Lehigh Valley bird sightings for the week of April 24

Willet

Several bird species have arrived in the Lehigh Valley after having left their southern wintering grounds. 

The first reported sighting of a Rose-breasted Grosbeak occurred in the past week. Several different types of warblers were reported; some will stay the summer in this area, others are passing through. A Ruby-throated Hummingbird was seen.

Among those en route to breeding locations farther north are the White-winged Scoter, Common Goldeneye, Red-breasted Merganser, Red-necked Grebe, Greater Yellowlegs, Bonaparte's Gull and Solitary Sandpiper. Visit your favorite lake or pond if you hope to see one of these species.

Several rarely seen birds were reported as well: the Least Bittern, Caspian Tern and Willet. 

Dave DeReamus, of the Eastern PA Birdline, compiled the list of bird sightings for the week ended April 24. The Birdline is sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Audubon Society.

Lake Minsi, Northampton County
Red-breasted Merganser, 3 on April 20 and 4 on April 21.

Jacobsburg State Park, Northampton County
Red-breasted Nuthatch, 1 on April 19.

Williams Township, Northampton County
Harris's Sparrow, 1 to at least April 22 (near adult plumage).
Also seen: Ruby-throated Hummingbird and Rose-breasted Grosbeak.

Bethlehem Boat Club area, Northampton County
Yellow-throated Warbler, 1 since April 12.

Louisiana Waterthrush

Beltzville State Park, Carbon County
Surf Scoter, 1 on April 21.
White-winged Scoter, 3 on April 21.
Long-tailed Duck, 2 on April 21.
Greater Scaup, 4 on April 21.
Common Goldeneye, 1 on April 21.
Red-breasted Merganser, 1 from April 17 to April 21 and 5 on April 22.
Red-necked Grebe, 2 from April 19 to at least April 22.
Bonaparte's Gull, 3 on April 21.
Caspian Tern, 2 on April 20.
Pine Siskin, 1 on April 19 and 2 on April 20.
Also seen: Black-and-white Warbler and Prairie Warbler.

Leaser Lake, Lehigh County
Long-tailed Duck, 1 on April 21.
Red-breasted Merganser, 1 on April 17 and April 18.
Bonaparte's Gull, 1 on April 21.

Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County
(Along Cetronia Road, near Air Products)
Greater Yellowlegs, 1 on April 21.
Solitary Sandpiper, 2 to at least April 21.

Green Lane Reservoir, Montgomery County
(at the Walt Road area)
White-winged Scoter, 1 on April 21.
Red-necked Grebe, 1 on April 20.
Bonaparte's Gull, 1 on April 19 and 2 on April 20.
(at the Deep Creek Lake area)
Least Bittern, 1 on April 17.
Yellow-throated Warbler, 1 from April 17 to at least April 22.

Lake Nockamixon, Bucks County
Red-necked Grebe, 1 on April 21.

Peace Valley Park, Bucks County
White-winged Scoter, 2 on April 21.
Red-breasted Merganser, 1 to at least April 18.
Red-necked Grebe, 2 on April 21 and April 22.
Double-crested Cormorant, 258 on April 17.
Willet, 1 on April 21.
Bonaparte's Gull, 1 to at least April 18.
Also seen: Great Egret, Purple Martin and Louisiana Waterthrush.

Other locations
Also seen during the past week at various sites: Green Heron, Bald Eagle, Broad-winged Hawk and Purple Finch.

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