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Sparrow Shindig!

Regular readers of this website have probably heard about how Alex’s Canon 400mm lens went through a pretty nasty rainstorm, which resulted in the lens … Read More

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Kentucky Warblers at Scotia Barrens

[dc]T[/dc]his morning I decided to drive over to Scotia to see what breeding warblers were around and hopefully get some looks at Golden-winged and Blue-winged … Read More

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Birding Cup Results!

We are excited to announce that the Nemesis Birders won the Birding Cup with 151 species! Read below for a summary of our 24 hours … Read More

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American Bittern – Scotia Pond

This morning Mike Dreibelbis and David F. Ryan found two American Bitterns foraging at Scotia Pond. I was out at Bald Eagle State Park, but … Read More

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Birds to Look For – Centre Co, PA (Last week of March)

This coming weekend marks the beginning of the last week of March. April is so close and beginning in just the first week of April, … Read More

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Shrike Out

This morning a Northern Shrike was reported at Old Crow Wetlands in Huntingdon County. A few of us decided to make the quick drive over … Read More

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Scotia Barrens – September is here, and so are the warblers!

This morning Anna and I went over to Scotia Barrens to search for migrants. We started off the morning at Scotia Pond, where we met … Read More

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Scotia Barrens – Lawrence’s Warbler?

Last evening a Red-necked Phalarope was reported at the pond at Scotia Barrens, a species that is quite uncommon in Pennsylvania. Seven of us planned … Read More

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Scotia Barrens – 8/26/11

This morning five of us birded the Scotia Barrens, hoping to see some nice migrant flocks of warblers. We started off the morning at Scotia … Read More

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Scotia Barrens – 8/22/11

This morning was my first trip to Scotia Barrens this fall to search for migrants, particularly warblers. It was a slow morning as should be … Read More

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    • Identification
      • Magnificent Frigatebirds – Age and Sex
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      • Swainson’s Hawks ID: Adults
      • Swainson’s Hawks ID: Juveniles
    • Tutorials
      • Maps in Checklist
      • Merge locations with hotspots
      • more…
    • Photo Study
      • Bronzed Cowbirds in FL
      • Gray Jays in Algonquin
      • Marbled Godwit
      • Stilt Sandpiper
      • Lincoln’s Sparrows
    • Essays
      • Migration is over…why go birding?
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