Bird Walk Report – Letort Spring Trailhead
Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
Time: 9:04 AM
Location: Letort Spring Trailhead, Carlisle, PA
Region: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
This morning’s bird walk at the Letort Spring Trailhead was an invigorating start to the day. Despite the chilly February weather, the birds were active, and the group enjoyed spotting several species along the trail. The Letort Spring Trail offers a mix of habitats—streamside woods, open areas, and thickets—that attract a diverse range of birds.
Birds Observed:
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) – 5
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) – 19
Mallard (Domestic type) (Anas platyrhynchos (Domestic type)) – 2
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) – 6
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) – 2
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) – 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) – 1
Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens) – 1
Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) – 1
Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) – 3
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) – 2
Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis) – 1
Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) – 1
Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa) – 2
White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) – 5
Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) – 3
European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) – 6
Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) – 5
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) – 3
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) – 1
House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) – 3
American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) – 1
Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) – 2
White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) – 7
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) – 1
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) – 7
View this checklist online: https://ebird.org/checklist/S212431565
Highlights:
Several particularly vocal Carolina Wrens greeted us throughout the walk.
The Letort Spring was calm with some foot traffic despite the season, offering plenty of sights and sounds for birders.
A beautiful pair of Great Blue Herons was spotted along the stream.
The group spent approximately one hour walking the trail and covering about a mile. Conditions were cool but clear, with minimal wind—perfect for birding.
Join Us Next Time!
If you couldn’t join this walk, make sure to visit Letort Spring Trailhead when you can. It’s a peaceful spot with excellent birding opportunities year-round. Stay tuned for more bird walks and reports!
Andrew Dapkins,
Guide and Owner
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