Lehigh Valley bird sightings for week of January 20

Ross's Goose, which looks like a miniature Snow Goose

Here are the Lehigh Valley bird sightings for the week ended January 20. 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 to at least January 14.

Easton area, Northampton County
(along the Delaware River north of Easton)
Barrow's Goldeneye, 1 female seen sporadically to at least January 16.
Also seen: Common Goldeneye.

Lynn Township, Lehigh County
(along Kunkle's Mill Road)
Red-headed Woodpecker, 1 on January 14.

Allentown, Lehigh County
(at the Dorney Park pond)
Greater White-fronted Goose, 2 on January 18.

Green Lane Reservoir, Montgomery County
(at the Walt Road area)
Ross's Goose, 1 on January 16, January 18 and January 19.
Greater White-fronted Goose, 1 on January 16, and approximately 16 on January 18 and January 19.
Cackling Goose, 1 on January 16, 2 on January 18 and 3 on January 19.

Deep Creek/Knight Lake area, Montgomery County
Common Goldeneye.

Lake Nockamixon, Bucks County
White-winged Scoter, 1 on January 19.

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

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