Lehigh Valley bird sightings for the week of March 25

Rusty Blackbird

Here are the Lehigh Valley bird sightings for the week ended March 25. The list was compiled by Dave DeReamus, of the Eastern PA Birdline, which is sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Audubon Society.

Williams Township, Northampton County
"Gambel's" White-crowned Sparrow, 1 during the past week.

Beltzville State Park, Carbon County
Pine Siskin, 5 on March 20.

Schnecksville, Lehigh County
Peregrine Falcon, 1 on March 21.

Quakertown Swamp, Bucks County
Rusty Blackbird, 1 on March 19.

Green Lane Reservoir, Montgomery County
(at the Walt Road area)
Greater Scaup, 3 on March 19 and 1 on March 20.
Bonaparte's Gull, 1 on March 19.

Peace Valley Park, Bucks County
Double-crested Cormorants, 10 on March 19.

Northern Rough-winged Swallows and Chipping Sparrows were seen in the area this past week.

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