Lehigh Valley bird sightings for week of March 27

Pine Warbler

Migration season continues in the Lehigh Valley with the arrival of several species. Others, such as the American Robin, have increased in numbers now that the days are getting longer and spring is finally here.

A Pine Warbler, a Northern Rough-winged Swallow, an Eastern Phoebe, a Double-crested Cormorant, an American Pipit and an Eastern Meadowlark made appearances within the week ended March 27. The Brown Thrasher, seen infrequently during the winter, was reported in two different locations.

Meanwhile, several species of waterfowl are getting ready to head north to their breeding grounds in Canada. Still being seen are Redheads, Ross's Geese, Snow Geese, Cackling Geese, Canvasbacks and Red-breasted Mergansers.

That said, here is the complete list of bird sightings for the past week. The list was compiled by Dave DeReamus, of the Eastern PA Birdline, which is sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Audubon Society.

Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Monroe County
Ross's Goose, 1 on March 23.

Brodheadsville, Monroe County
(at Weir Lake)
Greater White-fronted Goose, 2 on March 24 and 2 on March 25.

Saylorsburg, Monroe County
Pine Warbler, 1 on March 23 at a private feeder.

Riverton, Northampton County
Redhead, 3 on March 20 and 4 on March 25.

Brown Thrasher

Martins Creek PPL Power Plant area, Northampton County
Ross's Goose, 2 on March 22.
Cackling Goose, 1 on March 22.
Canvasback, 5 on March 20; 8 on March 21; 7 on March 22; 1 on March 25; and 2 on March 27.
Redhead, 23 on March 20; 31 on March 21; 28 on March 22; 2 on March 25 and 2 on March 27.
Red-breasted Merganser, 1 on March 21 and 1 on March 27.
Rough-legged Hawk (light morph), 1 on March 22.
Brown Thrasher, 1 on March 25.

Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County
Red-breasted Merganser, 1 on March 22.
Iceland Gull, 2 on March 21 and 2 on March 22 (along Route 191 near Newburg).
Bonaparte's Gull, 1 on March 21 (along Route 191 near Newburg).

Monocacy Nature Center, Northampton County
Brown Thrasher, 1 on March 25.

East Allen Township, Northampton County
(along Arrowhead Road)
Ross's Goose (blue morph), 1 on March 22.
Lapland Longspur, 1 on March 21.
Also seen: Tundra Swan and American Pipit.

Beltzville State Park, Carbon County
Rough-legged Hawk (dark morph), 1 on March 23.

American Pipit

Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County
(at Long Lane and Tillage Road)
Eastern Phoebe and American Pipit.

Trexlertown, Lehigh County
Wilson's Snipe, 4 on March 21 along Cetronia Road.

Allentown, Lehigh County
(at Dorney Park pond)
Canvasback, 3 on March 20; 5 on March 21; 5 on March 22; and 2 on March 23.
Redhead, 7 on March 21.
Greater Scaup, 3 on March 21.
Double-breasted Cormorant, 1 on March 14; 2 on March 15.

Alburtis, Lehigh County
(at Smith Lane)
Lapland Longspur, 1 on March 21.

Green Lane Reservoir, Montgomery County
(at Church Road area)
Ross's Goose, 1 on March 21; 2 on March 24.
Snow Goose, approximately 12,000 on March 23.
Cackling Goose, 1 on March 22.
Canvasback, 5 on March 24.
Redhead, 1 on March 22 and 1 on March 23.
Greater Scaup, 1 on March 23.
Red-breasted Merganser, 8 on March 22.
Bonaparte's Gull, 3 on March 26.
Also seen: Common Raven and Eastern Meadowlark.

Green Lane Reservoir, Montgomery County
(at Deep Creek Lake)
Greater White-fronted Goose, 1 on March 22 and 1 on March 23.
Cackling Goose, 2 on March 25.

Gilbertsville, Montgomery County
Bullock's Oriole, 1 through March 20 along Oberholtzer Road.

Peace Valley Park, Bucks County
Glaucous Gull, 1 on March 22.

Several Locations
Tundra Swan, Bald Eagle, American Woodcock (displaying), Northern Rough-winged Swallow and Pine Siskin.

To report bird sightings to Dave DeReamus, send an e-mail to becard@rcn.com with the word "Birdline" in the subject heading.