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Subject: [PABIRDS] Buff-breasted Sandpiper-Northampton Co. Yes.
From: "Todd A. Watkins" <watkins(AT)LEHIGH.EDU>
Date: 15 Sep 2004 10:30am
The Buff-breasted Sandpiper remained at the Hanoverville Rd./Harriett
Lane retention pond this morning about 9:00 AM. Following Dave
DeReamus's brilliant nomenclature, the bird was actively feeding in the
grass near the middle of the East Pond area, to the east of Harriett
Lane, with about 8 Least Sandpipers and 3 Killdeer.
Todd A. Watkins
Emmaus, Lehigh County, PA
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Subject: [PABIRDS] State Hill Hawk Watch, Blue Marsh, Berks Ctny.
From: Joan Silagy <bnjsil(AT)TALON.NET>
Date: 15 Sep 2004 3:15pm
At 12:05 PM EST today, Sept. 15 I observed an adult Bald Eagle come in,
high above the lake. This bird flew so funny that at first I wasn't even
sure it was an eagle. It appeared to be having some sort of difficulty
flying. The white head and tail sealed it, yes, it was an adult Bald Eagle
but what was it carrying. At first we thought it was carrying a fish. I've
seen many an Osprey brown bagging it but don't recall ever seeing a Bald
Eagle do that. The bird reminded me of a Swallow-tailed Kite as this long
thing was trailing it, like a big fish. Even with my Swarowski 10 X 42's I
could not make out, what if any thing this bird was carrying, and why did
the tail look so funny. Several times I saw the bird lower it's leg's so
that ruled out that it was carrying anything. My friend and I studied this
bird and studied it as it was in view probably a good ten minutes but we
could never determine what was hanging from this bird, giving it the
appearance of a Swallow-tailed bird, Hopefully someone else along one of
the other hawk watches will see this bird at a closer range and be able to
ID the problem. Quite interesting to say the least. It was followed about
5 minutes later by another adult Bald Eagle. Another good day at the hawk
watch, but unfortunately I had to leave for other commitments.
Joan Silagy and Sidney
Leesport, PA
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Subject: [PABIRDS] dawn flight, Berks
From: Rudy Keller <rkeller(AT)TEMPLE.EDU>
Date: 15 Sep 2004 4:15pm
Numbers increased this morning, 9/15. From 5:30-6:15 a.m., I
heard about 500 nocturnal flight calls while sitting on my
deck in eastern Berks Co. It was calm at ground level, but
high, thin clouds that barely veiled the constellations were
slowly sailing out of the SSW on a light wind. The majority
of calls I could identify came from Wood Thrushes, and their
calls predominated in the woods before full light. There were
double digit numbers of calls from Swainson's Thrushes (and
even a few creaky ones from real spring peepers), Veeries and
Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, and a few calls from Gray-cheeked
and Hermit Thrushes, Scarlet Tanagers and Bobolinks. Most
calls came in the second half of the listening period. The
greater the number and variety of calls, the more difficult
it is to identify and quantify them. Calls are short, often
similar, and field listening conditions never ideal. So I
estimate the relative numbers and enjoy the experience.
Rudy Keller
Boyertown, PA
Berks County
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Subject: [PABIRDS] HSR: BroadwingSEPT - Core Creek (15 Sep 2004) 13
Raptors
From: reports(AT)HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: 15 Sep 2004 4:41pm
BroadwingSEPT - Core Creek
Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 15, 2004
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 0 0 0
Osprey 8 34 34
Bald Eagle 1 3 3
Northern Harrier 1 4 4
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 9 9
Cooper's Hawk 1 5 5
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
Broad-winged Hawk 0 5 5
Red-tailed Hawk 0 2 2
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 1 1
Merlin 0 2 2
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown 2 11 11
Total: 13 76 76
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 13:00:00
Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Pat Rossi
Observers: Al Bilheimer, Nancy Bilheimer
Visitors:
Rich Rodgers
Weather:
Moderate to gusty NE winds; 95-100% cloud cover; 66-71 degrees; occasional
light morning drizzle; light steady rain ended watch at 2pm
Observations:
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Report submitted by (Circuscyan(AT)aol.com)
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Subject: [PABIRDS] Marbled Godwit -- Butler County
From: Paul Hess <phess(AT)SALSGIVER.COM>
Date: 15 Sep 2004 4:59pm
Hi all,
Debbie Darney found a Marbled Godwit late this afternoon (9/15) on the
grass at the South Shore swimming beach at Lake Arthur in Moraine State
Park, Butler County. It's hanging out with the usual flock of gulls and
geese on the grass next to the beach.
Two Sanderlings were running around picking at something in the gravel
parking lot next to the beach -- a poor substitute for mudflat, but the
water is very high at the lake and there's no mud anywhere.
The South Shore entrance is off Route 422 between I-79 and Route 8. Drive
up the entrance road straight past the park office and past the first
parking lot on the right. You want the second parking lot -- the big one
by the beach. Look for the gulls and geese, and you'll find the godwit.
Be careful in the parking lot. Debbie says a Sanderling was run over by a
vehicle in the lot last week.
As far as I know, this is only the second county record for Marbled Godwit
-- after one in August 1972 at Lake Oneida.
Best regards,
Paul Hess
Natrona Heights, PA
phess(AT)salsgiver.com
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Subject: [PABIRDS] Warbs at Beechwood, Allegheny CO.
From: Brian Shema <bshema(AT)ASWP.ORG>
Date: 15 Sep 2004 5:11pm
Fellow birders,
I managed to sneak out on the property at Beechwood twice over the past few
days. Notable numbers of warblers are beginning to show, particularly
Nashville and Redstarts. Quite a few Magnolia, Canada, Black-and-white, and
Ovenbirds as well. Most interesting to me, however, are the vast numbers of
first winter Black-throated Greens, more than I recall from previous years.
My sightings have been between the hours of 8am and 11am; things really
begin to slow down thereafter. I am heading out to see what things look
like in the evening hours.
Good Birding,
Brian Shema
Allegheny County
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Subject: [PABIRDS] HSR: Allegheny Front (15 Sep 2004) 0 Raptors
From: reports(AT)HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: 15 Sep 2004 5:29pm
Allegheny Front Hawkwatch, Central City,
Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 15, 2004
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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TV 0 0 0
BE 0 16 32
OS 0 63 94
NH 0 17 23
SS 0 93 141
CH 0 29 38
NG 0 0 1
RS 0 1 10
BW 0 4082 4488
RT 0 121 203
RL 0 0 0
GE 0 0 0
AK 0 16 38
ML 0 2 3
PG 0 1 1
BV 0 5 9
UA 0 9 13
UB 0 5 14
UF 0 0 0
UE 0 1 1
UR 0 14 37
Total: 0 4475 5146
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Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 14:30:00
Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Rosemary McGlynn
Observers:
Weather:
light rain and fog at the site all day. Visibility zero.
Wind from E or ESE all day
Observations:
no birds sighted today due to weather/visibility
Predictions:
weather to be dry and clear/partly cloudy for most of the
day Thurs.,9/16. Weather Fri.-Sun. expected to be wet due
to Hurricane Ivan
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Report submitted by Rosemary McGlynn ()
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Subject: [PABIRDS] HSR: Meadowood Bird Observatory (15 Sep 2004) 148
Raptors (fwd)
From: Tom Johnson <tomahawkpa(AT)COMCAST.NET>
Date: 15 Sep 2004 5:29pm
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Subject: [PABIRDS] thanks
From: Robin Zmoda <foandla(AT)ENTER.NET>
Date: 15 Sep 2004 7:04pm
Thanks to all who sent me the correct Lepid post address. I can't read
my own writing.
Dan Z
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Subject: [PABIRDS] State HIll Hawk Watch, Blue Marsh, Berks County
From: Joan Silagy <bnjsil(AT)TALON.NET>
Date: 15 Sep 2004 7:41pm
8 AM to 1 PM EST
Bald Eagles, 2 Adult
Osprey, 2
Turkey Vultures, 4
Merlin, 1
Broad-wings, 56
Coopers Hawk,4
Many migrating Blue Jays today, 106
Joan Silagy and Sidney,
Leesport, PA
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Subject: [PABIRDS] HSR: Waggoner's Gap (15 Sep 2004) 393 Raptors
From: reports(AT)HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: 15 Sep 2004 7:43pm
Waggoner's Gap Hawkwatch
Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 15, 2004
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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BV 0 0 0
TV 0 0 0
OS 20 165 220
BE 6 33 77
NH 0 32 52
SS 38 206 248
CH 3 25 43
NG 0 0 0
RS 0 0 4
BW 320 1777 2102
RT 3 51 107
RL 0 0 0
GE 0 0 0
AK 0 32 91
ML 0 2 2
PG 1 1 2
UR 2 11 20
Total: 393 2335 2968
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Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Dave Grove
Observers: Craig Houston, Ron Freed
Visitors:
Shorty Lowe, Dickinson College geology class - 18, 2
Weather:
Overcast with a light SE wind
Observations:
BE at 10:37,10:48,10:57,10:58,12:14, and 2:07
PG at 3:25
hummers - 2
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Report submitted by dave grove (waggap(AT)pa.net)
Waggoner's Gap Hawkwatch information may be found at:
http://user.pa.net/~waggap/
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Subject: [PABIRDS] HSR: Rose Tree Park (15 Sep 2004) 25 Raptors
From: reports(AT)HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: 15 Sep 2004 7:44pm
Rose Tree Park Hawkwatch, Media, PA
Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 15, 2004
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Turkey Vulture 0 6 6
Black Vulture 0 6 6
Osprey 10 59 67
Northern Harrier 1 9 9
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Bald Eagle 0 24 26
Sharp-shinned Hawk 9 75 78
Cooper's Hawk 1 15 16
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 2
Broad-winged Hawk 2 288 318
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 0 6 12
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 2 26 26
Merlin 0 7 8
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown 0 10 12
Total: 25 533 586
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Observation start time: 08:15:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 6.75 hours
Official Counter: Holly Merker, Shirley Robbins
Observers: Andy Burns, Charlie Haag, Chris Blidan, Dave Washabaugh,
Janet Crawford, John D'Amico, Skip Conant
Weather:
Cloudy with periods of drizzle. Winds NE and ENE from
7-9 mph. Temperature from 66-72F.
Observations:
A slow day for migrating raptors. Everything was laboring to stay aloft. A
local redtail put on a show, flying low over the park, and then perching
on a bench for 45 minutes.
1 Pine Warbler
5 Double-crested Cormorants
Predictions:
Mostly cloudy with areas of fog in the morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs around 80. Light and variable winds, becoming southwest around 10
mph in the afternoon.
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Report submitted by Janet Crawford (janet.l.c(AT)att.net)
Rose Tree Park Hawkwatch, Media, PA information may be found at:
www.jl-studio.com/RTP_HW
For additional information please contact: Jim Lockyer (jim(AT)jl-studio.com),
Janet Crawford (janet.l.c(AT)att.net)
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Subject: [PABIRDS] HSR: BroadwingSEPT - Lake Nockamixon (15 Sep 2004)
75 Raptors
From: reports(AT)HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: 15 Sep 2004 8:19pm
BroadwingSEPT - Lake Nockamixon
Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 15, 2004
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 0 0 0
Osprey 9 14 14
Bald Eagle 6 9 9
Northern Harrier 1 1 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 8 11 11
Cooper's Hawk 7 10 10
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
Broad-winged Hawk 43 223 223
Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 1 1 1
Merlin 0 0 0
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown 0 0 0
Total: 75 269 269
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 9 hours
Official Counter: Bob Friederman
Observers:
Visitors:
Bob Friedermann, Hart Rufe, Butch Lishman,Bill Etter, Steve Farbotniok, Joe
Anderson, Bob Schreibner, and new visitors Bob and Carris McCarthy of 1425
Cedar Lane Greenlane, Pa. 18045
Weather:
Mostly clear,ENE winds of from 5 to 8 MPH. Low temp. 63, high temp 72.
Cloud cover from 75% to 100. Flight direction S to SW. Flight mainly M.
5.
Observations:
Osprey 9. Bald Eagle 6. Northern Harrier 1. Sharp-shinned Hawk 8.
Coopers Hawk 7. Broadwing Hawk 43.
Dragonfly 2 Rubythroated Hummingdird 3. Chimney Swift 3.
Winds quite unfavorable. Turnout of observers wonderful.
Predictions:
Praying!
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Report submitted by Bob (Friederman)
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Subject: [PABIRDS] Marbled Godwit-Moraine S.P.
From: Mark Vass <mvas1(AT)ACCESS995.COM>
Date: 15 Sep 2004 8:20pm
I was on my way home from work this afternoon when Dave Wilton informed me that
there was a Marbled Godwit at Moraine S.P. at the south shore beach. I headed
for Moraine and Dave was already there when I arrived.The bird(juvenile) was
resting on the shore with Ringed-billed Gulls.
Joyce Hoffman,Becky Smith & Geoff Malosh also showed up and we watched the bird
probing for worms.
Geoff was photographing the bird and will probably post pics.
also here
2 Sanderling(the birds were right next to us in the parking lot)
1 Spotted Sandpiper
1 Osprey
Mark Vass
Ambridge,Pa.
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Subject: [PABIRDS] HSR: BroadwingSEPT - Peace Valley (15 Sep 2004) 30
Raptors
From: reports(AT)HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: 15 Sep 2004 8:22pm
BroadwingSEPT - Peace Valley
Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 15, 2004
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 0 0 0
Osprey 6 18 18
Bald Eagle 1 4 4
Northern Harrier 0 3 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 9 9
Cooper's Hawk 8 14 14
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
Broad-winged Hawk 7 187 187
Red-tailed Hawk 2 2 2
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 3 21 21
Merlin 1 3 3
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown 1 5 5
Total: 30 266 266
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Ken Kitson, Joe & Esther Pearson
Observers:
Visitors:
Ken Rieker, Jane Burroughs, Steve Farbotnik, Carolyn & Ron Constable, Alan
Brady, Jerry Walker, Walt Evers, DeeAnn Smith
Weather:
Temp. 65°F - 75°F
Wind E-NE Moderate most of day. SW during brief rain between 3 & 4 PM
Cloud Cover 70% to 95% Mostly cloudy
Visibility Clear except during rain
Observations:
All Broad-winged Hawks in one group in the morning.
The local ad. & imm. Bald Eagles continued to fly in view for hours. The
immature is now called "Scrufty" due to its very ragged trailing edge to
the wing due to variable length of primaries & secondaries.
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Report submitted by ()
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Subject: [PABIRDS] Chambersburg's Birch Run Reservoir
From: Bob Keener <keenerb99(AT)YAHOO.COM>
Date: 15 Sep 2004 8:27pm
Dear PA Birders,
The reservoir is almost completely drained with lots
of great mud for shore birds - BUT, no birds, except
for a lonely B Kingfisher. I am puzzled why such an
expanse of moist mud can exist here in September and
there be no shore birds.
On the brighter side, Sunday, there was a
Black-bellied Plover and an American Golden Plover at
the Greencastle Reservoir along with many Killdeer.
Here at Heisey Rd the GH Owls and ES Owl have been
calling in the evening. RB Grosbeak, C. Yellowthroat
and YB Cuckoo were seen on Tuesday.
Good Birding,
Bob Keener
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Subject: [PABIRDS] Northampton Co. - 9/15 p.m.
From: Billy Weber <canberra_sky(AT)MAC.COM>
Date: 15 Sep 2004 8:31pm
Hanoverville Rd.
Buff-breasted Sandpiper continues (4:30 in East Pond, 7:30 in near
West)
Solitary Sandpiper (calling flyby)
Least Sandpiper (11)
Green Pond
Great Egret (3)
Northern Rough-winged Swallow (still numerous)
Christian Spring Rd. (Nazareth)
American Golden-Plovers (2) continue (5:00)
Pectoral Sandpiper (4)
Lesser Yellowlegs (4)
Blossom Hill Rd. (Nazareth)
Snow Goose (2--at least 1 is banded)
Martins Creek area
Lesser Scaup (3)
Blue-winged Teal (1)
Lesser (20ish) & Great Black-backed gulls
Spotted Sandpiper
Osprey lingering
Billy Weber
Walnutport, PA
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Subject: [PABIRDS] Central PA Birdline for 9/16/2004
From: "Mark A. McConaughy" <TimeTraveler(AT)MSN.COM>
Date: 15 Sep 2004 8:43pm
- RBA
* Pennsylvania
* Central Pennsylvania
* September 16, 2004
* PACE0409.16
Bird Highlights
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Cooper's Hawk
Red-shouldered Hawk
Broad-winged Hawk
GOLDEN EAGLE (Centre Co., Huntingdon/Mifflin Co.)
American Kestrel
Merlin
Peregrine Falcon
Black-bellied Plover
American Golden Plover
Semipalmated Plover
Greater Yellowlegs
Lesser Yellowlegs
Solitary Sandpiper
Spotted Sandpiper
Ruddy Turnstone
Sanderling
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper
White-rumped Sandpiper
Baird's Sandpiper
Pectoral Sandpiper
Dunlin
Short-billed Dowitcher
Red-necked Phalarope
Blue-winged Warbler
Nashville Warbler
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Magnolia Warbler
Cape May Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Black-throated Green Warbler
Blackburnian Warbler
Pine Warbler
Blackpoll Warbler
Black-and-White Warbler
American Redstart
Ovenbird
Connecticut Warbler
Common Yellowthroat
Hooded Warbler
Wilson's Warbler
Canada Warbler
- Transcript
Hotline: Central Pennsylvania Birdline
Date: September 16, 2004
Number: (717) 255-1212 ext. 5761 or 5760 for menu
To Report: (717) 255-1212 ext. 5761 (Voice)
at end of birdline message
Compiler: Mark A. McConaughy
TimeTraveler(AT)email.msn.com
Coverage: Central Pennsylvania, Susquehanna River
Drainage System
Transcriber: Mark A. McConaughy
Welcome to Pennsylvania Audubon's and the Patriot-News' Birdline. This
Birdline covers sightings made primarily during the week prior to Thursday,
September 16, 2004.
CARBON COUNTY:
Two BALD EAGLES were observed soaring over Jim Thorpe on September 9 (AG).
CENTRE COUNTY:
The following birds were seen in a wet field along Nixon Road a few hundred
yards north of its intersection with Whitehall Road on September 9;
BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, 20 AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER, SEMIPALMATED PLOVERS,
KILLDEER, LESSER YELLOWLEGS, SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS, LEAST SANDPIPERS,
WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER, PECTORAL SANDPIPERS and BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS
(RS, GG). September 10 yielded 1 BROAD-WINGED HAWK, 1 SEMIPALMATED PLOVER,
KILLDEER and HORNED LARKS (JD, MR). September 12 produced 2 PECTORAL
SANDPIPERS in a field just south of Whitehall Road and 2 AMERICAN GOLDEN
PLOVERS, 1 HORNED LARK and hundreds of AMERICAN ROBINS north of Whitehall
Road (JY, GG).
A check of Bald Eagle State Park on September 9 found 5 AMERICAN BLACK
DUCKS, 1 OSPREY, 2 BALD EAGLES, 1 SPOTTED SANDPIPER and 1 BELTED KINGFISHER
(BS).
One GREAT BLUE HERON and 1 BELTED KINGFISHER were seen at West End Borough
Park in Howard on September 9 (BS).
Birds observed at Scotia Barrens on September 10 included RUBY-THROATED
HUMMINGBIRD, 1 EMPIDONAX sp., PHILADELPHIA VIREO, RED-EYED VIREO, HOUSE
WREN, BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER, GRAY CATBIRDS, BROWN THRASHER, NASHVILLE
WARBLER, CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER, MAGNOLIA WARBLER, BLACK-THROATED BLUE
WARBLER, BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLER, BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER, AMERICAN
REDSTART, COMMON YELLOWTHROAT, CANADA WARBLER, SCARLET TANAGER, EASTERN
TOWHEE and ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK (GG). September 11 produced YELLOW-BILLED
CUCKOO, BLUE-HEADED VIREO, NASHVILLE WARBLER, CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER,
MAGNOLIA WARBLER, BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER, BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLER,
BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER, PINE WARBLER, BAY-BREASTED WARBLER, BLACKPOLL WARBLER,
BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER, AMERICAN REDSTART, OVENBIRD, a possible CONNECTICUT
WARBLER, COMMON YELLOWTHROAT, HOODED WARBLER, WILSON'S WARBLER, CANADA
WARBLER, SCARLET TANAGER and ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK (RS, MH, SL). September
12 yielded AMERICAN WOODCOCK, EASTERN WOOD-PEWEE, OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER,
EMPIDONAX sp., RED-EYED VIREO, SWAINSON'S THRUSH, WOOD THRUSH, BROWN
THRASHER, BLUE-WINGED WARBLER, NASHVILLE WARBLER, CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER,
MAGNOLIA WARBLER, CAPE MAY WARBLER, BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER,
BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLER, BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER, BAY-BREASTED WARBLER,
BLACKPOLL WARBLER, BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER, AMERICAN REDSTART, CONNECTICUT
WARBLER, COMMON YELLOWTHROAT, HOODED WARBLER, WILSON'S WARBLER, SCARLET
TANAGERS and ROSE-BRESTED GROSBEAK (GG, GY). On September 13 there were 1
YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER, 20 EASTERN BLUEBIRDS, CAPE MAY WARBLERS and
BLACKPOLL WARBLERS (RS, WL). CAPE MAY WARBLERS, BAY-BREASTED WARBLERS,
BLACKPOLL WARBLERS and ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAKS were observed on September 14
(RS).
CLINTON COUNTY:
There were 5 CASPIAN TERNS along the Susquehanna River near Lock Haven on
September 9 (WL). On September 10 there were 2 CASPIAN TERNS and 1 probable
FORSTER'S TERN (DR).
Flooded South Avis fields produced 3 GREATER YELLOWLEGS, 2 LESSER
YELLOWLEGS, 2 SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS, 3 LEAST SANDPIPERS, 3 WHITE-RUMPED
SANDPIPERS and 1 RED-NECKED PHALAROPE on September 10 (WL, JL).
A flooded field on Great Island along River Road just east of Lock Haven
produced 8 AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVERS, 5 GREATER YELLOWLEGS, 2 LESSER
YELLOWLEGS, 3 SPOTTED SANDPIPERS, 2 SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS, 9 PECTORAL
SANDPIPERS and 4 DUNLINS on September 10 (TS).
CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Waggoner's Gap Hawk watch reported counting 108 OSPREY, 15 BALD EAGLES, 19
NORTHERN HARRIERS, 161 SHARP-SHINNED HAWKS, 14 COOPER'S HAWKS, 1578
BROAD-WINGED HAWKS, 27 RED-TAILED HAWKS, 16 AMERICAN KESTRELS, 1 MERLIN and
1 PEREGRINE FALCON between September 9 and 15 (DG, GW).
FRANKLIN COUNTY:
Tuscarora Summit Hawk Watch reported counting 21 OSPREY, 6 BALD EAGLES, 4
NORTHERN HARRIERS, 14 SHARP-SHINNED HAWKS, 2 COOPER'S HAWKS, 309
BROAD-WINGED HAWKS and 2 AMERICAN KESTRELS between September 9 and 13 (DGe).
HUNTINGDON/MIFFLIN COUNTIES:
Stone Mountain Hawk Watch reported tabulating 33 OSPREY, 6 BALD EAGLES, 4
NORTHERN HARRIERS, 49 SHARP-SHINNED HAWKS, 12 COOPER'S HAWKS, 1 NORTHERN
GOSHAWK, 1 RED-SHOULDERED HAWK, 473 BROAD-WINGED HAWKS, 15 RED-TAILED HAWK,
1 GOLDEN EAGLE, 11 AMERICAN KESTRELS, 2 MERLINS and 1 PEREGRINE FALCON on
September 10 and 14 (DBr, JB, CW, GG).
LANCASTER COUNTY:
A check of Conejohela Flats on September 8 found 30 SEMIPALMATED PLOVERS,
KILLDEER, 1 GREATER YELLOWLEGS, 65 LESSER YELLOWLEGS, SOLITARY SANDPIPER,
SPOTTED SANDPIPER, approximately 150 SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS, 150 LEAST
SANDPIPERS, 1 BAIRD'S SANDPIPER, 35 PECTORAL SANDPIPERS, 1 STILT SANDPIPER,
1 COMMON TERN and 3 BLACK TERNS (JH).
LEBANON COUNTY:
Second Mountain Hawk Watch counted 33 OSPREY, 12 BALD EAGLES, 10 NORTHERN
HARRIERS, 53 SHARP-SHINNED HAWKS, 14 COOPER'S HAWK, 619 BROAD-WINGED HAWKS,
27 RED-TAILED HAWKS, 12 AMERICAN KESTRELS, 1 MERLIN and 1 PEREGRINE FALCON
between September 10 and 14 (GK, DS, JW, FW).
LYCOMING COUNTY:
There was a report of EVENING GROSBEAKS visiting a property about 4 miles
south of Williamsport on September 10 (SP).
MIFFLIN COUNTY:
Jack's Mountain Hawk Watch reported counting 21 OSPREY, 13 BALD EAGLES, 14
NORTHERN HARRIERS, 14 SHARP-SHINNED HAWKS, 4 COOPER'S HAWKS, 1589
BROAD-WINGED HAWKS, 8 RED-TAILED HAWKS, 4 AMERICAN KESTRELS and 1 MERLIN
between September 10 and 14 (GB, RSi, LW, DS).
MONTOUR COUNTY:
Birds seen on September 9 at the fly ash basin at PPL's Montour Preserve
included 1 OSPREY, 3 SEMIPALMATED PLOVERS, 12 GREATER YELLOWLEGS, 5 LESSER
YELLOWLEGS, 7 RUDDY TURNSTONES, 5 SANDERLINGS, many SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS,
many LEAST SANDPIPERS, 4 WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPERS, 2 BAIRD'S SANDPIPERS, 8
PECTORAL SANDPIPERS, 10 probable SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHERS, 1 RED-NECKED
PHALAROPE, 1 CASPIAN TERN and 3 FORSTER'S TERNS (WL).
SCHUYKILL/BERKS COUNTIES:
Hawk Mountain Hawk Watch tabulated 92 OSPREY, 30 BALD EAGLES, 14 NORTHERN
HARRIERS, 127 SHARP-SHINNED HAWKS, 24 COOPER'S HAWKS, 2 RED-SHOULDERED
HAWKS, 2861 BROAD-WINGED HAWKS, 10 RED-TAILED HAWKS, 41 AMERICAN KESTRELS
and 5 MERLINS between September 9 and 15 (LG).
SNYDER COUNTY:
A WHITE-THROATED SPARROW was seen in Middleburg on September 13 (MB).
SOMERSET/BEDFORD COUNTIES:
Allegheny Front Hawk Watch reported counting 5 BLACK VULTURES, 33 OSPREY, 12
BALD EAGLES, 9 NORTHERN HARRIERS, 53 SHARP-SHINNED HAWKS, 14 COOPER'S HAWKS,
3752 BROAD-WINGED HAWKS, 55 RED-TAILED HAWKS, 9 AMERICAN KESTRELS, 2 MERLINS
and 1 PEREGRINE FALCON between September 9 and 15 (KB, JR, GF, NF, MMc, DB,
CM, MM, RM).
YORK COUNTY:
Birds seen at Gifford Pinchot State Park on September 10 included GREAT BLUE
HERON, BLACK VULTURE, BALD EAGLE and BELTED KINGFISHER (LC). September 12
produced 5 LESSER YELLOWLEGS (PS). On September 13 there were 3 KILLDEER, 1
LESSER YELLOWLEGS, 4 SOLITARY SANDPIPERS and 3 SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS (PS).
A SHARP-SHINNED HAWK was seen being mobbed by a mixed flock of TREE
SWALLOWS, ROUGH-WINGED SWALLOWS and BARN SWALLOWS (LC).
An EASTERN PHOEBE and some AMERICAN GOLDFINCHES were seen in a field on
September 12 (LC).
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
If you miss the usual Thursday postings of the Central PA Birdline on
BIRDEAST and PABIRDS, I will also be posting it on my page web site at:
http://people.delphiforums.com/MCCONAUGHY/currentbl.htm
The address for the home page of the web site is:
http://people.delphiforums.com/MCCONAUGHY/index.html
Also, people can access both the current and older birdlines at:
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*PORC = Pennsylvania Ornithological Record Committee. Rare bird sightings
should be documented with written descriptions and photographs whenever
possible and sent to PORC for review. Send PORC reports to Nick Pulcinella,
613 Howard Road, West Chester, PA 19380.
I would like to acknowledge people who have contributed to this report;
Gloria Bickel (GB), Jen Brackbill (JB), Mick Brown (MB), Don Bryant (DBr),
Ken Byerly (KB) Dick Byers (DB), Lou Carpenter (LC), Jim Dunn (JD), Gene
Flament (GF), Nancy Flament (NF), Dale Gearhart (DGe), Laurie Goodrich (LG),
Dave Grove (DG), Greg Grove (GG), Molly Heath (MH), Jonathan Heller (JH),
Gary Koppenhaver (GK), Wayne Laubscher (WL), Scott Lewis (SL), Joe Lipar
(JL), Mark McConaughy (MMc), Rosemary McGlynn (RM), Che Mincone (CM), Marian
Mincone (MM), Steve Pinkerton (SP), Jim Rocco (JR), Dave Rockey (DR), Matt
Rockmore (MR), Pat Sabold (PS), Dave Schwenk (DS), Tom Shervinskie (TS), Ron
Singer (RSi), Darrell Smith (DS), Bob Snyder (BS), Rob Stone (RS), Gene
Wagner (GW), Linda Whitesel (LW), Chuck Widmann (CW), Fred Wilcox (FW), Jan
Witmer (JW), John Yerger (JY) and George Young (GY). I apologize if I have
misspelled or mispronounced their names. I will try to acknowledge those
people who have helped with the weekly report. I will also refrain from
naming that person on request.
That is all for now. I'm Mark McConaughy thanking you for listening to the
Central Pennsylvania Birdline. You can leave a message about any sightings
you have after the end of this report. Have a good week and let me know
what you see out there!
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Mark A. McConaughy TimeTraveler(AT)email.msn.com
Bushy Run Battlefield
P.O. Box 486
Harrison City, PA 15636-0468 (724) 527-5585 x103
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Subject: [PABIRDS] HSR: BroadwingSEPT - Buckingham (15 Sep 2004) 75
Raptors
From: reports(AT)HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: 15 Sep 2004 9:00pm
BroadwingSEPT - Buckingham
Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 15, 2004
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 1 1
Turkey Vulture 1 1 1
Osprey 6 18 18
Bald Eagle 2 2 2
Northern Harrier 1 3 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 12 23 23
Cooper's Hawk 2 7 7
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
Broad-winged Hawk 50 1827 1827
Red-tailed Hawk 0 7 7
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 24 24
Merlin 0 0 0
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 1
Unknown 1 7 7
Total: 75 1921 1921
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:30:00
Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: George Rowe
Observers:
Visitors:
Gene Petro, George Rowe, Gerry Dewaghe, Wilson Varcoe, Caroline Vogt, M.J.
Myers, Marya Halderman, Pauline Biggs, Russ Neiger, Gene Gladston.
Weather:
Variable winds NE to SE 7 to 13 mph.
Cloud cover 90 to 100%.
Temperature from 64 F to 72 F.
Observations:
Birds were high, headed SW. Firsat Bald Eagles sighted. Adult 1:05, first
year juvenile 1:15.
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Report submitted by George Rowe (gro1032(AT)aol.com)
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Subject: [PABIRDS] turkey vulture question--Luzerne County
From: Sandra Goodwin <chickadd(AT)epix.net>
Date: 15 Sep 2004 10:07pm
In August of this year, a colleague of mine was walking in the woods
near her house just around dark. There were some large birds sighted
flying overhead as well as the sounds of them hitting the trees, etc.
Soon along came the bird droppings, all right on target. She was
covered with dark green to black droppings. There appeared to be
nothing on the side of the path, etc., just on her. The birds had very
good aim, she says.
She has been back again and saw no sign of the birds.
My guess would be turkey vultures as I believe they will do this if
anyone gets close to their nests. There are no cliffs in the area and
it does not appear to be a roosting site. Does anyone else have further
suggestions as to what species this might have been?
Thanks.
Sandy Goodwin
Wyoming County
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Subject: [PABIRDS] Butler County - Marbled Godwit photos 9/15
From: Geoff Malosh <pomarine(AT)EARTHLINK.NET>
Date: 15 Sep 2004 10:15pm
Three images of the Marbled Godwit that was at Moraine State Park today
can be found at:
http://home.earthlink.net/~pomarine/index.html
The key word is "was" - just before 7:30 the bird took to the air
calling, circled for three or four minutes, and then disappeared to the
south. I do not think it will be present tomorrow.
Geoff Malosh
Allegheny County
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Subject: [PABIRDS] BroadwingSEP - September 15
From: "Moulton, R. K." <Kirk.Moulton(AT)UNISYS.COM>
Date: 15 Sep 2004 10:39pm
All the BroadwingSEPT sites and southeastern PA suffered under near 100% thick
cloud cover, SE winds, and often rain. Reviewing the posts so far, today was a
tough day almost everywhere except the NJ & PA ridges. Also, it was pleasing to
see Little Round Top in central NH do well. They are still coming!
Basically, the weather did what it was supposed to do. The high pressure off
the coast of Maine is moving slowly out to sea and pushing SE winds over the
bottom of the system and S winds to the western edge of the system such as was
reported at Franklin Mountain in NY.
Tomorrow (Thursday) is likely to improve here in the afternoon and I am
expecting modest flights over BroadwingSEPT, winds will remain light but
unfavorable from the south. There are plenty of birds in the area and to our
immediate north.
Friday is likely to be a rain day as a front is now approaching from the
northwest, coupled with upper level moisture from bands surrounding Ivan. Right
behind this front is a massive high pressure, now over central Canada.
Perfect! It is so strong that now most of the computer weather models are now
predicting that it will force the wet remains of Ivan to stay well below
Pennsylvania. This is great for us. On Saturday afternoon we are expecting
things to improve considerably as this high pressure moves in, sweeping down
from the great lakes. Indeed look for Saturday to be a big day at Holiday Beach
and SMRR, and likely Friday to be big at Hawk Ridge near Duluth, MN. It all
depends on the exact timing of this high pressure.
So Saturday should be good as soon as it starts to clear, Sunday should be very
good, especially on the northern BroadwingSEPT sites and New England should also
have a great day on northwest winds, hopefully pinning the BWs towards the
coast. And this then means that next day (Monday) should bring the really big
wave of BWs over this region of NJ and southeastern PA.
It all depends on the exact timing of this high pressure, but you get the idea.
This high pressure will push Ivan and it's rain south of the Mason Dixon line,
clearing out the east coast and bringing northwest winds for probably two good
days, likely Sunday and Monday.
And yes, there has been good numbers in northern VT. I believe these birds are
the source of the recent good numbers over the PA ridges. I don't think that
BWs have escaped to the west yet. I base this on the weather reports which have
had unfavorable winds over central NY (mostly S or SW) from the big high
pressure which has been hanging around to NY's east the last several days. This
is not uncommon early in the migration. I believe the big wave is yet to come.
Anyone else have an opinion?
Kirk Moulton
BroadwingSEPT
Southeastern Pennsylvania
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Subject: [PABIRDS] HSR: BroadwingSEPT - Pleasant Valley (14 Sep 2004)
25 Raptors
From: reports(AT)HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: 15 Sep 2004 10:45pm
BroadwingSEPT - Pleasant Valley
Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 14, 2004
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 5 5
Turkey Vulture 0 0 0
Osprey 0 7 7
Bald Eagle 4 11 11
Northern Harrier 3 3 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 12 12
Cooper's Hawk 0 3 3
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
Broad-winged Hawk 15 494 494
Red-tailed Hawk 1 1 1
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 2 8 8
Merlin 0 0 0
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown 0 0 0
Total: 25 544 544
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Kirk Moulton
Observers: Lois Moulton, Mike Gallagher
Weather:
Not too nice. Pea soup in the AM, a brief hour or so of sun trying to get
to the grouns but mostly failing, followed by thicker clouds shutting down
all flight by 3 EDT. Near 100% cloud cover all day on light ESE winds
Observations:
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Report submitted by Kirk Moulton (Kirk.Moulton(AT)unisys.com)
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Subject: [PABIRDS] HSR: BroadwingSEPT - Pleasant Valley (15 Sep 2004)
131 Raptors
From: reports(AT)HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: 15 Sep 2004 10:48pm
BroadwingSEPT - Pleasant Valley
Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 15, 2004
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 5 5
Turkey Vulture 0 0 0
Osprey 9 16 16
Bald Eagle 0 11 11
Northern Harrier 2 5 5
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 13 13
Cooper's Hawk 0 3 3
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
Broad-winged Hawk 118 612 612
Red-tailed Hawk 0 1 1
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 8 8
Merlin 0 0 0
Peregrine Falcon 1 1 1
Unknown 0 0 0
Total: 131 675 675
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 0 hours
Official Counter: Kirk Moulton
Observers:
Weather:
Observations:
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Report submitted by Kirk Moulton (Kirk.Moulton(AT)unisys.com)
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Subject: [PABIRDS] Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre 9/15
From: Jonathan DeBalko <debalkjp(AT)WILKES.EDU>
Date: 15 Sep 2004 11:30pm
Today I decided to fight off the mosquitoes for a few hours and take a walk in
Kirby Park. My efforts were rewarded with a beautiful adult male Hooded
Warbler just a few feet away from me. Additionally there was a large movement
of Magnolia Warblers through the park. Here's the complete list:
Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County)
34 Species
Great Blue Heron 1
Canada Goose ~50
Wood Duck 3
Solitary Sandpiper 1
Mourning Dove 5
Rock Pigeon 4
Chimney Swift ~20
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 2
Hairy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 2
Eastern Wood-Pewee 3
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay ~30
American Crow 3
Fish Crow 2
Tufted Titmouse 3
Black-capped Chickadee 10
Carolina Wren 4
American Robin 7
Gray Catbird 15
European Starling 1
Magnolia Warbler 15
Black-throated Green Warbler 3
American Redstart 2
Common Yellowthroat 2
Hooded Warbler 1
Northern Cardinal 6
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 3
Song Sparrow 5
Common Grackle 1
American Goldfinch 4
House Sparrow 4
Jonathan DeBalko
McAdoo (Schuylkill County)
(At school at Wilkes)
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