PRAIRIE FALCON near Newburg, Cumberland County on November 28, 2010. This horrible, long-distance photo was the best I could do. I was just glad to get to see it.
MERLIN with an unlucky HORNED LARK near Newburg, Cumberland County on November 28, 2010.
ANNA'S HUMMINGBIRD near Shartlesville, Berks County on November 28, 2010. This adult female represents the 1st record for Pennsylvania!
YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER at Blue Marsh Lake, Berks County on November 28, 2010. This bird represents the white-lored subspecies 'albilora'.
WILLETS at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, Lancaster County on April 27, 2010.
WILLETS at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, Lancaster County on April 27, 2010. All 15 are in this photo.
ALLEN'S HUMMINGBIRD near Leola, Lancaster County on December 13, 2009. This adult female, caught and banded by Scott Weidensaul, represents the 1st record for Pennsylvania!
BLACK-HEADED GULL at the 'Forks of the Delaware' in Easton on November 21, 2009. The orange bill with a black tip, the spot behind the eye, and the orange legs help make this a first-winter bird. After originally finding this bird on the 18th, it was refound on the 21st, allowing me to get much better photos of it. This bird represents the 1st record for the Lehigh Valley area.
BLACK-HEADED GULL at the 'Forks of the Delaware' in Easton on November 21, 2009. The orange bill with a black tip, the spot behind the eye, the brown ulnar bar, the extensive amount of white in the outer primaries, the orange legs, and the black terminal band on the tail help make this a first-winter bird. After originally finding this bird on the 18th, it was refound on the 21st, allowing me to get much better photos of it. This bird represents the 1st record for the Lehigh Valley area.
BLACK-HEADED GULL at the 'Forks of the Delaware' in Easton on November 21, 2009. The orange bill with a black tip, the spot behind the eye, the brown ulnar bar, the extensive amount of white in the outer primaries, and the black terminal band on the tail help make this a first-winter bird. After originally finding this bird on the 18th, it was refound on the 21st, allowing me to get much better photos of it. This bird represents the 1st record for the Lehigh Valley area.
BLACK-HEADED GULL at the 'Forks of the Delaware' in Easton on November 21, 2009. The brown ulnar bar and the extensive amount of white in the outer primaries help make this a first-winter bird. After originally finding this bird on the 18th, it was refound on the 21st, allowing me to get much better photos of it. This bird represents the 1st record for the Lehigh Valley area.
BLACK-HEADED GULL at the 'Forks of the Delaware' in Easton on November 21, 2009. The orange bill with a black tip, the spot behind the eye, the extensive amount of white in the outer primaries, and the orange legs help make this a first-winter bird. After originally finding this bird on the 18th, it was refound on the 21st, allowing me to get much better photos of it. This bird represents the 1st record for the Lehigh Valley area.
BLACK-HEADED GULL at the 'Forks of the Delaware' in Easton on November 21, 2009. Here, note the dark primaries on the underside of the left wing in addition to the orange bill with a black tip, the spot behind the eye, the extensive amount of white in the outer primaries, and the orange legs that help make this a first-winter bird. After originally finding this bird on the 18th, it was refound on the 21st, allowing me to get much better photos of it. This bird represents the 1st record for the Lehigh Valley area.
BLACK-HEADED GULL at the 'Forks of the Delaware' in Easton on November 21, 2009. Here, note the dark primaries on the underside of the left wing, the extensive amount of white in the outer primaries, the brown ulnar bar, and the orange legs that help make this a first-winter bird. After originally finding this bird on the 18th, it was refound on the 21st, allowing me to get much better photos of it. This bird represents the 1st record for the Lehigh Valley area.
BLACK-HEADED GULL at the 'Forks of the Delaware' in Easton on November 18, 2009. The orange bill with a black tip, the spot behind the eye, and the orange legs help make this a first-winter bird. I was so surprised when I found this bird that I overexposed the photo. This bird represents the 1st record for the Lehigh Valley area.
BLACK-HEADED GULL at the 'Forks of the Delaware' in Easton on November 18, 2009. The orange bill with a black tip and the spot behind the eye help make this a first-winter bird. I was so surprised when I found this bird that I overexposed the photo. This bird represents the 1st record for the Lehigh Valley area.
BLACK-HEADED GULL at the 'Forks of the Delaware' in Easton on November 18, 2009. Note the faint brown ulnar bar and the thin, black terminal band on the tail of this first-winter bird. This bird represents the 1st record for the Lehigh Valley area.
BLACK-HEADED GULL at the 'Forks of the Delaware' in Easton on November 18, 2009. This blurred photo still manages to show the orange bill with a black tip, the spot behind the eye, and the faint brown ulnar bar that help make this a first-winter bird. This bird represents the 1st record for the Lehigh Valley area.
BROWN PELICAN near Peach Bottom, Lancaster County on August 3, 2009. This bird represents the 5th record for Pennsylvania.
BROWN PELICAN near Peach Bottom, Lancaster County on August 3, 2009. Note the Peach Bottom power plant in the background. This bird represents the 5th record for Pennsylvania.
WESTERN GREBE near Hustons Mill, Cumberland County on February 14, 2009. If accepted, this will be the 1st documented record for Pennsylvania! A Red-necked Grebe is preening itself while swimming alongside. This long-distance photo was taken through a backyard while standing on East Willow Terrace.
WESTERN GREBE near Hustons Mill, Cumberland County on February 14, 2009. If accepted, this will be the 1st documented record for Pennsylvania! This long-distance photo, taken from the Route 114 bridge, shows the size comparison between the Western and the Red-necked Grebe that was associating with it.
LAZULI BUNTING near Red Hill, Montgomery County on April 8, 2007. Note the buffy breast and turquoise blue head. This bird, found by George Franchois on March 4th, represents the first record for Montgomery County and only the third record for Pennsylvania!
LAZULI BUNTING near Red Hill, Montgomery County on April 8, 2007. Note the light wingbars, buffy breast, and turquoise blue head, wings, and tail. This bird, found by George Franchois on March 4th, represents the first record for Montgomery County and only the third record for Pennsylvania!
SCOTT'S ORIOLE near Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County on February 21, 2007. This adult male was originally seen visiting a feeder on Kent Drive on February 19th. Note the black hood and back, lemon yellow underparts, bold white wingbars, and yellowish edges on the black tail. This bird represents the 1st record for Pennsylvania and also the only one for the entire northeastern U.S.!
SCOTT'S ORIOLE near Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County on February 21, 2007. This adult male was originally seen visiting a feeder on Kent Drive on February 19th. Note the black hood and back, lemon yellow underparts, and bold white wingbars. This bird represents the 1st record for Pennsylvania and also the only one for the entire northeastern U.S.!
FORK-TAILED FLYCATCHER in Morrisville, Bucks County on June 4, 2006. Bill Keim found this bird along the Delaware River. Note the bird's dark cap, gray mantle, all-white underparts, and fairly long tail, which is much shorter than what is portrayed in most of the field guides because it is not an adult bird. This bird represents the first record for Pennsylvania!
FORK-TAILED FLYCATCHER in Morrisville, Bucks County on June 4, 2006. Bill Keim found this bird along the Delaware River. Note the bird's dark cap, gray mantle, and fairly long tail, which is much shorter than what is portrayed in most of the field guides because it is not an adult bird. This bird represents the first record for Pennsylvania!
FORK-TAILED FLYCATCHER in Morrisville, Bucks County on June 4, 2006. Bill Keim found this bird along the Delaware River. Note the bird's dark cap and all-white underparts. This bird represents the first record for Pennsylvania!
FORK-TAILED FLYCATCHER in Morrisville, Bucks County on June 4, 2006. Bill Keim found this bird along the Delaware River. Note the bird's dark cap, gray mantle, and all-white underparts. This bird represents the first record for Pennsylvania!
BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCKS near Pleasantville, Berks County on June 4, 2006. Note the black belly, white wing patch, red bill, and light eye ring on the gray face. All four birds are in this picture, although the fourth bird is hidden by the dead gray stems just below and in front of the tallest bird. There are very few records of them for Pennsylvania.
BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCKS near Pleasantville, Berks County on June 4, 2006. Note the black belly, white wing patch, red bill, and light eye ring on the gray face. Here, two of the four birds are visible. There are very few records of them for Pennsylvania.
COMMON TEAL (Eurasian race of Green-winged Teal) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on January 29, 2006.
SEASIDE SPARROW near Deodate, Dauphin County on May 25, 2005. This bird, found by Tom Johnson, was seen in a wet hayfield along Kennedy Road. Note the yellowish lores, dark whisker stripes and white throat patch contrasting with the grayish breast. It represents one of only several records for Pennsylvania.
REDWING at Peace Valley Park, Bucks County on February 5, 2005. This bird was found by Jessica Huff and later confirmed by August Mirabella and Devich Farbotnik. This distant 'videograb' shows the whitish eyebrow on the head, the heavily-streaked breast, and the rusty flank patch. This 1st Pennsylvania record was also the 3rd record for the United States! It was also my 700th ABA area bird!
REDWING at Peace Valley Park, Bucks County on February 5, 2005. This bird was found by Jessica Huff and later confirmed by August Mirabella and Devich Farbotnik. This distant 'videograb' shows the stripes on the head, the heavily-streaked breast, and the rusty flank patch. This bird represents only the 3rd record for the U.S. and, obviously the 1st record for Pennsylvania! It was also my 700th ABA area bird!
REDWING at Peace Valley Park, Bucks County on February 5, 2005. This bird was found by Jessica Huff and later confirmed by August Mirabella and Devich Farbotnik. This distant, blurry 'videograb' was included because it shows the bird with its wings extended. Note the rusty wing linings located between the two vertical vines. The whitish eyebrow can be seen on the head of the bird, which is just to the left of the left vertical vine. This 1st Pennsylvania record was also the 3rd record for the United States! It was also my 700th ABA area bird!
GRAY KINGBIRD near Pomeroy, Chester County on December 13, 2004. Note the thick bill, pale breast, forked tail, and dark mask through the eye. This bird represents the 1st documented record for Pennsylvania!
BLACK-HEADED GROSBEAK in Drumore Township, Lancaster County on December 17, 2002. This photo, slightly blurred by a slow shutter speed, shows the large beak, mostly dark head, buffy nape, bright buffy underparts, and large white wing patches. This adult nonbreeding male was the 1st record for Lancaster County.
BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKER at the Pocono Environmental Education Center, Pike County on April 14, 2001. Note the black back and heavily barred sides. This bird was present from early March to late May. This bird represents the 2nd documented Pennsylvania record and the 1st record for Pike County.
BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKER at the Pocono Environmental Education Center, Pike County on April 14, 2001. Note this adult male's distinctive yellow cap on its head. This bird was present from early March to late May and represents the 2nd documented Pennsylvania record and the 1st record for Pike County.
ROSS'S GOOSE at Beaver Run Reservoir, Westmoreland County on January 2, 2000.
PURPLE GALLINULE at Presque Isle State Park, Erie County on October 16, 1999. Note the pale blue forehead shield, pale brown head and neck, and all-white undertail coverts. This immature bird, seen at the north end of Duck Pond, represents the 1st record for P.I.S.P. and Erie County.
LARK SPARROW near Rock Springs, Centre County on May 14, 1999. Note the distinctive pattern on the head. The central breast spot on the plain gray breast is not visible in this photo. This bird was first reported on May 10th and remained there until June 5th.
BLACK SKIMMER at Bald Eagle State Park, Centre County on September 8, 1996. 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.
GREAT GRAY OWL near Warren, Warren County on January 30, 1992. Note how well the bird blends in with the tree trunk behind it. This bird was seen there from January 28 to March 27, 1992. It is only the third documented Pennsylvania record of Great Gray Owl.
GREAT GRAY OWL near Warren, Warren County on January 30, 1992. This bird was seen there from January 28 to March 27, 1992. It is only the third documented Pennsylvania record of Great Gray Owl.
