The Biota of the Gordon Natural Area - Birds
After vascular plants and fungi, birds constitute the third-most intensively studied biotic group at the GNA. Initial avian data came from 2004, when the West Chester Bird Club conducted a study of the avifauna of the GNA from April to October of that year. Results of that survey are available here on Digital Commons.
Since 2004, informal birding continued at the GNA, but data were not regularly compiled in a central area. However, in recent years, Dr. Josh Auld (Department of Biology) has been leading birding outings to the GNA. Data from this research has been compiled in-house and has also been submitted to the citizen-science project eBird. We have also compiled avian data from all other observers that have uploaded their avian observations in the GNA to eBird.
To date, 127 species of birds, in 87 genera, 38 families, and 15 orders have been observed in the GNA. Of these, five species are on the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program's list of species of conservation concern. Regrettably, we have only a few photos of the GNA avifauna (to date, just 14 photos).
You can explore the avian checklist below, or you can access a pdf copy of the checklist.
Note: Dr. Auld also leads the WCU Student Birding Club. If you have an interest in birds and/or birding at the GNA, please contact Dr. Auld.
Ardea herodias (Great Blue Heron)
Group: Birds
Family: Bitterns, Herons, and Allies (Ardeidae)
Notes
Common Names: Great Blue Heron
Years Observed: 2004; 2016; 2017; 2019; 2020; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alex Desjardines; Bob Stein; Brice Dorwart; Holly Merker; Jess Greulich; Kathryn Krueger; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
194453898 (Observed: 12/20/2023)
GNA YouTube Videos featuring the Great Blue Heron:
Trailcam: Fox vs. Heron II 🦊 (Video Posted: 02/20/2024)
Red Fox ponders eating a Great Blue Heron (Video Posted: 11/03/2023)
Air Traffic Control Issues: Barred Owl and Great Blue Heron (Video Posted: 10/03/2023)
Heron Warfare! (Video Posted: 09/27/2023)
Great Blue Heron in flight (Video Posted: 07/28/2023)
Great Blue Heron at the edge of the Gordon (Video Posted: 06/16/2023)
Great Blue Heron night hunting (Video Posted: 05/21/2023)
Great Blue Heron in Plum Run (Video Posted: 03/03/2023)
Images
Butorides virescens (Green Heron)
Group: Birds
Family: Bitterns, Herons, and Allies (Ardeidae)
Notes
Common Names: Green Heron
Years Observed: 2019; 2022; 2023
Observed By: Noah Long; Nur Ritter; Wildlife Camera
Comments:
A single individual was noted hunting in Plum Run, ca. 200' downstream from where the stream crosses High Street.
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
169569957 (Observed: 6/21/2023)
GNA YouTube Videos featuring the Green Heron:
Green Heron strolling along Plum Run (Video Posted: 07/12/2023)
Agelaius phoeniceus (Red-winged Blackbird)
Group: Birds
Family: Blackbirds (Icteridae)
Notes
Common Names: Red-winged Blackbird
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Nur Ritter; Alden Ritchey; Andrew Albright; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Kelly Johnson; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Mark Nale; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Noah Long; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; Victoria Moreira; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
147844613 (Observed: 2/1/2023)
65493520 (Observed: 11/12/2020)
Images
Icterus galbula (Baltimore Oriole)
Group: Birds
Family: Blackbirds (Icteridae)
Notes
Common Names: Baltimore Oriole
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Jonathan Blithe; Kathryn Krueger; Matt Hunter; West Chester Bird Club
Icterus spurius (Orchard Oriole)
Group: Birds
Family: Blackbirds (Icteridae)
Notes
Common Names: Orchard Oriole
Year Observed: 2019
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Molothrus ater (Brown-headed Cowbird)
Group: Birds
Family: Blackbirds (Icteridae)
Notes
Common Names: Brown-headed Cowbird
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2022; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alexander Tewnion; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Holly Merker; Jonathan Blithe; Kathryn Krueger; Kelly Johnson; Kiehl Smith; Nur Ritter; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
153721792 (Observed: 4/6/2023)
151057177 (Observed: 3/13/2023)
Images
Quiscalus quiscula (Common Grackle)
Group: Birds
Family: Blackbirds (Icteridae)
Notes
Common Names: Common Grackle
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Jonathan Blithe; Kathryn Krueger; Keith Hall; Kiehl Smith; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Mike Coulter; Miranda Davies; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
106508991 (Observed: 2/10/2022)
103430957 (Observed: 12/21/2021)
103054773 (Observed: 12/14/2021)
Images
Falco columbarius (Merlin)
Group: Birds
Family: Caracaras and Falcons (Falconidae)
Notes
Common Names: Merlin
Year Observed: 2017
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Falco peregrinus (Peregrine Falcon)
Group: Birds
Family: Caracaras and Falcons (Falconidae)
Notes
Common Names: Peregrine Falcon
Year Observed: 2015
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Cardinalis cardinalis (Northern Cardinal)
Group: Birds
Family: Cardinals, Piranga Tanagers and Allies (Cardinalidae)
Notes
Common Names: Northern Cardinal
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Andrew Albright; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Colin Lanzoni; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Geoff Veith; Hannah Deputy; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; James Simpson; Jennifer Uehling; John De Wolf; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Meredith Tamminga; Michael Gardner; Mike Coulter; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
151058117 (Observed: 3/13/2023)
106556434 (Observed: 2/11/2022)
Images
Passerina caerulea (Blue Grosbeak)
Group: Birds
Family: Cardinals, Piranga Tanagers and Allies (Cardinalidae)
Notes
Common Names: Blue Grosbeak
Year Observed: 1970
Observed By: Barry Blust
Passerina cyanea (Indigo Bunting)
Group: Birds
Family: Cardinals, Piranga Tanagers and Allies (Cardinalidae)
Notes
Common Names: Indigo Bunting
Years Observed: 2004; 2018; 2019
Observed By: Josh Auld; West Chester Bird Club
Pheucticus ludovicianus (Rose-breasted Grosbeak)
Group: Birds
Family: Cardinals, Piranga Tanagers and Allies (Cardinalidae)
Notes
Common Names: Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Years Observed: 2018; 2019; 2022
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Piranga olivacea (Scarlet Tanager)
Group: Birds
Family: Cardinals, Piranga Tanagers and Allies (Cardinalidae)
Notes
Common Names: Scarlet Tanager
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2006; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2020; 2021; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Jonathan Blithe; Matt Hunter; Nick Pulcinella; West Chester Bird Club
Baeolophus bicolor (Tufted Titmouse)
Group: Birds
Family: Chickadees and Titmice (Paridae)
Notes
Common Names: Tufted Titmouse
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2006; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Andrew Albright; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Mike Coulter; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
153721345 (Observed: 4/6/2023)
115428449 (Observed: 5/3/2022)
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Poecile atricapillus (Black-capped Chickadee)
Group: Birds
Family: Chickadees and Titmice (Paridae)
Notes
Common Names: Black-capped Chickadee
Years Observed: 2017; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Miranda Davies
iNaturalist Observations:
153483242 (Observed: 4/4/2023)
Poecile carolinensis (Carolina Chickadee)
Group: Birds
Family: Chickadees and Titmice (Paridae)
Notes
Common Names: Carolina Chickadee
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Diana Cerami; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Mike Coulter; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; West Chester Bird Club
Phalacrocorax auritus (Double-crested Cormorant)
Group: Birds
Family: Cormorants (Phalacrocoracidae)
Notes
Common Names: Double-crested Cormorant
Years Observed: 2004; 2017; 2018; 2019
Observed By: Josh Auld; Kelly Johnson; West Chester Bird Club
Certhia americana (Brown Creeper)
Group: Birds
Family: Creepers (Certhiidae)
Notes
Common Names: Brown Creeper
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2014; 2016; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Liz Pettit; Miranda Davies; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
153483140 (Observed: 4/4/2023)
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Coccyzus americanus (Yellow-billed Cuckoo)
Group: Birds
Family: Cuckoos, Roadrunners, and Anis (Cuculidae)
Notes
Common Names: Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2017
Observed By: Andrew Albright; Daniel S.; West Chester Bird Club
Aix sponsa (Wood Duck)
Group: Birds
Family: Ducks, Geese, and Swans (Anatidae)
Notes
Common Names: Wood Duck
Years Observed: 2016; 2019; 2021; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Matt Hunter; Wildlife Camera
GNA YouTube Videos featuring the Wood Duck:
Six Wood Ducks cruising along a stream in the Gordon (Video Posted: 04/04/2023)
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard)
Group: Birds
Family: Ducks, Geese, and Swans (Anatidae)
Notes
Common Names: Mallard
Years Observed: 2016; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Kathryn Krueger
Anser caerulescens (Snow Goose)
Group: Birds
Family: Ducks, Geese, and Swans (Anatidae)
Notes
Common Names: Snow Goose
Synonyms: Chen caerulescens
Years Observed: 2018; 2021
Observed By: Josh Auld; Michael Gardner
Branta canadensis (Canada Goose)
Group: Birds
Family: Ducks, Geese, and Swans (Anatidae)
Notes
Common Names: Canada Goose
Years Observed: 2004; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alyssia Church; Ariel Whaley; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Colleen Cranney; Hannah Deputy; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Henry Merker; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Morgan Purvis; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
106508287 (Observed: 2/10/2022)
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Junco hyemalis (Dark-eyed Junco)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: Dark-eyed Junco
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alyssia Church; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; John De Wolf; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kevin Cranney; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maeve Dowd; Maghall3; Matt Hunter; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
102370986 (Observed: 12/2/2021)
Images
Melospiza georgiana (Swamp Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: Swamp Sparrow
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2014; 2016; 2017; 2019; 2022; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Kathryn Wilson; Liz Pettit; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
Melospiza melodia (Song Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: Song Sparrow
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2006; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alyssia Church; Andrew Albright; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Carol Kuniholm; Colin Lanzoni; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Meredith Tamminga; Michael Gardner; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; Victoria Moreira; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
147473243 (Observed: 1/27/2023)
171542928 (Observed: 6/26/2023)
153561895 (Observed: 4/4/2023)
151940130 (Observed: 3/22/2023)
151056559 (Observed: 3/13/2023)
115197231 (Observed: 5/3/2022)
108793723 (Observed: 3/16/2022)
102181053 (Observed: 11/29/2021)
84891092 (Observed: 6/28/2021)
Images
Passerculus sandwichensis (Savannah Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: Savannah Sparrow
Year Observed: 2021
Observed By: Michael Gardner
Passerella iliaca (Fox Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: Fox Sparrow
Years Observed: 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Colleen Cranney; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kevin Cranney; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Morgan Purvis; Patricia Johansen
Spizella passerina (Chipping Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: Chipping Sparrow
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Kelly Johnson; Kiehl Smith; Mark Nale; Nick Pulcinella; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
Spizella pusilla (Field Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: Field Sparrow
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2019
Observed By: Josh Auld; Daniel S.; Holly Merker; Keith Hall; Lois Bryman; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
Spizelloides arborea (American Tree Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: American Tree Sparrow
Year Observed: 2018
Observed By: Josh Auld; Ben Davidheiser;
Zonotrichia albicollis (White-throated Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: White-throated Sparrow
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alexander Tewnion; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Colin Lanzoni; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Henry Merker; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maeve Dowd; Maghall3; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Miranda Davies; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
144312119 (Observed: 12/13/2022)
108744636 (Observed: 3/16/2022)
102371422 (Observed: 12/2/2021)
100066891 (Observed: 10/29/2021)
99626671 (Observed: 10/28/2021)
GNA YouTube Videos featuring the White-throated Sparrow:
What if a tree falls in the forest and nobody's there to hear it (except a trail cam)? (Video Posted: 08/28/2023)
Images
Zonotrichia leucophrys (White-crowned Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: White-crowned Sparrow
Year Observed: 2015
Observed By: Holly Merker
Haemorhous mexicanus (House Finch)
Group: Birds
Family: Fringilline and Cardueline Finches and Allies (Fringillidae)
Notes
Common Names: House Finch
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alyssia Church; Andrew Albright; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Jennifer Uehling; John De Wolf; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Kelly Johnson; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
145969367 (Observed: 12/2/2022)
130522679 (Observed: 8/12/2022)
127124088 (Observed: 7/20/2022)
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Haemorhous purpureus (Purple Finch)
Group: Birds
Family: Fringilline and Cardueline Finches and Allies (Fringillidae)
Notes
Common Names: Purple Finch
Years Observed: 2018; 2022; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Holly Merker; Kathryn Wilson; Liz Pettit; Patricia Johansen
Spinus tristis (American Goldfinch)
Group: Birds
Family: Fringilline and Cardueline Finches and Allies (Fringillidae)
Notes
Common Names: American Goldfinch
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Andrew Albright; Bob Stein; Chris Rimmer; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Miranda Davies; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
147905231 (Observed: 2/2/2023)
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Polioptila caerulea (Blue-gray Gnatcatcher)
Group: Birds
Family: Gnatcatchers and Gnatwrens (Polioptilidae)
Notes
Common Names: Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Years Observed: 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alexander Tewnion; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Geoff Veith; Jonathan Blithe; Kathryn Krueger; Kelly Johnson; Kiehl Smith; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
153720930 (Observed: 4/6/2023)
Larus delawarensis (Ring-billed Gull)
Group: Birds
Family: Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae)
Notes
Common Names: Ring-billed Gull
Years Observed: 2014; 2015; 2017; 2018
Observed By: Josh Auld; Ben Davidheiser; Holly Merker; Maghall3; Mike Coulter; Patricia Johansen
Accipiter cooperii (Coopers Hawk)
Group: Birds
Family: Hawks, Kites, Eagles, and Allies (Accipitridae)
Notes
Common Names: Cooper's Hawk
Years Observed: 2016; 2017; 2018; 2020; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ben Davidheiser; Colleen Cranney; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Keith Hall; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Morgan Purvis; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
142547120 (Observed: 11/21/2022)
GNA YouTube Videos featuring the Cooper's Hawk:
Discretion is the Better Part of Valor: Squirrel checks out Hawk (Video Posted: 10/18/2023)
Images
Accipiter striatus (Sharp-shinned Hawk)
Group: Birds
Family: Hawks, Kites, Eagles, and Allies (Accipitridae)
Notes
Common Names: Sharp-shinned Hawk
Years Observed: 2004; 2015; 2016; 2020; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Holly Merker; Kelly Johnson; West Chester Bird Club
Buteo jamaicensis (Red-tailed Hawk)
Group: Birds
Family: Hawks, Kites, Eagles, and Allies (Accipitridae)
Notes
Common Names: Red-tailed Hawk
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2013; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Carol Kuniholm; Colin Lanzoni; Daniel S.; Gerry Hertel; Henry Merker; Holly Merker; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maeve Dowd; Maghall3; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Melissa Valles; Miranda Davies; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
186054365 (Observed: 10/2/2023)
168533432 (Observed: 6/16/2023)
148726993 (Observed: 2/13/2023)
147905700 (Observed: 2/2/2023)
145972434 (Observed: 12/2/2022)
139865976 (Observed: 10/21/2022)
105517936 (Observed: 1/24/2022)
103379492 (Observed: 12/20/2021)
59379125 (Observed: 9/7/2020)
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Buteo lineatus (Red-shouldered Hawk)
Group: Birds
Family: Hawks, Kites, Eagles, and Allies (Accipitridae)
Notes
Common Names: Red-shouldered Hawk
Years Observed: 2014; 2018; 2020; 2021; 2022
Observed By: Josh Auld; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Kelly Johnson; Matt Hunter
Buteo platypterus (Broad-winged Hawk)
Group: Birds
Family: Hawks, Kites, Eagles, and Allies (Accipitridae)
Notes
Common Names: Broad-winged Hawk
Years Noted: 2022; 2024
Observed By: Kiehl Smith; N. Ritter; Nur Ritter
Images
Haliaeetus leucocephalus (Bald Eagle)
Group: Birds
Family: Hawks, Kites, Eagles, and Allies (Accipitridae)
Notes
Common Names: Bald Eagle
Years Observed: 2015; 2016; 2017; 2021; 2022
Observed By: Geoff Veith; Holly Merker; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Liz Pettit; Maghall3; Matt Hunter; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen
iNaturalist Observations:
106502851 (Observed: 2/10/2022)
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Archilochus colubris (Ruby-throated Hummingbird)
Group: Birds
Family: Hummingbirds (Trochilidae)
Notes
Common Names: Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Years Observed: 2004; 2017; 2019; 2021; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Kathryn Krueger; Matt Hunter; Nur Ritter; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
162507551 (Observed: 5/19/2023)
Corvus brachyrhynchos (American Crow)
Group: Birds
Family: Jays and Crows (Corvidae)
Notes
Common Names: American Crow
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2014-2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alexander Tewnion; Andrew Albright; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Diana Cerami; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kathryn Wilson; Kelly Johnson; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Michael Gardner; Mike Coulter; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
145898759 (Observed: 1/5/2023)
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Corvus corax (Common Raven)
Group: Birds
Family: Jays and Crows (Corvidae)
Notes
Common Names: Common Raven
Years Observed: 2017; 2018; 2021; 2022
Observed By: Josh Auld; Colleen Cranney; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Liz Pettit; Maghall3; Patricia Johansen
Corvus ossifragus (Fish Crow)
Group: Birds
Family: Jays and Crows (Corvidae)
Notes
Common Names: Fish Crow
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Kathryn Wilson; Kelly Johnson; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Matt Hunter; Miranda Davies; Morgan Purvis; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; West Chester Bird Club
Cyanocitta cristata (Blue Jay)
Group: Birds
Family: Jays and Crows (Corvidae)
Notes
Common Names: Blue Jay
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Carol Kuniholm; Chris Rimmer; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Diana Cerami; Geoff Veith; Hannah Deputy; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; James Simpson; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maeve Dowd; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Meredith Tamminga; Mike Coulter; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Noah Long; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
84997121 (Observed: 6/17/2021)
GNA YouTube Videos featuring the Blue Jay:
Blue Jay at Plum Run (Video Posted: 04/18/2023)
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Megaceryle alcyon (Belted Kingfisher)
Group: Birds
Family: Kingfishers (Alcedinidae)
Notes
Common Names: Belted Kingfisher
Years Observed: 2016; 2017; 2021; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Holly Merker; Matt Hunter; Wildlife Camera
Regulus calendula (Ruby-crowned Kinglet)
Group: Birds
Family: Kinglets (Regulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Holly Merker; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Michael Gardner; Nick Pulcinella; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
Regulus satrapa (Golden-crowned Kinglet)
Group: Birds
Family: Kinglets (Regulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Golden-crowned Kinglet
Years Observed: 2014; 2017; 2018; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Colleen Cranney; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Maghall3; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey
Comments:
Photos by Holly Merker
iNaturalist Observations:
9194012 (Observed: 12/16/2017)
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Charadrius vociferus (Killdeer)
Group: Birds
Family: Lapwings and Plovers (Charadriidae)
Notes
Common Names: Killdeer
Years Observed: 2004; 2018
Observed By: Josh Auld; West Chester Bird Club
Gavia immer (Common Loon)
Group: Birds
Family: Loons (Gaviidae)
Notes
Common Names: Common Loon
Year Observed: 2019
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Dumetella carolinensis (Gray Catbird)
Group: Birds
Family: Mockingbirds and Thrashers (Mimidae)
Notes
Common Names: Gray Catbird
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2006; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Andrew Albright; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Carol Kuniholm; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Diana Cerami; Geoff Veith; Holly Merker; Jonathan Blithe; Kathryn Krueger; Kelly Johnson; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Meredith Tamminga; Nick Pulcinella; Noah Long; Nur Ritter; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
160724322 (Observed: 5/8/2023)
92602757 (Observed: 8/26/2021)
120704771 (Observed: 6/6/2022)
116590347 (Observed: 5/11/2022)
115344657 (Observed: 5/3/2022)
85133051 (Observed: 6/29/2021)
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Mimus polyglottos (Northern Mockingbird)
Group: Birds
Family: Mockingbirds and Thrashers (Mimidae)
Notes
Common Names: Northern Mockingbird
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2006; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Hannah Deputy; Holly Merker; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kelly Johnson; Kiehl Smith; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
99626067 (Observed: 10/28/2021)
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Toxostoma rufum (Brown Thrasher)
Group: Birds
Family: Mockingbirds and Thrashers (Mimidae)
Notes
Common Names: Brown Thrasher
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2018; 2022; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Daniel S.; Jonathan Blithe; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
135276905 (Observed: 9/16/2022)
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Cathartes aura (Turkey Vulture)
Group: Birds
Family: New World Vultures (Cathartidae)
Notes
Common Names: Turkey Vulture
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2011; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Gerry Hertel; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Matt Hunter; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
203095017 (Observed: 3/19/2024)
147717469 (Observed: 1/30/2023)
146351724 (Observed: 1/11/2023)
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Coragyps atratus (Black Vulture)
Group: Birds
Family: New World Vultures (Cathartidae)
Notes
Common Names: Black Vulture
Years Observed: 2004; 2011; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alyssia Church; Ariel Whaley; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Geoff Veith; Holly Merker; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Maghall3; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
147717958 (Observed: 1/30/2023)
GNA YouTube Videos featuring the Black Vulture:
Coyotes kill doe (and the week that follows) (Video Posted: 3/29/2024)
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Sitta canadensis (Red-breasted Nuthatch)
Group: Birds
Family: Nuthatches (Sittidae)
Notes
Common Names: Red-breasted Nuthatch
Year Observed: 2017
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Sitta carolinensis (White-breasted Nuthatch)
Group: Birds
Family: Nuthatches (Sittidae)
Notes
Common Names: White-breasted Nuthatch
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Chris Rimmer; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Diana Cerami; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Jennifer Uehling; John De Wolf; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kevin Cranney; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Mike Coulter; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; Victoria Moreira; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
132854673 (Observed: 8/29/2022)
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Passer domesticus (House Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Old World Sparrows (Passeridae)
Notes
Common Names: House Sparrow
Years Observed: 2004; 2016; 2017; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Bob Stein; Daniel Singer; Holly Merker; Jonathan Blithe; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Matt Hunter; Meredith Tamminga; Patricia Johansen; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club
Pandion haliaetus (Osprey)
Group: Birds
Family: Ospreys (Pandionidae)
Notes
Common Names: Osprey
Years Observed: 2004; 2016; 2017; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Nur Ritter; West Chester Bird Club
Meleagris gallopavo (Wild Turkey)
Group: Birds
Family: Partridges, Grouse, Turkeys, and Old World Quail (Phasianidae)
Notes
Common Names: Wild Turkey
Year Observed: 2023
Observed By: Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
153558868 (Observed: 4/26/2023)
GNA YouTube Videos featuring the Wild Turkey:
Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) investigating a trail cam (Video Posted: 03/27/2023)
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Pipilo erythrophthalmus (Eastern Towhee)
Group: Birds
Family: Passerellidae
Notes
Common Names: Eastern Towhee
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2010; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Diana Cerami; Geoff Veith; Gerry Hertel; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Jessica Greulich; Jonathan Blithe; Kathryn Krueger; Kelly Johnson; Kendra McMillin; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Maeve Dowd; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
109171200 (Observed: 3/21/2022)
105226138 (Observed: 1/19/2022)
102372091 (Observed: 12/2/2021)
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Columba livia (Rock Pigeon)
Group: Birds
Family: Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae)
Notes
Common Names: Rock Pigeon
Years Observed: 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2021; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Colleen Cranney; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Maghall3; Morgan Purvis; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
Zenaida macroura (Mourning Dove)
Group: Birds
Family: Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae)
Notes
Common Names: Mourning Dove
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alexander Tewnion; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Carol Kuniholm; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Diana Cerami; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Henry Merker; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Jennifer Uehling; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maeve Dowd; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Meredith Tamminga; Michael Gardner; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club
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Scolopax minor (American Woodcock)
Group: Birds
Family: Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and Allies (Scolopacidae)
Notes
Common Names: American Woodcock
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2017; 2018
Observed By: Josh Auld; Daniel S.; Walter Cressler; West Chester Bird Club
Tringa melanoleuca (Greater Yellowlegs)
Group: Birds
Family: Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and Allies (Scolopacidae)
Notes
Common Names: Greater Yellowlegs
Year Observed: 2004
Observed By: West Chester Bird Club
Sturnus vulgaris (European Starling)
Group: Birds
Family: Starlings (Sturnidae)
Notes
Common Names: European Starling
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2006; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Colin Lanzoni; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Jessica Greulich; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Maghall3; Michael Gardner; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
148247424 (Observed: 2/6/2023)
115349365 (Observed: 5/3/2022)
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Hirundo rustica (Barn Swallow)
Group: Birds
Family: Swallows (Hirundinidae)
Notes
Common Names: Barn Swallow
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Jonathan Blithe; West Chester Bird Club
Stelgidopteryx serripennis (Northern Rough-winged Swallow)
Group: Birds
Family: Swallows (Hirundinidae)
Notes
Common Names: Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Years Observed: 2016; 2019
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Tachycineta bicolor (Tree Swallow)
Group: Birds
Family: Swallows (Hirundinidae)
Notes
Common Names: Tree Swallow
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Kiehl Smith; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Nick Pulcinella; West Chester Bird Club
Chaetura pelagica (Chimney Swift)
Group: Birds
Family: Swifts (Apodidae)
Notes
Common Names: Chimney Swift
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Matt Hunter; West Chester Bird Club
Catharus fuscescens (Veery)
Group: Birds
Family: Thrushes (Turdidae)
Notes
Common Names: Veery
Years Observed: 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Carol Kuniholm; Jonathan Blithe; Matt Hunter; Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
117010386 (Observed: 5/12/2022)
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Catharus guttatus (Hermit Thrush)
Group: Birds
Family: Thrushes (Turdidae)
Notes
Common Names: Hermit Thrush
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2015; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Lois Bryman; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
Catharus minimus (Gray-cheeked Thrush)
Group: Birds
Family: Thrushes (Turdidae)
Notes
Common Names: Gray-cheeked Thrush
Year Observed: 2019
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Catharus ustulatus (Swainsons Thrush)
Group: Birds
Family: Thrushes (Turdidae)
Notes
Common Names: Swainson's Thrush
Years Observed: 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Geoff Veith; Matt Hunter; Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
161158835 (Observed: 5/12/2023)
116284606 (Observed: 5/9/2022)
115810146 (Observed: 5/6/2022)
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Hylocichla mustelina (Wood Thrush)
Group: Birds
Family: Thrushes (Turdidae)
Notes
Common Names: Wood Thrush
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2006; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Diana Cerami; Geoff Veith; Jonathan Blithe; Kelly Johnson; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Meredith Tamminga; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
163179062 (Observed: 5/22/2023)
117010893 (Observed: 5/12/2022)
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Sialia sialis (Eastern Bluebird)
Group: Birds
Family: Thrushes (Turdidae)
Notes
Common Names: Eastern Bluebird
Years Observed: 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alyssia Church; Ariel Whaley; Ben Hawk; Colleen Cranney; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Kruger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maeve Dowd; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Miranda Davies; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; Vincent Palmer
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
106872856 (Observed: 2/15/2022)
102371600 (Observed: 12/2/2021)
GNA YouTube Videos featuring the Eastern Bluebird:
Eastern Bluebird at the Gordon (Video Posted: 04/05/2022)
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Turdus migratorius (American Robin)
Group: Birds
Family: Thrushes (Turdidae)
Notes
Common Names: American Robin
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2006; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alyssia Church; Andrew Albright; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Carol Kuniholm; Colin Lanzoni; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Diana Cerami; Geoff Veith; Gerry Hertel; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Jess Greulich; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kendra McMillin; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maeve Dowd; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Meredith Tamminga; Michael Gardner; Miranda Davies; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Noah Long; Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
182036943 (Observed: 8/31/2023)
132849963 (Observed: 8/29/2022)
105225868 (Observed: 1/19/2022)
102180232 (Observed: 11/29/2021)
71565822 (Observed: 3/19/2021)
GNA YouTube Videos featuring the American Robin:
What if a tree falls in the forest and nobody's there to hear it (except a trail cam)? (Video Posted: 08/28/2023)
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(Strigidae Indet.)
Group: Birds
Family: Typical Owls (Strigidae)
Notes
Common Names: Strigidae Indet.
Year Observed: 2023
Bubo virginianus (Great Horned Owl)
Group: Birds
Family: Typical Owls (Strigidae)
Notes
Common Names: Great Horned Owl
Years Observed: 2011; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alyssia Church; Bob Stein; Holly Merker; James Simpson; Kathryn Krueger; Maghall3; Michael Gardner; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Sydney Wilson
Comments:
Breeding pairs have frequently been noted at the GNA.
iNaturalist Observations:
138530819 (Observed: 10/12/2022)
9194098 (Observed: 12/16/2017)
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Strix varia (Barred Owl)
Group: Birds
Family: Typical Owls (Strigidae)
Notes
Common Names: Barred Owl
Years Observed: 2016; 2017; 2019; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Brian Winslow; James Simpson; Kathryn Krueger; Kelly Johnson; Nur Ritter; Wildlife Camera
Comments:
At least one breeding pair has been noted at the GNA.
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
176276432 (Observed: 7/27/2023)
GNA YouTube Videos featuring the Barred Owl:
Coyotes kill doe (and the week that follows) (Video Posted: 3/29/2024)
Air Traffic Control Issues: Barred Owl and Great Blue Heron (Video Posted: 10/03/2023)
Barred Owl surveying Plum Run (Video Posted: 08/09/2023)
Barred Owl: Successful Night Hunt Followed by Casual Dining (Video Posted: 06/13/2023)
Barred Owl: Night Hunting; Fast Food; Quick Getaway (Video Posted: 06/08/2023)
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Contopus cooperi (Olive-sided Flycatcher)
Group: Birds
Family: Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
Notes
Common Names: Olive-sided Flycatcher
Year Observed: 2016
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Contopus virens (Eastern Wood-pewee)
Group: Birds
Family: Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
Notes
Common Names: Eastern Wood-pewee
Years Observed: 2004; 2006; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Carol Kuniholm; Chris Rimmer; Dale Lenat; Jessica Greulich; Jonathan Blithe; Kelly Johnson; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Nick Pulcinella; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
182036574 (Observed: 8/31/2023)
Empidonax traillii (Willow Flycatcher)
Group: Birds
Family: Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
Notes
Common Names: Willow Flycatcher
Years Observed: 2004; 2016; 2017
Observed By: Josh Auld; Geoff Veith; West Chester Bird Club
Empidonax virescens (Acadian Flycatcher)
Group: Birds
Family: Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
Notes
Common Names: Acadian Flycatcher
Years Observed: 2018; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Jonathan Blithe;
Myiarchus crinitus (Great Crested Flycatcher)
Group: Birds
Family: Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
Notes
Common Names: Great Crested Flycatcher
Years Observed: 2004; 2021; 2023
Observed By: Matt Hunter; Miranda Davies; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
179580823 (Observed: 8/21/2023)
Sayornis phoebe (Eastern Phoebe)
Group: Birds
Family: Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
Notes
Common Names: Eastern Phoebe
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Kathryn Krueger; Kelly Johnson; Matt Hunter; Nur Ritter; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
110509474 (Observed: 4/5/2022)
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Tyrannus tyrannus (Eastern Kingbird)
Group: Birds
Family: Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
Notes
Common Names: Eastern Kingbird
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2019; 2021; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Daniel S.; Jonathan Blithe; Noah Long; West Chester Bird Club
Vireo flavifrons (Yellow-throated Vireo)
Group: Birds
Family: Vireos (Vireonidae)
Notes
Common Names: Yellow-throated Vireo
Years Observed: 2004; 2016; 2017; 2019
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; West Chester Bird Club
Vireo gilvus (Warbling Vireo)
Group: Birds
Family: Vireos (Vireonidae)
Notes
Common Names: Warbling Vireo
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2019
Observed By: Josh Auld; Daniel S.; West Chester Bird Club
Vireo griseus (White-eyed Vireo)
Group: Birds
Family: Vireos (Vireonidae)
Notes
Common Names: White-eyed Vireo
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2019; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Jonathan Blithe; West Chester Bird Club
Vireo olivaceus (Red-eyed Vireo)
Group: Birds
Family: Vireos (Vireonidae)
Notes
Common Names: Red-eyed Vireo
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Daniel S.; Diana Cerami; Jonathan Blithe; Kelly Johnson; Mark Nale; Mark Winfield; Matt Hunter; West Chester Bird Club
Vireo solitarius (Blue-headed Vireo)
Group: Birds
Family: Vireos (Vireonidae)
Notes
Common Names: Blue-headed Vireo
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2017; 2021
Observed By: Josh Auld; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; West Chester Bird Club
Bombycilla cedrorum (Cedar Waxwing)
Group: Birds
Family: Waxwings (Bombycillidae)
Notes
Common Names: Cedar Waxwing
Years Observed: 2004; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Andrew Albright; Bob Stein; Colleen Cranney; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Keith Hall; Kevin Cranney; Liz Pettit; Matt Hunter; Miranda Davies; Morgan Purvis; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
171439521 (Observed: 7/6/2023)
137658970 (Observed: 10/5/2022)
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Colaptes auratus (Northern Flicker)
Group: Birds
Family: Woodpeckers and Allies (Picidae)
Notes
Common Names: Northern Flicker
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2006; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alexander Tewnion; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Carol Kuniholm; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Diana Cerami; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Noah Long; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
106556120 (Observed: 2/11/2022)
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Dryobates pubescens (Downy Woodpecker)
Group: Birds
Family: Woodpeckers and Allies (Picidae)
Notes
Common Names: Downy Woodpecker
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Diana Cerami; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Henry Merker; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Jennifer Uehling; John De Wolf; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kevin Cranney; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Mike Coulter; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; Victoria Moreira; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
200648187 (Observed: 2/27/2024)
145957420 (Observed: 1/5/2023)
139148409 (Observed: 10/17/2022)
105568178 (Observed: 1/25/2022)
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Dryobates villosus (Hairy Woodpecker)
Group: Birds
Family: Woodpeckers and Allies (Picidae)
Notes
Common Names: Hairy Woodpecker
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Jennifer Uehling; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kevin Cranney; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Victoria Moreira; West Chester Bird Club
Dryocopus pileatus (Pileated Woodpecker)
Group: Birds
Family: Woodpeckers and Allies (Picidae)
Notes
Common Names: Pileated Woodpecker
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2011; 2014; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alyssia Church; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Brian Winslow; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Danielle Chmelewski; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; John De Wolf; Kathryn Krueger; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Maghall3; Maribeth Beatty; Matt Hunter; Mike Coulter; Miranda Davies; Morgan Purvis; Noah Long; Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
Comments:
Quite common in the areas of the GNA with mature forest.
First two photos by Holly Merker.
A short (~37 seconds) video of a Pileated Woodpecker working on its nest in the Gordon can be viewed here.
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
200651175 (Observed: 2/27/2024)
139867203 (Observed: 10/21/2022)
107766426 (Observed: 3/1/2022)
70521160 (Observed: 3/3/2021)
9194065 (Observed: 12/16/2017)
GNA YouTube Videos featuring the Pileated Woodpecker:
Pileated Woodpecker working on its nest at the Gordon (Video Posted: 03/30/2022)
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Melanerpes carolinus (Red-bellied Woodpecker)
Group: Birds
Family: Woodpeckers and Allies (Picidae)
Notes
Common Names: Red-bellied Woodpecker
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Chris Rimmer; Colin Lanzoni; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Diana Cerami; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Henry Merker; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; John De Wolf; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Meredith Tamminga; Michael Gardner; Mike Coulter; Miranda Davies; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; Victoria Moreira; West Chester Bird Club
Comments:
First two photos by Holly Merker.
iNaturalist Observations:
106555888 (Observed: 2/11/2022)
105622387 (Observed: 1/25/2022)
9194173 (Observed: 12/16/2017)
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Sphyrapicus varius (Yellow-bellied Sapsucker)
Group: Birds
Family: Woodpeckers and Allies (Picidae)
Notes
Common Names: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Kathryn Wilson; Kelly Johnson; Kevin Cranney; Liz Pettit; Morgan Purvis; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
143179100 (Observed: 11/28/2022)
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Cardellina canadensis (Canada Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Canada Warbler
Year Observed: 2018
Observed By: Josh Auld; Kelly Johnson
Cardellina pusilla (Wilsons Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Wilson's Warbler
Year Observed: 2019
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Geothlypis formosa (Kentucky Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Kentucky Warbler
Years Observed: 1970; 2004
Observed By: Barry Blust; West Chester Bird Club
Geothlypis trichas (Common Yellowthroat)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Common Yellowthroat
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Nur Ritter; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
170296677 (Observed: 6/30/2023)
137661119 (Observed: 10/5/2022)
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Helmitheros vermivorum (Worm-eating Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Worm-eating Warbler
Years Observed: 2003; 2004
Observed By: Daniel S.; West Chester Bird Club
Icteria virens (Yellow-breasted Chat)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Yellow-breasted Chat
Year Observed: 2016
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Mniotilta varia (Black-and-white Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Black-and-white Warbler
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2019; 2021; 2022
Observed By: Josh Auld; Daniel S.; Matt Hunter; West Chester Bird Club
Oreothlypis ruficapilla (Nashville Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Nashville Warbler
Years Observed: 2017; 2019
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Seiurus aurocapilla (Ovenbird)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Ovenbird
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2006; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Diana Cerami; Geoff Veith; Jonathan Blithe; Kathryn Krueger; Matt Hunter; Miranda Davies; Nick Pulcinella; Noah Long; Nur Ritter; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
115616776 (Observed: 5/5/2022)
86240606 (Observed: 7/2/2021)
86240608 (Observed: 7/2/2021)
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Setophaga americana (Northern Parula)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Northern Parula
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Matt Hunter; West Chester Bird Club
Setophaga caerulescens (Black-throated Blue Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Black-throated Blue Warbler
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022
Observed By: Josh Auld; Daniel S.; West Chester Bird Club
Setophaga castanea (Bay-breasted Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Bay-breasted Warbler
Year Observed: 2018
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Setophaga citrina (Hooded Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Hooded Warbler
Years Observed: 2016; 2017; 2022
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Setophaga coronata (Yellow-rumped Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Yellow-rumped Warbler
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Kathryn Krueger; Kelly Johnson; Matt Hunter; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
137891894 (Observed: 10/7/2022)
115195756 (Observed: 5/3/2022)
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Setophaga discolor (Prairie Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Prairie Warbler
Years Observed: 2017; 2022
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Setophaga fusca (Blackburnian Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Blackburnian Warbler
Years Observed: 2003; 2017; 2018
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Daniel S.;
Setophaga magnolia (Magnolia Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Magnolia Warbler
Years Observed: 2018; 2019; 2021
Observed By: Josh Auld; Kelly Johnson; Matt Hunter
Setophaga palmarum (Palm Warbler)
Setophaga pensylvanica (Chestnut-sided Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Chestnut-sided Warbler
Year Observed: 2022
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Setophaga petechia (Yellow Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Yellow Warbler
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2021
Observed By: Josh Auld; Carol Kuniholm; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Matt Hunter; West Chester Bird Club
Setophaga ruticilla (American Redstart)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: American Redstart
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Jessica Greulich; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
181957237 (Observed: 8/31/2023)
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Setophaga striata (Blackpoll Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Blackpoll Warbler
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2018; 2019
Observed By: Josh Auld; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; West Chester Bird Club
Setophaga tigrina (Cape May Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Cape May Warbler
Years Observed: 2018; 2019
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein;
Setophaga virens (Black-throated Green Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Black-throated Green Warbler
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2019; 2021
Observed By: Josh Auld; Daniel S.; Matt Hunter; West Chester Bird Club
Vermivora cyanoptera (Blue-winged Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Blue-winged Warbler
Years Observed: 2017; 2019
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Thryothorus ludovicianus (Carolina Wren)
Group: Birds
Family: Wrens (Troglodytidae)
Notes
Common Names: Carolina Wren
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Andrew Albright; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Chris Rimmer; Colin Lanzoni; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Geoff Veith; Hannah Deputy; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Henry Merker; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Jennifer Uehling; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maeve Dowd; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Meredith Tamminga; Michael Gardner; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations:
200646175 (Observed: 2/27/2024)
144311845 (Observed: 12/13/2022)
102370512 (Observed: 12/2/2021)
9194072 (Observed: 12/16/2017)
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Troglodytes aedon (House Wren)
Group: Birds
Family: Wrens (Troglodytidae)
Notes
Common Names: House Wren
Years Observed: 1970; 2003; 2004; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Barry Blust; Bob Stein; Carol Kuniholm; Daniel S.; Diana Cerami; Geoff Veith; Jonathan Blithe; Kelly Johnson; Matt Hunter; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club
Troglodytes hiemalis (Winter Wren)
Group: Birds
Family: Wrens (Troglodytidae)
Notes
Common Names: Winter Wren
Years Observed: 2014; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Colleen Cranney; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kevin Cranney; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Morgan Purvis; Patricia Johansen