East Pennsboro Parks & Recreation Monthly Bird Walk - February

Bird Walk Report – Adams-Ricci Community Park

"Braving the winter chill for a snowy bird walk adventure—watching the woods come alive, one feathered friend at a time!"

Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025

Time: 9:08 AM – 10:24 AM

Location: Adams-Ricci Community Park, 44 East Penn Drive, East Pennsboro Township, PA

Region: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Distance Covered: 0.93 mile

January’s bird walk at Adams-Ricci Community Park was a wonderful way to connect with nature, despite the brisk winter weather. The walk was hosted as part of the East Pennsboro Township Monthly Bird Walk in collaboration with The Bird Guy Tours. This park offers a variety of habitats, including open fields and wooded areas, providing great opportunities to spot varied species.

Birds Observed:

• gull sp. (Larinae sp.) – 1

• Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) – 1

• Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) – 1

• American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) – 7

• Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis) – 2

• Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) – 4

• Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa) – 2

• Brown Creeper (Certhia americana) – 2

• Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) – 1

• Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) – 4

• American Robin (Turdus migratorius) – 1

• House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) – 4

• Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) – 1

• Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) – 1

View this checklist online: https://ebird.org/checklist/S210602662

Highlights:

• A Brown Creeper pair was a pleasant surprise, skillfully blending into the tree trunks.

• The Golden-crowned Kinglets gave us excellent close views as they flitted among the branches.

• Several Eastern Bluebirds added a welcome burst of color on a gray January morning.

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Despite the chilly conditions, the group covered just under a mile in a little over an hour, enjoying clear skies and minimal wind—a great morning for winter birding.

Join Us Next Month!

Don’t miss future monthly bird walks at Adams-Ricci Community Park. Whether you’re an experienced birder or just starting, these walks are a perfect way to explore local wildlife and meet fellow nature enthusiasts. Stay tuned for upcoming dates!

Andrew Dapkins

Guide and Owner