Black Skimmer in PA! ~ September 8, 1996

Rick Wiltraut and I traveled to Bald Eagle State Park in Centre County where a Black Skimmer was found resting on the public beach. Apparently, the passage of Hurricane Fran pushed it inland from its coastal home.

Black Skimmer at Bald Eagle State Park, Centre County. Hurricane Fran was most likely responsible for this bird leaving the coast. To my knowledge, this adult bird is the only Centre County record and one of less than 20 for the state of Pennsylvania.

It was a new state bird for both of us, making the drive home a lot more fun.

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