Lehigh Valley bird sightings for week of December 16

Canvasback (male, at left, and female)

Here are the Lehigh Valley bird sightings for the week ended December 16. The list was compiled by Dave DeReamus, of the Eastern PA Birdline, which is sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Audubon Society.

Martins Creek Power Plant, Northampton County
(at the boat launch area)
Spotted Sandpiper, 1 on December 11.

Beltzville State Park, Carbon County
Snow Bunting, 34 on December 14.

Green Lane Reservoir, Montgomery County
(at the Walt Road area)
Greater White-fronted Goose, 1 on December 15.
Cackling Goose, 1 on December 15.
Gadwall, 143 on December 12.
Also seen: Common Goldeneye, Double-crested Cormorant and American Pipit.

Lake Nockamixon, Bucks County
Long-tailed Duck, 2 on December 15.
Redhead, 2 on December 15.
Bonaparte's Gull, 17 on December 15.

Peace Valley Park, Bucks County
Greater White-fronted Goose, 1 on December 13.
Cackling Goose, 2 on December 13.
Canvasback, 1 on December 13.
Redhead, 3 on December 14.
Red-throated Loon, 1 to at least December 15.
Lesser Black-backed Gull, 230 on December 10.

Red-breasted Nuthatches continue to be reported from several sites this week.

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