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Chesco, PA
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Chesco, PA
No. 43 - Western Grebe, Montgomery County, PA
Very much a rare visitor to PA, first ever record for Montco, this is a western species, obviously.
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Very much a rare visitor to PA, first ever record for Montco, this is a western species, obviously.
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September 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
No. 43 - Western Grebe, Montgomery County, PA
Very much a rare visitor to PA, first ever record for Montco, this is a western species, obviously.
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Very much a rare visitor to PA, first ever record for Montco, this is a western species, obviously.
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No. 42 - Killdeer, Montgomery County, PA
Our common plover, present here year round
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Our common plover, present here year round
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September 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
No. 42 - Killdeer, Montgomery County, PA
Our common plover, present here year round
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Our common plover, present here year round
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No. 41 - Sanderling, Chester County, PA
Another State Lifer, same sewage pond! This little fella was inseparable from his Killdeer buddy
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Another State Lifer, same sewage pond! This little fella was inseparable from his Killdeer buddy
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September 15, 2025 at 8:06 PM
No. 41 - Sanderling, Chester County, PA
Another State Lifer, same sewage pond! This little fella was inseparable from his Killdeer buddy
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Another State Lifer, same sewage pond! This little fella was inseparable from his Killdeer buddy
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No. 40 - Red-necked Phalarope, Chester County, PA
A pelagic species, these tiny waders spend most of the year feeding on plankton on the open ocean. We had a couple on a local sewage pond, which was nice! State Lifer
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A pelagic species, these tiny waders spend most of the year feeding on plankton on the open ocean. We had a couple on a local sewage pond, which was nice! State Lifer
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September 15, 2025 at 8:04 PM
No. 40 - Red-necked Phalarope, Chester County, PA
A pelagic species, these tiny waders spend most of the year feeding on plankton on the open ocean. We had a couple on a local sewage pond, which was nice! State Lifer
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A pelagic species, these tiny waders spend most of the year feeding on plankton on the open ocean. We had a couple on a local sewage pond, which was nice! State Lifer
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No. 39 - Black-and-white Warbler, Chester County, PA
One of the easiest warblers to get a good look at, as they scurry up and down tree trunks in a manner similar to nuthatches, and don't spend all their time in the upper canopy
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One of the easiest warblers to get a good look at, as they scurry up and down tree trunks in a manner similar to nuthatches, and don't spend all their time in the upper canopy
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September 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM
No. 39 - Black-and-white Warbler, Chester County, PA
One of the easiest warblers to get a good look at, as they scurry up and down tree trunks in a manner similar to nuthatches, and don't spend all their time in the upper canopy
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One of the easiest warblers to get a good look at, as they scurry up and down tree trunks in a manner similar to nuthatches, and don't spend all their time in the upper canopy
#birdsky
No. 38 - Philadelphia Vireo, Chester County, PA
LIFER! Ironically a 'rare' bird here in the Philly area. Similar to No. 37 but has distinctive yellow wash on belly
LIFER! Ironically a 'rare' bird here in the Philly area. Similar to No. 37 but has distinctive yellow wash on belly
September 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
No. 38 - Philadelphia Vireo, Chester County, PA
LIFER! Ironically a 'rare' bird here in the Philly area. Similar to No. 37 but has distinctive yellow wash on belly
LIFER! Ironically a 'rare' bird here in the Philly area. Similar to No. 37 but has distinctive yellow wash on belly
No. 37 - Red-eyed Vireo, Chester County, PA
Supposedly the most numerous bird in the USA, their songs are the soundtrack to spring and summer in our woodlands
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Supposedly the most numerous bird in the USA, their songs are the soundtrack to spring and summer in our woodlands
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September 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
No. 37 - Red-eyed Vireo, Chester County, PA
Supposedly the most numerous bird in the USA, their songs are the soundtrack to spring and summer in our woodlands
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Supposedly the most numerous bird in the USA, their songs are the soundtrack to spring and summer in our woodlands
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No. 36 - Least Flycatcher, Montgomery County, PA
A tiny empid, here clearly identified by its prominent white eyering and short primaries
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A tiny empid, here clearly identified by its prominent white eyering and short primaries
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September 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
No. 36 - Least Flycatcher, Montgomery County, PA
A tiny empid, here clearly identified by its prominent white eyering and short primaries
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A tiny empid, here clearly identified by its prominent white eyering and short primaries
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No. 35 - Black-crowned Night Heron, Chester County, PA
Been neglecting this project a bit, been busy but also increasingly obvious I'll get nowhere near 100 lol. Anyway, have had a few more birds lately so here goes
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Been neglecting this project a bit, been busy but also increasingly obvious I'll get nowhere near 100 lol. Anyway, have had a few more birds lately so here goes
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September 15, 2025 at 7:53 PM
No. 35 - Black-crowned Night Heron, Chester County, PA
Been neglecting this project a bit, been busy but also increasingly obvious I'll get nowhere near 100 lol. Anyway, have had a few more birds lately so here goes
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Been neglecting this project a bit, been busy but also increasingly obvious I'll get nowhere near 100 lol. Anyway, have had a few more birds lately so here goes
#birdsky #100birdchallenge
No. 34 - Little Blue Heron, Chester County, PA
Not very blue; this is a juvenile and will turn dark blue as it reaches maturity. Seems like we only get juvies here, no idea why that is
Not very blue; this is a juvenile and will turn dark blue as it reaches maturity. Seems like we only get juvies here, no idea why that is
August 8, 2025 at 2:11 AM
No. 34 - Little Blue Heron, Chester County, PA
Not very blue; this is a juvenile and will turn dark blue as it reaches maturity. Seems like we only get juvies here, no idea why that is
Not very blue; this is a juvenile and will turn dark blue as it reaches maturity. Seems like we only get juvies here, no idea why that is
No. 32 - Eastern Kingbird, Chester County, PA
Never noticed before what tiny little feet these guys have. Totally disproportionate to the big head and bill
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Never noticed before what tiny little feet these guys have. Totally disproportionate to the big head and bill
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June 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
No. 32 - Eastern Kingbird, Chester County, PA
Never noticed before what tiny little feet these guys have. Totally disproportionate to the big head and bill
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Never noticed before what tiny little feet these guys have. Totally disproportionate to the big head and bill
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June 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
No. 29 - American Bittern, Chester County, PA
One of our most charismatic birds, they're much easier to see in the grass (like this) than in their customary reeds where they all but disappear
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One of our most charismatic birds, they're much easier to see in the grass (like this) than in their customary reeds where they all but disappear
#birds #nature #birdphotography #100birdchallenge
May 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM
No. 29 - American Bittern, Chester County, PA
One of our most charismatic birds, they're much easier to see in the grass (like this) than in their customary reeds where they all but disappear
#birds #nature #birdphotography #100birdchallenge
One of our most charismatic birds, they're much easier to see in the grass (like this) than in their customary reeds where they all but disappear
#birds #nature #birdphotography #100birdchallenge
No. 28 - Long-eared Owl
One of our most elusive and secretive owls, and definitely one of the most handsome. Don't imagine I will get another chance to see one up close like this in my lifetime
#LIFER
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One of our most elusive and secretive owls, and definitely one of the most handsome. Don't imagine I will get another chance to see one up close like this in my lifetime
#LIFER
#birds #nature #100birdchallenge
April 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
No. 28 - Long-eared Owl
One of our most elusive and secretive owls, and definitely one of the most handsome. Don't imagine I will get another chance to see one up close like this in my lifetime
#LIFER
#birds #nature #100birdchallenge
One of our most elusive and secretive owls, and definitely one of the most handsome. Don't imagine I will get another chance to see one up close like this in my lifetime
#LIFER
#birds #nature #100birdchallenge
No. 27 - Hooded Warbler, Chester County, PA
No awards for photography but per eBird this male found today is the first of 2025 in the whole Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which is nice
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No awards for photography but per eBird this male found today is the first of 2025 in the whole Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which is nice
#birds #nature #100birdchallenge
April 18, 2025 at 6:23 PM
No. 27 - Hooded Warbler, Chester County, PA
No awards for photography but per eBird this male found today is the first of 2025 in the whole Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which is nice
#birds #nature #100birdchallenge
No awards for photography but per eBird this male found today is the first of 2025 in the whole Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which is nice
#birds #nature #100birdchallenge
No. 25 - Vesper Sparrow, Chester County, PA
#LIFER this morning. This is quite a rare bird in this part of the world so delighted to get this one. Very good-looking sparrow with neat white eyering and chestnut shoulder patch. Shame about the twig and shadows but hey ho
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#LIFER this morning. This is quite a rare bird in this part of the world so delighted to get this one. Very good-looking sparrow with neat white eyering and chestnut shoulder patch. Shame about the twig and shadows but hey ho
#birds #nature
April 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
No. 24 - Hermit Thrush, Chester County, PA
First time I've had one in my yard, hanging out on the same trumpet vine where #23 likes to hang out. Small thrush with red tail that contrasts with its brown back
First time I've had one in my yard, hanging out on the same trumpet vine where #23 likes to hang out. Small thrush with red tail that contrasts with its brown back
April 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
No. 24 - Hermit Thrush, Chester County, PA
First time I've had one in my yard, hanging out on the same trumpet vine where #23 likes to hang out. Small thrush with red tail that contrasts with its brown back
First time I've had one in my yard, hanging out on the same trumpet vine where #23 likes to hang out. Small thrush with red tail that contrasts with its brown back
No. 23 - Song Sparrow, Chester County, PA
Absolutely constant peep-peep-peep-babble-babble-babble in my back yard
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Absolutely constant peep-peep-peep-babble-babble-babble in my back yard
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April 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
No. 23 - Song Sparrow, Chester County, PA
Absolutely constant peep-peep-peep-babble-babble-babble in my back yard
#birds #nature #100birdchallenge
Absolutely constant peep-peep-peep-babble-babble-babble in my back yard
#birds #nature #100birdchallenge
No. 22 - Eastern Phoebe, Chester County, PA
The first of our flycatchers to arrive in the spring, with some occasionally overwintering, they're now here in abundance and can be seen and heard around pretty much any body of water
#birds #nature #100birdchallenge
The first of our flycatchers to arrive in the spring, with some occasionally overwintering, they're now here in abundance and can be seen and heard around pretty much any body of water
#birds #nature #100birdchallenge
March 30, 2025 at 4:59 PM
No. 22 - Eastern Phoebe, Chester County, PA
The first of our flycatchers to arrive in the spring, with some occasionally overwintering, they're now here in abundance and can be seen and heard around pretty much any body of water
#birds #nature #100birdchallenge
The first of our flycatchers to arrive in the spring, with some occasionally overwintering, they're now here in abundance and can be seen and heard around pretty much any body of water
#birds #nature #100birdchallenge
No. 21 - Bufflehead, Ocean County, NJ
Common on salt and fresh water these tiny diving ducks are a fixture of our winters. The males are a dazzling combination of white and iridescent green/purple while, as usual, the females are a little more modestly dressed
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Common on salt and fresh water these tiny diving ducks are a fixture of our winters. The males are a dazzling combination of white and iridescent green/purple while, as usual, the females are a little more modestly dressed
#100birdchallenge #birds #nature
March 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
No. 21 - Bufflehead, Ocean County, NJ
Common on salt and fresh water these tiny diving ducks are a fixture of our winters. The males are a dazzling combination of white and iridescent green/purple while, as usual, the females are a little more modestly dressed
#100birdchallenge #birds #nature
Common on salt and fresh water these tiny diving ducks are a fixture of our winters. The males are a dazzling combination of white and iridescent green/purple while, as usual, the females are a little more modestly dressed
#100birdchallenge #birds #nature
No. 19 - Gadwall, Chester County, PA
Understated but undeniably handsome dabbling duck. What appears grey at a distance is actually incredibly detailed scaling and vermiculations. Not the best pic due to very tricky lighting :(
#birds #100birdchallenge #nature
Understated but undeniably handsome dabbling duck. What appears grey at a distance is actually incredibly detailed scaling and vermiculations. Not the best pic due to very tricky lighting :(
#birds #100birdchallenge #nature
March 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM
No. 19 - Gadwall, Chester County, PA
Understated but undeniably handsome dabbling duck. What appears grey at a distance is actually incredibly detailed scaling and vermiculations. Not the best pic due to very tricky lighting :(
#birds #100birdchallenge #nature
Understated but undeniably handsome dabbling duck. What appears grey at a distance is actually incredibly detailed scaling and vermiculations. Not the best pic due to very tricky lighting :(
#birds #100birdchallenge #nature