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 Noted: 2004; 2016-2017; 2019-2020; 2022-2026
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alex Desjardines; Angela Romanczuk; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Brice Dorwart; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Jess Greulich; Jim Haldeman; Joey Della Penna; Kathryn Krueger; Kelsey Biehn; Kiehl Smith; Lea Rubenstein; Mary Bryant; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Susan Charkes; Victoria Moreira; Vivian Chan; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
270480290 (Observed: 4/14/2025)
267213645 (Observed: 3/27/2025)
194453898 (Observed: 12/20/2023)
GNA Videos featuring the Great Blue Heron:
Great Blue Heron can't catch fish and is scared of deer (Video Posted: 5/18/2024)
Red-Tailed Hawk and Great Blue Heron in stream (Video Posted: 4/11/2024)
Great blue heron looks for fish (Video Posted: 8/31/2023)
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)
Ardea herodias (Great Blue Heron) in Plum Run in the southern GNA. (Image is from a Wildlife Camera)
Ardea herodias (Great Blue Heron) in Plum Run in the southern GNA. (Image is from a Wildlife Camera)
Ardea herodias (Great Blue Heron) in Plum Run in the 'central portion' of the GNA.
Butorides virescens (Green Heron)
Group: Birds
Family: Bitterns, Herons, and Allies (Ardeidae)
Notes
Common Names: Green Heron
Years Noted: 2019; 2022-2023; 2025
Observed By: Alden Ritchey; Cheryl Taylor; Mary Bryant; 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 Videos featuring the Green Heron:
Green Heron strolling along Plum Run (Video Posted: 07/12/2023)
Images
A Green Heron (Butorides virescens) swallowing a Green Frog (Lithobates clamitans)
Butorides virescens (Green Heron)
Butorides virescens (Green Heron)
Butorides virescens (Green Heron)
Butorides virescens (Green Heron)
Agelaius phoeniceus (Red-winged Blackbird)
Group: Birds
Family: Blackbirds (Icteridae)
Notes
Common Names: Red-winged Blackbird
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2014-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Nur Ritter; Alden Ritchey; Andrew Albright; Angela Romanczuk; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Bryan O'Leary; Bryan O’Leary; Calli Lambard; Cheryl Taylor; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Erin Gibson; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Euhling; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kate Northrop; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Mark Nale; Mary Bryant; Mike Nichols; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Noah Long; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Rod Murray; Steven Esrey; Susan Charkes; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
147844613 (Observed: 2/1/2023)
65493520 (Observed: 11/12/2020)
Images
Agelaius phoeniceus (Red-winged Blackbird)
Agelaius phoeniceus (Red-winged Blackbird)
Euphagus carolinus (Rusty Blackbird)
Group: Birds
Family: Blackbirds (Icteridae)
Notes
Common Names: Rusty Blackbird
Year Noted: 2025
Observed By: Bryan O’Leary; Tracey O'Leary
Icterus galbula (Baltimore Oriole)
Group: Birds
Family: Blackbirds (Icteridae)
Notes
Common Names: Baltimore Oriole
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2016-2019; 2021-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Bryan O’Leary; Bryan O'Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Ian Salisbury; Jay Ni; Joey Della Penna; John Mercer; Jonathan Blithe; Kathryn Krueger; Kim Aherne; Luc Jacobs; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Paige Jones; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
Icterus spurius (Orchard Oriole)
Group: Birds
Family: Blackbirds (Icteridae)
Notes
Common Names: Orchard Oriole
Years Noted: 2019; 2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Bryan O'Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Christian Scheibe; Joey Della Penna; Mary Bryant; Susan Charkes; Tracey O'Leary
Molothrus ater (Brown-headed Cowbird)
Group: Birds
Family: Blackbirds (Icteridae)
Notes
Common Names: Brown-headed Cowbird
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2015-2020; 2022-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alexander Tewnion; Angela Romanczuk; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Cheryl Taylor; Christian Scheibe; Daniel S.; Holly Merker; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Euhling; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; Jonathan Blithe; Kathryn Krueger; Kelly Johnson; Kiehl Smith; Kim Aherne; Mary Bryant; Nur Ritter; Susan Charkes; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
153721792 (Observed: 4/6/2023)
151057177 (Observed: 3/13/2023)
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
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2014-2019; 2021-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Angela Romanczuk; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Christian Scheibe; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Euhling; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Jonathan Blithe; Kathryn Krueger; Keith Hall; Kelsey Biehn; Kiehl Smith; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Mike Coulter; Miranda Davies; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Victoria Moreira; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
106508991 (Observed: 2/10/2022)
103430957 (Observed: 12/21/2021)
103054773 (Observed: 12/14/2021)
GNA Videos featuring the Common Grackle:
Lots of common grackles (Video Posted: 1/11/2024)
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
Year Noted: 2017
Observed By: Josh Auld
Falco peregrinus (Peregrine Falcon)
Group: Birds
Family: Caracaras and Falcons (Falconidae)
Notes
Common Names: Peregrine Falcon
Year Noted: 2015
Observed By: Josh Auld
Cardinalis cardinalis (Northern Cardinal)
Group: Birds
Family: Cardinals, Piranga Tanagers and Allies (Cardinalidae)
Notes
Common Names: Northern Cardinal
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2011; 2014-2026
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alden Ritchey and Susan Charkes; Alex Zur; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; and Paige Jones; Andrew Albright; Andrew Swenda; Angela Romanczuk; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Bryan O'Leary; Bryan O’Leary; Calli Lambard; Cheryl Taylor; Cheryl Tayor; Christian Scheibe; Colin Lanzoni; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Diana Cerami; Erin Gibson; Geoff Veith; Greg Salisbury; Hannah Deputy; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; James Simpson; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Euhling; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Jennifer Uelhling; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; John De Wolf; John Mercer; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kate Northrop; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Luc Jacobs; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Mary Bryant; Mary Ellen Heisey; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Meredith Tamminga; Michael Gardner; Mike Coulter; Mike Nichols; Morgan Purvis; Moses Doughty; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Patti Jo Swenda; Rod Murray; Steven Esrey; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tom Gehman; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; Vivian Chan; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
151058117 (Observed: 3/13/2023)
106556434 (Observed: 2/11/2022)
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
Year Noted: 1970
Observed By: Barry Blust
Passerina cyanea (Indigo Bunting)
Group: Birds
Family: Cardinals, Piranga Tanagers and Allies (Cardinalidae)
Notes
Common Names: Indigo Bunting
Years Noted: 2004; 2018-2019; 2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Tracey O'Leary; 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 Noted: 2018-2019; 2022; 2024-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Cheryl Taylor; Jay Ni; Joey Della Penna; Kim Aherne; Mary Bryant; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira
Piranga olivacea (Scarlet Tanager)
Group: Birds
Family: Cardinals, Piranga Tanagers and Allies (Cardinalidae)
Notes
Common Names: Scarlet Tanager
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2006; 2016-2018; 2020-2021; 2023-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Bob Stein; Bryan O’Leary; Bryan O'Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Christian Scheibe; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Greg Salisbury; Jay Ni; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Jonathan Blithe; Kim Aherne; Mary Bryant; Mary Ellen Heisey; Matt Hunter; Nick Pulcinella; Rod Murray; Susan Charkes; Tracey O'Leary; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
Baeolophus bicolor (Tufted Titmouse)
Group: Birds
Family: Chickadees and Titmice (Paridae)
Notes
Common Names: Tufted Titmouse
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2006; 2011; 2014-2026
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alden Ritchey and Susan Charkes; Alex Zur; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Andrew Albright; Andrew Swenda; Angela Romanczuk; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Bryan O'Leary; Bryan O’Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Christian Scheibe; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Diana Cerami; Erin Gibson; Evan Coates; Geoff Veith; Greg Salisbury; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Euhling; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Jennifer Uelhling; Jim Haldeman; Joey Della Penna; John Mercer; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Luc Jacobs; Maghall3; Mary Bryant; Mary Ellen Heisey; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Mike Coulter; Mike Nichols; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Patti Jo Swenda; Rod Murray; Steven Esrey; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tom Gehman; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; Vivian Chan; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
153721345 (Observed: 4/6/2023)
115428449 (Observed: 5/3/2022)
Images
Baeolophus bicolor (Tufted Titmouse)
Baeolophus bicolor (Tufted Titmouse)
Baeolophus bicolor (Tufted Titmouse)
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
Years Noted: 2017; 2023-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Miranda Davies; Wildlife Camera; Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
153483242 (Observed: 4/4/2023)
Images
Poecile atricapillus (Black-capped Chickadee)
Poecile atricapillus (Black-capped Chickadee)
Poecile atricapillus (Black-capped Chickadee)
Poecile carolinensis (Carolina Chickadee)
Group: Birds
Family: Chickadees and Titmice (Paridae)
Notes
Common Names: Carolina Chickadee
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2011; 2014-2026
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; and Paige Jones; Andrew Swenda; Angela Romanczuk; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Bryan O'Leary; Bryan O’Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Christian Scheibe; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Diana Cerami; Erin Gibson; Geoff Veith; Greg Salisbury; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Euhling; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Jennifer Uelhling; Jim Haldeman; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kate Northrop; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Luc Jacobs; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Mike Coulter; Mike Nichols; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Patti Jo Swenda; Rod Murray; Steven Esrey; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tom Gehman; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; Vivian Chan; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
336596213 (Observed: 6/5/2023)
Phalacrocorax auritus (Double-crested Cormorant)
Group: Birds
Family: Cormorants (Phalacrocoracidae)
Notes
Common Names: Double-crested Cormorant
Years Noted: 2004; 2017-2019; 2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Kelly Johnson; Lea Rubenstein; Paige Jones; West Chester Bird Club
Certhia americana (Brown Creeper)
Group: Birds
Family: Creepers (Certhiidae)
Notes
Common Names: Brown Creeper
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2014; 2016; 2018-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Calli Lambard; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Jay Ni; Jennifer Uehling; Jennifer Uelhling; Joey Della Penna; Judy Ford; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Miranda Davies; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; Susan Charkes; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera; Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
153483140 (Observed: 4/4/2023)
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
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2017; 2025
Observed By: Andrew Albright; Ariel Whaley; Daniel S.; Tracey O'Leary; West Chester Bird Club
Aix sponsa (Wood Duck)
Group: Birds
Family: Ducks, Geese, and Swans (Anatidae)
Notes
Common Names: Wood Duck
Years Noted: 2016; 2019; 2021; 2023; 2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Joey Della Penna; Matt Hunter; Wildlife Camera
GNA 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 Noted: 2016; 2023; 2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Kathryn Krueger; Nur Ritter
Anser caerulescens (Snow Goose)
Group: Birds
Family: Ducks, Geese, and Swans (Anatidae)
Notes
Common Names: Snow Goose
Synonyms: Chen caerulescens
Years Noted: 2018; 2021; 2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Michael Gardner; Susan Charkes
Branta canadensis (Canada Goose)
Group: Birds
Family: Ducks, Geese, and Swans (Anatidae)
Notes
Common Names: Canada Goose
Years Noted: 2004; 2011; 2014-2026
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alyssia Church; and Paige Jones; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Bryan O’Leary; Cheryl Tayor; Chris Della Penna; Colleen Cranney; Hannah Deputy; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Mary Bryant; Morgan Purvis; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Susan Charkes; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
106508287 (Observed: 2/10/2022)
Images
Branta canadensis (Canada Goose): flying above the meadow along the eastern end of the Gordon
Branta canadensis (Canada Goose)
Branta canadensis (Canada Goose)
Mergus merganser (Common Merganser)
Group: Birds
Family: Ducks, Geese, and Swans (Anatidae)
Notes
Common Names: Common Merganser
Year Noted: 2025
Observed By: Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Jay Ni; Jennifer Uehing; Joey Della Penna; Lea Rubenstein; Mary Bryant; Paige Jones
Junco hyemalis (Dark-eyed Junco)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: Dark-eyed Junco
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2011; 2014-2026
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alex Zur; Alyssia Church; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Bryan O'Leary; Bryan O’Leary; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Diana Cerami; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Uehling; Jennifer Uelhling; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maeve Dowd; Maghall3; Matt Hunter; Mike Nichols; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Susan Charkes; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
102370986 (Observed: 12/2/2021)
Images
Junco hyemalis (Dark-eyed Junco)
Melospiza georgiana (Swamp Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: Swamp Sparrow
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2014; 2016-2017; 2019; 2022-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Cheryl Taylor; Daniel S.; Erin Gibson; Holly Merker; Jay Ni; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Judy Ford; Kathryn Wilson; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Mary Bryant; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Susan Charkes; Tracey O'Leary; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
326469403 (Observed: 5/12/2025)
Melospiza lincolnii (Lincolns Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: Lincoln's Sparrow
Year Noted: 2025
Observed By: Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley
Melospiza melodia (Song Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: Song Sparrow
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2006; 2011; 2014-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alden Ritchey and Susan Charkes; Alex Zur; Alyssia Church; and Paige Jones; Andrew Albright; Angela Romanczuk; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Bryan O'Leary; Bryan O’Leary; Calli Lambard; Carol Kuniholm; Cheryl Taylor; Christian Scheibe; Colin Lanzoni; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Diana Cerami; Erin Gibson; Geoff Veith; Greg Salisbury; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Euhling; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Jennifer Uelhling; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kate Northrop; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Meredith Tamminga; Michael Gardner; Mike Nichols; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Rod Murray; Steven Esrey; Susan Charkes; Tom Gehman; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
263297424 (Observed: 4/4/2023)
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): bathing in Gordon Run
Melospiza melodia (Song Sparrow): on Wineberry in the early winter
Melospiza melodia (Song Sparrow)
Melospiza melodia (Song Sparrow)
Passerculus sandwichensis (Savannah Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: Savannah Sparrow
Years Noted: 2021; 2024
Observed By: Alden Ritchey; Michael Gardner
Passerella iliaca (Fox Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: Fox Sparrow
Year Noted: 2017-2024
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; Susan Charkes
Spizella passerina (Chipping Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: Chipping Sparrow
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2016-2019; 2021-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Andrew Swenda; Angela Romanczuk; Ariel Whaley; Bryan O'Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Euhling; Jennifer Uehling; John De Wolf; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kiehl Smith; Kim Aherne; Mark Nale; Mary Bryant; Nick Pulcinella; Patricia Johansen; Patti Jo Swenda; Tracey O'Leary; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club
Spizella pusilla (Field Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: Field Sparrow
Years Noted: 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 Noted: 2018
Observed By: Josh Auld; Ben Davidheiser
Zonotrichia albicollis (White-throated Sparrow)
Group: Birds
Family: Emberizids (Emberizidae)
Notes
Common Names: White-throated Sparrow
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2014-2026
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alex Zur; Alexander Tewnion; and Paige Jones; Angela Romanczuk; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Bryan O'Leary; Bryan O’Leary; Calli Lambard; Cheryl Taylor; Cheryl Tayor; Colin Lanzoni; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Diana Cerami; Erin Gibson; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Jennifer Uelhling; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; John Mercer; Judy Ford; Kate Northrop; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maeve Dowd; Maghall3; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Mike Nichols; Miranda Davies; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Rod Murray; Steven Esrey; Susan Charkes; Tom Gehman; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
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 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 Noted: 2015
Observed By: Holly Merker
Acanthis flammea (Redpoll)
Group: Birds
Family: Fringilline and Cardueline Finches and Allies (Fringillidae)
Notes
Common Names: Redpoll
Year Noted: 1978
Observed By: Barry Blust
Haemorhous mexicanus (House Finch)
Group: Birds
Family: Fringilline and Cardueline Finches and Allies (Fringillidae)
Notes
Common Names: House Finch
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2011; 2014-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alyssia Church; and Paige Jones; Andrew Albright; Angela Romanczuk; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Bryan O'Leary; Bryan O’Leary; Calli Lambard; Cheryl Taylor; Christian Scheibe; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Euhling; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; John Mercer; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kiehl Smith; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Luc Jacobs; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Mary Bryant; Mike Nichols; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tom Gehman; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
145969367 (Observed: 12/2/2022)
130522679 (Observed: 8/12/2022)
127124088 (Observed: 7/20/2022)
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
Years Noted: 2018; 2022; 2024-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Daniel S.; Erin Gibson; Holly Merker; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Kathryn Wilson; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Wildlife Camera
Spinus tristis (American Goldfinch)
Group: Birds
Family: Fringilline and Cardueline Finches and Allies (Fringillidae)
Notes
Common Names: American Goldfinch
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2014-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alden Ritchey and Susan Charkes; Alex Zur; Andrew Albright; Angela Romanczuk; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Bryan O'Leary; Bryan O’Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Chris Rimmer; Christian Scheibe; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Erin Gibson; Geoff Veith; Greg Salisbury; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Euhling; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Luc Jacobs; Maghall3; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Mike Nichols; Miranda Davies; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
147905231 (Observed: 2/2/2023)
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
Years Noted: 2004; 2016-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alexander Tewnion; Angela Romanczuk; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Bryan O'Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Diana Cerami; Geoff Veith; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Jonathan Blithe; Kathryn Krueger; Kelly Johnson; Kiehl Smith; Mary Bryant; Paige Jones; Susan Charkes; Tracey O'Leary; West Chester Bird Club; Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
153720930 (Observed: 4/6/2023)
Images
Polioptila caerulea (Blue-gray Gnatcatcher)
Polioptila caerulea (Blue-gray Gnatcatcher)
Polioptila caerulea (Blue-gray Gnatcatcher)
Larus delawarensis (Ring-billed Gull)
Group: Birds
Family: Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae)
Notes
Common Names: Ring-billed Gull
Years Noted: 2014-2015; 2017-2018; 2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Holly Merker; Jeff Kenney; Joey Della Penna; Kelsey Biehn; Maghall3; Mike Coulter; Mike Nichols; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Victoria Moreira
Larus smithsonianus (American Herring Gull)
Group: Birds
Family: Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae)
Notes
Common Names: American Herring Gull
Year Noted: 2025
Observed By: Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Jeff Kenney; Joey Della Penna; Kelsey Biehn; Mike Nichols; Paige Jones; Victoria Moreira
Accipiter cooperii (Coopers Hawk)
Group: Birds
Family: Hawks, Kites, Eagles, and Allies (Accipitridae)
Notes
Common Names: Cooper's Hawk
Years Noted: 2016-2018; 2020; 2022-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Angela Romanczuk; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Bryan O'Leary; Cheryl Tayor; Colleen Cranney; Erin Gibson; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Keith Hall; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Mary Bryant; Morgan Purvis; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Susan Charkes; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
285437702 (Observed: 5/30/2025)
237688153 (Observed: 8/23/2024)
142547120 (Observed: 11/21/2022)
GNA Videos featuring the Cooper's Hawk:
Cooper's Hawk misses Squirrel (Video Posted: 9/7/2023)
Discretion is the Better Part of Valor: Squirrel checks out Hawk (Video Posted: 10/18/2023)
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
Years Noted: 2004; 2015-2016; 2020; 2023-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Holly Merker; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Kelly Johnson; Kiehl Smith; Lea Rubenstein; Paige Jones; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
Buteo jamaicensis (Red-tailed Hawk)
Group: Birds
Family: Hawks, Kites, Eagles, and Allies (Accipitridae)
Notes
Common Names: Red-tailed Hawk
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2013; 2015-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Andrew Swenda; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Bryan O'Leary; Carol Kuniholm; Cheryl Taylor; Christian Scheibe; Colin Lanzoni; Daniel S.; Gerry Hertel; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Euhling; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kiehl Smith; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Luc Jacobs; Maeve Dowd; Maghall3; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Melissa Valles; Mike Nichols; Miranda Davies; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Patti Jo Swenda; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera; kappakatch21
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
297000287 (Observed: 7/10/2025)
225313148 (Observed: 6/26/2024)
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)
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
Years Noted: 2014; 2018; 2020-2022; 2024-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alex Zur; Ariel Whaley; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Cheryl Taylor; Holly Merker; Judy Ford; Kelly Johnson; Liz Pettit; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Susan Charkes
Buteo platypterus (Broad-winged Hawk)
Group: Birds
Family: Hawks, Kites, Eagles, and Allies (Accipitridae)
Notes
Common Names: Broad-winged Hawk
Years Noted: 2022; 2024-2025
Observed By: Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Joey Della Penna; Kiehl Smith; 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 Noted: 2015-2017; 2021-2022; 2024-2026
Observed By: Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Erin Gibson; Geoff Veith; George Covins; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Kelsey Biehn; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Maghall3; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Mike Nichols; Miranda Davies; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Victoria Moreira
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
106502851 (Observed: 2/10/2022)
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
Years Noted: 2004; 2017; 2019; 2021; 2023-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Cheryl Taylor; Jennifer Euhling; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; Kathryn Krueger; Kelsey Biehn; Luc Jacobs; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
162507551 (Observed: 5/19/2023)
Images
Archilochus colubris (Ruby-throated Hummingbird)
Archilochus colubris (Ruby-throated Hummingbird)
Archilochus colubris (Ruby-throated Hummingbird)
Corvus brachyrhynchos (American Crow)
Group: Birds
Family: Jays and Crows (Corvidae)
Notes
Common Names: American Crow
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2014-2026
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alden Ritchey and Susan Charkes; Alex Zur; Alexander Tewnion; Andrew Albright; Angela Romanczuk; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Bryan O'Leary; Bryan O’Leary; Calli Lambard; Cheryl Taylor; Christian Scheibe; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Diana Cerami; Erin Gibson; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Jennifer Uelhling; Jim Haldeman; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; John Mercer; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kathryn Wilson; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Luc Jacobs; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Michael Gardner; Mike Coulter; Mike Nichols; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
145898759 (Observed: 1/5/2023)
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
Years Noted: 2017-2018; 2021-2022; 2024-2026
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Christian Scheibe; Colleen Cranney; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kiehl Smith; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Maghall3; Moses Doughty; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Susan Charkes; Wildlife Camera
Corvus ossifragus (Fish Crow)
Group: Birds
Family: Jays and Crows (Corvidae)
Notes
Common Names: Fish Crow
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2015-2019; 2021-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Angela Romanczuk; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Bryan O'Leary; Bryan O’Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Christian Scheibe; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Greg Salisbury; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; John Mercer; Kate Northrop; Kathryn Wilson; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Mike Nichols; Miranda Davies; Morgan Purvis; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; Susan Charkes; Tom Gehman; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
Cyanocitta cristata (Blue Jay)
Group: Birds
Family: Jays and Crows (Corvidae)
Notes
Common Names: Blue Jay
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2011; 2014-2026
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alden Ritchey and Susan Charkes; Alex Zur; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; and Paige Jones; Andrew Swenda; Angela Romanczuk; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Bryan O'Leary; Bryan O’Leary; Calli Lambard; Carol Kuniholm; Cheryl Taylor; Chris Rimmer; Christian Scheibe; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Diana Cerami; Erin Gibson; Geoff Veith; Greg Salisbury; Hannah Deputy; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; James Simpson; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Euhling; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Jennifer Uelhling; Jim Haldeman; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; John De Wolf; John Mercer; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Luc Jacobs; Maeve Dowd; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Mary Bryant; Mary Ellen Heisey; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Meredith Tamminga; Mike Coulter; Mike Nichols; Morgan Purvis; Moses Doughty; Nick Pulcinella; Noah Long; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Patti Jo Swenda; Rod Murray; Steven Esrey; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tom Gehman; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; Vivian Chan; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera; Chris Mainardi
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
308262306 (Observed: 8/22/2025)
278147182 (Observed: 5/2/2025)
84997121 (Observed: 6/17/2021)
GNA Videos featuring the Blue Jay:
Blue Jay at Plum Run (Video Posted: 04/18/2023)
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
Years Noted: 2016-2017; 2021; 2023-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Ariel Whaley; Cheryl Tayor; Diana Cerami; Holly Merker; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Susan Charkes; Wildlife Camera
Regulus calendula (Ruby-crowned Kinglet)
Group: Birds
Family: Kinglets (Regulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2016-2019; 2021-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; and Paige Jones; Angela Romanczuk; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Bryan O'Leary; Daniel S.; Erin Gibson; Geoff Veith; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelsey Biehn; Kiehl Smith; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Mary Bryant; Michael Gardner; Nick Pulcinella; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Susan Charkes; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
Regulus satrapa (Golden-crowned Kinglet)
Group: Birds
Family: Kinglets (Regulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Golden-crowned Kinglet
Years Noted: 2014; 2017-2018; 2020-2022; 2024-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alex Zur; and Paige Jones; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Bryan O’Leary; Colleen Cranney; Diana Cerami; Erin Gibson; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Judy Ford; Kate Northrop; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Lea Rubenstein; Maghall3; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Mike Nichols; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; Susan Charkes; Tom Gehman; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Wildlife Camera
Comments:
Photos by Holly Merker
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
9194012 (Observed: 12/16/2017)
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
Years Noted: 2004; 2018; 2024-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Jay Ni; Joey Della Penna; Mary Bryant; Victoria Moreira; West Chester Bird Club
Gavia immer (Common Loon)
Group: Birds
Family: Loons (Gaviidae)
Notes
Common Names: Common Loon
Years Noted: 2019; 2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Tracey O'Leary
Dumetella carolinensis (Gray Catbird)
Group: Birds
Family: Mockingbirds and Thrashers (Mimidae)
Notes
Common Names: Gray Catbird
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2006; 2015-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alden Ritchey and Susan Charkes; Andrew Albright; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Braden Shank; Brian Byrnes; Bryan O’Leary; Bryan O'Leary; Carol Kuniholm; Cheryl Taylor; Christian Scheibe; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Diana Cerami; Erin Gibson; Evan Coates; Geoff Veith; Greg Salisbury; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Euhling; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Jim Haldeman; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; John De Wolf; John Mercer; Jonathan Blithe; Kathryn Krueger; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Luc Jacobs; Mark Nale; Mary Bryant; Mary Ellen Heisey; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Meredith Tamminga; Nick Pulcinella; Noah Long; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Rod Murray; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; Vivian Chan; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
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
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
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2006; 2011; 2014-2018; 2020-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Cheryl Taylor; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Hannah Deputy; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Jay Ni; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kelly Johnson; Kiehl Smith; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Mary Bryant; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Susan Charkes; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vivian Chan; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
99626067 (Observed: 10/28/2021)
Images
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
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2016; 2018; 2022-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Daniel S.; Ian Salisbury; Joey Della Penna; Jonathan Blithe; Kim Aherne; Mary Bryant; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
135276905 (Observed: 9/16/2022)
Images
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
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2011; 2015-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; and Paige Jones; Angela Romanczuk; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Bryan O’Leary; Calli Lambard; Cheryl Taylor; Cheryl Tayor; Christian Scheibe; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Diana Cerami; Erin Gibson; Geoff Veith; Gerry Hertel; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Jim Haldeman; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kiehl Smith; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Luc Jacobs; Maghall3; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Mike Nichols; Moses Doughty; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera; Brian R. Wilson
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
271105391 (Observed: 4/16/2025)
203095017 (Observed: 3/19/2024)
147717469 (Observed: 1/30/2023)
146351724 (Observed: 1/11/2023)
Images
Cathartes aura (Turkey Vulture)
Coragyps atratus (Black Vulture)
Group: Birds
Family: New World Vultures (Cathartidae)
Notes
Common Names: Black Vulture
Years Noted: 2004; 2011; 2016-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alyssia Church; and Paige Jones; Andrew Swenda; Ariel Whaley; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Cheryl Taylor; Geoff Veith; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kiehl Smith; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Maghall3; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Patti Jo Swenda; Steven Esrey; Susan Charkes; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
283358698 (Observed: 5/22/2025)
147717958 (Observed: 1/30/2023)
GNA Videos featuring the Black Vulture:
Black Vulture drying wings (Video Posted: 5/16/2024)
Coyotes kill doe (and the week that follows) (Video Posted: 3/29/2024)
Images
Coragyps atratus (Black Vulture)
Coragyps atratus (Black Vulture)
Sitta canadensis (Red-breasted Nuthatch)
Group: Birds
Family: Nuthatches (Sittidae)
Notes
Common Names: Red-breasted Nuthatch
Years Noted: 2017; 2023; 2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Cheryl Taylor; Jay Ni; Jennifer Uelhling; Joey Della Penna; Lea Rubenstein; Mary Bryant; Paige Jones; Susan Charkes; Wildlife Camera
Sitta carolinensis (White-breasted Nuthatch)
Group: Birds
Family: Nuthatches (Sittidae)
Notes
Common Names: White-breasted Nuthatch
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2011; 2014-2026
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alden Ritchey and Susan Charkes; Alex Zur; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Angela Romanczuk; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Bryan O'Leary; Bryan O’Leary; Calli Lambard; Cheryl Taylor; Cheryl Tayor; Chris Rimmer; Christian Scheibe; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Diana Cerami; Erin Gibson; Evan Coates; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Euhling; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Jennifer Uelhling; Jim Haldeman; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; John Mercer; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Luc Jacobs; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Mary Bryant; Mary Ellen Heisey; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Mike Coulter; Mike Nichols; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tom Gehman; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vivian Chan; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
132854673 (Observed: 8/29/2022)
Images
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
Years Noted: 2004; 2016-2017; 2019-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alex Zur; Angela Romanczuk; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Cheryl Taylor; Daniel Singer; Evan Coates; Holly Merker; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Euhling; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Jonathan Blithe; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kiehl Smith; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Meredith Tamminga; Mike Nichols; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Susan Charkes; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
Pandion haliaetus (Osprey)
Group: Birds
Family: Ospreys (Pandionidae)
Notes
Common Names: Osprey
Years Noted: 2004; 2016-2017; 2023-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bob Stein; Jay Ni; Kiehl Smith; Nur Ritter; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
Meleagris gallopavo (Wild Turkey)
Group: Birds
Family: Partridges, Grouse, Turkeys, and Old World Quail (Phasianidae)
Notes
Common Names: Wild Turkey
Years Noted: 2023; 2025
Observed By: Alden Ritchey; Cheryl Taylor; Mary Bryant; Wildlife Camera; Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
153558868 (Observed: 4/26/2023)
GNA 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 Noted: 2003-2004; 2010; 2015-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alden Ritchey and Susan Charkes; Angela Romanczuk; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Bryan O'Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Christian Scheibe; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Diana Cerami; Geoff Veith; Gerry Hertel; Greg Salisbury; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Euhling; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Jennifer Uelhling; Jessica Greulich; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; John De Wolf; Jonathan Blithe; Kathryn Krueger; Kelly Johnson; Kendra McMillin; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Luc Jacobs; Maeve Dowd; Mark Nale; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tom Gehman; Tracey O'Leary; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera; elkoster
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
279667932 (Observed: 5/7/2025)
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 Noted: 2004; 2016-2018; 2021; 2023-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; and Paige Jones; Ariel Whaley; Cheryl Taylor; Colleen Cranney; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Jennifer Uehling; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Liz Pettit; Maghall3; Morgan Purvis; Patricia Johansen; Victoria Moreira; West Chester Bird Club
Zenaida macroura (Mourning Dove)
Group: Birds
Family: Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae)
Notes
Common Names: Mourning Dove
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2014-2026
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alden Ritchey and Susan Charkes; Alexander Tewnion; and Paige Jones; Angela Romanczuk; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Bryan O'Leary; Bryan O’Leary; Calli Lambard; Carol Kuniholm; Cheryl Taylor; Christian Scheibe; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Diana Cerami; Erin Gibson; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Euhling; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Jennifer Uelhling; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; John De Wolf; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Luc Jacobs; Luke Knaub; Maeve Dowd; Mark Nale; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Meredith Tamminga; Michael Gardner; Mike Nichols; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tom Gehman; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; Vivian Chan; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
Images
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
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2017-2018; 2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alex Zur; Cheryl Tayor; Daniel S.; Joey Della Penna; Kate Northrop; Mary Bryant; Paige Jones; Walter Cressler; West Chester Bird Club
Tringa melanoleuca (Greater Yellowlegs)
Group: Birds
Family: Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and Allies (Scolopacidae)
Notes
Common Names: Greater Yellowlegs
Year Noted: 2004
Observed By: West Chester Bird Club
Sturnus vulgaris (European Starling)
Group: Birds
Family: Starlings (Sturnidae)
Notes
Common Names: European Starling
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2006; 2014-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; and Paige Jones; Angela Romanczuk; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Bryan O’Leary; Calli Lambard; Cheryl Taylor; Colin Lanzoni; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Jessica Greulich; Joey Della Penna; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Luc Jacobs; Maghall3; Mary Bryant; Michael Gardner; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
148247424 (Observed: 2/6/2023)
115349365 (Observed: 5/3/2022)
Images
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
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2016-2019; 2023-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Angela Romanczuk; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Uehling; 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 Noted: 2016; 2019; 2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Angela Romanczuk; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Uehling
Tachycineta bicolor (Tree Swallow)
Group: Birds
Family: Swallows (Hirundinidae)
Notes
Common Names: Tree Swallow
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2016-2019; 2021-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Angela Romanczuk; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Bryan O’Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Daniel S.; Erin Gibson; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Kiehl Smith; Lea Rubenstein; Luc Jacobs; Mark Nale; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Nick Pulcinella; Paige Jones; Therese Jacobs; Tracey O'Leary; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
Chaetura pelagica (Chimney Swift)
Group: Birds
Family: Swifts (Apodidae)
Notes
Common Names: Chimney Swift
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2016-2019; 2021-2022; 2024-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Cheryl Taylor; Christian Scheibe; Daniel S.; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Euhling; Joey Della Penna; Kelsey Biehn; Luc Jacobs; Matt Hunter; Paige Jones; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tracey O'Leary; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club
Catharus fuscescens (Veery)
Group: Birds
Family: Thrushes (Turdidae)
Notes
Common Names: Veery
Years Noted: 2015-2019; 2021-2023; 2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Bryan O'Leary; Carol Kuniholm; Cheryl Taylor; Jay Ni; Joey Della Penna; Jonathan Blithe; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Nur Ritter; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
117010386 (Observed: 5/12/2022)
Images
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
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2015; 2017-2021; 2023-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; and Paige Jones; Angela Romanczuk; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Diana Cerami; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kim Aherne; Lois Bryman; Mary Bryant; Patricia Johansen; Susan Charkes; Victoria Moreira; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
Catharus minimus (Gray-cheeked Thrush)
Group: Birds
Family: Thrushes (Turdidae)
Notes
Common Names: Gray-cheeked Thrush
Years Noted: 2019; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Wildlife Camera
Catharus ustulatus (Swainsons Thrush)
Group: Birds
Family: Thrushes (Turdidae)
Notes
Common Names: Swainson's Thrush
Years Noted: 2016-2019; 2021-2023; 2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Cheryl Taylor; Geoff Veith; Jay Ni; Joey Della Penna; Kim Ahernef; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Nur Ritter; Victoria Moreira
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
161158835 (Observed: 5/12/2023)
116284606 (Observed: 5/9/2022)
115810146 (Observed: 5/6/2022)
Images
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
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2006; 2015-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alden Ritchey and Susan Charkes; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Bryan O’Leary; Bryan O'Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Christian Scheibe; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Diana Cerami; Geoff Veith; Greg Salisbury; Ian Salisbury; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Euhling; Jennifer Uehling; Jim Haldeman; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; John Mercer; Jonathan Blithe; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kim Aherne; Luc Jacobs; Mary Bryant; Mary Ellen Heisey; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Meredith Tamminga; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Rod Murray; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
163179062 (Observed: 5/22/2023)
117010893 (Observed: 5/12/2022)
Images
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
Years Noted: 2011; 2014-2026
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alex Zur; Alyssia Church; Angela Romanczuk; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Ben Hawk; Bryan O'Leary; Bryan O’Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Christian Scheibe; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Erin Gibson; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Jennifer Uelhling; Joey Della Penna; Judy Ford; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Kruger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Luke Knaub; Maeve Dowd; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Mike Nichols; Miranda Davies; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Steven Esrey; Susan Charkes; Tom Gehman; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; Vivian Chan; Wildlife Camera; debdebbed
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
266572789 (Observed: 3/23/2025)
106872856 (Observed: 2/15/2022)
102371600 (Observed: 12/2/2021)
GNA Videos featuring the Eastern Bluebird:
Eastern Bluebird at the Gordon (Video Posted: 04/05/2022)
Images
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
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2006; 2011; 2014-2026
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alden Ritchey and Susan Charkes; Alyssia Church; and Paige Jones; Andrew Albright; Andrew Swenda; Angela Romanczuk; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Bryan O'Leary; Bryan O’Leary; Calli Lambard; Carol Kuniholm; Cheryl Taylor; Cheryl Tayor; Christian Scheibe; Colin Lanzoni; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Diana Cerami; Erin Gibson; Evan Coates; Geoff Veith; Gerry Hertel; Greg Salisbury; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Euhling; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Jennifer Uelhling; Jess Greulich; Jim Haldeman; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; John De Wolf; John Mercer; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kate Northrop; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kendra McMillin; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Luc Jacobs; Luke Knaub; Maeve Dowd; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Mary Bryant; Mary Ellen Heisey; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Meredith Tamminga; Michael Gardner; Mike Nichols; Miranda Davies; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Noah Long; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Paige Vermeulen; Patricia Johansen; Patti Jo Swenda; Rod Murray; Steven Esrey; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tom Gehman; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; Vivian Chan; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
206799473 (Observed: 4/12/2024)
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 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)
Images
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
Years Noted: 2011; 2016-2026
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alyssia Church; Bob Stein; Bryan O'Leary; Holly Merker; James Simpson; Kathryn Krueger; Maghall3; Michael Gardner; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Sydney Wilson; Tracey O'Leary; Wildlife Camera; Moses Doughty
Comments:
Breeding pairs have frequently been noted at the GNA.
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
310255554 (Observed: 8/30/2025)
138530819 (Observed: 10/12/2022)
9194098 (Observed: 12/16/2017)
GNA Videos featuring the Great Horned Owl:
A Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) caught a large fish (Video Posted: 4/25/2024)
Images
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
Megascops asio (Eastern Screech-Owl)
Group: Birds
Family: Typical Owls (Strigidae)
Notes
Common Names: Eastern Screech-Owl
Year Noted: 2023-2025
Observed By: Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Cheryl Taylor; Holly Merker; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Paige Jones; Wildlife Camera; Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
334722537 (Observed: 12/4/2025)
Strix varia (Barred Owl)
Group: Birds
Family: Typical Owls (Strigidae)
Notes
Common Names: Barred Owl
Years Noted: 2016-2017; 2019; 2021-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Brian Winslow; James Simpson; Jeff Kenney; Joey Della Penna; Kathryn Krueger; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Mike Nichols; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Victoria Moreira; Wildlife Camera
Comments:
At least one breeding pair has been noted at the GNA.
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
250439036 (Observed: 5/10/2016)
176276432 (Observed: 7/27/2023)
GNA Videos featuring the Barred Owl:
Barred Owl in stream (Video Posted: 8/3/2023)
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
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 Noted: 2016
Observed By: Josh Auld
Contopus virens (Eastern Wood-pewee)
Group: Birds
Family: Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
Notes
Common Names: Eastern Wood-pewee
Years Noted: 2004; 2006; 2015-2021; 2023-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alden Ritchey and Susan Charkes; Andrew Swenda; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Carol Kuniholm; Cheryl Taylor; Chris Rimmer; Christian Scheibe; Dale Lenat; Evan Coates; Greg Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Euhling; Jennifer Uehling; Jessica Greulich; Jim Haldeman; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; Jonathan Blithe; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Luc Jacobs; Mark Nale; Mary Bryant; Mary Ellen Heisey; Matt Hunter; Nick Pulcinella; Paige Jones; Patti Jo Swenda; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Vincent Palmer; Vivian Chan; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera; Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
336597209 (Observed: 6/5/2023)
182036574 (Observed: 8/31/2023)
Images
Contopus virens (Eastern Wood-pewee)
Contopus virens (Eastern Wood-pewee)
Contopus virens (Eastern Wood-pewee)
Empidonax minimus (Least Flycatcher)
Group: Birds
Family: Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
Notes
Common Names: Least Flycatcher
Year Noted: 2025
Observed By: Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley
Empidonax traillii (Willow Flycatcher)
Group: Birds
Family: Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
Notes
Common Names: Willow Flycatcher
Years Noted: 2004; 2016-2017; 2024-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Cheryl Taylor; Geoff Veith; Jay Ni; Jennifer Uehling; Kelsey Biehn; Mary Bryant; Paige Jones; Susan Charkes; West Chester Bird Club
Empidonax virescens (Acadian Flycatcher)
Group: Birds
Family: Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
Notes
Common Names: Acadian Flycatcher
Years Noted: 2018; 2023; 2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jonathan Blithe
Myiarchus crinitus (Great Crested Flycatcher)
Group: Birds
Family: Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
Notes
Common Names: Great Crested Flycatcher
Years Noted: 2004; 2021; 2023-2025
Observed By: Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Ian Salisbury; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Miranda Davies; Paige Jones; Tracey O'Leary; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera; Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
179580823 (Observed: 8/21/2023)
Images
Myiarchus crinitus (Great Crested Flycatcher)
Sayornis phoebe (Eastern Phoebe)
Group: Birds
Family: Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
Notes
Common Names: Eastern Phoebe
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2016-2019; 2021-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Daniel S.; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Kate Northrop; Kathryn Krueger; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Lea Rubenstein; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Mike Nichols; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Rod Murray; Susan Charkes; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; Vivian Chan; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
110509474 (Observed: 4/5/2022)
Images
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
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2016; 2019; 2021; 2023-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Bryan O'Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Christian Scheibe; Daniel S.; Evan Coates; Jay Ni; Jennifer Euhling; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; John Mercer; Jonathan Blithe; Kim Aherne; Mary Bryant; Noah Long; Nur Ritter; Tracey O'Leary; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
Vireo flavifrons (Yellow-throated Vireo)
Group: Birds
Family: Vireos (Vireonidae)
Notes
Common Names: Yellow-throated Vireo
Years Noted: 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 Noted: 2003-2004; 2016; 2019; 2024-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Daniel S.; Evan Coates; Susan Charkes; Tracey O'Leary; West Chester Bird Club
Vireo griseus (White-eyed Vireo)
Group: Birds
Family: Vireos (Vireonidae)
Notes
Common Names: White-eyed Vireo
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2016-2017; 2019; 2023; 2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Bob Stein; Bryan O'Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Jonathan Blithe; Mary Bryant; Susan Charkes; Tracey O'Leary; West Chester Bird Club
Vireo olivaceus (Red-eyed Vireo)
Group: Birds
Family: Vireos (Vireonidae)
Notes
Common Names: Red-eyed Vireo
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2015-2021; 2023-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alden Ritchey and Susan Charkes; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Bryan O’Leary; Bryan O'Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Christian Scheibe; Daniel S.; Diana Cerami; Evan Coates; Ian Salisbury; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Euhling; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Jim Haldeman; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; John Mercer; Jonathan Blithe; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Luc Jacobs; Mark Nale; Mark Winfield; Mary Bryant; Mary Ellen Heisey; Matt Hunter; Moses Doughty; Paige Jones; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; Vivian Chan; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
Vireo solitarius (Blue-headed Vireo)
Group: Birds
Family: Vireos (Vireonidae)
Notes
Common Names: Blue-headed Vireo
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2017; 2021; 2024-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Cheryl Taylor; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Mary Bryant; Susan Charkes; West Chester Bird Club
Bombycilla cedrorum (Cedar Waxwing)
Group: Birds
Family: Waxwings (Bombycillidae)
Notes
Common Names: Cedar Waxwing
Years Noted: 2004; 2015-2018; 2021-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Andrew Albright; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Cheryl Taylor; Christian Scheibe; Colleen Cranney; Erin Gibson; Evan Coates; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Keith Hall; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Miranda Davies; Morgan Purvis; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Susan Charkes; Victoria Moreira; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
171439521 (Observed: 7/6/2023)
137658970 (Observed: 10/5/2022)
Images
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
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2006; 2014-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alden Ritchey and Susan Charkes; Alex Zur; Alexander Tewnion; and Paige Jones; Angela Romanczuk; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Bob Stein; Bryan O'Leary; Carol Kuniholm; Cheryl Taylor; Christian Scheibe; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Diana Cerami; Erin Gibson; Geoff Veith; Greg Salisbury; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; Jack Ridenour; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Jennifer Uelhling; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; John Mercer; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kate Northrop; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Luc Jacobs; Maghall3; Mary Bryant; Mary Ellen Heisey; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Mike Nichols; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Noah; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Rod Murray; Steven Esrey; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tom Gehman; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; Vivian Chan; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera; Sam Scarfone
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
318017390 (Observed: 9/28/2025)
230813618 (Observed: 7/21/2024)
106556120 (Observed: 2/11/2022)
Images
Colaptes auratus (Northern Flicker)
Colaptes auratus (Northern Flicker)
Dryobates pubescens (Downy Woodpecker)
Group: Birds
Family: Woodpeckers and Allies (Picidae)
Notes
Common Names: Downy Woodpecker
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2011; 2014-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alden Ritchey and Susan Charkes; Alex Zur; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Andrew Swenda; Angela Romanczuk; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Bryan O'Leary; Bryan O’Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Christian Scheibe; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Diana Cerami; Erin Gibson; Geoff Veith; Greg Salisbury; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Jennifer Uelhling; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; John Mercer; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kate Northrop; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Luc Jacobs; Maghall3; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Mike Coulter; Mike Nichols; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Patti Jo Swenda; Rod Murray; Steven Esrey; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tom Gehman; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; Vivian Chan; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
200648187 (Observed: 2/27/2024)
145957420 (Observed: 1/5/2023)
139148409 (Observed: 10/17/2022)
105568178 (Observed: 1/25/2022)
Images
Dryobates pubescens (Downy Woodpecker)
Dryobates pubescens (Downy Woodpecker)
Dryobates villosus (Hairy Woodpecker)
Group: Birds
Family: Woodpeckers and Allies (Picidae)
Notes
Common Names: Hairy Woodpecker
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2011; 2014-2026
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alex Zur; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Angela Romanczuk; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Bryan O'Leary; Bryan O’Leary; Calli Lambard; Cheryl Taylor; Christian Scheibe; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Evan Coates; Greg Salisbury; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; Judy Ford; Kate Northrop; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Luc Jacobs; Luke Knaub; Maghall3; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Michael Gardner; Mike Nichols; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tom Gehman; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vivian Chan; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
Dryocopus pileatus (Pileated Woodpecker)
Group: Birds
Family: Woodpeckers and Allies (Picidae)
Notes
Common Names: Pileated Woodpecker
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2011; 2014; 2016-2026
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alden Ritchey and Susan Charkes; Alyssia Church; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Brian Winslow; Bryan O'Leary; Bryan O’Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Cheryl Tayor; Christian Scheibe; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Danielle Chmelewski; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Uehling; Jennifer Uelhling; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; John Mercer; Kate Northrop; Kathryn Krueger; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Maghall3; Maribeth Beatty; Mary Bryant; Mary Ellen Heisey; Matt Hunter; Mike Coulter; Mike Nichols; Miranda Davies; Morgan Purvis; Noah Long; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Paige Vermeulen; Patricia Johansen; Susan Charkes; Tom Gehman; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
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:
318018572 (Observed: 9/28/2025)
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 Videos featuring the Pileated Woodpecker:
Pileated Woodpecker working on its nest at the Gordon (Video Posted: 03/30/2022)
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
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2011; 2014-2026
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alden Ritchey and Susan Charkes; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; Andrew Swenda; Angela Romanczuk; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Bryan O'Leary; Bryan O’Leary; Calli Lambard; Cheryl Taylor; Cheryl Tayor; Chris Rimmer; Christian Scheibe; Colin Lanzoni; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Diana Cerami; Erin Gibson; Geoff Veith; Greg Salisbury; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Euhling; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Jennifer Uelhling; Jim Haldeman; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; John De Wolf; John Mercer; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kate Northrop; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Luc Jacobs; Luke Knaub; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Mary Bryant; Mary Ellen Heisey; Matt Hunter; Matt McCaskey; Meredith Tamminga; Michael Gardner; Mike Coulter; Mike Nichols; Miranda Davies; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Patti Jo Swenda; Rod Murray; Steven Esrey; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tom Gehman; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; Vivian Chan; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
Comments:
First two photos by Holly Merker.
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
204048560 (Observed: 3/26/2024)
106555888 (Observed: 2/11/2022)
105622387 (Observed: 1/25/2022)
9194173 (Observed: 12/16/2017)
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)
Melanerpes erythrocephalus (Red-headed Woodpecker)
Group: Birds
Family: Woodpeckers and Allies (Picidae)
Notes
Common Names: Red-headed Woodpecker
Year Noted: 2024
Observed By: Ariel Whaley
Cardellina canadensis (Canada Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Canada Warbler
Years Noted: 2018; 2024
Observed By: Josh Auld; Kelly Johnson; Mary Bryant
Cardellina pusilla (Wilsons Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Wilson's Warbler
Year Noted: 2019
Observed By: Josh Auld
Geothlypis formosa (Kentucky Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Kentucky Warbler
Years Noted: 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 Noted: 2003-2004; 2016-2019; 2021-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alden Ritchey and Susan Charkes; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Bryan O'Leary; Bryan O’Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Christian Scheibe; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Greg Salisbury; Ian Salisbury; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Euhling; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Kelsey Biehn; Kim Aherne; Luc Jacobs; Mark Nale; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tracey O'Leary; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
170296677 (Observed: 6/30/2023)
137661119 (Observed: 10/5/2022)
Images
Geothlypis trichas (Common Yellowthroat)
Geothlypis trichas (Common Yellowthroat)
Geothlypis trichas (Common Yellowthroat)
Helmitheros vermivorum (Worm-eating Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Worm-eating Warbler
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2025
Observed By: Daniel S.; Mary Bryant; West Chester Bird Club
Icteria virens (Yellow-breasted Chat)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Yellow-breasted Chat
Year Noted: 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 Noted: 2003-2004; 2019; 2021-2022; 2024-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Bryan O'Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Daniel S.; Jay Ni; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; John Mercer; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Luc Jacobs; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Paige Jones; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vivian Chan; West Chester Bird Club
Oreothlypis ruficapilla (Nashville Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Nashville Warbler
Years Noted: 2017; 2019; 2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Cheryl Taylor; Mary Bryant
Parkesia motacilla (Louisiana Waterthrush)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Louisiana Waterthrush
Year Noted: 2025
Observed By: Tracey O'Leary
Seiurus aurocapilla (Ovenbird)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Ovenbird
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2006; 2016-2019; 2021-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alden Ritchey and Susan Charkes; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Bryan O’Leary; Bryan O'Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Christian Scheibe; Daniel S.; Diana Cerami; Geoff Veith; Greg Salisbury; Ian Salisbury; Jay Ni; Joey Della Penna; John De Wolf; John Mercer; Jonathan Blithe; Kathryn Krueger; Kim Aherne; Mary Bryant; Mary Ellen Heisey; Matt Hunter; Miranda Davies; Nick Pulcinella; Noah Long; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Rod Murray; Susan Charkes; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
115616776 (Observed: 5/5/2022)
86240606 (Observed: 7/2/2021)
86240608 (Observed: 7/2/2021)
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
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2016-2019; 2021-2022; 2024-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Bryan O’Leary; Bryan O'Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Daniel S.; Ian Salisbury; Jay Ni; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; John Mercer; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Paige Jones; Susan Charkes; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vivian Chan; West Chester Bird Club
Setophaga caerulescens (Black-throated Blue Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Black-throated Blue Warbler
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2016-2019; 2021-2022; 2024-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Bryan O’Leary; Bryan O'Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Daniel S.; Ian Salisbury; Jay Ni; Joey Della Penna; John Mercer; Kim Aherne; Mary Bryant; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; West Chester Bird Club
Setophaga castanea (Bay-breasted Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Bay-breasted Warbler
Years Noted: 2018; 2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Cheryl Taylor; Joey Della Penna; Luc Jacobs; Mary Bryant; Therese Jacobs
Setophaga citrina (Hooded Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Hooded Warbler
Years Noted: 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 Noted: 2003-2004; 2015-2019; 2021-2022; 2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Bryan O'Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Erin Gibson; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Joey Della Penna; Kathryn Krueger; Kelly Johnson; Kim Aherne; Liz Pettit; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Nur Ritter; Patricia Johansen; Tracey O'Leary; West Chester Bird Club
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
137891894 (Observed: 10/7/2022)
115195756 (Observed: 5/3/2022)
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
Years Noted: 2017; 2022; 2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Angela Romanczuk; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Uehling
Setophaga fusca (Blackburnian Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Blackburnian Warbler
Years Noted: 2003; 2017-2018; 2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Bryan O'Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Daniel S.; Jay Ni; Jennifer Uehing; Joey Della Penna; Lea Rubenstein; Mary Bryant; Paige Jones; Tracey O'Leary
Setophaga magnolia (Magnolia Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Magnolia Warbler
Years Noted: 2018-2019; 2021; 2024-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Cheryl Taylor; Evan Coates; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Kelly Johnson; Lea Rubenstein; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Vivian Chan
Setophaga palmarum (Palm Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Palm Warbler
Years Noted: 2019; 2024-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Erin Gibson; Ian Salisbury; Jay Ni; Jennifer Uehing; Joey Della Penna; Lea Rubenstein; Mary Bryant; Paige Jones
Images
Setophaga palmarum (Palm Warbler)
Setophaga pensylvanica (Chestnut-sided Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Chestnut-sided Warbler
Years Noted: 2022; 2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Ariel Whaley; Bryan O'Leary; Jay Ni; Joey Della Penna; Kim Aherne; Mary Bryant; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira
Setophaga petechia (Yellow Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Yellow Warbler
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2015-2018; 2021; 2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Bryan O'Leary; Carol Kuniholm; Cheryl Taylor; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Ian Salisbury; Jay Ni; Kim Aherne; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Paige Jones; Tracey O'Leary; West Chester Bird Club
Setophaga ruticilla (American Redstart)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: American Redstart
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2016-2019; 2023-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Andrew Swenda; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Bryan O'Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Ian Salisbury; Jay Ni; Jennifer Uehling; Jessica Greulich; Joey Della Penna; John Mercer; Lea Rubenstein; Luc Jacobs; Mary Bryant; Paige Jones; Patti Jo Swenda; Therese Jacobs; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vivian Chan; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera; Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
181957237 (Observed: 8/31/2023)
Images
Setophaga ruticilla (American Redstart)
Setophaga ruticilla (American Redstart)
Setophaga ruticilla (American Redstart)
Setophaga striata (Blackpoll Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Blackpoll Warbler
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2016; 2018-2019; 2024-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Daniel S.; Geoff Veith; Mary Bryant; West Chester Bird Club
Setophaga tigrina (Cape May Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Cape May Warbler
Years Noted: 2018-2019; 2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Ariel Whaley; Bob Stein; Cheryl Taylor; Evan Coates; Mary Bryant
Setophaga virens (Black-throated Green Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Black-throated Green Warbler
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2016-2017; 2019; 2021; 2024-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Cheryl Taylor; Daniel S.; Erin Gibson; Jay Ni; Joey Della Penna; John Mercer; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Susan Charkes; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; West Chester Bird Club
Vermivora cyanoptera (Blue-winged Warbler)
Group: Birds
Family: Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
Notes
Common Names: Blue-winged Warbler
Years Noted: 2017; 2019; 2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Bryan O'Leary; Tracey O'Leary
Thryothorus ludovicianus (Carolina Wren)
Group: Birds
Family: Wrens (Troglodytidae)
Notes
Common Names: Carolina Wren
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2011; 2014-2026
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Alden Ritchey and Susan Charkes; Alex Zur; Alexander Tewnion; Alyssia Church; and Paige Jones; Andrew Albright; Andrew Swenda; Angela Romanczuk; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Ben Davidheiser; Ben Hawk; Bob Stein; Brian Byrnes; Bryan O'Leary; Bryan O’Leary; Cheryl Taylor; Cheryl Tayor; Chris Rimmer; Christian Scheibe; Colin Lanzoni; Colleen Cranney; Dale Lenat; Daniel S.; Daniel Singer; Diana Cerami; Erin Gibson; Evan Coates; Geoff Veith; Greg Salisbury; Hannah Deputy; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Euhling; Jennifer Uehing; Jennifer Uehling; Jennifer Uelhling; Jim Haldeman; Joey Della Penna; John Mercer; Jonathan Blithe; Judy Ford; Kate Northrop; Kathryn Krueger; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Kiehl Smith; Kim Aherne; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Luc Jacobs; Maeve Dowd; Maghall3; Mark Nale; Mary Bryant; Mary Ellen Heisey; Matt Hunter; Meredith Tamminga; Michael Gardner; Mike Nichols; Morgan Purvis; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Patti Jo Swenda; Rod Murray; Steven Esrey; Susan Charkes; Therese Jacobs; Tom Gehman; Tracey O'Leary; Victoria Moreira; Vincent Palmer; Vivian Chan; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera; elkoster
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
279668200 (Observed: 5/7/2025)
200646175 (Observed: 2/27/2024)
144311845 (Observed: 12/13/2022)
102370512 (Observed: 12/2/2021)
9194072 (Observed: 12/16/2017)
Images
Thryothorus ludovicianus (Carolina Wren): photo by Holly Merker
Thryothorus ludovicianus (Carolina Wren): photo by Holly Merker
Thryothorus ludovicianus (Carolina Wren)
Troglodytes aedon (Northern House Wren)
Group: Birds
Family: Wrens (Troglodytidae)
Notes
Common Names: Northern House Wren
Years Noted: 1970; 2003-2004; 2015-2019; 2021-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Angela Romanczuk; Ariel Whaley; Barry Blust; Bob Stein; Bryan O'Leary; Carol Kuniholm; Cheryl Taylor; Daniel S.; Diana Cerami; Geoff Veith; Ian Salisbury; Jay Ni; Jeff Kenney; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Jonathan Blithe; Kelly Johnson; Mary Bryant; Matt Hunter; Nick Pulcinella; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Susan Charkes; Tracey O'Leary; Vincent Palmer; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
Troglodytes hiemalis (Winter Wren)
Group: Birds
Family: Wrens (Troglodytidae)
Notes
Common Names: Winter Wren
Years Noted: 2014; 2017-2025
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Ariel Whaley; Colleen Cranney; Geoff Veith; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Jeff Kenney; Joey Della Penna; Judy Ford; Kathryn Wilson; Keith Hall; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Lois Bryman; Maghall3; Mike Nichols; Morgan Purvis; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Susan Charkes; Tom Gehman; Victoria Moreira; Wildlife Camera
Sphyrapicus varius (Yellow-bellied Sapsucker)
Group: Birds
Family: Woodpeckers and Allies (Picidae)
Notes
Common Names: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Years Noted: 2003-2004; 2016-2026
Observed By: Josh Auld; Alden Ritchey; Annalise D; Ariel Whaley; Colleen Cranney; Daniel S.; Helen Eckel-Wiener; Holly Merker; Ian Salisbury; Isabelle Mattie; Jay Ni; Jennifer Uehling; Joey Della Penna; Kate Northrop; Kathryn Wilson; Kelly Johnson; Kelsey Biehn; Kevin Cranney; Lea Rubenstein; Liz Pettit; Mae Basehore; Morgan Purvis; Nur Ritter; Paige Jones; Patricia Johansen; Susan Charkes; Tom Gehman; Victoria Moreira; West Chester Bird Club; Wildlife Camera
iNaturalist Observations from the GNA:
337100131 (Observed: 1/30/2026)
143179100 (Observed: 11/28/2022)
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Sphyrapicus varius (Yellow-bellied Sapsucker)