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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. 19
Vosburg (Wyoming County)
Black-capped chickadees
Tufted titmouse
American crow
Dark-eyed junco
Downy woodpecker
Hairy woodpecker
Red-bellied woodpecker
Eastern bluebird
White-breasted nuthatch
White-throated sparrow
Red-tailed hawk
Blue jay
Carolina wren
American tree sparrow
Northern cardinal
Washington Park Road (Wyoming County)
Bald eagles – 3
Red-tailed hawk
American crows – approximately 200
Feb. 21
Beaumont (Wyoming County)
Wild turkeys – 15, eating berries from a barberry hedge
Wyoming
Hermit thrush
Tundra swan
Feb. 22
Kirby Park
Mallards – 27
Red-tailed hawk – 2
Feral pigeon – 2
Red-bellied woodpecker – 4
Blue jay – 7
American crow – 16
Fish crow – 9
Black-capped chickadee – 6
Tufted titmouse – 8
White-breasted nuthatch – 5
Carolina wren
European starling – 12
Song sparrow – 2
Dark-eyed junco – 9
Northern cardinal – 3
American goldfinch – 3
Feb. 23
Beaumont
Wild turkeys – 13
Feb. 25
Nescopeck
Bald eagles – 2 adults
Harveys Lake
Pine siskins – in groups of 15-20
St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township
American robins – 9
Feb. 27
Beaumont
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 signn of spring.