Two Wood Ducks were present at Green Pond along with a Solitary Sandpiper.
Between the two retention ponds along the paved path, I found a Northern Flicker, 3 Eastern Phoebes, an Indigo Bunting, and a nice count of 13 Eastern Bluebirds.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Storm Birding ~ September 27, 2026
I checked out some areas to see if the "nor'easter" might have pushed some coastal birds into our area. The Newburg Road retention pond held a Greater Yellowlegs, a Great Blue Heron, 4 Killdeer, a Belted Kingfisher, 3 Eastern Bluebirds, 2 Palm Warblers, and a 'fly-by' Lesser Black-backed Gull.
Two Wood Ducks were present at Green Pond along with a Solitary Sandpiper.
Between the two retention ponds along the paved path, I found a Northern Flicker, 3 Eastern Phoebes, an Indigo Bunting, and a nice count of 13 Eastern Bluebirds.
Two Wood Ducks were present at Green Pond along with a Solitary Sandpiper.
Between the two retention ponds along the paved path, I found a Northern Flicker, 3 Eastern Phoebes, an Indigo Bunting, and a nice count of 13 Eastern Bluebirds.
Friday, September 25, 2026
The Ponds Route ~ September 25, 2026
After an eye doctor appointment, I drove up to the Regency Boulevard retention ponds. The south pond held 2 Green-winged Teal. I walked along the wooded edge along Steuben Road and found my first Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and Lincoln's Sparrow of the season, but was unable to get a photo of either one. Also found there were an Eastern Wood-Pewee, an Eastern Phoebe, a Northern House Wren, some Gray Catbirds and American Goldfinches, a Chipping Sparrow, a Red-winged Blackbird, a Blackburnian Warbler, and a few Indigo Buntings.
The Silver Crest Road pond had a Great Blue Heron and about 250 more Canadas.
The Trio Farms Boulevard retention ponds held 2 Double-crested Cormorants among around 250 Canada Geese.
Over at Green Pond, the 6 Snow Geese continued to survive by the pond. I counted 21 Northern Rough-winged Swallows zipping over it and landing on the nearby wires.
A male American Kestrel was perched on the far side of the retention pond along Farmersville Road.
Six Eastern Bluebirds were also perched along the fence.
The Newburg Road retention pond continued to hold 3 Greater Yellowlegs, 2 Green Herons, a Great Blue Heron, and 5 Killdeer. The tiny wooded and brushy patch by the pond produced 3 Eastern Bluebirds and a Gray Catbird.
The Silver Crest Road pond had a Great Blue Heron and about 250 more Canadas.
The Trio Farms Boulevard retention ponds held 2 Double-crested Cormorants among around 250 Canada Geese.
Over at Green Pond, the 6 Snow Geese continued to survive by the pond. I counted 21 Northern Rough-winged Swallows zipping over it and landing on the nearby wires.
A male American Kestrel was perched on the far side of the retention pond along Farmersville Road.
Six Eastern Bluebirds were also perched along the fence.
The Newburg Road retention pond continued to hold 3 Greater Yellowlegs, 2 Green Herons, a Great Blue Heron, and 5 Killdeer. The tiny wooded and brushy patch by the pond produced 3 Eastern Bluebirds and a Gray Catbird.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Jacobsburg State Park and the Newburg Pond ~ September 23, 2026
I was hoping to go up to Little Gap this morning, but the strong winds made me change my mind and head to Jacobsburg State Park instead. After getting out of the car at the Henry's Wood parking lot, I immediately found a bunch of warblers right behind the car and ended up spending the next twenty minutes only able to identify about half the birds that were passing through. The identified ones included one Ruby-crowned Kinglet plus 3 American Redstarts, 5 Northern Parulas, 4 Black-and-white Warblers, 2 Magnolia Warblers, a Chestnut-sided Warbler, and a Black-throated Green Warbler.
Along the creek beyond the historical buildings, I found a Great Blue Heron, a Cooper's Hawk, a Hairy Woodpecker, 3 Northern Flickers, an Eastern Wood-Pewee, one Brown Creeper, 3 Gray Catbirds, 3 Eastern Bluebirds, and 3 American Goldfinches.
Birds seen flying by included 13 Turkey Vultures, 34 Blue Jays, 2 Common Ravens, and 11 Cedar Waxwings.
I drove over to the Boulton section of the park where I found two more groups of birds that contained a Northern Flicker, 2 Eastern Wood-Pewees, 4 Gray Catbirds, an American Goldfinch, one Red-eyed Vireo, and nine species of warblers that included 3 Black-throated Blues, 3 Chestnut-sideds, a Blackburnian Warbler, 4 Northern Parulas, 3 American Redstarts, 3 Black-and-white Warblers, 3 Black-throated Greens, a Bay-breasted, and a Magnolia Warbler.
A Cooper's Hawk eventually flew in and ended any chance for more sightings.
I stopped at the Newburg Road retention pond, which held 3 Greater Yellowlegs, 2 Green Herons, and 3 Killdeer. An American Kestrel also flew by while I was there.
Along the creek beyond the historical buildings, I found a Great Blue Heron, a Cooper's Hawk, a Hairy Woodpecker, 3 Northern Flickers, an Eastern Wood-Pewee, one Brown Creeper, 3 Gray Catbirds, 3 Eastern Bluebirds, and 3 American Goldfinches.
Birds seen flying by included 13 Turkey Vultures, 34 Blue Jays, 2 Common Ravens, and 11 Cedar Waxwings.
I drove over to the Boulton section of the park where I found two more groups of birds that contained a Northern Flicker, 2 Eastern Wood-Pewees, 4 Gray Catbirds, an American Goldfinch, one Red-eyed Vireo, and nine species of warblers that included 3 Black-throated Blues, 3 Chestnut-sideds, a Blackburnian Warbler, 4 Northern Parulas, 3 American Redstarts, 3 Black-and-white Warblers, 3 Black-throated Greens, a Bay-breasted, and a Magnolia Warbler.
A Cooper's Hawk eventually flew in and ended any chance for more sightings.
I stopped at the Newburg Road retention pond, which held 3 Greater Yellowlegs, 2 Green Herons, and 3 Killdeer. An American Kestrel also flew by while I was there.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Several Checks of the Newburg Road Retention Pond ~ September 18-22, 2026
Friday, September 18, 2026
The low level of the Newburg Road retention has recently produced a good-sized area of shorebird habitat. Friday's check of the pond produced 6 Killdeer, 4 Lesser Yellowlegs, 2 Greater Yellowlegs, and a Green Heron.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Saturday's stop at the pond produced the continuing 4 Lesser Yellowlegs and 2 Greater Yellowlegs, plus 3 Green Herons, a Great Blue Heron, and a Belted Kingfisher.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Sunday's visit to the pond yielded 5 Lesser Yellowlegs, 2 Greater Yellowlegs, a Green Heron, and a Bald Eagle on a nearby powerline tower, plus the Coyote was present again behind the hospital.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
On Tuesday, 3 Greater Yellowlegs, a Green Heron, and a Killdeer were found there.
The low level of the Newburg Road retention has recently produced a good-sized area of shorebird habitat. Friday's check of the pond produced 6 Killdeer, 4 Lesser Yellowlegs, 2 Greater Yellowlegs, and a Green Heron.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Saturday's stop at the pond produced the continuing 4 Lesser Yellowlegs and 2 Greater Yellowlegs, plus 3 Green Herons, a Great Blue Heron, and a Belted Kingfisher.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Sunday's visit to the pond yielded 5 Lesser Yellowlegs, 2 Greater Yellowlegs, a Green Heron, and a Bald Eagle on a nearby powerline tower, plus the Coyote was present again behind the hospital.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
On Tuesday, 3 Greater Yellowlegs, a Green Heron, and a Killdeer were found there.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Little Gap and Several Ponds ~ September 17, 2026
I took another shot at trying to find some wanted birds at Little Gap. Adam Miller, and Mike & Corinne Schall joined me as we walked up the mountain. Found along the way up to and beyond the hawkwatch was another great count of 6 Philadelphia Vireos among at least 18 Red-eyed Vireos.
Other birds seen included 4 Northern Flickers, an Eastern Wood-Pewee, 6 Blue Jays, a Common Raven, 2 chickadees, 2 Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, a Northern House Wren, an American Robin, around 40 Cedar Waxwings, and warblers that included 5 Black-and-whites, a Cape May, 3 Magnolias, a Blackburnian, 2 Chestnut-sideds, a Blackpoll, 3 Black-throated Greens, 2 Ovenbirds, 2 American Redstarts, and 5 Northern Parulas.
With showers moving into the area, it wasn't a good raptor day. In the hour or so I was there, I saw a Ruby-throated Hummingbird, 13 Turkey Vultures, 2 Sharp-shinned Hawks, a Bald Eagle, and 2 Broad-winged Hawks.
I hit a few ponds on the way back home. The Regency Boulevard retention ponds produced a Wood Duck, a Green Heron, a Cooper's Hawk, 3 American Goldfinches, and a flock of around 50 Red-winged Blackbirds.
The Trio Farms Boulevard retention ponds held 4 Double-crested Cormorants among around 150 Canada Geese.
The Hollo Road retention pond 2 Wood Ducks, 7 Green-winged Teal, 3 Killdeer, one Solitary and one Pectoral Sandpiper, a Lesser Yellowlegs, one Green and one Great Blue Heron, and an Osprey that was "kiting" over the pond.
My last stop was at the Newburg Road retention pond. There was a fairly good selection of birds there that included 22 Killdeer, 4 Lesser Yellowlegs, 2 Greater Yellowlegs, one Least Sandpiper, 2 Pectoral Sandpipers, 2 Green Herons, a 'fly-by' Bald Eagle, and a Savannah Sparrow.
I got some nice comparison photos of a Lesser and a Greater Yellowlegs showing the difference in overall size and bill size.
The two Pectoral Sandpipers and the Green Herons got a little nervous when a Bald Eagle flew by.
Other birds seen included 4 Northern Flickers, an Eastern Wood-Pewee, 6 Blue Jays, a Common Raven, 2 chickadees, 2 Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, a Northern House Wren, an American Robin, around 40 Cedar Waxwings, and warblers that included 5 Black-and-whites, a Cape May, 3 Magnolias, a Blackburnian, 2 Chestnut-sideds, a Blackpoll, 3 Black-throated Greens, 2 Ovenbirds, 2 American Redstarts, and 5 Northern Parulas.
With showers moving into the area, it wasn't a good raptor day. In the hour or so I was there, I saw a Ruby-throated Hummingbird, 13 Turkey Vultures, 2 Sharp-shinned Hawks, a Bald Eagle, and 2 Broad-winged Hawks.
I hit a few ponds on the way back home. The Regency Boulevard retention ponds produced a Wood Duck, a Green Heron, a Cooper's Hawk, 3 American Goldfinches, and a flock of around 50 Red-winged Blackbirds.
The Trio Farms Boulevard retention ponds held 4 Double-crested Cormorants among around 150 Canada Geese.
The Hollo Road retention pond 2 Wood Ducks, 7 Green-winged Teal, 3 Killdeer, one Solitary and one Pectoral Sandpiper, a Lesser Yellowlegs, one Green and one Great Blue Heron, and an Osprey that was "kiting" over the pond.
My last stop was at the Newburg Road retention pond. There was a fairly good selection of birds there that included 22 Killdeer, 4 Lesser Yellowlegs, 2 Greater Yellowlegs, one Least Sandpiper, 2 Pectoral Sandpipers, 2 Green Herons, a 'fly-by' Bald Eagle, and a Savannah Sparrow.
I got some nice comparison photos of a Lesser and a Greater Yellowlegs showing the difference in overall size and bill size.
The two Pectoral Sandpipers and the Green Herons got a little nervous when a Bald Eagle flew by.
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