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
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.
Images
Ardea herodias (Great Blue Heron) at the edge of the GNA
Ardea herodias (Great Blue Heron) in Plum Run in the southern GNA. (Image is from a Trail Camera)
Ardea herodias (Great Blue Heron) in Plum Run in the southern GNA. (Image is from a Trail Camera)
Ardea herodias (Great Blue Heron) in Plum Run in the southern GNA. (Image is from a Trail Camera)
Butorides virescens (Green Heron)
Group: Birds
Family: Bitterns, Herons, and Allies (Ardeidae)
Notes
Common Names: Green Heron
Observed By: Noah Long
Year Observed: 2019.
Comments:
A single individual was noted hunting in Plum Run, ca. 200' downstream from where the stream crosses High Street.
Agelaius phoeniceus (Red-winged Blackbird)
Group: Birds
Family: Blackbirds (Icteridae)
Notes
Common Names: Red-winged Blackbird
Observed By: Josh Auld; Nur Ritter; Andrew Albright; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Kelly Johnson; Mark Nale; Nick Pulcinella; Noah Long; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
Images
Agelaius phoeniceus (Red-winged Blackbird)
Agelaius phoeniceus (Red-winged Blackbird)
Icterus galbula (Baltimore Oriole)
Group: Birds
Family: Blackbirds (Icteridae)
Notes
Common Names: Baltimore Oriole
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Matt Hunter; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021.
Icterus spurius (Orchard Oriole)
Group: Birds
Family: Blackbirds (Icteridae)
Notes
Common Names: Orchard Oriole
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Year Observed: 2019.
Molothrus ater (Brown-headed Cowbird)
Group: Birds
Family: Blackbirds (Icteridae)
Notes
Common Names: Brown-headed Cowbird
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alexander Tewnion; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Holly Merker; Kathryn Krueger; Kelly Johnson; Kiehl Smith; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2022.
Images
A male Molothrus ater (Brown-headed Cowbird) at the Gordon
A female Molothrus ater (Brown-headed Cowbird) at the Gordon
Two female and a male Molothrus ater (Brown-headed Cowbird) at the Gordon
Quiscalus quiscula (Common Grackle)
Group: Birds
Family: Blackbirds (Icteridae)
Notes
Common Names: Common Grackle
Observed By: Josh Auld; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Kathryn Krueger; Keith Hall; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Mike Coulter; Miranda Davies; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022.
Images
Quiscalus quiscula (Common Grackle)
Quiscalus quiscula (Common Grackle)
Quiscalus quiscula (Common Grackle)
Quiscalus quiscula (Common Grackle)
Falco columbarius (Merlin)
Group: Birds
Family: Caracaras and Falcons (Falconidae)
Notes
Common Names: Merlin
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Year Observed: 2017
Falco peregrinus (Peregrine Falcon)
Group: Birds
Family: Caracaras and Falcons (Falconidae)
Notes
Common Names: Peregrine Falcon
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Year Observed: 2015
Cardinalis cardinalis (Northern Cardinal)
Group: Birds
Family: Cardinals, Piranga Tanagers and Allies (Cardinalidae)
Notes
Common Names: Northern Cardinal
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Andrew Albright; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Geoff Veith; Hannah Deputy; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Meredith Tamminga; Michael Gardner; Mike Coulter; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
Images
Cardinalis cardinalis (Northern Cardinal)
Cardinalis cardinalis (Northern Cardinal)
Female Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) alongside Stadium Road in the Gordon
Passerina caerulea (Blue Grosbeak)
Group: Birds
Family: Cardinals, Piranga Tanagers and Allies (Cardinalidae)
Notes
Common Names: Blue Grosbeak
Observed By: Barry Blust
Year Observed: 1970.
Passerina cyanea (Indigo Bunting)
Group: Birds
Family: Cardinals, Piranga Tanagers and Allies (Cardinalidae)
Notes
Common Names: Indigo Bunting
Observed By: Josh Auld; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2004; 2018; 2019.
Pheucticus ludovicianus (Rose-breasted Grosbeak)
Group: Birds
Family: Cardinals, Piranga Tanagers and Allies (Cardinalidae)
Notes
Common Names: Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Years Observed: 2018; 2019.
Piranga olivacea (Scarlet Tanager)
Group: Birds
Family: Cardinals, Piranga Tanagers and Allies (Cardinalidae)
Notes
Common Names: Scarlet Tanager
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Matt Hunter; Nick Pulcinella; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2006; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2020; 2021.
Baeolophus bicolor (Tufted Titmouse)
Group: Birds
Family: Chickadees and Titmice (Paridae)
Notes
Common Names: Tufted Titmouse
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Andrew Albright; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Mike Coulter; Nick Pulcinella; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2006; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
Images
Baeolophus bicolor (Tufted Titmouse)
Baeolophus bicolor (Tufted Titmouse)
Poecile atricapillus (Black-capped Chickadee)
Group: Birds
Family: Chickadees and Titmice (Paridae)
Notes
Common Names: Black-capped Chickadee
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Year Observed: 2017
Poecile carolinensis (Carolina Chickadee)
Group: Birds
Family: Chickadees and Titmice (Paridae)
Notes
Common Names: Carolina Chickadee
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Mike Coulter; Nick Pulcinella; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
Phalacrocorax auritus (Double-crested Cormorant)
Group: Birds
Family: Cormorants (Phalacrocoracidae)
Notes
Common Names: Double-crested Cormorant
Observed By: Josh Auld; Kelly Johnson; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2004; 2017; 2018; 2019.
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
Images
Certhia americana (Brown Creeper)
Certhia americana (Brown Creeper)
Certhia americana (Brown Creeper)
Coccyzus americanus (Yellow-billed Cuckoo)
Group: Birds
Family: Cuckoos, Roadrunners, and Anis (Cuculidae)
Notes
Common Names: Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Observed By: Andrew Albright; Daniel S.; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2017.
Aix sponsa (Wood Duck)
Group: Birds
Family: Ducks, Geese, and Swans (Anatidae)
Notes
Common Names: Wood Duck
Observed By: Josh Auld; Matt Hunter
Years Observed: 2016; 2019; 2021.
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard)
Group: Birds
Family: Ducks, Geese, and Swans (Anatidae)
Notes
Common Names: Mallard
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Year Observed: 2016
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
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alyssia Church; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Colleen Cranney; Hannah Deputy; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Henry Merker; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kiehl Smith; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2004; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
Images
Branta canadensis (Canada Goose): flying above the meadow along the eastern end of the Gordon
Branta canadensis (Canada Goose)
Branta canadensis (Canada Goose)
Junco hyemalis (Dark-eyed Junco)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: Dark-eyed Junco
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alyssia Church; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Lois Bryman; Maeve Dowd; Maghall3; Matt Hunter; Nick Pulcinella; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021.
Images
Junco hyemalis (Dark-eyed Junco)
Melospiza georgiana (Swamp Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: Swamp Sparrow
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2014; 2016; 2017; 2019.
Melospiza melodia (Song Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: Song Sparrow
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alyssia Church; Andrew Albright; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Carol Kuniholm; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Meredith Tamminga; Michael Gardner; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Nur Ritterv; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2006; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
Images
Melospiza melodia (Song Sparrow): bathing in Gordon Run
Melospiza melodia (Song Sparrow): bathing in Gordon Run
Melospiza melodia (Song Sparrow): on Wineberry in the early winter
Passerculus sandwichensis (Savannah Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: Savannah Sparrow
Observed By: Michael Gardner
Year Observed: 2021.
Passerella iliaca (Fox Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: Fox Sparrow
Observed By: Josh Auld; Holly Merker; Holly Merker; Patricia Johansen; Lois Bryman; Keith Hall; Patricia Johansen; Holly Merker; Maghall3
Years Observed: 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020.
Pipilo erythrophthalmus (Eastern Towhee)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: Eastern Towhee
Observed By: Josh Auld; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Gerry Hertel; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Kathryn Krueger; Kendra McMillin; Maeve Dowd; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2010; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
Images
Pipilo erythrophthalmus (Eastern Towhee) - photo is by Gerry Hertel
Pipilo erythrophthalmus (Eastern Towhee)- male
Spizella passerina (Chipping Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: Chipping Sparrow
Observed By: Josh Auld; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Kelly Johnson; Mark Nale; Nick Pulcinella; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019.
Spizella pusilla (Field Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: Field Sparrow
Observed By: Josh Auld; Daniel S.; Holly Merker; Patricia Johansen; Lois Bryman; Keith Hall; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2019.
Spizelloides arborea (American Tree Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: American Tree Sparrow
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Year Observed: 2018
Zonotrichia albicollis (White-throated Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: White-throated Sparrow
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alexander Tewnion; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Henry Merker; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Lois Bryman; Maeve Dowd; Maghall3; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
Images
Zonotrichia albicollis (White-throated Sparrow)
Zonotrichia albicollis (White-throated Sparrow): taking a Multiflora Rose fruit
Zonotrichia leucophrys (White-crowned Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: White-crowned Sparrow
Observed By: Holly Merker
Year Observed: 2015
Haemorhous mexicanus (House Finch)
Group: Birds
Family: Fringilline and Cardueline Finches and Allies (Fringillidae)
Notes
Common Names: House Finch
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alyssia Church; Andrew Albright; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Kelly Johnson; Kiehl Smith; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
Images
Haemorhous mexicanus (House Finch)
Haemorhous mexicanus (House Finch)
Haemorhous purpureus (Purple Finch)
Group: Birds
Family: Fringilline and Cardueline Finches and Allies (Fringillidae)
Notes
Common Names: Purple Finch
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Year Observed: 2018.
Spinus tristis (American Goldfinch)
Group: Birds
Family: Fringilline and Cardueline Finches and Allies (Fringillidae)
Notes
Common Names: American Goldfinch
Observed By: Josh Auld; Andrew Albright; Bob Stein; Chris Rimmer; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kiehl Smith; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
Images
Spinus tristis (American Goldfinch): taking Chicory seeds
Spinus tristis (American Goldfinch): taking Chicory seeds
Spinus tristis (American Goldfinch): taking Chicory seeds
Polioptila caerulea (Blue-gray Gnatcatcher)
Group: Birds
Family: Gnatcatchers and Gnatwrens (Polioptilidae)
Notes
Common Names: Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alexander Tewnion; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Geoff Veith; Kelly Johnson; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021.
Larus delawarensis (Ring-billed Gull)
Group: Birds
Family: Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae)
Notes
Common Names: Ring-billed Gull
Observed By: Josh Auld; Holly Merker; Patricia Johansen
Years Observed: 2015; 2017; 2018
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
Observed By: Josh Auld; Ben Davidheiser; Holly Merker; Keith Hall; Kiehl Smith; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen
Images
Accipiter cooperii (Cooper's Hawk)
Accipiter cooperii (Cooper's Hawk)
Accipiter cooperii (Cooper's Hawk)
Accipiter cooperii (Cooper's Hawk) taking off from a branch
Accipiter striatus (Sharp-shinned Hawk)
Group: Birds
Family: Hawks, Kites, Eagles, and Allies (Accipitridae)
Notes
Common Names: Sharp-shinned Hawk
Observed By: Josh Auld; Holly Merker; Kelly Johnson; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2004; 2015; 2016; 2020.
Buteo jamaicensis (Red-tailed Hawk)
Group: Birds
Family: Hawks, Kites, Eagles, and Allies (Accipitridae)
Notes
Common Names: Red-tailed Hawk
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Carol Kuniholm; Daniel S.; Gerry Hertel; Henry Merker; Holly Merker; Kathryn Krueger; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Lois Bryman; Maeve Dowd; Maghall3; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Melissa Valles; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2013; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
Images
Buteo jamaicensis (Red-tailed Hawk) - photo by Gerry Hertel
Buteo jamaicensis (Red-tailed Hawk)
Buteo jamaicensis (Red-tailed Hawk): Perched in a Tulip Tree
Buteo jamaicensis (Red-tailed Hawk)
Buteo lineatus (Red-shouldered Hawk)
Group: Birds
Family: Hawks, Kites, Eagles, and Allies (Accipitridae)
Notes
Common Names: Red-shouldered Hawk
Observed By: Bob Stein; Holly Merker; Josh Auld; Josh Auld; Ben Hawk; Kelly Johnson; Judy Ford; Matt Hunter
Years Observed: 2014; 2018; 2020; 2021.
Buteo platypterus (Broad-winged Hawk)
Group: Birds
Family: Hawks, Kites, Eagles, and Allies (Accipitridae)
Notes
Common Names: Broad-winged Hawk
Observed By: N. Ritter; Nur Ritter
Year Observed: 2022.
Images
Buteo platypterus (Broad-winged Hawk) in a tree above the 'Eastern Meadow' (sorry for the poor quality image)
Underside of a Buteo platypterus (Broad-winged Hawk) in a tree above the 'Eastern Meadow' (sorry for the poor quality image)
Haliaeetus leucocephalus (Bald Eagle)
Group: Birds
Family: Hawks, Kites, Eagles, and Allies (Accipitridae)
Notes
Common Names: Bald Eagle
Observed By: Geoff Veith; Holly Merker; Kathryn Krueger; Maghall3; Matt Hunter; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen
Years Observed: 2015; 2016; 2017; 2021; 2022.
Images
Haliaeetus leucocephalus (Bald Eagle): flying above the meadow along the eastern end of the Gordon
Haliaeetus leucocephalus (Bald Eagle): flying above the meadow along the eastern end of the Gordon
Archilochus colubris (Ruby-throated Hummingbird)
Group: Birds
Family: Hummingbirds (Trochilidae)
Notes
Common Names: Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Observed By: Josh Auld; Matt Hunter; Nur Ritter; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2004; 2017; 2019; 2021.
Corvus brachyrhynchos (American Crow)
Group: Birds
Family: Jays and Crows (Corvidae)
Notes
Common Names: American Crow
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alexander Tewnion; Andrew Albright; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Kathryn Wilson; Kelly Johnson; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Michael Gardner; Mike Coulter; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club
Images
A group of American Crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos) sitting in the top of a Tulip Tree
A group of American Crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos) sitting in the top of a Tulip Tree
Corvus brachyrhynchos (American Crow)
Corvus brachyrhynchos (American Crow) in flight
Corvus corax (Common Raven)
Group: Birds
Family: Jays and Crows (Corvidae)
Notes
Common Names: Common Raven
Observed By: Josh Auld; Holly Merker; Keith Hall; Patricia Johansen
Years Observed: 2017; 2018
Corvus ossifragus (Fish Crow)
Group: Birds
Family: Jays and Crows (Corvidae)
Notes
Common Names: Fish Crow
Observed By: Josh Auld; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Holly Merker; Kelly Johnson; Matt Hunter; Steven Esrey; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022.
Cyanocitta cristata (Blue Jay)
Group: Birds
Family: Jays and Crows (Corvidae)
Notes
Common Names: Blue Jay
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Carol Kuniholm; Chris Rimmer; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Geoff Veith; Hannah Deputy; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Lois Bryman; Maeve Dowd; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Meredith Tamminga; Mike Coulter; Nick Pulcinella; Noah Long; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
Images
Juvenile Cyanocitta cristata (Blue Jay)
Juvenile Cyanocitta cristata (Blue Jay)
Juvenile Cyanocitta cristata (Blue Jay)
Megaceryle alcyon (Belted Kingfisher)
Group: Birds
Family: Kingfishers (Alcedinidae)
Notes
Common Names: Belted Kingfisher
Observed By: Josh Auld; Holly Merker; Matt Hunter
Years Observed: 2016; 2017; 2021.
Regulus calendula (Ruby-crowned Kinglet)
Group: Birds
Family: Kinglets (Regulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Holly Merker; Patricia Johansen; Lois Bryman; Keith Hall; Michael Gardner; Nick Pulcinella; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021.
Regulus satrapa (Golden-crowned Kinglet)
Group: Birds
Family: Kinglets (Regulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Golden-crowned Kinglet
Observed By: Josh Auld; 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
Years Observed: 2014; 2017; 2018; 2020; 2021; 2022.
Comments:
Photos by Holly Merker
Images
Regulus satrapa (Golden-crowned Kinglet): photo by Holly Merker
Regulus satrapa (Golden-crowned Kinglet): photo by Holly Merker
Charadrius vociferus (Killdeer)
Group: Birds
Family: Lapwings and Plovers (Charadriidae)
Notes
Common Names: Killdeer
Observed By: Josh Auld; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2004; 2018
Gavia immer (Common Loon)
Group: Birds
Family: Loons (Gaviidae)
Notes
Common Names: Common Loon
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Year Observed: 2019.
Dumetella carolinensis (Gray Catbird)
Group: Birds
Family: Mockingbirds and Thrashers (Mimidae)
Notes
Common Names: Gray Catbird
Observed By: Josh Auld; Andrew Albright; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Carol Kuniholm; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Geoff Veith; Holly Merker; Kathryn Krueger; Kelly Johnson; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Meredith Tamminga; Nick Pulcinella; Noah Long; Nur Ritter; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2006; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
Images
Dumetella carolinensis (Gray Catbird): eggs in a nest
Dumetella carolinensis (Gray Catbird)
Dumetella carolinensis (Gray Catbird)
Dumetella carolinensis (Gray Catbird)
Mimus polyglottos (Northern Mockingbird)
Group: Birds
Family: Mockingbirds and Thrashers (Mimidae)
Notes
Common Names: Northern Mockingbird
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Hannah Deputy; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kelly Johnson; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2006; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2020; 2021; 2022.
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Mimus polyglottos (Northern Mockingbird)
Mimus polyglottos (Northern Mockingbird)
Mimus polyglottos (Northern Mockingbird)
Mimus polyglottos (Northern Mockingbird)
Toxostoma rufum (Brown Thrasher)
Group: Birds
Family: Mockingbirds and Thrashers (Mimidae)
Notes
Common Names: Brown Thrasher
Observed By: Josh Auld; Daniel S.; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2018; 2022.
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Toxostoma rufum (Brown Thrasher): foraging in an Autumn Olive tree
Toxostoma rufum (Brown Thrasher): foraging in an Autumn Olive tree
Cathartes aura (Turkey Vulture)
Group: Birds
Family: New World Vultures (Cathartidae)
Notes
Common Names: Turkey Vulture
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Gerry Hertel; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Kathryn Krueger; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Matt Hunter; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2011; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
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Cathartes aura (Turkey Vulture)
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
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alyssia Church; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Geoff Veith; Holly Merker; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Liz Pettit; Maghall3; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club
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Coragyps atratus (Black Vulture)
Coragyps atratus (Black Vulture)
Sitta canadensis (Red-breasted Nuthatch)
Group: Birds
Family: Nuthatches (Sittidae)
Notes
Common Names: Red-breasted Nuthatch
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Year Observed: 2017
Sitta carolinensis (White-breasted Nuthatch)
Group: Birds
Family: Nuthatches (Sittidae)
Notes
Common Names: White-breasted Nuthatch
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Chris Rimmer; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Mike Coulter; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
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Sitta carolinensis (White-breasted Nuthatch)
Sitta carolinensis (White-breasted Nuthatch)
Sitta carolinensis (White-breasted Nuthatch)
Passer domesticus (House Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Old World Sparrows (Passeridae)
Notes
Common Names: House Sparrow
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Daniel Singer; Holly Merker; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kiehl Smith; Lois Bryman; Matt Hunter; Meredith Tamminga; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2004; 2016; 2017; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
Pandion haliaetus (Osprey)
Group: Birds
Family: Ospreys (Pandionidae)
Notes
Common Names: Osprey
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2004; 2016; 2017
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: Trail Camera
Images
Meleagris gallopavo (Wild Turkey) flying across Plum Run in the southwestern portion of the Gordon
Meleagris gallopavo (Wild Turkey) checking out the wildlife camera
Columba livia (Rock Pigeon)
Group: Birds
Family: Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae)
Notes
Common Names: Rock Pigeon
Observed By: Josh Auld; Holly Merker; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018
Zenaida macroura (Mourning Dove)
Group: Birds
Family: Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae)
Notes
Common Names: Mourning Dove
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alexander Tewnion; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Carol Kuniholm; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Henry Merker; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kiehl Smith; Lois Bryman; Maeve Dowd; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Meredith Tamminga; Michael Gardner; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
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Zenaida macroura (Mourning Dove)
Zenaida macroura (Mourning Dove)
A pair of Mourning Doves (Zenaida macroura) sitting on a stem of Amur Honeysuckle
Zenaida macroura (Mourning Dove)
Scolopax minor (American Woodcock)
Group: Birds
Family: Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and Allies (Scolopacidae)
Notes
Common Names: American Woodcock
Observed By: Josh Auld; Daniel S.; Walter Cressler; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2017; 2018.
Tringa melanoleuca (Greater Yellowlegs)
Group: Birds
Family: Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and Allies (Scolopacidae)
Notes
Common Names: Greater Yellowlegs
Observed By: West Chester Bird Club
Year Observed: 2004
Sturnus vulgaris (European Starling)
Group: Birds
Family: Starlings (Sturnidae)
Notes
Common Names: European Starling
Observed By: Josh Auld; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kiehl Smith; Maghall3; Michael Gardner; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2006; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
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Sturnus vulgaris (European Starling)
Sturnus vulgaris (European Starling)
Sturnus vulgaris (European Starling)
Sturnus vulgaris (European Starling)
Hirundo rustica (Barn Swallow)
Group: Birds
Family: Swallows (Hirundinidae)
Notes
Common Names: Barn Swallow
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019.
Stelgidopteryx serripennis (Northern Rough-winged Swallow)
Group: Birds
Family: Swallows (Hirundinidae)
Notes
Common Names: Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Years Observed: 2016; 2019
Tachycineta bicolor (Tree Swallow)
Group: Birds
Family: Swallows (Hirundinidae)
Notes
Common Names: Tree Swallow
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Kiehl Smith; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Nick Pulcinella; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022.
Chaetura pelagica (Chimney Swift)
Group: Birds
Family: Swifts (Apodidae)
Notes
Common Names: Chimney Swift
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Matt Hunter; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021.
Catharus fuscescens (Veery)
Group: Birds
Family: Thrushes (Turdidae)
Notes
Common Names: Veery
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Carol Kuniholm; Matt Hunter; Nur Ritter
Years Observed: 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022.
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Catharus fuscescens (Veery)
Catharus fuscescens (Veery)
Catharus fuscescens (Veery)
Catharus fuscescens (Veery)
Catharus guttatus (Hermit Thrush)
Group: Birds
Family: Thrushes (Turdidae)
Notes
Common Names: Hermit Thrush
Observed By: Josh Auld; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Holly Merker; Holly Merker; Keith Hall; Patricia Johansen; Holly Merker; Patricia Johansen; Lois Bryman; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2015; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020.
Catharus minimus (Gray-cheeked Thrush)
Group: Birds
Family: Thrushes (Turdidae)
Notes
Common Names: Gray-cheeked Thrush
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Year Observed: 2019.
Catharus ustulatus (Swainsons Thrush)
Group: Birds
Family: Thrushes (Turdidae)
Notes
Common Names: Swainson's Thrush
Observed By: Josh Auld; Geoff Veith; Matt Hunter; Nur Ritter
Years Observed: 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022.
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Catharus ustulatus (Swainson's Thrush)
Catharus ustulatus (Swainson's Thrush)
Catharus ustulatus (Swainson's Thrush)
Catharus ustulatus (Swainson's Thrush)
Catharus ustulatus (Swainson's Thrush)
Hylocichla mustelina (Wood Thrush)
Group: Birds
Family: Thrushes (Turdidae)
Notes
Common Names: Wood Thrush
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Geoff Veith; Kelly Johnson; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Meredith Tamminga; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2006; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
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Hylocichla mustelina (Wood Thrush)
Hylocichla mustelina (Wood Thrush)
Hylocichla mustelina (Wood Thrush)
Hylocichla mustelina (Wood Thrush)
Sialia sialis (Eastern Bluebird)
Group: Birds
Family: Thrushes (Turdidae)
Notes
Common Names: Eastern Bluebird
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alyssia Church; Ben Hawk; Colleen Cranney; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Kruger; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Lois Bryman; Maeve Dowd; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Miranda Davies; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey
Years Observed: 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
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Sialia sialis (Eastern Bluebird)
Sialia sialis (Eastern Bluebird)
Sialia sialis (Eastern Bluebird): perched in an Amur Honeysuckle
Sialia sialis (Eastern Bluebird): perched in an Amur Honeysuckle
Turdus migratorius (American Robin)
Group: Birds
Family: Thrushes (Turdidae)
Notes
Common Names: American Robin
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alyssia Church; Andrew Albright; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Carol Kuniholm; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Geoff Veith; Gerry Hertel; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kendra McMillin; Lois Bryman; Maeve Dowd; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Meredith Tamminga; Michael Gardner; Miranda Davies; Nick Pulcinella; Noah Long; Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2006; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
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Turdus migratorius (American Robin) nesting in the GNA kiosk
Turdus migratorius (American Robin) nest and eggs in the GNA kiosk
Turdus migratorius (American Robin)
Turdus migratorius (American Robin)
Bubo virginianus (Great Horned Owl)
Group: Birds
Family: Typical Owls (Strigidae)
Notes
Common Names: Great Horned Owl
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alyssia Church; Bob Stein; Holly Merker; Maghall3; Michael Gardner; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Sydney Wilson
Years Observed: 2011; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
Comments:
Breeding pairs have frequently been noted at the GNA.
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Bubo virginianus (Great Horned Owl): photo by Holly Merker
Bubo virginianus (Great Horned Owl): high up in an American Beech tree
Bubo virginianus (Great Horned Owl): high up in an American Beech tree
Bubo virginianus (Great Horned Owl): high up in an American Beech tree
Strix varia (Barred Owl)
Group: Birds
Family: Typical Owls (Strigidae)
Notes
Common Names: Barred Owl
Observed By: Josh Auld; Brian Winslow; Kathryn Krueger; Kelly Johnson; Nur Ritter
Years Observed: 2016; 2017; 2019; 2021; 2022.
Comments:
At least one breeding pair has been noted at the GNA.
Images
A recently fledged Barred Owl (Strix varia) in the GNA
Strix varia (Barred Owl) in the GNA. Photo by Dr. Matin Katirai (Department of Geography and Planning
Strix varia (Barred Owl) in the GNA. Photo by Dr. Matin Katirai (Department of Geography and Planning
Contopus cooperi (Olive-sided Flycatcher)
Group: Birds
Family: Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
Notes
Common Names: Olive-sided Flycatcher
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Year Observed: 2016
Contopus virens (Eastern Wood-pewee)
Group: Birds
Family: Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
Notes
Common Names: Eastern Wood-pewee
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Carol Kuniholm; Chris Rimmer; Dale Lenat; Kelly Johnson; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Nick Pulcinella; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2004; 2006; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021.
Empidonax traillii (Willow Flycatcher)
Group: Birds
Family: Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
Notes
Common Names: Willow Flycatcher
Observed By: Josh Auld; Geoff Veith; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2004; 2016; 2017
Empidonax virescens (Acadian Flycatcher)
Group: Birds
Family: Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
Notes
Common Names: Acadian Flycatcher
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein;
Year Observed: 2018.
Myiarchus crinitus (Great Crested Flycatcher)
Group: Birds
Family: Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
Notes
Common Names: Great Crested Flycatcher
Observed By: Matt Hunter; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2004; 2021.
Sayornis phoebe (Eastern Phoebe)
Group: Birds
Family: Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
Notes
Common Names: Eastern Phoebe
Observed By: Josh Auld; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Kathryn Krueger; Kelly Johnson; Matt Hunter; Nur Ritter; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022.
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Sayornis phoebe (Eastern Phoebe)
Sayornis phoebe (Eastern Phoebe)
Sayornis phoebe (Eastern Phoebe)
Sayornis phoebe (Eastern Phoebe)
Tyrannus tyrannus (Eastern Kingbird)
Group: Birds
Family: Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
Notes
Common Names: Eastern Kingbird
Observed By: Josh Auld; Daniel S.; Noah Long; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2019; 2021.
Vireo flavifrons (Yellow-throated Vireo)
Group: Birds
Family: Vireos (Vireonidae)
Notes
Common Names: Yellow-throated Vireo
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2004; 2016; 2017; 2019
Vireo gilvus (Warbling Vireo)
Group: Birds
Family: Vireos (Vireonidae)
Notes
Common Names: Warbling Vireo
Observed By: Josh Auld; Daniel S.; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2019.
Vireo griseus (White-eyed Vireo)
Group: Birds
Family: Vireos (Vireonidae)
Notes
Common Names: White-eyed Vireo
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2019.
Vireo olivaceus (Red-eyed Vireo)
Group: Birds
Family: Vireos (Vireonidae)
Notes
Common Names: Red-eyed Vireo
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Daniel S.; Kelly Johnson; Mark Nale; Mark Winfield; Matt Hunter; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021.
Vireo solitarius (Blue-headed Vireo)
Group: Birds
Family: Vireos (Vireonidae)
Notes
Common Names: Blue-headed Vireo
Observed By: Josh Auld; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2017.
Bombycilla cedrorum (Cedar Waxwing)
Group: Birds
Family: Waxwings (Bombycillidae)
Notes
Common Names: Cedar Waxwing
Years Observed: 2004; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2021; 2022
Observed By: Josh Auld; Andrew Albright; Bob Stein; Holly Merker; Keith Hall; Matt Hunter; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
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Bombycilla cedrorum (Cedar Waxwing) on Amur Honeysuckle
Bombycilla cedrorum (Cedar Waxwing) on Amur Honeysuckle
Bombycilla cedrorum (Cedar Waxwing) on Amur Honeysuckle
Bombycilla cedrorum (Cedar Waxwing) on Amur Honeysuckle
Colaptes auratus (Northern Flicker)
Group: Birds
Family: Woodpeckers and Allies (Picidae)
Notes
Common Names: Northern Flicker
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alexander Tewnion; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Carol Kuniholm; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Nick Pulcinella; Noah Long; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2006; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
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Colaptes auratus (Northern Flicker)
Colaptes auratus (Northern Flicker)
Dryobates pubescens (Downy Woodpecker)
Group: Birds
Family: Woodpeckers and Allies (Picidae)
Notes
Common Names: Downy Woodpecker
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Henry Merker; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Mike Coulter; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
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Dryobates pubescens (Downy Woodpecker)
Dryobates pubescens (Downy Woodpecker)
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
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alyssia Church; Bob Stein; Brian Winslow; Daniel S.; Danielle Chmelewski; Geoff Veith; Holly Merker; Kathryn Krueger; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Maghall3; Maribeth Beatty; Matt Hunter; Mike Coulter; Miranda Davies; 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.
Images
Dryocopus pileatus (Pileated Woodpecker): photo by Holly Merker
Dryocopus pileatus (Pileated Woodpecker): photo by Holly Merker
Dryocopus pileatus (Pileated Woodpecker)
Melanerpes carolinus (Red-bellied Woodpecker)
Group: Birds
Family: Woodpeckers and Allies (Picidae)
Notes
Common Names: Red-bellied Woodpecker
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Chris Rimmer; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Henry Merker; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Meredith Tamminga; Michael Gardner; Mike Coulter; Miranda Davies; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
Comments:
First two photos by Holly Merker.
Images
Melanerpes carolinus (Red-bellied Woodpecker): photo by Holly Merker
Melanerpes carolinus (Red-bellied Woodpecker): photo by Holly Merker
Melanerpes carolinus (Red-bellied Woodpecker)
Melanerpes carolinus (Red-bellied Woodpecker): browsing at the top of an American Beech snag
Melanerpes carolinus (Red-bellied Woodpecker)
Picoides villosus (Hairy Woodpecker)
Group: Birds
Family: Woodpeckers and Allies (Picidae)
Notes
Common Names: Hairy Woodpecker
Observed By: Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Daniel S.; Holly Merker; Holly Merker; Keith Hall; Patricia Johansen; Holly Merker; Patricia Johansen; Lois Bryman; Keith Hall; Josh Auld; Josh Auld; Ben Hawk; Kelly Johnson; Judy Ford; Kelly Johnson; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Nick Pulcinella; Patricia Johansen; Holly Merker; Maghall3; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021.
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
Observed By: Josh Auld; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Kathryn Wilson; Kelly Johnson; Liz Pettit; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; West Chester Bird Club
Images
Sphyrapicus varius (Yellow-bellied Sapsucker)
Cardellina canadensis (Canada Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Canada Warbler
Observed By: Josh Auld; Kelly Johnson
Year Observed: 2018.
Cardellina pusilla (Wilsons Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Wilson's Warbler
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Year Observed: 2019.
Geothlypis formosa (Kentucky Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Kentucky Warbler
Observed By: Barry Blust; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 1970; 2004
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
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Nur Ritter; West Chester Bird Club
Images
Geothlypis trichas (Common Yellowthroat) hiding in Japanese Barberry
Helmitheros vermivorum (Worm-eating Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Worm-eating Warbler
Observed By: Daniel S.; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004.
Icteria virens (Yellow-breasted Chat)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Yellow-breasted Chat
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Year Observed: 2016
Mniotilta varia (Black-and-white Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Black-and-white Warbler
Observed By: Josh Auld; Daniel S.; Matt Hunter; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2019; 2021.
Oreothlypis ruficapilla (Nashville Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Nashville Warbler
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Years Observed: 2017; 2019.
Seiurus aurocapilla (Ovenbird)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Ovenbird
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Kathryn Krueger; Matt Hunter; Miranda Davies; Nick Pulcinella; Noah Long; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2006; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022.
Images
Seiurus aurocapilla (Ovenbird)
Seiurus aurocapilla (Ovenbird)
Seiurus aurocapilla (Ovenbird) on the branch of an American Beech tree in the Gordon
Seiurus aurocapilla (Ovenbird) on the branch of an American Beech tree in the Gordon
Setophaga americana (Northern Parula)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Northern Parula
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Matt Hunter; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021.
Setophaga caerulescens (Black-throated Blue Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Black-throated Blue Warbler
Observed By: Josh Auld; Daniel S.; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021.
Setophaga castanea (Bay-breasted Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Bay-breasted Warbler
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Year Observed: 2018.
Setophaga citrina (Hooded Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Hooded Warbler
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Years Observed: 2016; 2017
Setophaga coronata (Yellow-rumped Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Yellow-rumped Warbler
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
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022.
Images
Setophaga coronata (Yellow-rumped Warbler)
Setophaga coronata (Yellow-rumped Warbler)
Setophaga coronata (Yellow-rumped Warbler)
Setophaga discolor (Prairie Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Prairie Warbler
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Year Observed: 2017
Setophaga fusca (Blackburnian Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Blackburnian Warbler
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Daniel S.;
Years Observed: 2003; 2017; 2018.
Setophaga magnolia (Magnolia Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Magnolia Warbler
Observed By: Josh Auld; Kelly Johnson; Matt Hunter
Years Observed: 2018; 2019; 2021.
Setophaga palmarum (Palm Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Palm Warbler
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Year Observed: 2019.
Setophaga pensylvanica (Chestnut-sided Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Chestnut-sided Warbler
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Year Observed: 2022.
Setophaga petechia (Yellow Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Yellow Warbler
Observed By: Josh Auld; Carol Kuniholm; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Matt Hunter; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2021.
Setophaga ruticilla (American Redstart)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: American Redstart
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019.
Setophaga striata (Blackpoll Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Blackpoll Warbler
Observed By: Josh Auld; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2018; 2019.
Setophaga tigrina (Cape May Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Cape May Warbler
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein;
Years Observed: 2018; 2019.
Setophaga virens (Black-throated Green Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Black-throated Green Warbler
Observed By: Josh Auld; Daniel S.; Matt Hunter; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2016; 2017; 2019; 2021.
Vermivora cyanoptera (Blue-winged Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Blue-winged Warbler
Observed By: Josh Auld;
Years Observed: 2017; 2019
Thryothorus ludovicianus (Carolina Wren)
Group: Birds
Family: Wrens (Troglodytidae)
Notes
Common Names: Carolina Wren
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Andrew Albright; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Chris Rimmer; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Geoff Veith; Hannah Deputy; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Henry Merker; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Lois Bryman; Maeve Dowd; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Matt Hunter; Meredith Tamminga; Michael Gardner; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 2003; 2004; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022.
Comments:
Photos by Holly Merker
Images
Thryothorus ludovicianus (Carolina Wren): photo by Holly Merker
Thryothorus ludovicianus (Carolina Wren): photo by Holly Merker
Thryothorus ludovicianus (Carolina Wren)
Troglodytes aedon (House Wren)
Group: Birds
Family: Wrens (Troglodytidae)
Notes
Common Names: House Wren
Observed By: Josh Auld; Barry Blust; Bob Stein; Carol Kuniholm; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Kelly Johnson; Matt Hunter; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; West Chester Bird Club
Years Observed: 1970; 2003; 2004; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022.
Troglodytes hiemalis (Winter Wren)
Group: Birds
Family: Wrens (Troglodytidae)
Notes
Common Names: Winter Wren
Observed By: Josh Auld; Geoff Veith; Holly Merker; Holly Merker; Keith Hall; Patricia Johansen; Holly Merker; Patricia Johansen; Lois Bryman; Keith Hall; Judy Ford; Kelly Johnson; Patricia Johansen; Holly Merker; Maghall3
Years Observed: 2014; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020.