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Tundra swans are still being seen along the Susquehanna River in the Wyoming Valley.

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.