Bird Reports for March and April 2019

The following birds of note were reported this past week from Erie County, Pa.
Greater White-fronted Goose  48+; March 9; at pond along Rt. 226 west of Albion.  Record high count for the county.
White-winged Scoter  up to 31; through the week; Marina Lake on Presque Isle S.P. 
Common Raven--2; March 7; near Waterford
Greater White-fronted Goose  59+-; to at least March 13; west of Albion
Cackling Goose  1; March 15; Perry Monument 
Eurasian Wigeon  1; March 12; from Fisher Drive to Perry Monument
Northern Saw-whet Owl  1; March 15; pines
Chipping Sparrow  1 continuing to at least March 16; Erie
Black Vulture  2; March 24; Presque Isle Hawk Watch. First county record since 2015.
Sandhill Crane  2; March 19; Presque Isle Hawk Watch
                          1; March 20; Presque Isle Hawk Watch 
Long-eared Owl  1; March 24; pines at Presque Isle S.P.
Northern Saw-whet Owl  1; March 24; pines at Presque Isle S.P.
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