but I am wondering...
>
> Cheers,
>
> Ryan Tomazin - Bridgeville, PA
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 2 hours
Compiler: Lansothung Lotha
Counters: Colin Sweeney, Rob Feldman
Weather: Partly cloudy/some sun. Wind was East/South for most of the day. Variable wind speed/direction. Temp 15-22 Celsius.
Raptor Observations: Local golden eagle spotted (3 year old based on tail plumage).
At least one adult and one juvenile bald eagle spotted locally.
At least 3 local red tails.
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 10:00:00
Total observation time: 3 hours
Official Counter: Jerry McWilliams
Observers: Jerry McWilliams, Ken Felix
Visitors:
Ken Felix assisted with the count while Justin Berkheimer helped spot the
few vultures that passed. Deuane Seib stopped for a short visit.
Weather:
Starting off mostly cloudy then becoming mostly clear with winds from the
west early becoming WNW later in the morning. Temps. dropping six or seven
degrees after the wind shift.
Raptor Observations:
A quiet morning with light vulture movement scattered across a wide front
and almost no hawks. However, they were good ones, a Northern Goshawk at
0856 EST and a local Merlin performed its fluttery territorial flight.
Non-raptor Observations:
Double-crested Cormorant 2, Great Blue Heron 2, Eastern Bluebird 1,
Northern Flicker, and a few small flocks of Red-winged Blackbirds, Common
Grackles, and Brown-headed Cowbirds.
Predictions:
Cloudy and colder with NNW winds. A count not likely.
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Date: 4/9/19 11:08 am From: Ryan Tomazin <wvwarblers...> Subject: Allegheny Co - NO Black-crowned Night Heron, yes to another local raven sighting
Hello All,
I happened to have to go up Rt. 28 today, so I stopped at the Gulf Wetlands. Spent half an hour there, but saw no night heron. Another lady named Gina from up there was continuing the hunt. I walked away a day late and a dollar short...guess I should have gone to "The Meadows"...
Just before exiting I-79 at Bridgeville after noon, I had a pair of ravens circling over Carvana (wanna see a Babylonian excess, see Carvana...). Has anyone along Miller's Run in Cecil seen a nest in any of the old metal bridges along there? I am really wondering now, having seen ravens in this 1/4 mile area 5 times in the last week. I don't really have time to explore, but I am wondering...
Date: 4/9/19 10:35 am From: linda & bill franz <00000021c311e447-dmarc-request...> Subject: American Goldfinches - Cumberland County
Over the past couple of weeks have enjoyed the cheerful, boisteroussinging, call notes, and flight calls from about two dozen American Goldfinches. They are constantly on the move in our cedartrees above the feeders. A bonus hasbeen watching the bright yellow returning on the males.Bill Franz / Newville
Date: 4/9/19 4:06 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (08 Apr 2019) 30 Raptors
Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Avondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 08, 2019
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Larry Lewis
Observers: Armas Hill, Jean-Marie Gauthier
Visitors:
THE LAND CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTYS HAWK WATCH AT BUCKTOE
CREEK PRESERVE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (4): Jim Balint, Jean-Marie Gauthier, Armas Hill
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Bucktoe Creek Preserve!
<BR><BR>
Raptor Observations:
----Raptors seen, but deemed not to be migrating: 2-Red-shouldered Hawk,
4-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (55) and Turkey Vultures (74).
<BR><BR>
Non-raptor Observations:
----BUCKTOE BIRD BLOG (BBB) - (Comments on the events & feel of the day
read on, if you dare) We see birds, many of them hawks; encounter other
wildlife; discuss plants; while striving to laugh and have FUN with it all!
Notes on the raptors will be here, other birds and wildlife we notice or
discuss, and humorous (I hope) stories and anecdotes. This isnt brain
surgery. Trust me, I know about that. Ive already been dead once (its
overrated). So, you WILL have to forgive me, but I AM going to have the
ultimate fun with what remains of this life!
<BR><BR>
TODAYS BBB: Something arrived at Bucktoe that Ive been intently
awaiting for some time. Was it my new canopy? No, it was not [although it
did arrive]. It was my first Purple Martin [my FOY]! A male announced his
arrival back from a winter spent in South America, with the plaintive
chew call note Ive been longing to hear as it circled our gourdes.
While I rejoiced, the flying ants, beetles, flies, moths, and dragonflies
which this vociferous eater feasts upon, certainly did not!
<BR><BR>
Jean-Marie was out and tracked down our Brown Thrasher for a photo op. He
also helped me with my instant up canopy, which arrived without a bit of
directions and spare parts which didnt match up with logic. Dont you
hate when that happens? Guys dont need directions anyway, right
Jean-Marie? Just something else to ignore.
<BR><BR>
Just a few hawks were moving today and we are still awaiting our first
Broad-wing. Wont be long now
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County for their
support, and especially, to the Brokaws, for not only their incredible
support, but gracious generosity in opening their property to the public
for this watch, and oh, so very much more!
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS:
<BR><BR>
Common Raven, Great Blue Heron, Brown Thrasher, Purple Martin Palm Warbler,
Eastern Phoebe, and White-crowned Sparrow.
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (2): Cabbage White, Eastern Comma.
Dragonflies (0): Reptiles & Amphibians (0): American Toad. Mammals (0).
<BR><BR>
----EBNTs Walk with Nature Program Daily Tally with our Fitbits: This
is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I might tend to
bulk up. Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking unaided, at all!
Therefore, I keep moving (if youve been here, then you know that I pace
endlessly.) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my Walk with Nature
program. So, below are MY results at the watch for the day. Your totals
could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax. You are certainly
welcome to take it easy.I simply choose not to, affording me a panoramic
view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So come join our Walk with
Nature! Anyway, just for fun, here are my numbers at the site for today
(join me, if you wish): Miles: 5.05; Steps: 11,849; Floors: 22.
<BR><BR>
----SEASONS BIRD SPECIES LIST we at Bucktoe are not just a Hawk Watch,
but conduct a migration tally from the site. We include it here, from time
to time (about once a week), to let you know what else were seeing here at
the Bucktoe Watch. Our tally board, on site, will feature an approximation
(very rough, best guestimate, searching for Hawks must remain our
primary focus) for totals of each species seen for The Watch year.
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES Identified from watch site: today: 45; this season: 81
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEARS WATCH SPECIES LIST (1): Purple
Martin.
<BR><BR>
Predictions:
Tomorrows flight looks Mostly Cloudy with Thunderstorm possible. But also
possible would be a nice hawk flight. So...
<BR><BR>
Come join us, folks! Were here every day thru April 30, 9am thru 3pm.Rain
or shine.
This report is being sent individually to participants and people deemed to
be interested parties. If you wish off the list, kindly notify me and you
will be removed. However, this one mailing list is how I notify every one
of our events, our walk schedule, tours and rare birds.
The Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve is sponsored by THE LAND
CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY. Please contact us at
<earlybirdtours...> questions or comments.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)
Site Description:
High open meadow near Red Clay Creek
Directions to site:
From Kennett Square, PA (in southern Chester County):
Take Union Street south out of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right
onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a
left. At the second hilltop on Sharp Road, the entrance is on the left
across from Candlewyck development. (432 Sharp Rd.) Upon entering driveway,
make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see on left. Follow
gravel road (and the "Hawk Watch" signs for about 1/2 mile to the pavilion
on the left and the parking area in the grass to the right.
Date: 4/9/19 2:01 am From: Kate StJohn <0000000f59b962a9-dmarc-request...> Subject: Yellow-throated warbler, Raccoon WFR, Beaver, Sun Apr 7
At the Raccoon Wildflower Reserve on Sun April 7, I heard a yellow-throated warbler in the sycamores at midday, but I couldn't see it.
Though this post is late, you will certainly see more today than I did on Sunday. At that time the spring beauties had barely begun to bloom and the birds were relatively quiet.
Kate St. John, Pittsburgh
Visit my bird/nature blog at birdsOutsideMyWindow.org
Three Pine Siskins continue at the feeders daily. Plumage is darker with a more vibrant contrast. FOY Chipping Sparrow and male Towhee in the yard today also.
Karyn Delaney
Economy Borough Yard Birds, Beaver, Pennsylvania, US Apr 8, 2019 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Protocol: Stationary 24 species
Canada Goose 2 Flyover Mourning Dove 4 Red-bellied Woodpecker 2 Downy Woodpecker 1 Pileated Woodpecker 1 Northern Flicker 2 Blue Jay 2 Black-capped Chickadee 1 Tufted Titmouse 2 White-breasted Nuthatch 2 Brown Creeper 1 Carolina Wren 2 American Robin 6 Pine Siskin 3 Continuing American Goldfinch 9 Chipping Sparrow 1 FOY Dark-eyed Junco 3 White-throated Sparrow 2 Song Sparrow 1 Eastern Towhee 1 FOY Male Red-winged Blackbird 3 Brown-headed Cowbird 4 Common Grackle 10 Northern Cardinal 10
Date: 4/8/19 5:20 pm From: Dave Brooke <davbrooke...> Subject: FOY Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Deer Lakes Park, Allegheny Co
I came across a mixed flock of kinglets at Deer Lakes Park this afternoon. I submitted 2 Ruby and 4 Golden but I think there was at least 1 more of each but those little devils don't stay put for very long so I didn't want to double count. There are 2 photos in my eBird report.
Deer Lakes Regional Park, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, US Apr 8, 2019 3:29 PM - 4:59 PM Protocol: Traveling 1.5 mile(s) 21 species
Canada Goose 6 Mallard 5 Red-bellied Woodpecker 2 Pileated Woodpecker 1 Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 3 Eastern Phoebe 1 Blue Jay 4 American Crow 2 Black-capped Chickadee 7 Tufted Titmouse 3 White-breasted Nuthatch 1 Brown Creeper 1 Golden-crowned Kinglet 4 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2 Eastern Bluebird 2 American Robin 5 Dark-eyed Junco 14 Song Sparrow 2 Eastern Towhee 7 Brown-headed Cowbird 1 Northern Cardinal 7
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Deb Bodenschatz
Observers:
Visitors: Amber Weyant and Trent Walters
Weather: Mostly cloudy to cloudy skies with highly variable winds in both direction and speed, moderate in the morning becoming very strong in the afternoon. Temperatures ranged from 14.3 to 17.6. The valley remained very hazy all day.
Raptor Observations: Two migrating raptors, an adult Red-shouldered Hawk and an Osprey. There were also 2 local Red-tailed Hawks and 4 Turkey Vultures occasionally patrolling the valley.
Predictions: Mostly cloudy with 10 to 20 mph west winds and a high temperature of 15 C ======================================================================== Report submitted by Deb Bodenschatz (<debbiebodenschatz...>)
Date: 4/8/19 4:54 pm From: Chad Kauffman <chadkauffman...> Subject: Shavers Creek Birding Cup
The Birding Cup, Shaver’s Creek’s annual fundraising tournament, is a contest among teams of birders to identify the most bird species in a twenty-four hour period in the central Pennsylvania region (Huntingdon, Centre, and adjoining counties). Teams must compete based on a set of Birding Cup rules, and the winning teams are awarded their prizes immediately following the contest at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center in Petersburg, Pennsylvania.
Birding Cup Pledges and Donations
Donations in 2018 went directly toward the renovation of new enclosures for the raptors. Our educational co-workers will be moving into brand new homes, more suitable for sunshine, daily care-taking, and wheelchair-accessible viewing.
Our fundraising goal for this year’s Birding Cup is $15,000. Pledges may be made per bird identified or in a single donation, and donors may choose to support a specific team. *We debuted a new fundraising platform last year with personalized pages for each team. Click the button below to donate and get to know the Birding Cup teams!*
Predictions: Slightly cooler, but otherwise similar weather and wind to today. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gary Palmer (<palmerjg...>) Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
Observation start time: 06:45:00
Observation end time: 13:00:00
Total observation time: 6.25 hours
Official Counter: Jerry McWilliams
Observers: Jerry McWilliams, Ken Felix, Russ States
Visitors:
Ken Felix and Russ States assisted with the count. Welcome Justin
Berkheimer, who helped us spot birds. Bonnie Ginader, my wife Linda, and
Pat Sharrer stopped by for a visit.
Weather:
On and off clouds with gusty WSW wind, but mostly from the west. Temps.
reaching the 60s F, but falling several degrees when the wind shifted off
the lake.
Raptor Observations:
A strong vulture flight at the start then gradually dwindling down through
the day. there were far fewer hawks today. Birds were spread out over and
area of about 1.5 miles from the lake, surfing the winds, which shifted the
flight lines frequently. Highlight was a local Merlin taking a bird in
front of us, then carrying it to a nearby pole to feast on its kill. We
suspect a pair of Merlin may be taking up residence nearby, since we see
them almost every day. We had our first Broad-winged Hawk of the season.
It flew directly over us, giving a couple of tight turns and then it flew
NE.
Non-raptor Observations:
Highlight was a Northern Mockingbird flying across the field in front of
us. Double-crested Cormorant 36, Great Blue Heron 4, Tree Swallow 9,
Northern Flicker 6, Eastern Meadowlark 1, several flocks of Red-winged
Blackbirds, Common Grackles, and Brown-headed Cowbirds.
Predictions:
Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with winds with more of a westerly
component. Not expecting a big flight.
Jerry McWilliamsErie, erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
I stopped to listen to two barred owls calling back and forth last evening. I was on the Panhandle Trail, along a stream on the PA side near the PA/WV border, at 6 PM.
Observation start time: 06:45:00
Observation end time: 13:00:00
Total observation time: 6.25 hours
Official Counter: Jerry McWilliams
Observers: Jerry McWilliams, Ken Felix, Russ States
Visitors:
Ken Felix and Russ States assisted with the count. Welcome Justin
Berkheimer, who helped us spot birds. Bonnie Ginader, my wife Linda, and
Pat Sharrer stopped by for a visit.
Weather:
On and off clouds with gusty WSW wind, but mostly from the west. Temps.
reaching the 60s F, but falling several degrees when the wind shifted off
the lake.
Raptor Observations:
A strong vulture flight at the start then gradually dwindling down through
the day. there were far fewer hawks today. Birds were spread out over and
area of about 1.5 miles from the lake, surfing the winds, which shifted the
flight lines frequently. Highlight was a local Merlin taking a bird in
front of us, then carrying it to a nearby pole to feast on its kill. We
suspect a pair of Merlin may be taking up residence nearby, since we see
them almost every day. We had our first Broad-winged Hawk of the season.
It flew directly over us, giving a couple of tight turns and then it flew
NE.
Non-raptor Observations:
Highlight was a Northern Mockingbird flying across the field in front of
us. Double-crested Cormorant 36, Great Blue Heron 4, Tree Swallow 9,
Northern Flicker 6, Eastern Meadowlark 1, several flocks of Red-winged
Blackbirds, Common Grackles, and Brown-headed Cowbirds.
Predictions:
Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with winds with more of a westerly
component. Not expecting a big flight.
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Date: 4/8/19 1:11 pm From: Darwin Evangelista <0000013a0054f307-dmarc-request...> Subject: FOYs
We finally got our FOY red-winged blackbird yesterday. They’re usually much earlier.This morning I saw our FOY chipping sparrow.On Saturday, we saw the local Cooper’s hawk fly into the blue spruce. The birds scattered, but he didn’t get any on that pass.
Huey EvangelistaLaureldale, Berks County
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Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5.5 hours
Compiler: Momodou Lamin
Counters: Shannon Lambert
Weather:
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 4/8/19 11:56 am From: Ron Burkert <raburkert...> Subject: Black-crowned night-heron; Allegheny County, PA
What appears to be the first sighting of a black-crowned night-heron in Allegheny County since Alan Buriak reported one August 2, 2017. First reported by Maury Burgwin yesterday morning on the Harmar Eagles FB page, I went down this morning and found the bird directly behind the Meadows Racing building.
Date: 4/8/19 6:33 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (07 Apr 2019) 29 Raptors
Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Avondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 07, 2019
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 06:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Larry Lewis
Observers:
Visitors:
THE LAND CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTYS HAWK WATCH AT BUCKTOE
CREEK PRESERVE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (18): Kathleen Pileggi, Mike Gardner, Jeff Wahl, Jean-Marie
Gauthier, Carl Mease, Lana Glass, Colleen DelMonte, Daniel Noznisky, Elaine
Kirchdoerfer, Deb Kirchdoerfer, Ann Nunn, Carol Majors, Harvey Rubenstein,
Luc Jacobs, Theresa Jacobs, Norm Lincoln, Michael Niven
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Bucktoe Creek Preserve!
<BR><BR>
Raptor Observations:
----Raptors seen, but deemed not to be migrating: 2-Red-shouldered Hawk,
4-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (33) and Turkey Vultures (82).
<BR><BR>
----Bald Eagle ages: 1 yr.-0; 2 yr.-0; 3 yr.-0; 4 yr.-0; adult-2
<BR><BR>
Non-raptor Observations:
----BUCKTOE BIRD BLOG (BBB) - (Comments on the events & feel of the day
read on, if you dare) We see birds, many of them hawks; encounter other
wildlife; discuss plants; while striving to laugh and have FUN with it all!
Notes on the raptors will be here, other birds and wildlife we notice or
discuss, and humorous (I hope) stories and anecdotes. This isnt brain
surgery. Trust me, I know about that. Ive already been dead once (its
overrated). So, you WILL have to forgive me, but I AM going to have the
ultimate fun with what remains of this life!
<BR><BR>
TODAYS BBB: Our regular Sunday bird walks at Bucktoe begin today. On
it, 18 of us saw Wood Duck, Great Blue Herons, Osprey, Sharp-shinned Hawks,
Barred Owls, Hermit Thrush, White-crowned Sparrow, and Palm Warblers.
<BR><BR>
While enjoying a cup of field brew, we reviewed our list. Dan said it
was good, while the others survived the experience. [The coffee, that is]
The walk was great, although still no Purple Martin or Gnatcatcher! A
couple of bloggings are in order: On our sign-in sheet for todays walk,
Elaine a doctor filled it out as if writing a prescription. You know how.
You couldnt even distinguish a single letter complete gibberish! Youve
gotta wonder how anyone ever gets the right medicine. Pharmacists must be
psychic! [check the picture!] Colleen sat at the hawk watch, moving the
carefully placed chairs all around. Hey guys, aint it just like a woman
to be in a guys pad for just a couple of minutes and then rearrange
their furniture? Jean-Marie, no stranger to the experience of being
blogged, when looking at Flickers said There were two of Zem. Apparently
the French must spell them with a z, as they sure pronounce it with
one! [gotcha, buddy!] Then Elaine - remember a doctor [go figure!] - said
she cant see them with her eyes. What does she see them with? One
wonders just how shes driving home - with her sense of smell? Maybe she
has a nose for it? [Elaine is a victim of a rare double blogging, now]
Anyway, we had a great time looking for birds - 44 species in all. When I
returned to my van, I discovered that they had been looking for me, as
well. All 44 of them - splat! [see picture]. I believe Elaine and
Jean-Marie had put zem up to it!
<BR><BR>
The weather was perfect today, with a nice background of clouds and
favorable winds resulting in a noticeable uptick in hawks - Sharp-shinned
Hawks and Ospreys most obvious.
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County for their
support, and especially, to the Brokaws, for not only their incredible
support, but gracious generosity in opening their property to the public
for this watch, and oh, so very much more!
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS:
<BR><BR>
Wood Duck, Great Blue Heron, Barred Owl, Belted Kingfisher, Rough-winged
Swallow, Hermit Thrush, Brown Thrasher, Palm Warbler, Eastern Phoebe, and
White-crowned Sparrow.
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (2): Cabbage White, Eastern Comma.
Dragonflies (0): Reptiles & Amphibians (3): Spring Peeper, Brown Snake,
American Toad. Mammals (2): Eastern Cottontail, Eastern Gray Squirrel.
<BR><BR>
----EBNTs Walk with Nature Program Daily Tally with our Fitbits: This
is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I might tend to
bulk up. Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking unaided, at all!
Therefore, I keep moving (if youve been here, then you know that I pace
endlessly.) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my Walk with Nature
program. So, below are MY results at the watch for the day. Your totals
could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax. You are certainly
welcome to take it easy.I simply choose not to, affording me a panoramic
view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So come join our Walk with
Nature! Anyway, just for fun, here are my numbers at the site for today
(join me, if you wish): Miles: 9.26; Steps: 20,840; Floors: 23.
<BR><BR>
----SEASONS BIRD SPECIES LIST we at Bucktoe are not just a Hawk Watch,
but conduct a migration tally from the site. We include it here, from time
to time (about once a week), to let you know what else were seeing here at
the Bucktoe Watch. Our tally board, on site, will feature an approximation
(very rough, best guestimate, searching for Hawks must remain our
primary focus) for totals of each species seen for The Watch year.
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES Identified from watch site: today: 50; this season: 80
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEARS WATCH SPECIES LIST (1): Palm
Warbler.
<BR><BR>
Predictions:
Tomorrows flight looks Mostly Cloudy with southerly winds
<BR><BR>
Come join us, folks! Were here every day thru April 30, 9am thru 3pm.Rain
or shine.
This report is being sent individually to participants and people deemed to
be interested parties. If you wish off the list, kindly notify me and you
will be removed. However, this one mailing list is how I notify every one
of our events, our walk schedule, tours and rare birds.
The Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve is sponsored by THE LAND
CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY. Please contact us at
<earlybirdtours...> questions or comments.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)
Site Description:
High open meadow near Red Clay Creek
Directions to site:
From Kennett Square, PA (in southern Chester County):
Take Union Street south out of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right
onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a
left. At the second hilltop on Sharp Road, the entrance is on the left
across from Candlewyck development. (432 Sharp Rd.) Upon entering driveway,
make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see on left. Follow
gravel road (and the "Hawk Watch" signs for about 1/2 mile to the pavilion
on the left and the parking area in the grass to the right.
Date: 4/8/19 4:42 am From: Paul Heveran <birdmeister.paul...> Subject: Waterfowl on Green Lane Reservoir, Montgomery Co.
Hello PA Birders,
Last night's rain brought some waterfowl to Walt Rd. 19 Horned Grebes, 15 Buffleheads, 9 Ruddy Ducks, and 5 Lesser Scaup were the main characters, with a healthy supporting cast in smaller numbers including 2 BW Teal.
It appears that fisherman are getting ready to set off, so the birds may not stick for long.
Date: 4/7/19 7:42 pm From: Kimberly Springer <springer0707...> Subject: Fish Crow - MERCER COUNTY
Today a Fish Crow flew over the Sharpsville Area Recreation Park in Sharpsville, PA. The Shenango River runs through here, and this is very close to the Shenango Reservoir.
Date: 4/7/19 6:18 pm From: Jack E. Solomon <00000003433c95af-dmarc-request...> Subject: Frick Today, Allegheny County, Fox Sparrows, and More
At Frick Park, on Riverview Hill:
Fox Sparrows. Susie Solomon and I kept hearing them. She saw a few that I couldn't, much to my chagrin, but one finally posed in all its reddish brown, gray, and speckled glory, right up on top of a nearby bush. Then it serenaded us. Is birding great, or what?
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Pileated Woodpecker
Winter Wren, Hermit Thrush
The latter 2 species were only observed by Susie.
Jack SolomonAllegheny County
One of the anglewings was flying, even though the air temperature was only around 60° F. They overwinter as adults, and are one of the earliest spring butterflies I see. As many times as I've looked up the difference between the 2 we see around here, I still can't remember the field marks, or which is which.
Date: 4/7/19 5:51 pm From: Chris Blazo <000000a22b6b5249-dmarc-request...> Subject: Franklin County
The last two days were inspiring to say the least, with spring in the air and the warming of the sun. Early spring migrants were of no disappointment at all. I had 3 Louisiana Waterthrush along Wilson Run near it's headwaters in McCasslin Gap yesterday. I also had 2 today in Bear Valley. I had a few Palm Warblers yesterday at the Greencastle reservoir and along Muddy Run at Rhodes Grove. There were a pair of Winter Wrens there as well. Also, I had a Palm Warbler today along the power lines on Weber Rd. While in Bear Valley today I had an early Broad-winged Hawk that beat my early date by 4 days and a very early Black-and-white Warbler that blew out my early date by 11 days! I also had a Blue-headed Vireo and a couple Pine Warblers. A few other notes are gnatcatchers, thrashers and Yellow-rumped Warblers moving into the county. Other signs of spring are the blooming of Coltsfoot and Early Saxifrage, Mourning Cloak and Eastern Commas on the wing and the incessant scurrying of the timid Fox Squirrel.
Date: 4/7/19 5:39 pm From: Jerry McWilliams <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Subject: Erie County birds of note
The following birds of note were reported this past week from Presque Isle S.P., Pa. unless noted otherwise. American White Pelican 1; April 6; head of Presque Isle Bay American Bittern 1; April 5; near B-trail Black Vulture 1; April 1; over interstate 90 Golden Eagle 1 imm.; April 2; Presque Isle Hawk Watch Short-eared Owl 1; April 7; Gull Point Northern Saw-whet Owl 1; April 5; pines Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Jerry McWilliams
Observers: Jerry McWilliams, Katie Andersen, Ken Felix, Russ States,
Sam Stull
Visitors:
Lots of help today. Much appreciated! Observers included Ken Felix, Russ
States, Sam Stull, and Katie Andersen. Others joining the crew included
Carol Allen, Deuane Seib, my wife Linda, Randy Donn, Roger Donn, Joao
Taveres, Mark lethaby, and Ruth Swaney
Weather:
Variably cloudy early becoming cloudy and much warmer with temps. along the
lake reaching 65 F. Winds calm early then light from the SE early then
becoming light NE beginning around the 1100 hr. EST with falling temps
after the wind shift to the north.
Raptor Observations:
The best hawk day so far this season. Mostly vultures as usual flying
close to the lake all day even when the winds shifted to the NE. Good
numbers of Northern Harriers and a respectable number of Sharp-shins and
American Kestrel. Despite the cloud cover many birds became stratospheric
as the day progressed.
Non-raptor Observations:
Common Merganser 1, Common Loon 3, Double-crested Cormorant 42, Great Blue
Heron 15, Killdeer 3, Caspian Tern 1, Belted Kingfisher 1, Eastern Phoebe
2, Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1, Tree Swallow 13, Barn Swallow 1,
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1, Pileated Woodpecker 2, Northern Flicker 104,
Eastern Meadowlark 1,
Predictions:
Cloudy with rain likely, but continued warm with SW wind. A break in the
rain could mean more birds.
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Bob Stewart
Observers: Dave Poder, Dick Akers, Ed Gowarty,Sr, Gene & Nancy Flament, Jim Rocco, Tom & Janet Kuehl
Visitors: 6 helping spot: Gene & Nancy Flament; Tom & Janet Kuehl; Dave Poder; Ed Gowarty, Sr., Jim Rocco, Dick Akers.
Weather: Warm. Wind 12-22 mph sustained out of the SSE, SE, ESE. Cloud cover 30% increasing to 100% in afternoon. Haze. Visibiliy 17 km. Rain shower at 3:45 ESt. Watch terminated 4 PM EST. Raptors were very high most of the day with poor lighting for identification and aging.
Non-raptor Observations: Common Loons approx 24; tree swallows; flicker; killdeer; white-breasted nuthatch; blue jay; 2 dc cormorants.
Predictions: High of 71 degrees F. Partly sunny. chance of rain shower. Wind from WSW at 14 mph; gusts to 22 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Stewart (<bob...>)
Date: 4/7/19 4:01 pm From: Paul Heveran <birdmeister.paul...> Subject: 28 migrant raptors in 2 hours, Pennsburg area, Montgomery Co.
Hello PA Birders,
I had a pleasant hawkwatch from my Pennsburg area yard this afternoon. Turkey Vultures comprised 13 of the 28 raptors, but I didn't mind that! Kestrels and Osprey put in a good showing, and Red-tailed Hawks were present as well.
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Gary Palmer, Nick Bolgiano
Observers: Nick Bolgiano
Visitors: Sean McGlaughlin, Scott Taylor
Weather: Wind S 8-17 mph, sky becoming cloudy
Raptor Observations: GE: adults at 1121, 1227, and 1317.
2 BV, 5 TV, 1 RT.
Non-raptor Observations: Great Blue Heron-6, Ring-billed Gull-1, Northern Flicker-3, Eur. Starling-2, C. Grackle-9, Brown-headed Cowbird-2
Predictions: Rain possible in the morning, then W wind. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gary Palmer (<palmerjg...>) Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Compiler: Sandra Cuadros, Sandra cuadros
Counters: Colin Sweeney, Colin sweeney, Matt Wlasniewski
Weather:
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 4/7/19 11:38 am From: Patricia Rossi <0000013900e2b6de-dmarc-request...> Subject: Osprey soaring in NE Phila
Greetings! At 1pm today, I saw an Osprey soaring overhead at the intersectioin of Grant Ave and State Rd in NE Phila. Patricia RossiLevittown, Lower <Buckscircus_cyaneus...>
Date: 4/7/19 5:01 am From: August Mirabella <am4birds1...> Subject: Peace Valley Park (IBA) - Bucks Co. (3/31-4/6)
All, The species reported totaled 70. 10 duck species: 1 Long-tailed Duck 3/31 1 Red-breasted Merganser - 4/2-4/5; high 3 4/6 including one male Horned Grebe - high report 3 4/5 Double-crested Cormorant -high report 51 4/5 4 Great Egret 4/6 1 N. Harrier -male 4/6 2 Bonaparte's Gull 4/6 Lesser Black-backed Gull - high report 36 3/31 1 N. Rough-winged Swallow-1st report 4/6 Palm Warbler - 1st report 3/31; high report 3 4/6 Pine Warbler - 4/2-4/6 Chipping Sparrow 4/2
Also, Wood Duck, Wild Turkey, Osprey, Bald Eagle, Killdeer, Belted Kingfisher, Pileated Woodpecker, American Kestrel, E. Phoebe, Tree Swallow, Brown Creeper, Winter Wren, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, E. Bluebird, Brown Thrasher, Fox Sparrow, Swamp Sparrow, E. Towhee
Date: 4/7/19 1:09 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (06 Apr 2019) 9 Raptors
Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Avondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 06, 2019
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Larry Lewis
Observers: Evelyn Fowles, Kathleen Pileggi, Mike Fowles
Visitors:
THE LAND CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTYS HAWK WATCH AT BUCKTOE
CREEK PRESERVE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (4): Kathleen Pileggi, Evelyn Fowles, Mike Fowles.
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Bucktoe Creek Preserve!
<BR><BR>
Raptor Observations:
----Raptors seen, but deemed not to be migrating: 2-Red-shouldered Hawk,
4-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (24) and Turkey Vultures (61).
<BR><BR>
----Bald Eagle ages: 1 yr.-0; 2 yr.-0; 3 yr.-0; 4 yr.-0; adult-2
<BR><BR>
Non-raptor Observations:
----BUCKTOE BIRD BLOG (BBB) - (Comments on the events & feel of the day
read on, if you dare) We see birds, many of them hawks; encounter other
wildlife; discuss plants; while striving to laugh and have FUN with it all!
Notes on the raptors will be here, other birds and wildlife we notice or
discuss, and humorous (I hope) stories and anecdotes. This isnt brain
surgery. Trust me, I know about that. Ive already been dead once (its
overrated). So, you WILL have to forgive me, but I AM going to have the
ultimate fun with what remains of this life!
<BR><BR>
TODAYS BBB: [PLEASE NOTE: On April 5, I sent out the new large
weekly blog and hotline in my new format - a newsletter. This is NOT
these reports you get from HawkCount. Rather, its the newsletter from
EBNT, with our upcoming schedule and the County year bird list, etc.. If
you arent receiving it and are a regular subscriber, look in your spam a
few servers send it there. [go figure-lol] If you enjoy the blog,
featuring the county species list, and it ended up in your spam, youll
have to follow your providers method of whitelisting it, marking it as
not spam or it will always go there. It usually comes out every Thursday.
<BR><BR>
It should be a better day today than yesterday. And our bird walks at
Bucktoe begin tomorrow. Im looking forward to that. I want to see if our
Yellow-throated Warbler is back, among others. I held a warm mug of field
brew as I scanned our layer of low-hanging clouds and fog, dreaming of the
white billowy clouds filled with Broad-winged Hawks, soon to come.
<BR><BR>
At around 10:45 am and during a meadow walk, Barred Owls began hooting back
and forth along Bucktoe Creek. A Pine Siskin called as it flew overhead
and a Hermit Thrush was found.
<BR><BR>
Evelyn & Mike arrived with gifts of food for our birds. Thanks guys!
Evelyn and Mike are both lovers of butterflies, as am I. [They fly, right?
They cant help it if they dont have feathers!] And they join me in the
mystery of the quick-flying, early, small brownish butterfly Ive been
seeing that WILL NOT stop to be identified. While here, they had the
misfortune of having one cruise by them, too. The best we can come up with
is an Elfin either Pine or Henrys. Evelyn emailed later for me to have
one perched and get details. I keep asking one to pose Evelyn. They just
wont respond to my wishes - another thing they have in common with birds!
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County for their
support, and especially, to the Brokaws, for not only their incredible
support, but gracious generosity in opening their property to the public
for this watch, and oh, so very much more!
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS:
<BR><BR>
Barred Owl, Hermit Thrush, Brown Thrasher, Rough-winged swallow, Pine
Siskin, Eastern Phoebe, and White-crowned Sparrow
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (1): Cabbage White. Dragonflies
(0): Reptiles & Amphibians (0): Mammals (1): Eastern Gray Squirrel.
<BR><BR>
----EBNTs Walk with Nature Program Daily Tally with our Fitbits: This
is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I might tend to
bulk up. Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking unaided, at all!
Therefore, I keep moving (if youve been here, then you know that I pace
endlessly.) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my Walk with Nature
program. So, below are MY results at the watch for the day. Your totals
could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax. You are certainly
welcome to take it easy.I simply choose not to, affording me a panoramic
view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So come join our Walk with
Nature! Anyway, just for fun, here are my numbers at the site for today
(join me, if you wish): Miles: 5.3; Steps: 11,779; Floors: 26.
<BR><BR>
----SEASONS BIRD SPECIES LIST we at Bucktoe are not just a Hawk Watch,
but conduct a migration tally from the site. We include it here, from time
to time (about once a week), to let you know what else were seeing here at
the Bucktoe Watch. Our tally board, on site, will feature an approximation
(very rough, best guestimate, searching for Hawks must remain our
primary focus) for totals of each species seen for The Watch year.
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES Identified from watch site: today: 46; this season: 79
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEARS WATCH SPECIES LIST (1): Hermit
Thrush.
<BR><BR>
Predictions:
Tomorrows flight looks like partly Sunny skies with light winds. WE ARE
DUE!!
<BR><BR>
Come join us, folks! Were here every day thru April 30, 9am thru 3pm.Rain
or shine.
This report is being sent individually to participants and people deemed to
be interested parties. If you wish off the list, kindly notify me and you
will be removed. However, this one mailing list is how I notify every one
of our events, our walk schedule, tours and rare birds.
The Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve is sponsored by THE LAND
CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY. Please contact us at
<earlybirdtours...> questions or comments.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)
Site Description:
High open meadow near Red Clay Creek
Directions to site:
From Kennett Square, PA (in southern Chester County):
Take Union Street south out of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right
onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a
left. At the second hilltop on Sharp Road, the entrance is on the left
across from Candlewyck development. (432 Sharp Rd.) Upon entering driveway,
make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see on left. Follow
gravel road (and the "Hawk Watch" signs for about 1/2 mile to the pavilion
on the left and the parking area in the grass to the right.
Predictions: Warm with S wind up to 15 kph. First BW? ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gary Palmer (<palmerjg...>) Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
Date: 4/6/19 6:33 pm From: Sally Zaino <szaino...> Subject: Leb Co Pine Warbler
A nice walk at Memorial Lake resulted in our seeing our first Pine Warbler of the year, which also sang for us. Very few ducks, and a single far-away small gull with a black head—couldn’t ID. Also a sapsucker.
At home, in Dauphin co, our first Hermit Thrush.
Sally and Rich Zaino
Hello fellow birders! I just wanted to share my excitement about seeing and hearing both Eastern Meadowlarks and a Brown Thrasher at Detweiler Park along Peters Mountain Road in Dauphin today. At first I thought I was hearing things as we walked along the edge of a large field. I had caught just a fraction of the meadowlark's song. But as we rounded the corner and got closer I heard more songs and then was able to see some in flight and then on the ground! So glad I had binoculars with me. Sorry I had not brought the camera. A short while later I heard a jumbled song which I assumed was a Mockingbird, but checking with the bins I was delighted to identify the Thrasher.
A very satisfying early spring birdy evening!
Good birding, everyone,
Jady Conroy
Predictions: Possible SSE winds, moderately warm, with a chance of p.m. rain showers. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Brian M. Wargo (<brianwargo...>)
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Compiler: Lansothung Lotha, Marc Robinson
Counters: Marc Robinson, Momodou Lamin
Weather:
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
This morning I did a little birding before church. I had Golden-crowned and singing Ruby-crowned Kinglets, a Hermit Thrush, an Eastern Phoebe, a singing Louisiana Waterthrush, and an early singing Blue-headed Vireo. I also had a Yellow-crowned Night-heron at the Night-heron rookery. Strangely enough, not a single Black-crowned Night-heron was there. Then in the afternoon, I went to Marsh Creek State Park. I had two Ruddy Ducks, a Common Loon, an Osprey and two Red-necked Grebes. A very good day!
Observation start time: 07:15:00 Observation end time: 10:45:00 Total observation time: 3.5 hours
Official Counter: Jerry McWilliams
Observers: Jerry McWilliams, Ken Felix
Visitors: Ken Felix assisted with the watch. Sam Stull and Scott Gorring stopped for a visit.
Weather: Hi level fog bank for the first 90 minutes before completely clearing. Calm winds early becoming light from the NNW. Temps. in the 50s F.
Raptor Observations: No birds for the first hour then a slight trickle of birds the second hour when it began to clear, but then the few vultures on the move drifted far south and out of view.
Non-raptor Observations: Common Loon 1, Double-crested Cormorant 59, Great Blue Heron 2, Eastern Phoebe 2, American Robin 12, several flocks of Red-winged Blackbirds and Grackles, and a few cowbirds.
Predictions: Warmer with light SE wind and mostly cloudy. Conditions seem okay for a flight close to the lake. Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Date: 4/6/19 10:46 am From: Amy Henrici <henriciac...> Subject: New Heron colony, Allegheny River and County
This morning Pat spotted a heron on a nest in a large Cottonwood near the head of Six Mile Island. I was able to spot another heron on a nest. Both, who were joined by their mates, were flying to the hillside bordering the river to retrieve sticks to add to the nest.
Date: 4/6/19 9:13 am From: Douglas Filler <0000012c09e09177-dmarc-request...> Subject: Silver Lake in Bucks co
The following were seen on the morning bird walk from the Sliver Lake Nature Center located in Bristol Pa.
Silver Lake Park/Nature Center, Bucks, Pennsylvania, US
Apr 6, 2019 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Participants: 3
Protocol: Traveling
0.8 mile(s)
28 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 50
Mute Swan 2
Wood Duck 1
Mallard 5
Mourning Dove 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 6
Downy Woodpecker 3
Northern Flicker 2
small falcon sp. 2 Two small falcon flew past us in the parking lot. Lighting was bad but did see swept back pointy wings. One was following the other.
Eastern Phoebe 4
Blue Jay 3
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 8
Carolina Chickadee 4
Tufted Titmouse 2
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
Carolina Wren 4
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
Hermit Thrush 3
American Robin 25
American Goldfinch 1
White-throated Sparrow 12
Song Sparrow 4
Swamp Sparrow 3
Red-winged Blackbird 25
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
Rusty Blackbird 5
Northern Cardinal 2
House Sparrow 7
Date: 4/6/19 2:40 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (05 Apr 2019) 4 Raptors
Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Avondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 05, 2019
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Larry Lewis
Observers: Kathleen Pileggi
Visitors:
THE LAND CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTYS HAWK WATCH AT BUCKTOE
CREEK PRESERVE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (3): Jim Balint, Kathleen Pileggi
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Bucktoe Creek Preserve!
<BR><BR>
Raptor Observations:
----Raptors seen, but deemed not to be migrating: 1-Red-shouldered Hawk,
4-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (25) and Turkey Vultures (46).
<BR><BR>
Non-raptor Observations:
----BUCKTOE BIRD BLOG (BBB) - (Comments on the events & feel of the day
read on, if you dare) We see birds, many of them hawks; encounter other
wildlife; discuss plants; while striving to laugh and have FUN with it all!
Notes on the raptors will be here, other birds and wildlife we notice or
discuss, and humorous (I hope) stories and anecdotes. This isnt brain
surgery. Trust me, I know about that. Ive already been dead once (its
overrated). So, you WILL have to forgive me, but I AM going to have the
ultimate fun with what remains of this life!
<BR><BR>
TODAYS BBB: [PLEASE NOTE: On April 4, I sent out the new large
weekly blog and hotline in my new format - a newsletter. This is NOT
these reports you get from HawkCount. Rather, its the newsletter from
EBNT, with our upcoming schedule and the County year bird list, etc.. If
you arent receiving it and are a regular subscriber, look in your spam a
few servers send it there. [go figure-lol] If you enjoy the blog,
featuring the county species list, and it ended up in your spam, youll
have to follow your providers method of whitelisting it, marking it as
not spam or it will always go there. It usually comes out every Thursday.
<BR><BR>
Back into horrible weather today never getting out of the 40s and
raining. A couple of Ospreys flew over though, even as the first rain
drops fell; finding me huddled in my van. Vultures were taking to the air,
as did a lone Sharp=shinned Hawk and a Kestrel.
<BR><BR>
I did venture a walk around the meadow, where a late Fox Sparrow was found
skulking with a group of mixed sparrows. And dont you just love the word
skulking?
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County for their
support, and especially, to the Brokaws, for not only their incredible
support, but gracious generosity in opening their property to the public
for this watch, and oh, so very much more!
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS:
<BR><BR>
Brown Thrasher, Fox Sparrow, Eastern Phoebe, and White-crowned Sparrow
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (0): Dragonflies (0): Reptiles &
Amphibians (0): . Mammals (0).
<BR><BR>
----EBNTs Walk with Nature Program Daily Tally with our Fitbits: This
is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I might tend to
bulk up. Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking unaided, at all!
Therefore, I keep moving (if youve been here, then you know that I pace
endlessly.) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my Walk with Nature
program. So, below are MY results at the watch for the day. Your totals
could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax. You are certainly
welcome to take it easy.I simply choose not to, affording me a panoramic
view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So come join our Walk with
Nature! Anyway, just for fun, here are my numbers at the site for today
(join me, if you wish): Miles: 4.48; Steps: 10,519; Floors: 20.
<BR><BR>
----SEASONS BIRD SPECIES LIST we at Bucktoe are not just a Hawk Watch,
but conduct a migration tally from the site. We include it here, from time
to time (about once a week), to let you know what else were seeing here at
the Bucktoe Watch. Our tally board, on site, will feature an approximation
(very rough, best guestimate, searching for Hawks must remain our
primary focus) for totals of each species seen for The Watch year.
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES Identified from watch site: today: 41; this season: 78
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEARS WATCH SPECIES LIST (0): none.
<BR><BR>
Predictions:
Tomorrows flight looks like morning showers will give way to cloudy skies
and diminished winds.
<BR><BR>
Come join us, folks! Were here every day thru April 30, 9am thru 3pm.Rain
or shine.
This report is being sent individually to participants and people deemed to
be interested parties. If you wish off the list, kindly notify me and you
will be removed. However, this one mailing list is how I notify every one
of our events, our walk schedule, tours and rare birds.
The Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve is sponsored by THE LAND
CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY. Please contact us at
<earlybirdtours...> questions or comments.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)
Site Description:
High open meadow near Red Clay Creek
Directions to site:
From Kennett Square, PA (in southern Chester County):
Take Union Street south out of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right
onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a
left. At the second hilltop on Sharp Road, the entrance is on the left
across from Candlewyck development. (432 Sharp Rd.) Upon entering driveway,
make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see on left. Follow
gravel road (and the "Hawk Watch" signs for about 1/2 mile to the pavilion
on the left and the parking area in the grass to the right.
Date: 4/6/19 12:19 am From: Dave DeReamus <becard...> Subject: Eastern PA Birdline: 4/6/2019
- RBA
* Pennsylvania
* Lehigh / Northampton Counties and Vicinity
* April 6, 2019
* PAEA1904.06
- Birds mentioned
RED-NECKED GREBE
LONG-TAILED DUCK
- Transcript
Hotline: Eastern PA Birdline
Date: April 6th at 3:00 AM
To Report by E-Mail: Send to <becard...> with “Birdline” in subject
heading.
Compiler: Dave DeReamus
My reporting area includes all of Lehigh and Northampton Counties with the
northern edge of the area reaching Beltzville State Park and the southern
edge reaching Peace Valley Park in Bucks County. Updates are typically done
every Friday, more often when necessary.
There will be a beginner’s bird walk at the Monocacy Nature Center on April
20th. Meet at the Illicks Mill Road parking lot at 8:00 AM. Trip leaders
will be Sue Mahan and Stephen Kloiber.
The next Audubon program will be held on April 12th at 7:00 PM at the
Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary in Emmaus. Peggy Hentz, Director of
the Red Creek Wildlife Center, will do a program called “Birds of Prey with
R.C.W.C” with live animals.
Directions to many of the sites in this report can be found in the area’s
birding guidebook, “Birds of the Lehigh Valley and Vicinity”. A completely
revised, 2nd edition of the book can be ordered at:
http://www.lvaudubon.org/shop/ .
NOW FOR THE BIRDS!
Sightings from the PENN FOREST RESERVOIR area, Carbon County:
RED-NECKED GREBES – 3 on 3/30.
Sightings from BELTZVILLE STATE PARK, Carbon County:
Red-breasted Merganser – 1 on 4/2 and 4/3
RED-NECKED GREBES – 2 on 3/31.
Sightings from GREEN LANE RESERVOIR, Montgomery County:
At the Walt Road area:
LONG-TAILED DUCKS – 2 on 3/30
Bonaparte’s Gulls – 11 on 4/5.
Date: 4/5/19 4:53 pm From: Michael Fialkovich <0000012b4af48ab0-dmarc-request...> Subject: Fayette County Long-tailed Ducks
Hi,
I checked Greenlick Run Lake after work to see if the rain brought anything with it. There were very few ducks on the lake but a pair of Long-tailed Ducks were a nice surprise.
I also had my first of spring Barn Swallows.
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S54599315
Date: 4/5/19 1:59 pm From: Paul Heveran <birdmeister.paul...> Subject: 11 Bonaparte's Gulls, Green Lane Reservoir, Montgomery Co.
Hello PA Birders,
I enjoyed 11 Bonaparte's Gulls early this morning from the Walt Rd area of Green Lane Reservoir. It appeared that they had moved on when I checked later, though a Common Loon had arrived.
A quick check of eBird revealed many reports of BOGUs today, especially in the north-central part of the state.
Observation start time: 11:15:00 Observation end time: 12:45:00 Total observation time: 1.5 hours
Official Counter: Jerry McWilliams
Observers: Jerry McWilliams
Visitors: none
Weather: Cloudy with light showers, SSE wind with temps. in the upper 40s F.
Raptor Observations: Rain most of the day kept things on the ground, but a brief opening allowed a handful of birds to move, nearly all vultures as expected.
Non-raptor Observations: Double-crested Cormorant 10, Great Blue Heron 6, American Robin 25
Predictions: Partly cloudy with south winds early in the morning then quickly shifting around to the NNW. Maybe a few birds before the wind shift. Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Today two Red-necked Grebes were present on the north side of the Pymatuning Causeway, still hanging out near the the OH-PA line on the PA side. Apparently the one from Sunday stayed around and was joined by a second one.
Date: 4/5/19 10:55 am From: Ryan Tomazin <wvwarblers...> Subject: Allegheny Co - The ravens return
All,
As I was sitting here musing over how windows can get so dirty, I opened one to figure how/when I wanted to clean it and I thought I heard a three-cronk call, but with traffic and a breeze, not to mention Doppler effect, it sounded high-pitched.
While enjoying(?) the breeze and waiting for something, anything to eBird (hehe), I saw two ravens playing over the hill here that borders I-79. They stayed in view for a couple of minutes, mimicking each other's flights and diving. I couldn't hear any vocalizations, so they probably weren't making any. Good things I'm working in pajamas, or else I would have chased them down the road into the sunset.
Cheers, and for those in this South Hills region, keep your eyes on the skies!
Date: 4/5/19 7:31 am From: A. Liebner <000000d98121eaef-dmarc-request...> Subject: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 4.05, Brn. Thrasher & Am.Tree Swallows Wayne Twp. Schuylkill Co.
A Yellow-bellied Sapsucker made a surprise appearance. Before I could grab my camera, blackbirds flew in and the Sapsucker flew away. The Red-bellied, Hairy & Downy WP are back but not the Sapsucker.
FOY: Brown Thrasher appeared on 4.02. American Tree Swallows on 4.04
Bluebirds are in & out of one of the boxes; I can only hope that the Tree Swallows take the other one close to the house.
White-throats, Juncos, & Red Breasted Nuthatch are still here.
I put mealy worms, some small, left-over suet pieces and raisins on a platform feeder. I'm going to need a bigger feeder because a Mockingbird, Brn. Thrasher and now a Robin joined the Nuthatches, BC Chickadees, Titmice, WP and others to feast on the goodies.
Good birding,
Ann M. Liebner
Wayne Twp, Schuylkill Co.
Date: 4/5/19 6:51 am From: Chuck Berthoud <cbpabirds...> Subject: Global Big Day and PA Migration Count
There will be two state-wide birding events next month where we try to count all the birds we see. Global Big Day is the first Saturday of the month, May 4; and the second Saturday, May 11 is the Pennsylvania Migration Count.
Global Big Day was started in 2015 by Cornell Lab as the first attempt to see how many species of birds could be counted in a single day throughout the world. Each year has set a new record with 7026 species found in 2018. Results are only recorded in eBird. Anyone who does not have their own eBird account and wants their data added to eBird can enter it by signing into eBird as PA Migration Count. Please contact me for the password. Anyone who does not have a computer can send me their paper results and I will enter them into eBird.
The PAMC was started in 1992 in conjunction with other states to get a national sense of migration. This tradition has remained popular in PA with participation from almost every county. The best way to enter your sightings is eBird. For those without computers or eBird accounts please send your paper reports to your county compiler. A list of county compilers is at pabirds.org in the Projects tab. The results will be compiled by county in a spreadsheet for the entire state and a summary will be written for /Pennsylvania Birds/ magazine.
There are two counties without compilers: Beaver and Schuylkill. The compilers job is to encourage their county birders to record their sightings, help new birders, compile the paper reports and merge them with the eBird results. Please let me know if you can help.
April and May are great months to watch birds. Good Counting PA birders!
Date: 4/5/19 12:51 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (04 Apr 2019) 18 Raptors
Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Avondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 04, 2019
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Larry Lewis
Observers: Gerry Teig
Visitors:
THE LAND CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTYS HAWK WATCH AT BUCKTOE
CREEK PRESERVE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (3): Jim Green, Gerry Teig,
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Bucktoe Creek Preserve!
<BR><BR>
Raptor Observations:
----Raptors seen, but deemed not to be migrating: 2-Red-shouldered Hawk,
4-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (10) and Turkey Vultures (60).
<BR><BR>
----Bald Eagle ages: 1 yr.-1; 2 yr.-0; 3 yr.-0; 4 yr.-0; adult-3
<BR><BR>
Non-raptor Observations:
----BUCKTOE BIRD BLOG (BBB) - (Comments on the events & feel of the day
read on, if you dare) We see birds, many of them hawks; encounter other
wildlife; discuss plants; while striving to laugh and have FUN with it all!
Notes on the raptors will be here, other birds and wildlife we notice or
discuss, and humorous (I hope) stories and anecdotes. This isnt brain
surgery. Trust me, I know about that. Ive already been dead once (its
overrated). So, you WILL have to forgive me, but I AM going to have the
ultimate fun with what remains of this life!
<BR><BR>
TODAYS BBB: Better cloud background and diminished winds have me
feeling good about the prospects at the hawk watch today. The still of the
morning was broken by a Raven, calling to our north and the double-noted
song of a Brown Thrasher. Steve texted word that Purple Martins have just
made it back to Bombay Hook. They should be joining us here today or
tomorrow I feel certain.
<BR><BR>
The sky was terrific all day today. The hawks only came through in small
quantities. We are way overdue for a nice push.
<BR><BR>
After the watch, Kathleen and I went to the marshes of ChesLen Preserve.
Common Yellowthroat, Virginia Rails, Savannah Sparrows [my FOY], 3 Palm
Warblers [my FOY], Wood Ducks, and Swamp Sparrows were among our better
finds there.
<BR><BR>
A quick stop at nearby Indian Run Knoll Wetlands revealed more Wood Ducks
and Green-winged Teal.
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County for their
support, and especially, to the Brokaws, for not only their incredible
support, but gracious generosity in opening their property to the public
for this watch, and oh, so very much more!
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS:
<BR><BR>
Killdeer, COMMON RAVEN, Belted Kingfisher, Brown Thrasher, Eastern Phoebe,
and White-crowned Sparrow.
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (0): Dragonflies (0): Reptiles &
Amphibians (0): Mammals (0).
<BR><BR>
----EBNTs Walk with Nature Program Daily Tally with our Fitbits: This
is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I might tend to
bulk up. Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking unaided, at all!
Therefore, I keep moving (if youve been here, then you know that I pace
endlessly.) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my Walk with Nature
program. So, below are MY results at the watch for the day. Your totals
could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax. You are certainly
welcome to take it easy.I simply choose not to, affording me a panoramic
view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So come join our Walk with
Nature! Anyway, just for fun, here are my numbers at the site for today
(join me, if you wish): Miles: 4.39; Steps: 10,310; Floors: 5.
<BR><BR>
----SEASONS BIRD SPECIES LIST we at Bucktoe are not just a Hawk Watch,
but conduct a migration tally from the site. We include it here, from time
to time (about once a week), to let you know what else were seeing here at
the Bucktoe Watch. Our tally board, on site, will feature an approximation
(very rough, best guestimate, searching for Hawks must remain our
primary focus) for totals of each species seen for The Watch year.
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES Identified from watch site: today: 45; this season: 78
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEARS WATCH SPECIES LIST (0): none.
<BR><BR>
Predictions:
Tomorrows flight looks like yet another washout with rain.
<BR><BR>
Come join us, folks! Were here every day thru April 30, 9am thru 3pm.Rain
or shine.
This report is being sent individually to participants and people deemed to
be interested parties. If you wish off the list, kindly notify me and you
will be removed. However, this one mailing list is how I notify every one
of our events, our walk schedule, tours and rare birds.
The Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve is sponsored by THE LAND
CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY. Please contact us at
<earlybirdtours...> questions or comments.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)
Site Description:
High open meadow near Red Clay Creek
Directions to site:
From Kennett Square, PA (in southern Chester County):
Take Union Street south out of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right
onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a
left. At the second hilltop on Sharp Road, the entrance is on the left
across from Candlewyck development. (432 Sharp Rd.) Upon entering driveway,
make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see on left. Follow
gravel road (and the "Hawk Watch" signs for about 1/2 mile to the pavilion
on the left and the parking area in the grass to the right.
No Golden Eagles today, but a total of eight raptors migrated past the hawk watch. One Osprey, one Red-shoulder, four Red-tails, and two American Kestrels.
The real highlight of the day came in the morning while Nick Bolgiano was watching alone and had a Sandhill Crane fly past. A total of 14 Common Loons also migrated past, along with the first Eastern Meadowlark of the season.
Gary Palmer
*Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 04, 2019 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 8 Turkey Vulture 0 4 95 Osprey 1 3 8 Bald Eagle 0 0 37 Northern Harrier 0 1 7 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 23 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 17 Northern Goshawk 0 0 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 1 3 37 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 4 29 224 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 3 Golden Eagle 0 2 133 American Kestrel 2 4 31 Merlin 0 0 2 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Accipiter 0 1 2 Unknown Buteo 0 0 3 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 2 6 Total: 8 49 641 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:45:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 8.25 hours Official Counter: Gary Palmer, Nick Bolgiano Observers: Nick Bolgiano Visitors: None. Weather: wind NNW 4-13 mph, sky becoming cloudy, high temp of 13.5. Raptor Observations: 1 BV, 5 TV, 1 RT. Non-raptor Observations: Mallard-2, Sandhill Crane-1, C. Loon-14, Purple Finch-2, E. Meadowlark-1 Predictions: Rain all day, no count anticipated tomorrow. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gary Palmer (<palmerjg...> <palmerjg...>) Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/ <http://tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/> More site information at hawkcount.org <http://hawkcount.org>: http://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=438 <http://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=438> Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at: https://dunkadoo.org/explore/shavers-creek-environmental-centerstate-college-bird-club/spring-hawkwatch-2019 <https://dunkadoo.org/explore/shavers-creek-environmental-centerstate-college-bird-club/spring-hawkwatch-2019>*
Observation start time: 08:45:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 8.25 hours
Official Counter: Gary Palmer, Nick Bolgiano
Observers: Nick Bolgiano
Visitors: None.
Weather: wind NNW 4-13 mph, sky becoming cloudy, high temp of 13.5.
Raptor Observations: 1 BV, 5 TV, 1 RT.
Non-raptor Observations: Mallard-2, Sandhill Crane-1, C. Loon-14, Purple Finch-2, E. Meadowlark-1
Predictions: Rain all day, no count anticipated tomorrow. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gary Palmer (<palmerjg...>) Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Dave Poder
Observers: Dick Akers
Visitors: Dick Akers
Weather: Light SW winds changed to moderate WNW winds at noon. Cloudy, visibility 40 km, brief drizzle at 12:30. High of 50F.
Raptor Observations: 2 Red-tails. At 11:30 a Sharpie perched for a couple of seconds on a limb above the picnic table, took off, circled and then continued North.
Non-raptor Observations: E.Bluebird, Tree Swallow, Chickadees, Nuthatches, local TVs, Crows
Predictions: Mid 40s with SE winds and rain ======================================================================== Report submitted by Dave Poder (<avions...>)
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 09:00:00 Total observation time: 1.5 hours
Official Counter: Jerry McWilliams
Observers: Jerry McWilliams
Visitors: none
Weather: Complete thin cloud cover with ENE wind to 10 mph with temps. in the mid-to upper 30s F.
Raptor Observations: A few vultures getting started along the lakeshore than dying out the next hour.
Non-raptor Observations: none
Predictions: Much warmer, strong SSE wind, but rain very likely in the AM, much less chance in the PM. Maybe a few birds after the rain passes. Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Compiler: David Barber, Sandra Cuadros
Counters: Momodou Lamin, Rob Feldman
Weather: Windy and mostly cloudy
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5.5 hours
Compiler: Momodou Lamin
Counters: Lansothung Lotha, Marc Robinson
Weather:
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Predictions: A little cooler, cloudier, with light to moderate WNW wind. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gary Palmer (<palmerjg...>) Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
Date: 4/3/19 3:13 pm From: Paul Heveran <birdmeister.paul...> Subject: FOY Blue-winged Teals, Green Lane Reservoir, Montgomery Co.
Hello PA Birders,
I was happy to have 3 Blue-winged Teals at Knight Lake on this "Windsday" afternoon. Of course this was the day that I was too lazy to haul the scope around!
No new warblers/passerines were seen, other than some N. Rough-winged Swallows.
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Rosemary McGlynn
Observers:
Visitors: none
Weather: comfortable temps but with strong & persistent W winds gusting over 40mph;blue skies w minimal clouds;valley haze till noon.
Raptor Observations: only 2 migrating birds going through the valley below the front.
Non-raptor Observations: chickadees,tree swallows,robins early before the wind gained strength. TVs all day
Predictions: lt. to mod. W winds;high 50-55F;cloudy w chance of PM showers. Winds expected to turn SE Thurs. night into Fri. w rain possible. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Rosemary McGlynn (<denali...>)
Date: 4/3/19 1:33 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (03 Apr 2019) 16 Raptors
Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Avondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 03, 2019
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Larry Lewis
Observers: Gerry Teig
Visitors:
THE LAND CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTYS HAWK WATCH AT BUCKTOE
CREEK PRESERVE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (2): Gerry Teig
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Bucktoe Creek Preserve!
<BR><BR>
Raptor Observations:
----Raptors seen, but deemed not to be migrating: 1-Red-shouldered Hawk,
4-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (25) and Turkey Vultures (65).
<BR><BR>
----Bald Eagle ages: 1 yr.-0; 2 yr.-0; 3 yr.-0; 4 yr.-0; adult-3
<BR><BR>
Non-raptor Observations:
----BUCKTOE BIRD BLOG (BBB) - (Comments on the events & feel of the day
read on, if you dare) We see birds, many of them hawks; encounter other
wildlife; discuss plants; while striving to laugh and have FUN with it all!
Notes on the raptors will be here, other birds and wildlife we notice or
discuss, and humorous (I hope) stories and anecdotes. This isnt brain
surgery. Trust me, I know about that. Ive already been dead once (its
overrated). So, you WILL have to forgive me, but I AM going to have the
ultimate fun with what remains of this life!
<BR><BR>
TODAYS BBB: Out of bird seed for our Bucktoe feeders, I had to stop
first at our friends at Embreeville Mill, Of course, before they opened I
just HAD to bird the nearby marshes of Cheslen Preserve. Wouldnt you? I
found an early singing Common Yellowthroat [FOY] and a Virginia Rail [my
FOY]. Also there were Rough-winged Swallow, Swamp Sparrows, a late Fox
Sparrow, Purple Finch, Wood Ducks, plus the more common residents.
<BR><BR>
At Bucktoe, with a roar in the tree tops to our north, the predicted steady
hard wind rolled in at 11:51 am, bringing a quick end to the comfort of the
morning. But the 10% cloud cover they had predicted, was 100% somewhere
else! This deep blue sky was nearly impossible to pick anything out of.
Still, I enjoyed the aerodynamic antics of a pair of Red-tailed Hawks which
appear to be a local breeding pair.
<BR><BR>
A Brown Thrasher is visiting our feeders now. As it fed on a suet cake, it
dropped a piece. Without missing a beat, it dropped to the ground and ate
it. If theres one thing I appreciate, its a tidy Thrasher! After all,
we run a tight ship here at Bucktoe!
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County for their
support, and especially, to the Brokaws, for not only their incredible
support, but gracious generosity in opening their property to the public
for this watch, and oh, so very much more!
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS:
<BR><BR>
Brown Thrasher, Eastern Phoebe, and White-crowned Sparrow
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (0): Dragonflies (0): Reptiles &
Amphibians (1): Spring Peeper. Mammals (0).
<BR><BR>
----EBNTs Walk with Nature Program Daily Tally with our Fitbits: This
is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I might tend to
bulk up. Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking unaided, at all!
Therefore, I keep moving (if youve been here, then you know that I pace
endlessly.) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my Walk with Nature
program. So, below are MY results at the watch for the day. Your totals
could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax. You are certainly
welcome to take it easy.I simply choose not to, affording me a panoramic
view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So come join our Walk with
Nature! Anyway, just for fun, here are my numbers at the site for today
(join me, if you wish): Miles: 5.77; Steps: 13,537; Floors: 13.
<BR><BR>
----SEASONS BIRD SPECIES LIST we at Bucktoe are not just a Hawk Watch,
but conduct a migration tally from the site. We include it here, from time
to time (about once a week), to let you know what else were seeing here at
the Bucktoe Watch. Our tally board, on site, will feature an approximation
(very rough, best guestimate, searching for Hawks must remain our
primary focus) for totals of each species seen for The Watch year.
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES Identified from watch site: today: 44; this season: 78
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEARS WATCH SPECIES LIST (0): none.
<BR><BR>
Predictions:
Tomorrows flight looks Partly Sunny with diminished winds from the SW.
Could be good.
<BR><BR>
Come join us, folks! Were here every day thru April 30, 9am thru 3pm.Rain
or shine.
This report is being sent individually to participants and people deemed to
be interested parties. If you wish off the list, kindly notify me and you
will be removed. However, this one mailing list is how I notify every one
of our events, our walk schedule, tours and rare birds.
The Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve is sponsored by THE LAND
CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY. Please contact us at
<earlybirdtours...> questions or comments.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)
Site Description:
High open meadow near Red Clay Creek
Directions to site:
From Kennett Square, PA (in southern Chester County):
Take Union Street south out of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right
onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a
left. At the second hilltop on Sharp Road, the entrance is on the left
across from Candlewyck development. (432 Sharp Rd.) Upon entering driveway,
make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see on left. Follow
gravel road (and the "Hawk Watch" signs for about 1/2 mile to the pavilion
on the left and the parking area in the grass to the right.
Observation start time: 07:45:00
Observation end time: 12:45:00
Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Jerry McWilliams
Observers: Bernie O\'Connor, Jerry McWilliams
Visitors:
Bernie O'Connor assisted with the count. Bonnie Ginader stopped for a
quick visit.
Weather:
Variably cloudy early becoming mostly clear with the only clouds well south
of the watch. Strong gusty winds from the WSW becoming more westerly
later. Rather cold with temps. only reaching the upper 40s F.
Raptor Observations:
There was a mass movement of TVs early then gradually petering out through
the day. When I arrived there were already 40 birds in the air and I
tallied 233 birds in just the first 15 minutes. The lakeshore flight-line
eventually took a swing inland where the birds surfed the wind as it
switched directions scattering them across a mile wide band. With the
strong wind they remained fairly low through the watch. Not many hawks
passed through.
Non-raptor Observations:
Double-crested Cormorant 6, Bonaparte's Gull 8, Northern Flicker, small
groups of American Robins, and numerous flocks of blackbirds
Predictions:
Cloudy with cold NE wind. Perhaps some vultures moving along the
lakeshore, but not expecting any hawks.
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Date: 4/3/19 4:30 am From: John Freiberg <johnfreiberg...> Subject: Re: Starling Mimicry
Years ago on July 5th early in the morning I heard someone right outside my house shooting off bottle rockets. I went outside to find out who was doing it only to discover that it was a starling imitating what it had undoubtedly heard the day before.
> On Apr 1, 2019, at 8:31 PM, Heather Jacoby <greybeh...> wrote:
>
> I thought I heard a killdeer. I thought it was unlikely, and I followed the
> sound. All I could see were starlings that nest in the crossbeams of the
> trolley line (in Castle Shannon).
>
> I'm wondering if anyone has ever heard them mimic killdeer before?
> --
> Heather Jacoby
> <greybeh...>
> Pittsburgh, PA
> Allegheny County
John Freiberg
<johnfreiberg...>
Audubon, Montgomery Co
Date: 4/2/19 8:12 pm From: Rob Fergus <birdchaser...> Subject: 2019 Delaware County Listing Challenge--End of March Update
Now that March is behind us, it’s time to check on the status of the 2019 Delaware County Listing Challenge!
2019 TOTAL SPECIES
So far this year, nobody has reached Bronze status for bird species in the county (100), but with new migrants arriving daily, that should happen very soon. Meanwhile, here are the top 2019 DelCo lists reported to eBird.
Total Species—
Al Guarente 94
Rob Fergus 91
Liam Hart 83
Brian Byrnes 69
Damon Orsetti 63
2019 TOTAL CHECKLISTS
As far as total checklists go, two birders have reached Bronze status (100 checklists):
Total Checklists—
Brian Byrnes 136 (Bronze)
Rob Fergus 128 (Bronze)
Damon Orsetti 95
Sheryl Johnson 87
Al Guarente 85
2019 LOCAL PATCH CHECKLISTS
As far as local patches go, for checklists we already have a Gold (30+ checklists) level status! There are also two Silver (20 checklists) and a Bronze (10 checklist) birders!
Gold (30+ checklists)
Brian Byrnes--Delaware County Community College—46
2019 LOCAL PATCH SPECIES
As far as local patch species go, only two eBird hotspots have over 50 species reported so far (John Heinz NWR—DelCo wetlands, and Delaware River—Ft Mifflin/Hog Island Rds) and so far only one birder has reached Bronze status (50 species) at an eBird hotspot—
Rob Fergus—Delaware River—53
2019 YARD SPECIES
In the yard birding category, nobody has reached Bronze status for the year (50 species), but the following are getting close:
Rob Fergus 36
Al Guarente 33
Damon Orsetti 33
Lathrop Nelson 33
David Eberly 29
2019 YARD CHECKLISTS
For Yard Checklists, we have 3 birders at Bronze status (50 checklists):
Yard Checklists
Regina Hildwine 66
Damon Orsetti 63
Brian Byrnes 54
So with a quarter of the year down, lots more birds to see and plenty of time for more birders to reach birding thresholds in these categories. So go out and enjoy the migration, see as much as you can, and report your DelCo bird sightings to eBird and we’ll see you in the totals and out in the field!!!!
Rob Fergus
President—Birding Club of Delaware County (2018-2019)
Wallingford, PA
<birdchaser...><mailto:<birdchaser...>
Date: 4/2/19 5:44 pm From: reeser <reeser...> Subject: Brown Creeper, Eastern Towhee -- Cumberland County
Today 4/2/19 noticed the first Brown Creeper of the year climbing up the locust tree. On 3/31/19, there was a male Eastern Towhee under the feeder.
And in the past few weeks, now have a Northern Mockingbird visiting the suet dough on a regular basis. Had a Northern Flicker visiting the suet dough all winter, that was a first, generally see them more in warmer weather and never on the suet feeder.
Predictions: Warmer, with strong west wind and cloud cover. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gary Palmer (<palmerjg...>) Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Jerry McWilliams
Observers: Bernie O\'Connor, Jennifer Ferrick, Jerry McWilliams,
Jim Baxter, Russ States
Visitors:
Russ States, Bernie O'Connor, Jim Baxter, and Jennifer Ferrick assisted
with the count. Visitors included Brian Berchtold, Janet Price, Bonnie
Ginader, my wife, Deaune Seib, and Joao Taveres.
Weather:
Mostly cloudy with SSW wind throughout the day, but temps. never getting
above 50 F.
Raptor Observations:
A slow start then another steady flight of vultures with kettles of over 80
birds at times. Despite the good TV movement there were few hawks. Bald
Eagles made a good showing with the highlight of the day ending with an
immature Golden Eagle at 1510 EST flying high overhead. Most vultures moved
through along the shoreline high and often well out over the lake.
Non-raptor Observations:
Wood Duck 1, Common Loon 3, Double-crested Cormorant 6, Great Blue Heron 1,
Killdeer 1, Tree Swallow 4, Eastern phoebe 1, American Robin 75+,
Red-winged Blackbird many early in the day, Common Grackle a few flocks,
Brown-headed Cowbird 100+
Predictions:
Partly cloudy in the AM becoming cloudy with strong SW wind early becoming
westerly with a bit cooler temps.
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Date: 4/2/19 4:13 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (02 Apr 2019) 9 Raptors
Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Avondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 02, 2019
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Larry Lewis
Observers: Hank Davis, Joe Meloney, Lee Meloney, Walter Borys
Visitors:
THE LAND CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTYS HAWK WATCH AT BUCKTOE
CREEK PRESERVE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (5): Hank Davis, Walter Borys, Joe Meloney, Lee Meloney.
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Bucktoe Creek Preserve!
<BR><BR>
Raptor Observations:
----Raptors seen, but deemed not to be migrating: 2-Red-shouldered Hawk,
4-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (24) and Turkey Vultures (69).
<BR><BR>
Non-raptor Observations:
----BUCKTOE BIRD BLOG (BBB) - (Comments on the events & feel of the day
read on, if you dare) We see birds, many of them hawks; encounter other
wildlife; discuss plants; while striving to laugh and have FUN with it all!
Notes on the raptors will be here, other birds and wildlife we notice or
discuss, and humorous (I hope) stories and anecdotes. This isnt brain
surgery. Trust me, I know about that. Ive already been dead once (its
overrated). So, you WILL have to forgive me, but I AM going to have the
ultimate fun with what remains of this life!
<BR><BR>
TODAYS BBB: The sky and winds were agreeable when I arrived at Bucktoe
this morning; the temperature not so much. The water feature started
another day with a layer of ice. I will take it, though.
<BR><BR>
The sweet song of a couple of Purple Finches were heard from the tree line.
<BR><BR>
Hank was out, wearing shorts as usual, and with a bag of sunflower.
Thanks, Hank! Walter, then Joe and Lee were out. I cant believe others
were out as cold as it was. A few hawks on the move early, quickly slowed
to nothing as the weather deteriorated.
<BR><BR>
On the way home, I stopped at Wilson Rd. Pond and found nothing new, but at
home I had a Wild Turkey walking across the road!
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County for their
support, and especially, to the Brokaws, for not only their incredible
support, but gracious generosity in opening their property to the public
for this watch, and oh, so very much more!
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS:
<BR><BR>
Great Blue Heron, Barred Owl, Belted Kingfisher, Eastern Phoebe, Purple
Finch, and White-crowned Sparrow.
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (0): Dragonflies (0): Reptiles &
Amphibians (1): Spring Peeper. Mammals (0).
<BR><BR>
----EBNTs Walk with Nature Program Daily Tally with our Fitbits: This
is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I might tend to
bulk up. Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking unaided, at all!
Therefore, I keep moving (if youve been here, then you know that I pace
endlessly.) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my Walk with Nature
program. So, below are MY results at the watch for the day. Your totals
could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax. You are certainly
welcome to take it easy.I simply choose not to, affording me a panoramic
view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So come join our Walk with
Nature! Anyway, just for fun, here are my numbers at the site for today
(join me, if you wish): Miles: 6.4; Steps: 15,021; Floors: 12.
<BR><BR>
----SEASONS BIRD SPECIES LIST we at Bucktoe are not just a Hawk Watch,
but conduct a migration tally from the site. We include it here, from time
to time (about once a week), to let you know what else were seeing here at
the Bucktoe Watch. Our tally board, on site, will feature an approximation
(very rough, best guestimate, searching for Hawks must remain our
primary focus) for totals of each species seen for The Watch year.
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES Identified from watch site: today: 45; this season: 78
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEARS WATCH SPECIES LIST (0): none.
<BR><BR>
Predictions:
Tomorrows flight looks bright with lots of sun and sadly, lots of
headwind.
<BR><BR>
Come join us, folks! Were here every day thru April 30, 9am thru 3pm.Rain
or shine.
This report is being sent individually to participants and people deemed to
be interested parties. If you wish off the list, kindly notify me and you
will be removed. However, this one mailing list is how I notify every one
of our events, our walk schedule, tours and rare birds.
The Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve is sponsored by THE LAND
CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY. Please contact us at
<earlybirdtours...> questions or comments.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)
Site Description:
High open meadow near Red Clay Creek
Directions to site:
From Kennett Square, PA (in southern Chester County):
Take Union Street south out of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right
onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a
left. At the second hilltop on Sharp Road, the entrance is on the left
across from Candlewyck development. (432 Sharp Rd.) Upon entering driveway,
make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see on left. Follow
gravel road (and the "Hawk Watch" signs for about 1/2 mile to the pavilion
on the left and the parking area in the grass to the right.
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Jim Rocco
Observers: Bob Stewart, Ed Gowarty,Sr, Joe Sabo, Nancy Ott
Visitors: Bob Stewart, Ed Gowarty, Joe Sabo, Nancy Ott helped with spoting. Tim Flanigan, Dustin & Jennifer Kimmel.
Weather: Moderate to strong winds out of the SE
Raptor Observations: 17 raptors counted, Adult golden eagle at 10:01
Non-raptor Observations: Local tv's, ravens, blue jays
Predictions: cold winds from the NW ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jim Rocco (<jd.jh.rocco...>)
Contributors: Jeff Brinker, Michael David, Karyn Delaney, John Flannigan, Glenn Koppel, Jerry McWilliams, Kim Springer, Jerry Stanley, Ryan Tomazin, David Yeany II.
Compiler: Amy Taracido
Tuesday, 19 March 2019 through Tuesday, 26 March 2019
**This report is distributed by e-mail only. Compiler is not responsible for errors on websites who reproduce/reprint these reports. If you would like to receive western PA RBAs, contact AMYTARACIDO@ YAHOO.COM
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NOTE: COMMON LOON, NORTHERN SHOVELER, GADWALL, BUFFLEHEAD, RING-NECKED DUCK, RUDDY DUCK, TEAL SP., AMERICAN WOODCOCK, RUFFED GROUSE continue to be reported, and FOY EASTERN MEADOWLARK, TREE SWALLOW.
BEAVER COUNTY:
On 3/23 in Economy Borough, 5 PINE SISKINS (KD).
BUTLER COUNTY:
On 3/24 at Moraine State Park, 1 RED-NECKED GREBE, 2 LONG-TAILED DUCKS, REDHEAD, BONAPARTE'S GULL (MD), 1 additional RED-NECKED GREBE (GK); on 3/26, 1 CANVASBACK, 23 REDHEADS (KD).
At State Gamelands #95 on 3/24, 12 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS (GK).
ERIE COUNTY:
On 3/20 at Presque Isle State Park, 3 NORTHERN HARRIERS, 1 MERLIN, 1 SANDHILL CRANE; on 3/24, 2 BLACK VULTURES, 2 NORTHERN HARRIERS, 1 LONG-EARED OWL, 1 NORTHERN SAW-WHET OWL; on 3/26, 1 SANDHILL CRANE (JM).
FOREST COUNTY:
On 3/21 at Tionesta Dam, 40 EVENING GROSBEAKS, 3 PINE SISKINS, and others; on 3/26, 2 EVENING GROSBEAKS (KS).
In Marienville on 3/22, 35 EVENING GROSBEAKS (DY).
MERCER COUNTY:
At Shenango Lake on 3/23, 1 SNOW GOOSE (JB).
VENANGO COUNTY:
On 3/20 and 3/21 at Kahle Lake, 1 RED-NECKED GREBE, 1 CANVASBACK; on 3/22 and 3/24, 1 RED-NECKED GREBE; on 3/25, 1 RED-NECKED GREBE, 1 SURF SCOTER, 9 LONG-TAILED DUCKS, and others (JS).
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5.5 hours
Compiler: David Barber, Lansothung Lotha
Counters: Lansothung Lotha, Shannon Lambert
Weather: clear with W/NW winds 8-12 mph
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 4/2/19 9:55 am From: Bruce Carl <hrdabrd...> Subject: Re: Starling Mimicry
PA Birders,
I had a starling doing a perfect Eastern Pewee during a Christmas Bird Count in Lebanon County at Memorial Lake in the early 90's. I was with Steve Santner ( some of you may recall this name). We really did some looking around until we realized where the sound was coming from. We knew that a Pewee should most definitely not be here but it really sounded like there was one.
Bruce A Carl Akron / Lanc. Co.
On Tue, Apr 2, 2019, 12:34 PM Michael Fialkovich < <0000012b4af48ab0-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> I've heard starlings do a perfect Eastern Meadowlark whistle. > Mike FialkovichAllegheny County > > -----Original Message----- > From: Heather Jacoby <greybeh...> > To: PABIRDS <PABIRDS...> > Sent: Mon, Apr 1, 2019 8:32 pm > Subject: [PABIRDS] Starling Mimicry > > I thought I heard a killdeer. I thought it was unlikely, and I followed the > sound. All I could see were starlings that nest in the crossbeams of the > trolley line (in Castle Shannon). > > I'm wondering if anyone has ever heard them mimic killdeer before? > -- > Heather Jacoby > <greybeh...> > Pittsburgh, PA > Allegheny County >
Date: 4/2/19 9:43 am From: Ryan Tomazin <wvwarblers...> Subject: Re: Starling Mimicry
Moments before I watched my raven play this morning, I was listening to a starling doing a perfect American Robin call. It was doing the same call as I woke up, too. Spot-on.
They'll mimic Blue Jays mimicking hawks, too. Thankfully, they haven't started mimicking ravens, as that would disrupt my day a lot 😋.
Ryan Tomazin - Bridgeville, PA
________________________________
From: Bird discussion list for Pennsylvania <PABIRDS...> on behalf of Michael Fialkovich <0000012b4af48ab0-dmarc-request...>
Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2019 12:34 PM
To: <PABIRDS...>
Subject: Re: [PABIRDS] Starling Mimicry
I've heard starlings do a perfect Eastern Meadowlark whistle.
Mike FialkovichAllegheny County
I thought I heard a killdeer. I thought it was unlikely, and I followed the
sound. All I could see were starlings that nest in the crossbeams of the
trolley line (in Castle Shannon).
I'm wondering if anyone has ever heard them mimic killdeer before?
--
Heather Jacoby
<greybeh...>
Pittsburgh, PA
Allegheny County
I thought I heard a killdeer. I thought it was unlikely, and I followed the sound. All I could see were starlings that nest in the crossbeams of the trolley line (in Castle Shannon).
I'm wondering if anyone has ever heard them mimic killdeer before? -- Heather Jacoby <greybeh...> Pittsburgh, PA Allegheny County
Date: 4/2/19 9:10 am From: Barb <0000001455f85cf8-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Allegheny Co. - more fun with a raven
I love seeing them, the ones I’ve seen were mostly sitting solo on the ground in other counties and the ones here in Allegheny County flying over or once in a small group.
Barb
Sent from my iPhone
> On Apr 2, 2019, at 11:37 AM, Ryan Tomazin <wvwarblers...> wrote:
>
> All,
>
> Around 10 this morning, I went out to our parking lot in Bridgeville, and a raven circled down to the ground. I drove over to where it landed and it was hopping on the ground around something I couldn't/didn't ID, but it was grabbing it (carpeting? dead animal? misc. garbage?) and holding it as it tried to hop away with it.
>
> Finally, it gave up and just looked at me for a few seconds, and then hopped as if for fun over to a gravel pile and hopped up it to the top. It sat there for half a minute just looking at me, and then off it flew.
>
> Seeing as I've only experienced non-flight behavior on TV, this was a real treat! More, please!
>
> Ryan Tomazin - Bridgeville, PA
Date: 4/2/19 8:37 am From: Ryan Tomazin <wvwarblers...> Subject: Allegheny Co. - more fun with a raven
All,
Around 10 this morning, I went out to our parking lot in Bridgeville, and a raven circled down to the ground. I drove over to where it landed and it was hopping on the ground around something I couldn't/didn't ID, but it was grabbing it (carpeting? dead animal? misc. garbage?) and holding it as it tried to hop away with it.
Finally, it gave up and just looked at me for a few seconds, and then hopped as if for fun over to a gravel pile and hopped up it to the top. It sat there for half a minute just looking at me, and then off it flew.
Seeing as I've only experienced non-flight behavior on TV, this was a real treat! More, please!
At 05:03 AM 4/2/2019 Kate StJohn wrote: > It's almost as if a starling hears a killdeer and has to talk > about it.
That matches my experience. Starlings seem to mimic what they've heard recently. A week or two ago the local starlings started mimicking Killdeer and I can always tell when the catbirds have returned because the starlings at my house start immitating them.
>Killdeer in the city: During migration I usually see or hear a >single killdeer in my city neighborhood.
I live in Reading, in a neighborhood of rowhouses. I see and hear actual Killdeers flying by occasionally, often after sunset, in addition to startlings mimicking them. I'm pretty sure that at least one pair usually nests on top of a grocery store about a mile down the street from me. Looking at what's around that building, you wouldn't expect them there, but the roof is apparently a suitable nesting area because I see and hear a couple of them there through the breeding season most years.
One way to tell actual Killdeer from imitations is whether the source of the sound is moving. Killdeer often call in flight while starlings tend to be sitting still. Also, if it is dark where you hear the sound, it is probably a real Killdeer.
Date: 4/2/19 2:04 am From: Kate StJohn <0000000f59b962a9-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Starling Mimicry
Starlings do mimic killdeer sounds, especially when killdeer are migrating, as they are now. It's almost as if a starling hears a killdeer and has to talk about it.
Killdeer in the city: During migration I usually see or hear a single killdeer in my city neighborhood. Sometimes one lands on a grassy ballfield at night and calls from there. A strange sound in town ... and a strange sight in the ballpark lights.
Kate St. John, Pittsburgh
Visit my bird/nature blog at birdsOutsideMyWindow.org
I thought I heard a killdeer. I thought it was unlikely, and I followed the sound. All I could see were starlings that nest in the crossbeams of the trolley line (in Castle Shannon).
I'm wondering if anyone has ever heard them mimic killdeer before? -- Heather Jacoby <greybeh...> Pittsburgh, PA Allegheny County
Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Deb Bodenschatz
Observers: Nancy Ott
Visitors:
Nancy Ott & 3 others
Weather:
Cold with mostly West wind at 6-14 mph. Partly cloudy in the morning with
light snow flurries (about 1 of snow on the ground. Skies became sunny
later in the day.
Raptor Observations:
A Red-tailed and a Red Shouldered Hawk were very far out over the valley.
An Osprey was also out over the valley, but not as far. There was also a
local Red-tail hunting in the valley and a 3rd year Bald Eagle flying south
(1:58 pm) as well as 4 Turkey Vultures patrolling the valley.
Predictions:
Mostly Cloudy with SSE winds at 7-15 mph and a high temperature of 6 C.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Deb Bodenschatz (<debbiebodenschatz...>)
I don't have any records of Broad-winged until April, here in Venango Co. Russ States Oil City
On Mon, Apr 1, 2019 at 5:28 PM Cathy Brown <blueapis...> wrote:
> I had a possible broad-winged hawk near Hickory last week, but wasn't 100% > confident to report it (I was driving when I saw it). > > Cathy Brown, > Washington county > ________________________________ > From: Bird discussion list for Pennsylvania <PABIRDS...> on > behalf of Ryan Tomazin <wvwarblers...> > Sent: Monday, April 1, 2019 3:06 PM > To: <PABIRDS...> > Subject: [PABIRDS] Allegheny Co. - Raven, Broadwing question > > Hello All, > > Had a raven 'cronk' loudly right behind me in a parking lot, flying almost > directly overhead at roof-level. I swear, these things follow me around! > And I love it! > > Anybody find it odd how few broadwings are being reported across the > state, or are they just not being reported? I always used to have at least > one by mid-March in the region, and have heard and seen none so far. > > Cheers, > > Ryan Tomazin - Bridgeville, PA >
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Gary Palmer
Observers: Gary Palmer, Nick Bolgiano
Visitors: Ron Crandall.
Weather: Cool, temperature ranging from -2.5 to high of 4.5, with NW wind peaking just under 30 kph, dropping off later in the day. Partly cloudy in the morning, gradually dropping to no cloud cover by 1500.
Predictions: Cloudy and warmer, with S wind up to 15 kph; should be busier. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gary Palmer (<palmerjg...>) Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
I had a possible broad-winged hawk near Hickory last week, but wasn't 100% confident to report it (I was driving when I saw it).
Cathy Brown,
Washington county
________________________________
From: Bird discussion list for Pennsylvania <PABIRDS...> on behalf of Ryan Tomazin <wvwarblers...>
Sent: Monday, April 1, 2019 3:06 PM
To: <PABIRDS...>
Subject: [PABIRDS] Allegheny Co. - Raven, Broadwing question
Hello All,
Had a raven 'cronk' loudly right behind me in a parking lot, flying almost directly overhead at roof-level. I swear, these things follow me around! And I love it!
Anybody find it odd how few broadwings are being reported across the state, or are they just not being reported? I always used to have at least one by mid-March in the region, and have heard and seen none so far.
Date: 4/1/19 1:56 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (01 Apr 2019) 8 Raptors
Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Avondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 01, 2019
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Larry Lewis
Observers:
Visitors:
THE LAND CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTYS HAWK WATCH AT BUCKTOE
CREEK PRESERVE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (1): Just me again on this horribly cold and windy day.
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Bucktoe Creek Preserve!
<BR><BR>
Raptor Observations:
----Raptors seen, but deemed not to be migrating: 1-Red-shouldered Hawk,
4-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (10) and Turkey Vultures (57).
<BR><BR>
Non-raptor Observations:
----BUCKTOE BIRD BLOG (BBB) - (Comments on the events & feel of the day
read on, if you dare) We see birds, many of them hawks; encounter other
wildlife; discuss plants; while striving to laugh and have FUN with it all!
Notes on the raptors will be here, other birds and wildlife we notice or
discuss, and humorous (I hope) stories and anecdotes. This isnt brain
surgery. Trust me, I know about that. Ive already been dead once (its
overrated). So, you WILL have to forgive me, but I AM going to have the
ultimate fun with what remains of this life!
<BR><BR>
TODAYS BBB: Sunny sky is on tap for today. Better conditions than
yesterday, but not much. Deep blue skies are so difficult to notice
anything.
<BR><BR>
On the way o my field office I stopped at a friends home to see their
overwintering Catbird [my FOY]. [KP]
<BR><BR>
It was freezing out at Bucktoe today, with a stiff cold wind from the north
often at 20-25 mph. Ice filled my new water feature. These conditions had
me huddled up against my trailer to escape the wind. Well, sort of.
<BR><BR>
A few migrants were picked out, while on a walk around the meadow fringe I
heard and saw what looked and certainly sounded like a Black-capped
Chickadee [my FOY] singing consistently its 2-note song.
<BR><BR>
On the way home, I made a quick stop at Wilson Road Pond where there were
Black Ducks and a pair of Blue-winged Teal [my FOY].
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County for their
support, and especially, to the Brokaws, for not only their incredible
support, but gracious generosity in opening their property to the public
for this watch, and oh, so very much more!
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS:
<BR><BR>
Belted Kingfisher, Black-capped Chickadee, Eastern Phoebe, and
White-crowned Sparrow
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (0): Dragonflies (0): Reptiles &
Amphibians (1): Spring Peeper. Mammals (0).
<BR><BR>
----EBNTs Walk with Nature Program Daily Tally with our Fitbits: This
is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I might tend to
bulk up. Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking unaided, at all!
Therefore, I keep moving (if youve been here, then you know that I pace
endlessly.) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my Walk with Nature
program. So, below are MY results at the watch for the day. Your totals
could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax. You are certainly
welcome to take it easy.I simply choose not to, affording me a panoramic
view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So come join our Walk with
Nature! Anyway, just for fun, here are my numbers at the site for today
(join me, if you wish): Miles: 6.84; Steps: 16,052; Floors:33.
<BR><BR>
----SEASONS BIRD SPECIES LIST we at Bucktoe are not just a Hawk Watch,
but conduct a migration tally from the site. We include it here, from time
to time (about once a week), to let you know what else were seeing here at
the Bucktoe Watch. Our tally board, on site, will feature an approximation
(very rough, best guestimate, searching for Hawks must remain our
primary focus) for totals of each species seen for The Watch year.
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES Identified from watch site: today: 42; this season: 78
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEARS WATCH SPECIES LIST (1):
Black-capped Chickadee.
<BR><BR>
Predictions:
Tomorrows flight looks like it will be more comfortable and improved
observing conditions with increasing background clouds and far less wind.
<BR><BR>
Come join us, folks! Were here every day thru April 30, 9am thru 3pm.Rain
or shine.
This report is being sent individually to participants and people deemed to
be interested parties. If you wish off the list, kindly notify me and you
will be removed. However, this one mailing list is how I notify every one
of our events, our walk schedule, tours and rare birds.
The Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve is sponsored by THE LAND
CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY. Please contact us at
<earlybirdtours...> questions or comments.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)
Site Description:
High open meadow near Red Clay Creek
Directions to site:
From Kennett Square, PA (in southern Chester County):
Take Union Street south out of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right
onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a
left. At the second hilltop on Sharp Road, the entrance is on the left
across from Candlewyck development. (432 Sharp Rd.) Upon entering driveway,
make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see on left. Follow
gravel road (and the "Hawk Watch" signs for about 1/2 mile to the pavilion
on the left and the parking area in the grass to the right.
This brings up a map and a data form to report colonies of Great Blue Heron colonies across the state. Known colonies are NOT mapped; you simply map and document the number of nests at sites you find. Night-Heron and Great Egret colonies are typically surveyed by Game Commission staff, so we're not requesting surveys of those.
Thanks as always for sharing your bird knowledge, in eBird, the list-serve, Facebook, and through these data collection sites!
Daniel Brauning
Pennsylvania Game Commission
<dbrauning...>
717-433-8777
Thanks to current and new volunteers for taking some of PA's vacant Breeding Bird Survey routes, as requested last week.
But there are still 5 BBS routes, including:
- two that touch Somerset County (any Westmoreland County birder willing to take one of these?)
- one in Pike and Carbon counties
- two northwestern counties.
The survey is a one-day-per-year commitment. Strong bird ID skills by voice is required. If you would consider taking one of these, please email or call me.
Daniel Brauning
PA BBS Coordinator
Pennsylvania Game Commission
<dbrauning...>
717-433-8777
Jack SolomonAllegheny County
Drivel, and off topic drivel at that, follows below:
We just returned Saturday from a winter in TX. 3 lifers for us there over the period from early last Nov. through close to the end of this past MarchHook-billed KiteLewis's Woodpecker Black-capped Vireo.
Most of our time in Texas was spent in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, with about a week and a half spent, total, visiting in Seminole Canyon SPDavis Mtn. SPANDSouth Llano R. SP
Please send all congratulations, expressions of envy, nominations for medals and awards, etc., by private email. Modesty forbids my acceptance here of such accolades.
Date: 4/1/19 12:12 pm From: Chuck Berthoud <cbpabirds...> Subject: Re: The evil "X" of eBird
In Lancaster County crows were abundant to the point where at one time they were being fed poisoned Cheetos. That still may be occurring. eBirders can help monitor crows by taking the time to estimate the number of birds seen. If they are not singing you can use the crow sp. It is OK to guess or estimate to the nearest 100 if there are many 100's and you don't want to spend much time observing them. An 'X' count is of no help to seeing the population trends in eBird. The catastrophe of the white-necked vulture in India that was abundant during the 1980's doesn't have to happen here--if we are vigilant. (See my post earlier this morning).
Chuck
On 4/1/2019 9:29 AM, Jim Hill wrote: > I agree with Chuck Berthoud's 4-1-19 posting about the misuse of the X on a > bird count, which I have often been guilty of. I heartily urge eBirders to > take the eBird Essential course, which addresses this and many other > important guidelines for submitting a checklist. I haven't used the X > since. The course is short & sweet and can be taken in bits & pieces as one > has free time. Here's a link to the course: > https://academy.allaboutbirds.org/product/ebird-essentials
Had a raven 'cronk' loudly right behind me in a parking lot, flying almost directly overhead at roof-level. I swear, these things follow me around! And I love it!
Anybody find it odd how few broadwings are being reported across the state, or are they just not being reported? I always used to have at least one by mid-March in the region, and have heard and seen none so far.
Date: 4/1/19 11:26 am From: Bob Schutsky <info...> Subject: Ruffed Grouse in Southern Lancaster County
Dear PABirders,
At 1:00pm I walked outside of our house in Peach Bottom. A RUFFED GROUSE was underneath a large azalea bush, pecking at the mulch. I had a clear open view of it for several seconds from a distance of no more than 20 feet. It raised its head, looked and me, and immediately flew north and out of sight. I have not seen a Ruffed Grouse anywhere in this area for at least 25 years. I have no idea if it was a wild bird. There is always the possibility that someone raised and released it, as is often done with Northern Bobwhite. But it certainly was a surprise!
Take care, BOB
BOB SCHUTSKY Web Site www.birdtreks.com -- BIRD TREKS--Quality North American Birding Tours 216 Spring Lane Peach Bottom, PA USA 17563-4008 VOICE 717-548-3303 CELL 717-572-0771 FAX 717-548-3327 E-MAIL <info...>
Observation start time: 07:45:00 Observation end time: 16:15:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Compiler:
Counters: Bracken Brown, Paul Heveran
Weather: Variable cloudiness with SE winds early shifting to SW in the afternoon 1-12 mph
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 4/1/19 8:25 am From: Hayley Kile <pezolut...> Subject: FOY Towhee and Eastern bluebird, Phoebe - Allegheny County
The Towhee was under the feeder and the bluebirds and phoebe were spotted at the old Churchill Golf Course, now overgrown, in Pittsburgh. There is also an active Red-tailed hawk's nest on the golf course.
Date: 4/1/19 6:39 am From: Jim Hill <jimhill.jimhill...> Subject: The evil "X" of eBird
I agree with Chuck Berthoud's 4-1-19 posting about the misuse of the X on a bird count, which I have often been guilty of. I heartily urge eBirders to take the eBird Essential course, which addresses this and many other important guidelines for submitting a checklist. I haven't used the X since. The course is short & sweet and can be taken in bits & pieces as one has free time. Here's a link to the course: https://academy.allaboutbirds.org/product/ebird-essentials -- Happy birding, Jim Hill High Rock, York County
Date: 4/1/19 5:42 am From: Chuck Berthoud <cbpabirds...> Subject: April eBird Challenge, eBird Alerts, counting birds, eBird India.
Hello PA Birders,
This month’s eBird Challenge is to add photos or sound recordings to 20 checklists.
Want to keep up with the latest sightings in your county or across Pennsylvania? Subscribe to eBird alerts in the My eBird area. Look for Manage My Alerts at the bottom of the right column. You can have daily or hourly alerts for a county, state or country sent to your email. In addition there are numerous private groups on Facebook, GroupMe and WhatsApp providing information about local sightings. Often local birders can recommend you to the group owner for membership.
The trouble with ‘X’. Lots of Rusty Blackbirds were reported last month to my eBird Alerts for counties in the area and for all of PA. This is always of interest to me because they are a species reported to be in serious decline. Opening up one checklist to get some details revealed that the birder did not count any of the birds found, but only put an ‘X’ for each species. I am convinced that our checklists are valuable now for science and to posterity especially as the data is able to help document the decline in species. It really doesn’t take much time to give a rough estimate rather than use an ‘X’. The last group of RUBL I saw were feeding on the wet ground. I was able to count 14 but as they flew off it was evident there was more than double that amount. The flocks of flyover waterfowl can be quickly estimated by counting a few birds up to 5 or 10 and then by larger groups. After a while you will recognize what 25 or 50 look like and can quickly count hundreds as they flyover.
There was an interesting series of articles in eBird about birding in India this month that was posted on the home page on March 22. Read about rapid increased use of eBird in India at: https://factordaily.com/birds-in-data-counting-cuckoos-and-other-stories/ . The story of the decline of the 80 million white-rumped vultures to a few thousand will make you not take our own common birds for granted.
Date: 4/1/19 3:16 am From: August Mirabella <am4birds1...> Subject: Peace Valley Park (IBA)- (3/24 -3/30) -Bucks Co.
All, Birder reports were light this week. The species total was 62. 1 Snow Goose 3/25 7 duck species: Wood Duck-pair appears to be using one of our new duck boxes at the bridge (photos). 1 Red-breasted Merganser -female 3/29 Wild Turkey-high count 20 3/25 1 Pied-billed Grebe-3/27 1 Horned Grebe-3/25 to 3/29 photo Lesser Black-backed Gull-high report 11 3/29 1 Common Loon 3/26 Double-crested Cormorant numbers slowly increasing-high report 20 1 Osprey 3/29 Black-capped Chickadee Brown Thrasher 3/29 singing on territory -photo
Also, Ring-necked Duck, Bufflehead, Hooded Merganser, Ruddy Duck, Bald Eagle, Pileated Woodpecker, E. Phoebe, Tree Swallow, Golden-crowned Kinglet, E.Bluebird, Hermit Thrush, Fox Sparrow, E. Towhee
Date: 4/1/19 3:11 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (31 Mar 2019) 8 Raptors
Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Avondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 31, 2019
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Larry Lewis
Observers:
Visitors:
THE LAND CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTYS HAWK WATCH AT BUCKTOE
CREEK PRESERVE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (1): Only I was brave [stupid] enough to be out in this weather.
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Bucktoe Creek Preserve!
<BR><BR>
Raptor Observations:
----Raptors seen, but deemed not to be migrating: 1-Red-shouldered Hawk,
4-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (6) and Turkey Vultures (15).
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Non-raptor Observations:
----BUCKTOE BIRD BLOG (BBB) - (Comments on the events & feel of the day
read on, if you dare) We see birds, many of them hawks; encounter other
wildlife; discuss plants; while striving to laugh and have FUN with it all!
Notes on the raptors will be here, other birds and wildlife we notice or
discuss, and humorous (I hope) stories and anecdotes. This isnt brain
surgery. Trust me, I know about that. Ive already been dead once (its
overrated). So, you WILL have to forgive me, but I AM going to have the
ultimate fun with what remains of this life!
<BR><BR>
TODAYS BBB: [PLEASE NOTE: On March 28 I sent out the new large
weekly blog and hotline in my new format - a newsletter. This is NOT
these reports you get from HawkCount. Rather, its the newsletter from
EBNT, with our upcoming schedule and the County year bird list, etc.. If
you arent receiving it and are a regular subscriber, look in your spam a
few servers send it there. [go figure-lol] If you enjoy the blog,
featuring the county species list, and it ended up in your spam, youll
have to follow your providers method of whitelisting it, marking it as
not spam or it will always go there. It usually comes out every Thursday.
<BR><BR>
We go back into lousy weather conditions today, with clouds and showers.
Just when was March a lamb this year? I MISSED that! Well with today,
March is gone and I for one cant wait to see it blow away. The blowing
rain had me in my van watching what I could.
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A couple of Osprey migrating together made my morning, as did a nice tall
mug of field brew. But it was truly slow today. A pair of Northern
Harriers further lifted the feeling of the day.
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County for their
support, and especially, to the Brokaws, for not only their incredible
support, but gracious generosity in opening their property to the public
for this watch, and oh, so very much more!
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS:
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Great Blue Heron, Eastern Phoebe, Belted Kingfisher, and White-crowned
Sparrow.
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (0): Dragonflies (0): Reptiles &
Amphibians (1): Spring Peeper. Mammals (0)
<BR><BR>
----EBNTs Walk with Nature Program Daily Tally with our Fitbits: This
is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I might tend to
bulk up. Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking unaided, at all!
Therefore, I keep moving (if youve been here, then you know that I pace
endlessly.) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my Walk with Nature
program. So, below are MY results at the watch for the day. Your totals
could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax. You are certainly
welcome to take it easy.I simply choose not to, affording me a panoramic
view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So come join our Walk with
Nature! Anyway, just for fun, here are my numbers at the site for today
(join me, if you wish): Miles: 5.07; Steps: 11,896; Floors: 19.
<BR><BR>
----SEASONS BIRD SPECIES LIST we at Bucktoe are not just a Hawk Watch,
but conduct a migration tally from the site. We include it here, from time
to time (about once a week), to let you know what else were seeing here at
the Bucktoe Watch. Our tally board, on site, will feature an approximation
(very rough, best guestimate, searching for Hawks must remain our
primary focus) for totals of each species seen for The Watch year.
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES Identified from watch site: today: 44; this season: 77
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEARS WATCH SPECIES LIST (0): none.
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Predictions:
Tomorrows flight looks sunny. Too sunny with no background clouds and
strong northwest winds.
<BR><BR>
Come join us, folks! Were here every day thru April 30, 9am thru 3pm.Rain
or shine.
This report is being sent individually to participants and people deemed to
be interested parties. If you wish off the list, kindly notify me and you
will be removed. However, this one mailing list is how I notify every one
of our events, our walk schedule, tours and rare birds.
The Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve is sponsored by THE LAND
CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY. Please contact us at
<earlybirdtours...> questions or comments.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)
Site Description:
High open meadow near Red Clay Creek
Directions to site:
From Kennett Square, PA (in southern Chester County):
Take Union Street south out of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right
onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a
left. At the second hilltop on Sharp Road, the entrance is on the left
across from Candlewyck development. (432 Sharp Rd.) Upon entering driveway,
make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see on left. Follow
gravel road (and the "Hawk Watch" signs for about 1/2 mile to the pavilion
on the left and the parking area in the grass to the right.
Date: 3/31/19 7:53 pm From: Joe Papp <joe.papp01...> Subject: Washington Pike Complex / DDI GBHE Rookery - current count? (Allegheny County)
Has anyone in Allegheny County recently surveyed the Washington Pike Complex / DDI Great Blue Heron rookery for a count of active nests? I stopped by this afternoon (viewing from DDI parking lot) but it was snowing the entire time!
Date: 3/31/19 4:43 pm From: Bettina Heffner <BettinaHef...> Subject: Lancaster Co Bird Club Photo Contest; Submission deadline 8/1/2019
PHOTO CONTEST sponsored by the Lancaster County Bird Club Youth and Adult Divisions
A photo contest open to all ages is being offered by the Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) in cooperation with Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area (MCWMA) and the PA Game Commission. The contest is sponsored by club member Len Eiserer, author of the book The American Robin: A Backyard Institution. The subject is birds of Lancaster or Lebanon Counties. In addition to the winning photographs, an award for the best photo taken at MCWMA will be included. Cash prizes for the Adult and Youth Divisions are: First place - $125, Second place - $75 and Third place - $50 plus $50 for the best MCWMA photo. The photo must be new, taken since August 1, 2018, and must be 8 inches by 10 inches and unmatted. The deadline is August 1, 2019. All entries will be displayed at the Visitor Center at MCWMA. More information about the rules may be found on the LCBC website at www.lancasterbirdclub.org<http://www.lancasterbirdclub.org/> under the Special Programs tab. Any questions may be directed to LCBC President, Barbara Hunsberger at 717-984-2738 or <phunsberger...><mailto:<phunsberger...>.
This afternoon I was down at the Pymatuning Dam. I found it a very interesting study of spring gull plumage. Lots of gull activity! Highlight was at least 5 Lesser Black-backed Gulls. Four were adults, two still in nonbreeding plumage, two already molted into breeding plumage, and one apparently molting out of 2nd winter plumage. Hundreds of Bonaparte's Gulls were also present, with varying degrees of hooded plumage, from complete winter plumage to nearly complete adult summer plumage to complete 1st summer plumage. And, of course, lots of Ring-billed and Herring Gulls, both immature and adult, breeding plumage and nonbreeding. What an interesting array!
I also saw a FOY Osprey in the Pymatuning area and found the previously reported Red-necked Grebe at the Pymatuning Causeway. Lots of Horned Grebes and Long-tailed Ducks too.
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Bob Stewart
Observers:
Visitors: none
Weather: Cold, Moderate Wind with frequent snow flurries. Graupel after 1 PM EST. Temp just below freezing for the whole period. Wind out of the West. Sustained 15-18 mph, gusting to 32 mph. Cloud cover 85% to 100%. Visibility 2 km in snow showers up to 17 km when not snowing.
Raptor Observations: No migrant raptors. Local turkey vultures noted but not counted.
Non-raptor Observations: black-capped chicadee
Predictions: Mostly sunny. High of 40 degrees F. Wind from WNW at 10 mph. gusts 15-18 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Stewart (<bob...>)
Date: 3/31/19 1:18 pm From: Dan Richards <00000132f63ed96f-dmarc-request...> Subject: Blue-winged Teal, Rusty Blackbirds, et al., Clearfield Co.
Lots of waterfowl around DuBois today. I tallied 19 species of waterbirds--highlights included: -Long-tailed Ducks (Bimini Lake/DuBois Reservoir/Sabula Lake) -Common Goldeneye (Treasure Lake/DuBois Reservoir) -Northern Shoveler (Platt Road swamp) -Blue-winged Teal (Platt Road swamp) Additionally, I located two Rusty Blackbirds feeding among a flock of American Robins along Home Camp Road near the DuBois Reservoir. Dan Richards Treasure Lake
Date: 3/31/19 12:56 pm From: Jerry McWilliams <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Subject: Erie County birds of note
The following birds of note were reported this past week from Presque Isle S.P., Pa. unless noted otherwise. Black Vulture 2; March 30; Presque Isle Hawk Watch Sandhill Crane 2; March 25-28; Presque Isle 1; March 26; Presque Isle Hawk Watch 1; March 28; Presque Isle Hawk Watch 6; March 30; over B-trail Lesser Black-backed Gull 1; March 31; south pier Long-eared Owl 1 or 2; March 25 & 30; pines Short-eared Owl 1; March 28; Presque Isle Hawk Watch Northern Saw-whet Owl 1; March 30; pines Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Date: 3/31/19 11:20 am From: Zachary Millen <zjmillen...> Subject: Re: Lebanon-6 Least Sandpipers
Request for information regarding early migratory Least Sandpiper flocks: Does anyone have records from March (or earlier?)? I know that individuals or pair have overwintered rarely, just wondering specifically about migratory birds. I looked around where I could but wasn't able to find anything. My assumption is that a flock of this size was not overwintering.
On Wed, Mar 13, 2019 at 5:56 PM Zachary Millen <zjmillen...> wrote:
> Steve Ferreri found 6 Least Sandpipers at 826 Weavertown Rd in Lebanon > county earlier today, and I'm looking at them now. Cool mid-March record! > > Zach Millen > New Holland >
Date: 3/31/19 7:19 am From: Daniel Weeks <daniel.e.weeks...> Subject: Long-tailed Duck -- Squaw Valley Woodlands, Allegheny Township, Butler County -- Mar 31, 2019
In light snow on this final day of March, I was happy to see a beautiful male Long-tailed Duck! Other highlights included Buffleheads, Ruddy Ducks, and two Great Blue Herons. And I love watching the Brown Creeper creep up the tree trunks.
Yesterday I saw 3 Purple Finches, an American Coot, and a large flock of 26 Ring-necked Ducks.
Good birding,
Dan Weeks
Allegheny Township, Butler County
Squaw Valley Woodlands, Allegheny Township, Butler County
Mar 31, 2019
08:43
Traveling
0.75 miles
83 Minutes
All birds reported? Yes
Comments: Squaw Valley Woodlands (private), Allegheny Township (near Emlenton), Butler County.
Submitted from eBird for iOS, version 1.9.0 Build 9
21 Canada Goose
1 Long-tailed Duck -- FOY
3 Bufflehead -- FOY
2 Ruddy Duck
1 Horned Grebe
2 Great Blue Heron -- FOY
1 Red-shouldered Hawk
1 Red-bellied Woodpecker
1 Downy Woodpecker
1 Eastern Phoebe
3 Blue Jay
5 American Crow
3 Black-capped Chickadee
2 Tufted Titmouse
1 White-breasted Nuthatch
1 Brown Creeper
1 Field Sparrow
5 Dark-eyed Junco
1 Red-winged Blackbird
53 Common Grackle
Date: 3/31/19 1:07 am From: Dave DeReamus <becard...> Subject: Eastern PA Birdline: 3/31/2019
- RBA
* Pennsylvania
* Lehigh / Northampton Counties and Vicinity
* March 31, 2019
* PAEA1903.31
- Birds mentioned
CANVASBACK
ICELAND GULL
Golden Eagle
RED-NECKED GREBE
PINE SISKIN
REDHEAD
GREATER SCAUP
LONG-TAILED DUCK
- Transcript
Hotline: Eastern PA Birdline
Date: March 31st at 4:00 AM
To Report by E-Mail: Send to <becard...> with “Birdline” in subject
heading.
Compiler: Dave DeReamus
My reporting area includes all of Lehigh and Northampton Counties with the
northern edge of the area reaching Beltzville State Park and the southern
edge reaching Peace Valley Park in Bucks County. Updates are typically done
every Friday, more often when necessary.
There will be a beginner’s bird walk at the Monocacy Nature Center on April
20th. Meet at the Illicks Mill Road parking lot at 8:00 AM. Trip leaders
will be Sue Mahan and Stephen Kloiber.
The next Audubon program will be held on April 12th at 7:00 PM at the
Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary in Emmaus. Peggy Hentz, Director of
the Red Creek Wildlife Center, will do a program called “Birds of Prey with
R.C.W.C” with live animals.
Directions to many of the sites in this report can be found in the area’s
birding guidebook, “Birds of the Lehigh Valley and Vicinity”. A completely
revised, 2nd edition of the book can be ordered at:
http://www.lvaudubon.org/shop/ .
NOW FOR THE BIRDS!
Sightings from BUSHKILL TOWNSHIP, Northampton County:
At the Albert Road ponds:
CANVASBACK – 1 on 3/23.
Sightings from the GREEN POND area, Northampton County:
ICELAND GULL – 1 on 3/27 (first-winter)
Lesser Black-backed Gulls – 372 on 3/26; 442 on 3/27 (high count for
Northampton County).
Sightings from the BETHLEHEM area, Northampton County:
Peregrine Falcon – 1 on 3/30.
Sightings from the PENN FOREST RESERVOIR area, Carbon County:
Golden Eagle – 1 on 3/29.
Sightings from BELTZVILLE STATE PARK, Carbon County:
Red-breasted Mergansers – 2 on 3/25 and 3/26
RED-NECKED GREBES – 2 on 3/24; 1 on 3/25 and 3/26
PINE SISKINS – 2 on 3/26.
Sightings from LEASER LAKE, Lehigh County:
Red-breasted Mergansers – 2 on 3/24.
Sightings from the QUAKERTOWN area, Bucks County:
At Great Blue Heron Park:
REDHEADS – 2 on 3/24.
Sightings from GREEN LANE RESERVOIR, Montgomery County:
At the Walt Road area:
REDHEAD – 1 on 3/25
GREATER SCAUP – 2 on 3/25
LONG-TAILED DUCKS – 2 on 3/25
Red-breasted Mergansers – 3 on 3/25.
Also Horned Grebe.
At the Hill Road area:
Common Goldeneye.
Ospreys were seen at several sites this past week.
Date: 3/30/19 9:17 pm From: E-mail <wnlaubscher...> Subject: American Bittern, McElhatten, Clinton Co., 3/30
Around mid day on Saturday, Brian Schmoke found an American Bittern in a cornfield puddle along McKinney Road in McElhatten. It was on the west side of the road where the road veers south away from the river and was out in the open and easily viewed. It was still there as of 2:00 p.m.
Wayne Laubscher Lock Haven Clinton Co. <wnlaubscher...> "Owl be back"
Predictions: Cooler with Northwest winds. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Brian M. Wargo (<brianwargo...>)
Date: 3/30/19 4:43 pm From: Amy Henrici <henriciac...> Subject: Tree swallows and Bonaparte's Gull, Allegheny Co.
Today at Lock & Dam #4 Pat and I saw about six Tree swallows and a Bonaparte's Gull. I spotted the Gull on the water on the Westmoreland side of the river, but it lifted off and circled over the Allegheny County side before heading upriver.
Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 30, 2019 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Gary Palmer, Jon Kauffman
Observers: Nick Bolgiano
Visitors: None.
Weather: Rain delayed count start by one hour, isolated showers in the last hour and a half. Warm, with high temp of 19, wind from SW peaking at 28 kph.
Predictions: Much cooler, cloudy, with wind from NW up to 25 kph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gary Palmer (<palmerjg...>) Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
Observation start time: 08:45:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Jerry McWilliams
Observers: Jerry McWilliams, Shannon Thompson
Visitors:
Shannon Thompson assisted with the count early (thanks Shannon for the
phone call). Julie Leonard, and Bonnie Ginader
Weather:
Complete cloud cover with strong SSW and intermittent rain showers. Mild
temperatures.
Raptor Observations:
I was prepared for a lost hawk day because of the rainy forecast, but
during dry periods there was a superb flight of vultures and a fair number
of hawks that remained along the lake shore all day and stayed fairly low.
Highlight was two Black Vultures, one at 1319 EST and another at 1435 EST.
First Osprey of the season today. A wind shift to the west, colder temps,
fog, and heavy rain shut down the flight at 1530 EST.
Non-raptor Observations:
Common Loon 1, Double-crested Cormorant 12, Great Blue Heron 13, Killdeer
15, Belted Kingfisher 1,Tree Swallow 3, American Robin 100s, Common
Grackle, Red-winged Blackbirds, and Brown-headed Cowbirds 100s
Predictions:
Much colder with Snow showers likely, especially in the AM. Strong WNW
wind. A flight not likely.
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Date: 3/30/19 2:07 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (30 Mar 2019) 22 Raptors
Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Avondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 30, 2019
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Larry Lewis
Observers: Don Manuel, Gerry Teig, Kathleen Pileggi, Sue Manuel
Visitors:
THE LAND CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTYS HAWK WATCH AT BUCKTOE
CREEK PRESERVE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (7): Nolan Morris, Jim Balint, Kathleen Pileggi, Gerry Teig, Don
Manuel, Sue Manuel
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Bucktoe Creek Preserve!
<BR><BR>
Raptor Observations:
----Raptors seen, but deemed not to be migrating: 3-Bald Eagle,
2-Red-shouldered Hawk, 4-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (32) and
Turkey Vultures (67).
<BR><BR>
----Bald Eagle ages: 1 yr.-_; 2 yr.-_; 3 yr.-_; 4 yr.-_; adult-_
<BR><BR>
Non-raptor Observations:
----BUCKTOE BIRD BLOG (BBB) - (Comments on the events & feel of the day
read on, if you dare) We see birds, many of them hawks; encounter other
wildlife; discuss plants; while striving to laugh and have FUN with it all!
Notes on the raptors will be here, other birds and wildlife we notice or
discuss, and humorous (I hope) stories and anecdotes. This isnt brain
surgery. Trust me, I know about that. Ive already been dead once (its
overrated). So, you WILL have to forgive me, but I AM going to have the
ultimate fun with what remains of this life!
<BR><BR>
TODAYS BBB: [Please Note: I recently sent out the new large weekly
blog and hotline in a new newsletter format, this is NOT these reports
you get from HawkCount. Rather, its the newsletter from EBNT, with
upcoming schedule and the County year bird list. If you arent receiving
it and are a regular subscriber, look in your spam a few servers send it
there. [go figure-lol] If you enjoy the blog, featuring the county
species list, and it ended up in your spam, youll have to follow your
providers method of whitelisting it, marking it as not spam or it will
always go there.] When I arrived home last night, the field coffee
fairies had left replacement carafes for my drip coffee makers. Thanks
Don & Sue [who also double as OBSERVERS] for finding them. I was told they
were on backorder. Yet, you WOULD NOT be denied! You guys are field brew
royalty! For that you can have an extra cup!
<BR><BR>
Nolan, our poet, was out this morning, becoming the first [Guinea Pig?] to
sample our new field brew this season.
<BR><BR>
ITs pretty good. He said, adding, Quote me right! I said pretty
good, not good!
<BR><BR>
Nolan went back for a second cup of pretty good field brew. Must have
been REALLY pretty good, huh Nolan? I believe youve had enough to drink,
buddy. Now, get writing. We need more poems!
<BR><BR>
Keen OBSERVERS Don & Sue were out [they love when I call them that]. They
are also our field brew saviors, having bought the new coffee maker and
two replacement carafes. They dont drink after 2pm though, which is sad.
Especially when they, particularly Susan according to Don, sees double when
she drinks. [gotcha, Don & Sue!]
<BR><BR>
I heard a Brown thrasher singing [my FOY] just before the rattle of a
Belted Kingfisher cruising the Red Clay Creek reached my ears. An American
Tree Sparrow [my FOY] was found on a meadow walk.
<BR><BR>
An uptick in hawk migration occurred with todays splendid conditions,
including more Ospreys, Sharp-shinned Hawks, Coopers Hawks, American
Kestrels, and especially Bald Eagles, on the move.
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County for their
support, and especially, to the Brokaws, for not only their incredible
support, but gracious generosity in opening their property to the public
for this watch, and oh, so very much more!
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS:
<BR><BR>
Killdeer, Great Blue Heron, Brown Thrasher, Belted Kingfisher, American
Tree Sparrow, Eastern Phoebe, and White-crowned Sparrow
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (1): Cabbage White. Dragonflies
(0): Reptiles & Amphibians (1): Spring Peeper. Mammals (0).
<BR><BR>
----EBNTs Walk with Nature Program Daily Tally with our Fitbits: This
is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I might tend to
bulk up. Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking unaided, at all!
Therefore, I keep moving (if youve been here, then you know that I pace
endlessly.) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my Walk with Nature
program. So, below are MY results at the watch for the day. Your totals
could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax. You are certainly
welcome to take it easy.I simply choose not to, affording me a panoramic
view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So come join our Walk with
Nature! Anyway, just for fun, here are my numbers at the site for today
(join me, if you wish): Miles: 6.62; Steps: 15,544; Floors: 16.
<BR><BR>
----SEASONS BIRD SPECIES LIST we at Bucktoe are not just a Hawk Watch,
but conduct a migration tally from the site. We include it here, from time
to time (about once a week), to let you know what else were seeing here at
the Bucktoe Watch. Our tally board, on site, will feature an approximation
(very rough, best guestimate, searching for Hawks must remain our
primary focus) for totals of each species seen for The Watch year.
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES Identified from watch site: today: 48; this season: 77
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEARS WATCH SPECIES LIST (3): Brown
Thrasher, Belted Kingfisher, and American Tree Sparrow.
<BR><BR>
Predictions:
Tomorrows flight looks like a bitof a washout with clouds giving way to
showers. The winds switching to NW and STRONG.
<BR><BR>
Come join us, folks! Were here every day thru April 30, 9am thru 3pm.Rain
or shine.
This report is being sent individually to participants and people deemed to
be interested parties. If you wish off the list, kindly notify me and you
will be removed. However, this one mailing list is how I notify every one
of our events, our walk schedule, tours and rare birds.
The Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve is sponsored by THE LAND
CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY. Please contact us at
<earlybirdtours...> questions or comments.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)
Site Description:
High open meadow near Red Clay Creek
Directions to site:
From Kennett Square, PA (in southern Chester County):
Take Union Street south out of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right
onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a
left. At the second hilltop on Sharp Road, the entrance is on the left
across from Candlewyck development. (432 Sharp Rd.) Upon entering driveway,
make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see on left. Follow
gravel road (and the "Hawk Watch" signs for about 1/2 mile to the pavilion
on the left and the parking area in the grass to the right.
Subject: Allegheny County - eBird Report - Montour Trail, Mar 30, 2019
We walked some of the Montour Trail this afternoon, beginning at the Coraopolis end. Highlights were 3 FOY Phoebe and 5 FOY Towhee. Complete list below.
Karyn & Ray Delaney
Montour Trail, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, US Mar 30, 2019 12:00 PM - 2:04 PM Protocol: Traveling 3.71 mile(s) 22 species
Canada Goose 1 Mourning Dove 5 Great Blue Heron 2 Turkey Vulture 7 Red-tailed Hawk 3 Belted Kingfisher 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker 6 Downy Woodpecker 3 Northern Flicker 1 Eastern Phoebe 3 FOY Beautiful. In one shrub. Blue Jay 8 White-breasted Nuthatch 2 Carolina Wren 3 Golden-crowned Kinglet 4 American Robin 21 Northern Mockingbird 2 European Starling 14 Song Sparrow 10 Eastern Towhee 5 FOY Red-winged Blackbird 2 Northern Cardinal 9 House Sparrow 1
Date: 3/30/19 11:09 am From: Dave Brooke <davbrooke...> Subject: FOY Chipping Sparrow and Tree Swallow, Harrison Hills Park, Allegheny Co.
It was great to have tons of birds singing this morning. FOY 2 Chipping Sparrows at the Overlook playground where they usually nest. FOY Eastern Phoebe singing twice from that same area and another further up the RC trail. FOY 2 Tree Swallows flying in the meadow where they nest in our Bluebird boxes each year. I reported 12 Eastern Towhees but I think there were more than that. This park has large numbers of Towhees and they have arrived in the last couple of days. Earlier in the week I had 3 on just about the same route.
Photos on eBird
Harrison Hills County Park, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, US Mar 30, 2019 9:02 AM - 12:07 PM Protocol: Traveling 4.553 mile(s) 26 species (+2 other taxa)
Turkey Vulture 2 Sharp-shinned/Cooper's Hawk 2 Red-tailed Hawk 2 Red-bellied Woodpecker 5 Downy Woodpecker 3 Hairy Woodpecker 1 Pileated Woodpecker 1 Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 10 Eastern Phoebe 2 Blue Jay 12 American Crow 10 Tree Swallow 2 Carolina/Black-capped Chickadee 15 Tufted Titmouse 6 White-breasted Nuthatch 4 Brown Creeper 1 Carolina Wren 2 Golden-crowned Kinglet 6 Eastern Bluebird 4 American Robin 14 Chipping Sparrow 2 Field Sparrow 1 White-throated Sparrow 6 Song Sparrow 6 Eastern Towhee 12 Red-winged Blackbird 1 Brown-headed Cowbird 1 Northern Cardinal 20
Date: 3/30/19 9:34 am From: Kendall Zook <kendallzook98...> Subject: Long-tailed Ducks, Edinboro Lake, Erie Co.
Long-tailed Ducks seem to be fairly regular on Edinboro Lake in Erie County again this year. On the 26th, I had three males there, and again today I found one.
Date: 3/30/19 8:38 am From: Douglas Filler <0000012c09e09177-dmarc-request...> Subject: Silver Lake in Bucks co
The following were seen on the morning bird walk from the Sliver Lake Nature Center located in Bristol Pa.
Had our first warbler of the season, a few Yellow-rumped Warblers were spotted.
Silver Lake Park/Nature Center, Bucks, Pennsylvania, US
Mar 30, 2019 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Protocol: Traveling
Participants: 11
0.8 mile(s)
29 species
Canada Goose 15
Wood Duck 2
Mallard 4
Mourning Dove 3
Ring-billed Gull 2
Turkey Vulture 1
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 8
Downy Woodpecker 3
Northern Flicker 2
Eastern Phoebe 4
Blue Jay 2
Tree Swallow 5
Carolina Chickadee 6
Tufted Titmouse 4
White-breasted Nuthatch 5
Carolina Wren 3
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
American Robin 15
European Starling 6
American Goldfinch 8
White-throated Sparrow 12
Song Sparrow 6
Swamp Sparrow 4
Red-winged Blackbird 20
Rusty Blackbird 6
Yellow-rumped Warbler 4
Northern Cardinal 2
House Sparrow 6
Date: 3/30/19 5:02 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (29 Mar 2019) 3 Raptors
Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Avondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 29, 2019
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Larry Lewis
Observers: Matt DelPizzo
Visitors:
THE LAND CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTYS HAWK WATCH AT BUCKTOE
CREEK PRESERVE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (2): Matt DelPizzo
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Bucktoe Creek Preserve!
<BR><BR>
Raptor Observations:
----Raptors seen, but deemed not to be migrating: 2-Red-shouldered Hawk,
4-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (2) and Turkey Vultures (15).
<BR><BR>
Non-raptor Observations:
----BUCKTOE BIRD BLOG (BBB) - (Comments on the events & feel of the day
read on, if you dare) We see birds, many of them hawks; encounter other
wildlife; discuss plants; while striving to laugh and have FUN with it all!
Notes on the raptors will be here, other birds and wildlife we notice or
discuss, and humorous (I hope) stories and anecdotes. This isnt brain
surgery. Trust me, I know about that. Ive already been dead once (its
overrated). So, you WILL have to forgive me, but I AM going to have the
ultimate fun with what remains of this life!
<BR><BR>
TODAYS BBB: [Please Note: I recently sent out the new large weekly
blog and hotline in a new newsletter format, this is NOT these reports
you get from HawkCount. Rather, its the newsletter from EBNT, with
upcoming schedule and the County year bird list. If you arent receiving
it and are a regular subscriber, look in your spam a few servers send it
there. [go figure-lol] If you enjoy the blog, featuring the county
species list, and it ended up in your spam, youll have to follow your
providers method of whitelisting it, marking it as not spam or it will
always go there.] I was greeted with calling Chipping Sparrows [my FOY]
this morning at Bucktoe. This common summer resident is now back. A Great
Blue Heron flew over squawking, while in stark contrast, a melodious Fox
Sparrow sang in the valley. Both are among my very favorites the birds,
not the song. [Sorry, Great Blue]
<BR><BR>
Then came a question from a very quiet visitor which I had not noticed
approaching. Apparently, I can only hear you if youre wearing feathers!
<BR><BR>
Do you remember me? He asked.
<BR><BR>
Let me tell you, THAT is a question we brain-injured patients dread, for we
very likely dont. Well, at least me. It also reminds me of when I was in
the hospital so long in recovery from the coma. The nurses and doctors
always asked if you knew what day it was and where I was all day long,
every day. They were pushing their luck with that. I barely knew WHO I
WAS - Certainly not where or when I was! Anyway as it turns out, I
didnt remember todays inquisitor. It seems he had been a tour
participant of mine from back in the day before my accident. Matt is a
birder who has gone with me to Hawk Mountain and other tours, and is
currently doing work on Ians home. He is very excited to learn of Bucktoe
and what we see here. I cant tell you how very strange it is having people
tell you things about yourself which have been wiped away by a brain
injury. Imagine your own life being new to you. Try to imagine Anyway,
it was so nice meeting you Matt, AGAIN for the first time, and learning a
bit more about well, me. So strange
<BR><BR>
The heavily overcast sky began to drizzle. Not the best day my computer
made a dash for the safety of our pavilion, with me closely behind. I did
venture a walk around the meadow edge; a calling Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
[my FOY] and exercise, my rewards.
<BR><BR>
There was a major push of Phoebes today with their calls evident all around
the meadow.
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County for their
support, and especially, to the Brokaws, for not only their incredible
support, but gracious generosity in opening their property to the public
for this watch, and oh, so very much more!
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS:
<BR><BR>
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Killdeer, Great Blue Heron, Eastern Phoebe, Fox
Sparrow, Chipping Sparrow, and White-crowned Sparrow
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (0): Dragonflies (0): Reptiles &
Amphibians (1): Spring Peeper. Mammals (0).
<BR><BR>
----EBNTs Walk with Nature Program Daily Tally with our Fitbits: This
is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I might tend to
bulk up. Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking unaided, at all!
Therefore, I keep moving (if youve been here, then you know that I pace
endlessly.) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my Walk with Nature
program. So, below are MY results at the watch for the day. Your totals
could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax. You are certainly
welcome to take it easy.I simply choose not to, affording me a panoramic
view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So come join our Walk with
Nature! Anyway, just for fun, here are my numbers at the site for today
(join me, if you wish): Miles: 4.33; Steps: 10,129; Floors: 21.
<BR><BR>
----SEASONS BIRD SPECIES LIST we at Bucktoe are not just a Hawk Watch,
but conduct a migration tally from the site. We include it here, from time
to time (about once a week), to let you know what else were seeing here at
the Bucktoe Watch. Our tally board, on site, will feature an approximation
(very rough, best guestimate, searching for Hawks must remain our
primary focus) for totals of each species seen for The Watch year.
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES Identified from watch site: today: 45; this season: 74
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEARS WATCH SPECIES LIST (2): Chipping
Sparrow and Yellow-bellied Sapsucker.
<BR><BR>
Predictions:
Tomorrows flight looks better with mostly cloudy skies for a backdrop and
moderate winds with a southerly component.
<BR><BR>
Come join us, folks! Were here every day thru April 30, 9am thru 3pm.Rain
or shine.
This report is being sent individually to participants and people deemed to
be interested parties. If you wish off the list, kindly notify me and you
will be removed. However, this one mailing list is how I notify every one
of our events, our walk schedule, tours and rare birds.
The Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve is sponsored by THE LAND
CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY. Please contact us at
<earlybirdtours...> questions or comments.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)
Site Description:
High open meadow near Red Clay Creek
Directions to site:
From Kennett Square, PA (in southern Chester County):
Take Union Street south out of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right
onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a
left. At the second hilltop on Sharp Road, the entrance is on the left
across from Candlewyck development. (432 Sharp Rd.) Upon entering driveway,
make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see on left. Follow
gravel road (and the "Hawk Watch" signs for about 1/2 mile to the pavilion
on the left and the parking area in the grass to the right.
Date: 3/29/19 5:39 pm From: Paul Heveran <birdmeister.paul...> Subject: FOY Greater Yellowlegs and Eastern Meadowlark, Green Lane Reservoir, Montgomery Co.
Hello PA Birders,
This afternoon was fairly quiet save for two FOYs, Greater Yellowlegs and Eastern Meadowlark.
Hopefully some more birds will arrive in the coming days and weeks:
Today there was a drake Canvasback on the DuBois Reservoir keeping company with several Ring-necked Ducks and a dozen or so Common Mergansers. Additionally, there were three Long-tailed Ducks and three Common Loons on Bimini Lake. Dan Richards Treasure Lake
Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 29, 2019 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Predictions: Warmer, with possible AM rain, and south wind peaking at 15-20 kph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gary Palmer (<palmerjg...>) Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
Date: 3/29/19 3:40 pm From: Rob Blye <rwblye...> Subject: Re: FOY Chipping Sparrow Wayne Twp. Schuylkill Co.
Our grand daughter, Lily, lives in Dillsburg. We started teaching her birds with bird bingo and feeder watches at home and Olewine Nature Center. We then took her and her older brother to Middle Creek. We found a bald eagle sitting on the ice. I handed her my binocs, told her how to focus them and got her on the bird. I asked what she saw. She said "I see a big brown bird with a white head and tail." She was about 4 years old.
Later that weekend she got focused on Painted Bunting from bird bingo. WHY NOT? She sat in front of the sliding glass door and watched their feeders chanting "painted bunting, painted bunting ". As the hours ticked by her mother told her painted bunting does not occur in Pennsylvania in winter, and only rarely in summer. Undeterred, she continued to watch and chant. We ticked off all the common feeder birds but no painted bunting. That summer they took a family vacation in South Carolina. We got a phone call from Lily on her Mom's cellphone. "I saw a painted bunting!"
Never too young to start teaching even young children about nature. They are virtual sponges.
On Fri, Mar 29, 2019, 4:15 PM A. Liebner < <000000d98121eaef-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> A FOY Chipping Sparrow joined the ground feeders this morning. > Another welcome visitor is a Northern Mockingbird. Years ago, we had > breeding pairs that wintered over; but they just disappeared. > White-throats & Juncos are still here. > A special "thank you" to Scott Weidensaul for posting the link for that > wonderful tribute to Bill Thompson III. What a beautiful life he lived! > I ordered his New Birders Guide to Birds of North America. Although I > ever met him I will certainly try to spread his joy and enthusiasm for > birding to my grandchildren. Just last evening while on Facetime, my son > asked my twenty-two month old grandson, "What's Nana's favorite Animal?" I > expected him to say dog. Little Ben smiled & said, "Chick-a-dee". That > made me smile! He and his 19 month old cousin have learned to ID several > other common birds that come into the feeders. The red bird is know by > it's real name, Cardinal; the bright red one is the "Daddy" or > "Dad-deeeee". It's amazing what children understand at a young age. They > are never too young to have an appreciation for wildlife. > Good birding all, > Ann M. Liebner > Wayne Twp. Schuylkill Co. >
We had our FOY Chipping Sparrow today too. Meanwhile, 5 Pine Siskins are hitting the feeders hard. I guess they are fueling up to make the journey northward soon.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bird discussion list for Pennsylvania <PABIRDS...> On Behalf Of A. Liebner
Sent: Friday, March 29, 2019 4:15 PM
To: <PABIRDS...>
Subject: [PABIRDS] FOY Chipping Sparrow Wayne Twp. Schuylkill Co.
A FOY Chipping Sparrow joined the ground feeders this morning.
Another welcome visitor is a Northern Mockingbird. Years ago, we had breeding pairs that wintered over; but they just disappeared. White-throats & Juncos are still here.
A special "thank you" to Scott Weidensaul for posting the link for that wonderful tribute to Bill Thompson III. What a beautiful life he lived! I ordered his New Birders Guide to Birds of North America. Although I ever met him I will certainly try to spread his joy and enthusiasm for birding to my grandchildren. Just last evening while on Facetime, my son asked my twenty-two month old grandson, "What's Nana's favorite Animal?" I expected him to say dog. Little Ben smiled & said, "Chick-a-dee". That made me smile! He and his 19 month old cousin have learned to ID several other common birds that come into the feeders. The red bird is know by it's real name, Cardinal; the bright red one is the "Daddy" or "Dad-deeeee". It's amazing what children understand at a young age. They are never too young to have an appreciation for wildlife.
Good birding all,
Ann M. Liebner
Wayne Twp. Schuylkill Co.
Date: 3/29/19 1:15 pm From: A. Liebner <000000d98121eaef-dmarc-request...> Subject: FOY Chipping Sparrow Wayne Twp. Schuylkill Co.
A FOY Chipping Sparrow joined the ground feeders this morning.
Another welcome visitor is a Northern Mockingbird. Years ago, we had breeding pairs that wintered over; but they just disappeared.
White-throats & Juncos are still here.
A special "thank you" to Scott Weidensaul for posting the link for that wonderful tribute to Bill Thompson III. What a beautiful life he lived! I ordered his New Birders Guide to Birds of North America. Although I ever met him I will certainly try to spread his joy and enthusiasm for birding to my grandchildren. Just last evening while on Facetime, my son asked my twenty-two month old grandson, "What's Nana's favorite Animal?" I expected him to say dog. Little Ben smiled & said, "Chick-a-dee". That made me smile! He and his 19 month old cousin have learned to ID several other common birds that come into the feeders. The red bird is know by it's real name, Cardinal; the bright red one is the "Daddy" or "Dad-deeeee". It's amazing what children understand at a young age. They are never too young to have an appreciation for wildlife.
Good birding all,
Ann M. Liebner
Wayne Twp. Schuylkill Co.
This afternoon I stopped at Rochester's Riverfront Park and found a flock of twenty-two Bonaparte's Gulls foraging on the Ohio River at the sewage plant outflow
Date: 3/29/19 12:23 pm From: George Casselberry <00000135b13f158b-dmarc-request...> Subject: Sandhill Crane fly over- Lawrence County, George Casselberry
On Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 7:45am a single Sandhill crane flew from the east (from Slippery Rock) made a 90 degree turn over our pond and headed for the Volant Strips. Its trumpeting call was clearly audible as it flew over us. This was the first time that we had one fly over our house.
~George Casselberry350 Blackberry Lane, New Castle, PA
Date: 3/29/19 12:15 pm From: Joseph Majdan <Joseph.Majdan...> Subject: Red Wing Blackbird: Bucks County
First red wing blackbird observed this afternoon at our feeders in Newtown, Bucks County.
Joe Majdan
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Date: 3/29/19 6:39 am From: Scott Weidensaul <000001343b2dd726-dmarc-request...> Subject: Bill Thompson III tribute
For those of us who counted Bill Thompson III as a dear friend, this post from ABA president Jeff Gordon is both a perfect summation of BT3, and a call to gentle action. Whether or not you knew Bill — and if you didn’t, I’m sorry you missed one of the nicest people on the planet — these are words to live by.
Date: 3/28/19 5:58 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (28 Mar 2019) 11 Raptors
Southern Chester County Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Avondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 28, 2019
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:30:00
Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Larry Lewis
Observers: Jerry Jeffers, Walter Borys
Visitors:
THE LAND CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTYS HAWK WATCH AT BUCKTOE
CREEK PRESERVE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (3): Walter Borys, Jerry Jeffers
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Bucktoe Creek Preserve!
<BR><BR>
Raptor Observations:
----Raptors seen, but deemed not to be migrating: 2-Red-shouldered Hawk,
4-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (27) and Turkey Vultures (75).
<BR><BR>
----Bald Eagle ages: 1 yr.-0; 2 yr.-0; 3 yr.-0; 4 yr.-0; adult-2
<BR><BR>
Non-raptor Observations:
----BUCKTOE BIRD BLOG (BBB) - (Comments on the events & feel of the day
read on, if you dare) We see birds, many of them hawks; encounter other
wildlife; discuss plants; while striving to laugh and have FUN with it all!
Notes on the raptors will be here, other birds and wildlife we notice or
discuss, and humorous (I hope) stories and anecdotes. This isnt brain
surgery. Trust me, I know about that. Ive already been dead once (its
overrated). So, you WILL have to forgive me, but I AM going to have the
ultimate fun with what remains of this life!
<BR><BR>
TODAYS BBB: [Please Note: I recently sent out the new large weekly
blog and hotline in a new newsletter format, this is NOT these reports
you get from HawkCount. Rather, its the newsletter from EBNT, with
upcoming schedule and the County year bird list. If you arent receiving
it and are a regular subscriber, look in your spam a few servers send it
there. [go figure-lol] If you enjoy the blog, featuring the county
species list, and it ended up in your spam, youll have to follow your
providers method of whitelisting it, marking it as not spam or it will
always go there.] It could be good for migration today if the background
clouds come thru, with nice southerly winds making me think Swallow-tailed
Kite or Anhinga. Well, a fella can dream, right?
<BR><BR>
Walter was out, receiving partial-full credit for finding an Osprey and for
helping Jerry get unstuck in the driveway when he arrived. It was a
struggle I dont see what you see in doing that, Jim. Why on earth do
you enjoy it so much?? [lol]
<BR><BR>
My ears helped me add a couple of new species to the overall seasons
species list at the watch, today. I heard a Yellow-rumped Warbler call
from the parking lot, while a Purple Finch was heard passing overhead.
Jerry stayed, helped with the completion of phase 1 of the new water
feature [picture below], then fixed the final BBQ and worked his wizardry
on the steaks which were eagerly eaten.
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County for their
support, and especially, to the Brokaws, for not only their incredible
support, but gracious generosity in opening their property to the public
for this watch, and oh, so very much more!
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS:
<BR><BR>
Mallard, Eastern Phoebe, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Purple Finch, and
White-crowned Sparrow
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (0): Dragonflies (0): Reptiles &
Amphibians (1): Spring Peeper. Mammals (0).
<BR><BR>
----EBNTs Walk with Nature Program Daily Tally with our Fitbits: This
is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I might tend to
bulk up. Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking unaided, at all!
Therefore, I keep moving (if youve been here, then you know that I pace
endlessly.) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my Walk with Nature
program. So, below are MY results at the watch for the day. Your totals
could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax. You are certainly
welcome to take it easy.I simply choose not to, affording me a panoramic
view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So come join our Walk with
Nature! Anyway, just for fun, here are my numbers at the site for today
(join me, if you wish): Miles: 10.54; Steps: 24,738; Floors: 34.
<BR><BR>
----SEASONS BIRD SPECIES LIST we at Bucktoe are not just a Hawk Watch,
but conduct a migration tally from the site. We include it here, from time
to time (about once a week), to let you know what else were seeing here at
the Bucktoe Watch. Our tally board, on site, will feature an approximation
(very rough, best guestimate, searching for Hawks must remain our
primary focus) for totals of each species seen for The Watch year.
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES Identified from watch site: today: 44; this season: 72
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEARS WATCH SPECIES LIST (3):
Yellow-rumped Warbler, Purple Finch, Feral Pigeon.
<BR><BR>
Predictions:
Tomorrows flight looks completely different with clouds prevailing with
light southerly winds.
<BR><BR>
Come join us, folks! Were here every day thru April 30, 9am thru 3pm.Rain
or shine.
This report is being sent individually to participants and people deemed to
be interested parties. If you wish off the list, kindly notify me and you
will be removed. However, this one mailing list is how I notify every one
of our events, our walk schedule, tours and rare birds.
The Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve is sponsored by THE LAND
CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY. Please contact us at
<earlybirdtours...> questions or comments.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)
Site Description:
High open meadow near Red Clay Creek
Directions to site:
From Kennett Square, PA (in southern Chester County):
Take Union Street south out of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right
onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a
left. At the second hilltop on Sharp Road, the entrance is on the left
across from Candlewyck development. (432 Sharp Rd.) Upon entering driveway,
make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see on left. Follow
gravel road (and the "Hawk Watch" signs for about 1/2 mile to the pavilion
on the left and the parking area in the grass to the right.
