Seasonal Report - Winter 2024-25

Lycoming County Winter 2024-25 Summary

In total, 110 species were reported in Lycoming County during the winter.

Notable Observations

Observer abbreviations include: Bobby Brown (BB — county compiler), Bob Brown (BoB), David Brown (DB), Deb Brown (DeB), David Rothrock (DR)
m. obs. = many observers

Waterfowl

A Ross's Goose was seen at various spots along the river near Williamsport 2/15-21 (m.obs.), providing the third Lycoming County record of that species. A Cackling Goose was seen at Mill St. on 2/28 (BB). The Trumpeter Swan originally found at Rose Valley Lake during the fall season continued through 12/2 (DR).

A Blue-winged Teal was at a pond near Montgomery on 1/18 (BB, DeB, BoB).

Shrikes

The Northern Shrike at Rose Valley Lake that was first seen during the fall season continued to be seen throughout December and January (m.obs.).

Longspurs & Snow Buntings

A Lapland Longspur and approximately 15 Snow Buntings were found in Cogan House Twp. during the Northern Lycoming CBC on 1/4 (BB, DB, DeB, BoB).

The Winter 2024-25 report was compiled and written by Bobby Brown. Our seasonal reports cover March-May (Spring), June and July (Summer), August-November (Fall) and December-February (Winter) to better line up with migration, breeding and wintering timings.

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