Pink Footed Goose in Lebanon County

A Pink Footed Goose was being reported in nearby Lancaster county since mid February but none had been reported in Lebanon county.

On March 22, 2020 a Pink Footed Goose was found and reported on a pond at Middle Creek wildlife area. The pond was in Lebanon County.

After I saw the notice on the Pa rare ebird alert, I drove to MCWA and was lucky enough to see the species. There where several other birders when I arrived and someone pointed the gooses location out to me.

The sighting of the Pink Footed Goose was unofficially a first Lebanon county record.

I took some very poor quality pictures thru my scope with my iPhone and they are posted below.

Several unusually species have been showing up in the area (and around the country), so keep your eyes opened  - you may the one reporting the next rare bird in your area.

Until next time