Bird sightings for the week of November 13

Franklin's Gull

Here are the Lehigh Valley bird sightings for the week ended November 14. The list was compiled by Dave DeReamus, of the Eastern PA Birdline, which is sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Audubon Society.

Lake Minsi, Northampton County
Franklin's Gull, 2 on November 14.
Iceland Gull, 1 on November 14.

Martins Creek Quarry, Northampton County
Red-breasted Merganser, 1 on November 12.

Little Gap, Carbon County
Bald Eagle, 3 on November 7 and November 8; and 5 on November 11.
Golden Eagle, 3 on November 8 and 8 on November 11.
Red Crossbill, 2 on November 6 and 3 on November 9 (fly-bys).
Pine Siskin, 1 on November 8 and 5 on November 11 (fly-bys).
Common Redpoll, 6 on November 9 (fly-bys).

Bake Oven Knob, Lehigh County
Bald Eagle, 2 on November 7 and November 8; 7 on November 14.
Northern Goshawk, 1 on November 7.
Red-tailed Hawk, 141 on November 14.
Golden Eagle, 9 on November 11; 5 on November 13; 6 on November 14.
Snow Bunting, 1 on November 12.
Also seen: Common Raven.

Iceland Gull

Green Lane Reservoir, Montgomery County
(at the Church Road area)
Cackling Goose, 1 on November 11.

Peace Valley Park, Bucks County
Franklin's Gull, 4 on November 13.

Lake Towhee, Bucks County
Trumpeter Swan, 1 on November 8.

Merrill Creek Reservoir in New Jersey
Red-throated Loon, 2 on November 14.
(At the Scotts Mountain Hawkwatch)
Bald Eagle, 3 on November 7; November 9 and November 11; and 5 on November 8 and November 13.
Red-tailed Hawk, 1 on November 9 (partial albinistic bird).
Golden Eagle, 1 on November 8.
Peregrine Falcon, 3 on November 13.
Snow Bunting, 2 on November 10.

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