Lehigh Valley bird sightings for week of February 26

Barrow's Goldeneye (female)

Here are the Lehigh Valley bird sightings for the week ended February 26. The list was compiled by Dave DeReamus, of the Eastern PA Birdline, which is sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Audubon Society.

Portland, Northampton County
(from the Portland footbridge)
Barrow's Goldeneye, 1 female on February 14.

Martins Creek Power Plant, Northampton County
(at the board launch area)
Spotted Sandpiper, 1 from January 5 to at least February 14.

Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County
(at the Mud Run boat launch)
Barrow's Goldeneye, 1 female on February 19.

Bethlehem, Northampton County
Peregrine Falcon, 2 on February 14.

Hanover Township, Northampton County
(on Monocacy Creek near the Route 512 and Route 22 interchange)
Cackling Goose, 1 on February 13 and February 14.

East Allen Township, Northampton County
(along Valley View Road)
Red-headed Woodpecker, 2 on February 13 and February 14.

Gray Catbird

Beltzville State Park, Carbon County
Red-breasted Merganser, 1 on February 21.

Fogelsville Quarry, Lehigh County
Gray Catbird, 1 on February 24.

Haafsville, Lehigh County
Killdeer, 3 on February 22.

Pennsburg, Montgomery County
Golden Eagle, 1 on February 14 (an immature fly-by).

Haycock Township, Bucks County
Pine Warbler, 1 on February 12 and February 13 (at a private feeder)

Peace Valley Park, Bucks County
Redhead, 1 on February 21.

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