Lehigh Valley bird sightings for June 16

Dickcissel (male)

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

Lake Minsi, Northampton County
Ring-necked Duck, 1 on May 27.

Stockertown area, Northampton County
(at the Stockertown Rod & Gun Club)
American Bittern, 1 on June 7.

Williams Township, Northampton County
Blue Grosbeak, 2 on June 2.

Walnutport area, Northampton County
Blue Grosbeak, 1 on June 12.

Lehigh Gap Nature Center, Lehigh County
Blue Grosbeak, 2 to at least June 11.

Leaser Lake, Lehigh County
Black-crowned Night-Heron, 1 on May 31.

Heidelberg Township, Lehigh County
(along Church Road at Apple Butter Road)
Red-headed Woodpecker, 2 to at least June 15.

Trexler Park, Lehigh County
Red-headed Woodpecker, 5 on June 1; 3 on June 14.

American Bittern

Wescosville, Lehigh County
Yellow-headed Blackbird, 1 on May 31 at a private feeder.

Maxatawny, Berks County
(along Kunkel Road)
Dickcissel, up to 2 to at least June 2.

Lake Towhee, Bucks County
Trumpeter Swan, 1 on May 28.

State Game Lands 157, Bucks County
Red-headed Woodpecker, 2 to at least June 10.
Olive-sided Flycatcher, 1 on May 27.

Lake Nockamixon, Bucks County
Swallow-tailed Kite, 1 from June 1 to at least June 11.
Purple Sandpiper, 1 on May 30.
White-rumped Sandpiper, 1 on May 30.

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