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Highlights of recent sightings conducted throughout northeastern Pennsylvania by area birders. For a complete list along with area hot spots, visit the Greater Wyoming Valley Audubon Society website at: www.grwyovalas.org.
Feb. 27
Luzerne County Courthouse Annex
Robins – 4
Susquehanna River north side of Pierce Street
Common merganser – 2, male and female
Third Ave., Kingston, along railroad bridge
Rough-legged hawk – chasing a Cooper’s hawk
White Haven
Carolina wren
Springville (Susquehanna County)
Bluebirds – 9
Robins
Feb. 28
Jenkins Twp.
Tundra swan
Susquehanna River, Forty Fort
Tundra swans – 2
Susquehanna River, Wyoming
Red-breasted merganser
March 1
Wyoming
Hernit thrush
Susquehanna River at Cross Valley
Bald eagle – adult
Common merganser – 8 males, 1 female
Springville
Common redpolls – 20
Pine siskins – 2
Dixon (Wyoming County)
Red-shouldered hawk – carrying something, possibly for nest building
Chase (Luzerne County)
Pileated woodpeckers – 2
March 3
Dallas Township
Belted kingfishers – 2, male and female
March 6
Beaumont (Wyoming County)
Pine siskins
Wild turkeys
From the flock: There are reports that cardinals are beginning their courtship calls, which along with the arrival of robins is a welcome sign of spring.