Gordon Natural Area : Birds of the Gordon Natural Area

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.

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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

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 Wildlife Camera)

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)

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Agelaius phoeniceus (Red-winged Blackbird)

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)

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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

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)

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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)

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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

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)

Images

Branta canadensis (Canada Goose): flying above the meadow along the eastern end of the Gordon

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)

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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

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

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 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

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)

Images

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

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 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

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)

Images

Buteo jamaicensis (Red-tailed Hawk) - photo by Gerry Hertel

Buteo jamaicensis (Red-tailed Hawk): Perched in a Tulip Tree

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

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

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)

Images

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

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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A group of American Crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos) sitting in the top of a Tulip Tree

Corvus brachyrhynchos (American Crow) in flight

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)

Images

Regulus satrapa (Golden-crowned Kinglet): photo by Holly Merker

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)

Images

Dumetella carolinensis (Gray Catbird): eggs in a nest

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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Mimus polyglottos (Northern Mockingbird)

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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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

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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Sitta carolinensis (White-breasted Nuthatch)

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)

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

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)

Images

Pipilo erythrophthalmus (Eastern Towhee) - photo is by Gerry Hertel

Pipilo erythrophthalmus (Eastern Towhee)- male

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

Images

A pair of Mourning Doves (Zenaida macroura) sitting on a stem of Amur Honeysuckle

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)

Images

Sialia sialis (Eastern Bluebird): perched in an Amur Honeysuckle

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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Turdus migratorius (American Robin) nesting in the GNA kiosk

Turdus migratorius (American Robin) nest and eggs in the GNA kiosk

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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Bubo virginianus (Great Horned Owl): photo by Holly Merker

Bubo virginianus (Great Horned Owl): high up in an American Beech tree

Strigidae Indet. (Undetermined Typical Owl)

Group: Birds

Family: Typical Owls (Strigidae)

Notes

Common Names: Undetermined Typical Owl

Year Noted: 2023

Comments:
Observed a single time on a wildlife camera in December 2023. The owl's size suggested either an Eastern Screech-Owl (Megascops asio) or a Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus), but the bird didn't call, so its identify isn't fully known.

Images

Strigidae Indet. (Undetermined Typical Owl) hunting above Gordon Run. Note: The diameter of the branch that it's standing on is ca. 6 inches.

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)

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

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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Bombycilla cedrorum (Cedar Waxwing) on Amur Honeysuckle

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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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

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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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

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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Sphyrapicus varius (Yellow-bellied Sapsucker)

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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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

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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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

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 coronata (Yellow-rumped Warbler)

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)

Group: Birds

Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)

Notes

Common Names: Palm Warbler

Years Observed: 2019; 2024

Observed By: Josh Auld; Ian Salisbury;

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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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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

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

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Birds of the Gordon Natural Area