Date: 7/16/25 3:04 am From: Jon Kauffman <jvk5019...> Subject: Re: Swifts and Sweets on Wednesday
Hello all,
Given the predicted rain for this evening, the Sweets and Swifts gathering will take place tomorrow, July 17th.
Hope to see you there,
Jon
> On Jul 14, 2025, at 8:07 AM, KATHLEEN BECHDEL <0000d165c6a818d5-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>
> Please note rain date if the weather does not cooperate for Wednesday.
>
> Wednesday, July 16, 2025 (8:15 pm – 9:15pm or until the last swift disappears)
> Sweets and Swifts at Ferguson Township Elementary School, Pine Grove Mills
> Rain Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
>
> Come enjoy an amazing evening flight of Chimney Swifts as they circle above Ferguson Township Elementary before they dive one by one into the chimney to roost for the night. The town of Pine Grove Mills and the nearby elementary school can observe dozens of circling swifts during the day. During dusk, one may gain a better understanding how many swifts are actually utilizing the school's chimney during this unique time where swifts finally come to rest. Historical counts range from 97 to 197 individuals!
>
> Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a favorite baked or non-baked sweet dish to share with others while enjoying the evening sunset. Who will bring the best-looking and tasting Chimney Swift themed cookie?
>
> This field trip is open for all to join.
>
> Trip Leader: Jon Kaufman
Date: 7/14/25 5:08 am From: KATHLEEN BECHDEL <0000d165c6a818d5-dmarc-request...> Subject: Swifts and Sweets on Wednesday
Please note rain date if the weather does not cooperate for Wednesday.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 (8:15 pm – 9:15pm or until the last swift disappears)
Sweets and Swifts at Ferguson Township Elementary School, Pine Grove Mills
Rain Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Come enjoy an amazing evening flight of Chimney Swifts as they circle above Ferguson Township Elementary before they dive one by one into the chimney to roost for the night. The town of Pine Grove Mills and the nearby elementary school can observe dozens of circling swifts during the day. During dusk, one may gain a better understanding how many swifts are actually utilizing the school's chimney during this unique time where swifts finally come to rest. Historical counts range from 97 to 197 individuals!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a favorite baked or non-baked sweet dish to share with others while enjoying the evening sunset. Who will bring the best-looking and tasting Chimney Swift themed cookie?
Date: 7/11/25 5:26 pm From: Lee, Jen <jal21...> Subject: Re: Favorite birding spots near University Park?
These are all within short biking distance of campus (not sure where you live)
Southeast from campus....
Lederer Park
Walnut Springs Park
and Water treatment pond "the duck pond" along rt 26
PSU retention pond north from Water treatment pond, not far east off Porter Rd
North from campus....
PSU Arboretum land and the bike trails/paths connected north from there.
East from campus you can get to Millbrook Marsh (kinda busy roads for part of that ride)
Jen
________________________________
From: State College (PA) Bird Club <SCBIRDCL...> on behalf of Sophia Cox <sophiatcox...>
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2025 7:43:10 PM
To: <SCBIRDCL...> <SCBIRDCL...>
Subject: Favorite birding spots near University Park?
Hi, all,
I moved to State College very recently and love birding. I have a bike here but not a car, and I live close to (and commute to) campus. I thought I'd ask if anyone has favorite hotspots within biking distance of University Park. I'd particularly love to see warblers and, come winter, any irruptive species you might see here at least occasionally that I wouldn't likely see back home (I'm from the south). The evening grosbeak is a particular long-term nemesis....
Date: 7/11/25 5:22 pm From: Ron Crandall <robberfly12...> Subject: Re: Favorite birding spots near University Park?
The PSU/Centre Furnace Duck Pond is very near campus, and occasionally comes up with a rarity or two. It is also good for winter water fowl because it does not normally freeze over. And welcome!
Ron
> On Jul 11, 2025, at 7:42 PM, Sophia Cox <sophiatcox...> wrote: > > > Hi, all, > > I moved to State College very recently and love birding. I have a bike here but not a car, and I live close to (and commute to) campus. I thought I'd ask if anyone has favorite hotspots within biking distance of University Park. I'd particularly love to see warblers and, come winter, any irruptive species you might see here at least occasionally that I wouldn't likely see back home (I'm from the south). The evening grosbeak is a particular long-term nemesis.... > > Any suggestions are welcome! > > All the best, > Sophie > >
On Fri, Jul 11, 2025 at 7:43 PM Sophia Cox <sophiatcox...> wrote:
> Hi, all,
>
> I moved to State College very recently and love birding. I have a bike
> here but not a car, and I live close to (and commute to) campus. I thought
> I'd ask if anyone has favorite hotspots within biking distance of
> University Park. I'd particularly love to see warblers and, come winter,
> any irruptive species you might see here at least occasionally that I
> wouldn't likely see back home (I'm from the south). The evening grosbeak is
> a particular long-term nemesis....
>
> Any suggestions are welcome!
>
> All the best,
> Sophie
>
>
>
Date: 7/11/25 4:43 pm From: Sophia Cox <sophiatcox...> Subject: Favorite birding spots near University Park?
Hi, all,
I moved to State College very recently and love birding. I have a bike here but not a car, and I live close to (and commute to) campus. I thought I'd ask if anyone has favorite hotspots within biking distance of University Park. I'd particularly love to see warblers and, come winter, any irruptive species you might see here at least occasionally that I wouldn't likely see back home (I'm from the south). The evening grosbeak is a particular long-term nemesis....
Date: 7/10/25 11:42 am From: Nick Bolgiano <nickbolgiano...> Subject: knowledge of young PB Grebes, N. Atherton near rt 550?
Yesterday evening, July 9, I was driving to Black Moshannon SP area to do a nocturnal count. At 810 p.m., I encountered a fledgling PB Grebe in the middle of rt 322, at Skytop Lane just S of rt 550.
I stopped to rescue it from the road and it skittered on the road surface, got several feet aloft, and landed out of sight in someone's yard.
Does anyone know of any PB Grebe nest with young in this vicinity?
Date: 7/9/25 6:42 am From: KATHLEEN BECHDEL <0000d165c6a818d5-dmarc-request...> Subject: Swifts and Sweets next week!
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 (8:15 pm – 9:15pm or until the last swift disappears)
Sweets and Swifts at Ferguson Township Elementary School, Pine Grove Mills
Rain Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Come enjoy an amazing evening flight of Chimney Swifts as they circle above Ferguson Township Elementary before they dive one by one into the chimney to roost for the night. The town of Pine Grove Mills and the nearby elementary school can observe dozens of circling swifts during the day. During dusk, one may gain a better understanding how many swifts are actually utilizing the school's chimney during this unique time where swifts finally come to rest. Historical counts range from 97 to 197 individuals!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a favorite baked or non-baked sweet dish to share with others while enjoying the evening sunset. Who will bring the best-looking and tasting Chimney Swift themed cookie?
I forgot that in the last atlas Greg and I did Saw-Whet owl surveys and one site was on Bloody Skillet Road off of 144 in northern Centre county in Sproul State Forest. No houses for miles and in the dark when it all of the sudden started caterwauling I didn't know whether to laugh or scream.
The surveys were very memorable!
Deb
Deborah S. Grove
________________________________
From: State College (PA) Bird Club <SCBIRDCL...> on behalf of Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...>
Sent: Monday, July 7, 2025 2:56:00 PM
To: <SCBIRDCL...> <SCBIRDCL...>
Subject: Re: Atlassing
I haven’t done that yet!
EXCEPT
I have atlassed in Ohio in the area where I grew up during their second, I had a block in Maryland for their 3rd that is just over and Greg and I atlassed in Nebraska as well. Nebraska Sandhills was wonderful!
Deb
From: Constanza Ehrenhaus <cxe1169...>
Date: Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
To: Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...>
Cc: <SCBIRDCL...> <SCBIRDCL...>
Subject: Re: Atlassing
Woot woot to upgrading four blocks! And how fun to find and red-headed woodpecker in our area!
How do you know you are a real Atlaser? When you are still adding breeding codes in other states :)
On Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...><mailto:<dsg4...>> wrote:
How do you know that you are a real Atlaser? Do roads named Black Hollow RD, Hummingbird Lane, Shotgun Hollow Road, Frog Hollow Rd, Owl Hollow Rd, to name a few, grab you? How about those that have signs that say "No Winter Maintenance"? I get a flutter and wonder what I will find! I am rarely disappointed. This morning I was out on Ski Slope Rd in Saltillo CE -- a fav now with no winter maintenance-- and had stopped to take in the bird activity around me when something caught my eye. It was a Red-headed Woodpecker! One of my two favorite birds. Uncommon in our county so always a thrill to find one. It was busy catching insects and I saw no signs of breeding but who knows! I will be back.
I managed to upgrade in four blocks today so a satisfying morning.
On Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...> wrote:
> I haven’t done that yet!
>
> EXCEPT
>
> I have atlassed in Ohio in the area where I grew up during their second, I
> had a block in Maryland for their 3rd that is just over and Greg and I
> atlassed in Nebraska as well. Nebraska Sandhills was wonderful!
>
>
>
> Deb
>
>
>
> *From: *Constanza Ehrenhaus <cxe1169...>
> *Date: *Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
> *To: *Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...>
> *Cc: *<SCBIRDCL...> <SCBIRDCL...>
> *Subject: *Re: Atlassing
>
> Woot woot to upgrading four blocks! And how fun to find and red-headed
> woodpecker in our area!
>
>
>
> How do you know you are a real Atlaser? When you are still adding breeding
> codes in other states :)
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...> wrote:
>
> How do you know that you are a real Atlaser? Do roads named Black Hollow
> RD, Hummingbird Lane, Shotgun Hollow Road, Frog Hollow Rd, Owl Hollow Rd,
> to name a few, grab you? How about those that have signs that say "No
> Winter Maintenance"? I get a flutter and wonder what I will find! I am
> rarely disappointed. This morning I was out on Ski Slope Rd in Saltillo CE
> -- a fav now with no winter maintenance-- and had stopped to take in the
> bird activity around me when something caught my eye. It was a Red-headed
> Woodpecker! One of my two favorite birds. Uncommon in our county so always
> a thrill to find one. It was busy catching insects and I saw no signs of
> breeding but who knows! I will be back.
>
> I managed to upgrade in four blocks today so a satisfying morning.
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
> Constanza Ehrenhaus.
>
>
>
Date: 7/7/25 11:56 am From: Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...> Subject: Re: Atlassing
I haven’t done that yet!
EXCEPT
I have atlassed in Ohio in the area where I grew up during their second, I had a block in Maryland for their 3rd that is just over and Greg and I atlassed in Nebraska as well. Nebraska Sandhills was wonderful!
Deb
From: Constanza Ehrenhaus <cxe1169...>
Date: Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
To: Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...>
Cc: <SCBIRDCL...> <SCBIRDCL...>
Subject: Re: Atlassing
Woot woot to upgrading four blocks! And how fun to find and red-headed woodpecker in our area!
How do you know you are a real Atlaser? When you are still adding breeding codes in other states :)
On Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...><mailto:<dsg4...>> wrote:
How do you know that you are a real Atlaser? Do roads named Black Hollow RD, Hummingbird Lane, Shotgun Hollow Road, Frog Hollow Rd, Owl Hollow Rd, to name a few, grab you? How about those that have signs that say "No Winter Maintenance"? I get a flutter and wonder what I will find! I am rarely disappointed. This morning I was out on Ski Slope Rd in Saltillo CE -- a fav now with no winter maintenance-- and had stopped to take in the bird activity around me when something caught my eye. It was a Red-headed Woodpecker! One of my two favorite birds. Uncommon in our county so always a thrill to find one. It was busy catching insects and I saw no signs of breeding but who knows! I will be back.
I managed to upgrade in four blocks today so a satisfying morning.
Woot woot to upgrading four blocks! And how fun to find and red-headed
woodpecker in our area!
How do you know you are a real Atlaser? When you are still adding breeding
codes in other states :)
On Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...> wrote:
> How do you know that you are a real Atlaser? Do roads named Black Hollow
> RD, Hummingbird Lane, Shotgun Hollow Road, Frog Hollow Rd, Owl Hollow Rd,
> to name a few, grab you? How about those that have signs that say "No
> Winter Maintenance"? I get a flutter and wonder what I will find! I am
> rarely disappointed. This morning I was out on Ski Slope Rd in Saltillo CE
> -- a fav now with no winter maintenance-- and had stopped to take in the
> bird activity around me when something caught my eye. It was a Red-headed
> Woodpecker! One of my two favorite birds. Uncommon in our county so always
> a thrill to find one. It was busy catching insects and I saw no signs of
> breeding but who knows! I will be back.
>
> I managed to upgrade in four blocks today so a satisfying morning.
>
>
>
Date: 7/7/25 11:02 am From: Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...> Subject: Atlassing
How do you know that you are a real Atlaser? Do roads named Black Hollow RD, Hummingbird Lane, Shotgun Hollow Road, Frog Hollow Rd, Owl Hollow Rd, to name a few, grab you? How about those that have signs that say "No Winter Maintenance"? I get a flutter and wonder what I will find! I am rarely disappointed. This morning I was out on Ski Slope Rd in Saltillo CE -- a fav now with no winter maintenance-- and had stopped to take in the bird activity around me when something caught my eye. It was a Red-headed Woodpecker! One of my two favorite birds. Uncommon in our county so always a thrill to find one. It was busy catching insects and I saw no signs of breeding but who knows! I will be back.
I managed to upgrade in four blocks today so a satisfying morning.
Date: 7/5/25 4:28 am From: Andrew Bechdel <andrewbechdel...> Subject: Possible Bank Swallow colony
Hey all,
I noticed a couple Bank Swallows (probably more) at a quarry near Zion. I’m
guessing there could be a good sized colony in the sandbanks, but I can’t
get great looks into.
Nonetheless, it’s a nice location if you want some good looks.
Date: 6/26/25 11:17 am From: Wentzel, Doug <djw105...> Subject: Looking for forest landowners to participate in a study
Hi All,
See the attached letter if you are interested in helping with a forest landowners study, and/or please forward to anyone that you think might be interested.
Thanks in advance,
Doug

Doug Wentzel
Program Director & Naturalist
Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
The Pennsylvania State University
3400 Discovery Road
Petersburg, PA 16669-2114
Date: 6/25/25 6:10 pm From: Constanza Ehrenhaus <cxe1169...> Subject: Fwd: Threat reduction must be coupled with targeted recovery programmes to conserve global bird diversity | Nature Ecology & Evolution
Hi Club,
I just found this article from Nature and thought it could be of interest
to the group.
Have a good evening!
Coty
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Constanza Ehrenhaus <cxe1169...>
Date: Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Subject: Threat reduction must be coupled with targeted recovery programmes
to conserve global bird diversity | Nature Ecology & Evolution
To: Constanza Ehrenhaus <cxe1169...>
Yes. More than one person said vireo.
Thanks. From a friend in Ohio.
Deb
Deborah S. Grove
________________________________
From: Constanza Ehrenhaus <cxe1169...>
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 5:05:56 PM
To: Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...>
Cc: <SCBIRDCL...> <SCBIRDCL...>
Subject: Re: Bird ID?
The nest reminds me of vireos, did you get any answers? I am curious.
On Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 7:01 AM Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...><mailto:<dsg4...>> wrote:
A friend sent me this photo. Wondering what type of birds?
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The Pennsylvania Game Commission again is seeking input from the public in surveying wild turkeys this summer. The Annual Pennsylvania Wild Turkey Sighting Survey runs July 1 through Aug. 31.
Public participation is important for turkey population management. Survey data allow the agency to determine total wild turkey productivity and compare long-term reproductive success within Pennsylvania and across states, as this is a standard methodology used across the country. Data also are used in the turkey population model to track population trends.
Turkey sightings can be reported through the Game Commission’s website athttps://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpgcforms.pa.gov%2FTurkeySightingSurvey&data=05%7C02%<7Cscbirdcl...>%7C348bde1b5bbd48d692df08ddb4282eef%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C638864806858216939%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cQqEezrpacCvYgbaiQvDcfcUoS0%2BTdzXdQEPjLRDlgg%3D&reserved=0. This is a new URL from last year. The mobile app no longer is available.
Participants are asked to report the number of wild turkeys they see, along with the county, township, wildlife management unit (WMU), date and contact information if agency biologists have any questions. Participants may also simply drop a “pin” on the map for the location data to automatically populate. Location data are used only for the survey, not for law enforcement, and are not shared. Viewers can also access the raw data and reports from previous years.
“The turkey survey enhances our agency’s internal survey, which serves as a long-term index of turkey reproduction and is used in our turkey population model,” said Game Commission Turkey Biologist Mary Jo Casalena. “Participants should report all turkeys seen, whether gobblers, hens with broods, hens without broods, or turkeys of unknown sex and age.”
Many factors, including spring weather, habitat conditions, previous winter food abundance, predation, and last fall’s harvest affect wild turkey productivity.
Statewide reproductive success last summer, which is measured by the number of young turkeys (poults) seen per all hens seen, was 3.2 poults per hen, compared to 2.9 poults per hen in 2023 and 3.1 in 2022 and 2021. At the WMU level in 2024, all 22 indices were above the general threshold of 2.0 poults per hen,which is considered adequate for replacing adult mortality.That was the first year since the national standardized survey began in 2019 that all WMU-level indices were above 2.0; from 2.4 poults per hen in WMU 5D to 4.0 in WMU 2E
Like many other states this survey includes input from both agency personnel and the public.
“Thanks to the large sample size from all corners of the Commonwealth, we have high confidence in the results,” Casalena emphasized. “Let’s maintain these results in 2025 and even increase participation.”
Date: 6/23/25 6:25 pm From: Kurt <000000926143b032-dmarc-request...> Subject: Fw: new breeding species in PA
You are correct Chad, Carl was the first to document successful breeding.
Kurt Engstrom
----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Chad Kauffman <chadkauffman...>To: "<scbirdcl...>" <scbirdcl...>Sent: Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:45:23 AM EDTSubject: Re: new breeding species in PA
congrats to Carl Engram for being one of the first if not the first to see it?
awesome.
On 6/23/2025 8:58 AM, Grove, Gregory William wrote:
A recent post, with photos, on Facebook of a new (to best of my knowledge) breeding species for Pennyslania - Wilson's Phalarope at Gull Point at Presque Isle SP, Erie Co. Note - Gull Point is off limits during the shorebird and tern nesting season,
Date: 6/23/25 7:43 am From: Constanza Ehrenhaus <cxe1169...> Subject: Re: new breeding species in PA
That is exciting!
There are a couple of watch towers at Gull's Point that are within the
delimited area as part of the allowed trail during breeding season. They
are best with a scope, but you still get to see quite a bit with
binoculars. Last year, I witnessed the comeback (unknown to me at the
moment) of the Common Terns breeding there, and the hike was probably the
most fun I've had that trip.
On Mon, Jun 23, 2025 at 8:59 AM Grove, Gregory William <gwg2...> wrote:
> A recent post, with photos, on Facebook of a new (to best of my knowledge)
> breeding species for Pennyslania - *Wilson's Phalarope* at Gull Point at
> Presque Isle SP, Erie Co. Note - Gull Point is off limits during the
> shorebird and tern nesting season,
>
>
>
> Greg Grove
> eBird reviewer: Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin
> PBA Ridge and Valley Coordinator
> Stone Mt. Hawk Watch, Winter Raptor Survey
> Huntingdon, PA.
>
Date: 6/23/25 7:22 am From: Gyekis, Joseph Peter <jpg186...> Subject: Re: new breeding species in PA
A good set of vantage points at gull point are accessible but stay on the well marked/roped off areas. Long hike. But always worth it! Certainly on the short list of most exciting birding spots in PA.
________________________________
From: State College (PA) Bird Club <SCBIRDCL...> on behalf of Grove, Gregory William <gwg2...>
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2025 8:58:54 AM
To: <SCBIRDCL...> <SCBIRDCL...>
Subject: new breeding species in PA
A recent post, with photos, on Facebook of a new (to best of my knowledge) breeding species for Pennyslania - Wilson's Phalarope at Gull Point at Presque Isle SP, Erie Co. Note - Gull Point is off limits during the shorebird and tern nesting season,
Greg Grove
eBird reviewer: Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin
PBA Ridge and Valley Coordinator
Stone Mt. Hawk Watch, Winter Raptor Survey
Huntingdon, PA.
Date: 6/23/25 5:59 am From: Grove, Gregory William <gwg2...> Subject: new breeding species in PA
A recent post, with photos, on Facebook of a new (to best of my knowledge) breeding species for Pennyslania - Wilson's Phalarope at Gull Point at Presque Isle SP, Erie Co. Note - Gull Point is off limits during the shorebird and tern nesting season,
Greg Grove
eBird reviewer: Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin
PBA Ridge and Valley Coordinator
Stone Mt. Hawk Watch, Winter Raptor Survey
Huntingdon, PA.
Date: 6/21/25 5:11 pm From: Margaret Brittingham <pba3.centre...> Subject: Re: Anybody have good experience in ID'ing Cowbird young in nest boxes?
It looks like a cowbird to me. Cowbird young have a red mouth lining. It
was a little hard to see in the picture but looks red. The Carolina wren
has a yellow mouth lining. Nesting also looks large.
On Sat, Jun 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM Ramsey, Lawrence William <lwr...>
wrote:
> After several years of Carolina wrens nesting in the garage on and off, I
> wanted to stop that. The garage nests were usually successful, but it was
> a pain to get up at twilight to open the garage and similarly closing it
> late. This year I built a wren nest box per Cornell plans and but it on
> the garage near some cover. We were thrilled a few days ago when we saw
> Carolinas going back and for with food. Today I got a photo of a chick
> being fed (Pic 1) but I was concerned it was a cowbird. A bit later that
> chick was perched at the house entrance (Pic2). I rarely get cowbirds in
> my Gilbertson Bluebird house and even more rarely see cowbird chicks. Can
> any of you nest box folks out there verify that this is likely a cowbird.
> It does not look like any wren young I have seen.
> larry
>
Date: 6/21/25 4:36 pm From: Ramsey, Lawrence William <lwr...> Subject: Anybody have good experience in ID'ing Cowbird young in nest boxes?
After several years of Carolina wrens nesting in the garage on and off, I wanted to stop that. The garage nests were usually successful, but it was a pain to get up at twilight to open the garage and similarly closing it late. This year I built a wren nest box per Cornell plans and but it on the garage near some cover. We were thrilled a few days ago when we saw Carolinas going back and for with food. Today I got a photo of a chick being fed (Pic 1) but I was concerned it was a cowbird. A bit later that chick was perched at the house entrance (Pic2). I rarely get cowbirds in my Gilbertson Bluebird house and even more rarely see cowbird chicks. Can any of you nest box folks out there verify that this is likely a cowbird. It does not look like any wren young I have seen.
larry
Date: 6/19/25 9:17 am From: Larry Miles <ljmiles23...> Subject: Swarovski Binos for Sale
SLC 10X42WB Habicht in very good condition. Include factory neck strap and use manual. Include non-factory (but good nevertheless) carry bag. No lens caps. Available all over the Internet at $1300+- plus s&h, so we feel them to be a genuine bargain at $1000 and I will deliver them anywhere in Centre County. Reply to <ljmiles23...>
Date: 6/17/25 2:26 pm From: Robert Snyder <birdphotoginpa...> Subject: White Pelicans at Baled Eagle SP: 6/17
There have been 3 American White Pelicans at Bald Eagle SP since 6/13(?).
They are hanging out on the SW side of the causeway bridge (Rte 26) at the
east end of the old partially submerged rail grade; between Upper and Lower
Green’s Run landings. A scope or binoculars are needed to see them. I took
this photo from the fishing pier at Lower Green’s Run landing while talking
with 3 fishermen. I also photographed the pelicans from Upper Green’s Run
landing as well. Both are about the same distance from the end of the old
rail grade where it goes under water.
Bob Snyder
6/17/25
Do the best you can, where you are, with what you have.
Theodore Roosevelt
