Since moving to State College in June, I have been birding a lot, getting to know the area and its different hotspots. I was also … Read More
birdcountr 1.5 review
It’s been in the App Store for several months at this point but it is definitely high time that I review the excellent bird listing … Read More
Sanderling on mud
A few days ago at Conejohela Flats, I was treated to my first Sanderling in Pennsylvania. Soon after we landed on the flats it was … Read More
Wood Sandpiper pictures
Friday afternoon I posted that I was off to chase the Wood Sandpiper being seen in Delaware. I got picked up at my house around … Read More
Search for the Western Tanager
Sunday afternoon a post showed up on the PA Birds listserv stating that a Western Tanager had been found at John Heinz NWR. Not much … Read More
Young gulls
On Monday I headed to Cape May, NJ with a friend to look for a Dovekie that had been reported on Two Mile Beach. There … Read More
Listing in PA and the run to see the AWPE
To start off with, I want to say that my Pennsylvania list is not really that impressive. Yet. I have been making great strides now … Read More
Clay-colored Sparrow
I saw my 2nd state bird in as many days yesterday. Although its not very common in PA, Clay-colored Sparrows are findable in several parts … Read More
New State bird on the drive home
This afternoon, I was driving home from New Jersey after completing the hawk counting season. It was a pleasant day but I didn’t see much … Read More
Year Milestone
I finally hit the 200 mark for the year, a good start but not necessarily that stellar. There have been quite a few birds mixed … Read More