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

Golden Plovers sighted in Lebanon County Pa

On August 30, 2019 several Golden Plovers where sighted in a small flooded field in South Lebanon township, Lebanon County Pa.

Golden Plovers are a very rare sighting in this part of the county and I was excited to get a chance to view them.

As the sighting location was only 6 miles from my home, I packed my gear and headed there soon after the reporting. I arrived to find many other birders at the area. This was a good sign. As I parked and walked toward the area were everyone was looking, I didn't even need my bins to spot the plovers.

I set up my scope and took a few photo's with my iPhone for my records. I lingered watching the Golden plovers for quite a while talking to many birders as they came and went.

It's nice to see these rare species, but it has me wondering why there are so many showing up in the last few months...could it be global warming and changing migration patterns....only time will tell.

Golden Plovers

Golden Plovers

Until Next time