Lehigh Valley bird sightings for May 12

Here are the Lehigh Valley bird sightings for the week ended May 12. The list was compiled by Dave DeReamus, of the Eastern PA Birdline, which is sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Audubon Society.

White-winged Scoter

Nazareth Quarry, Northampton County
White-winged Scoter, 1 on May 5.
Red-necked Grebe, 2 on May 6 and May 7.

Bethlehem, Northampton County
Peregrine Falcon, 1 on May 7.

Smith Gap, Northampton County
Gray-cheeked Thrush, 1 on May 8.

Beltzville State Park, Carbon County
White-winged Scoter, 3 on May 5.
Red-breasted Merganser, 1 on May 5; 2 from May 8 to at least May 11.
Red-throated Loon, 1 on May 5; 2 on May 6.

Leaser Lake, Lehigh County
Rusty Blackbird, 1 on May 6 and May 7.

State Game Lands 157, Bucks County
(Haycock Mountain)
Red-headed Woodpecker, 1 to at least May 9.

Gray-cheeked Thrush

Lake Towhee, Bucks County
Trumpeter Swan, 1 on May 8.
Prothonotary Warbler, 1 on May 9.

Peace Valley Park, Bucks County
Red-breasted Merganser, 1 to at least May 6; 2 on May 9.

Bald Eagles and Red-breasted Nuthatches were noted at several locations during the 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.