Seasonal Report - Winter 2025-26
Lycoming County Winter 2025-26 Summary
In total, 117 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), Rebecca Brown (RB), Bruce Buckle (BBu), Jean Dalton (JD), Dave Ferry (DF), Amos Hershberger (AH), David Rothrock (DR), Annette Sheets (AS), David Smith (DS)
m. obs. = many observers
Waterfowl
A Cackling Goose was seen in Montoursville on 12/21 (BB, RB). A Mute Swan was first seen near the Williamsport Dam on 2/17 (BBu), and continued to be regularly seen along the river nearby through 2/21 (BB). Possibly the same individual was seen farther downstream at Muncy Boat Launch on 2/28 (BB, DeB, BoB). Two Trumpeter Swans were in Nisbet 1/23-24 (DS, et al.), and presumably the same individuals were seen at the Williamsport Dam off and on for about a month from the end of January to the end of February (m. obs.).
Hummingbirds
The adult female Rufous Hummingbird in Warrensville that was first reported during the fall season was present through 12/6 (BB).
Gulls
An immature Iceland Gull was at the Williamsport Dam on 2/27 (BB, et al.), providing the fifth Lycoming County record of that species.
Woodpeckers
A Red-headed Woodpecker was reported along Moreland Twp. Rd. a few times in January and February (AS, et al.).
Flycatchers
An Eastern Phoebe was seen along the Williamsport River Walk near Commerce Park Dr. on 2/12 (DB), and again on 2/14 (BB).
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.).
Finches
A Redpoll was at the Williamsport Water Authority on 12/22 (BB, DB). A male Red Crossbill was also seen and heard near the Redpoll on the same hike, after a previous report of that species in the same general area on 12/9 (AH).
Longspurs
Two Lapland Longspurs were in Nisbet on 12/28 (BB, DeB, BoB). Several were also reported in the area around Mill Hill Rd. in early January, beginning 1/4 (BB, DB, DeB, BoB). Lastly, one was reported in Nisbet on 2/23 (DR, JD).
Sparrows
A Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow was at the Robert Porter Allen Natural Area on 2/21 (BB).
Warblers
The Tennessee Warbler that was originally at Rose Valley Lake on 11/30, was also seen on 12/1 (DF).
Cardinals, Grosbeaks, and Allies
A Dickcissel was briefly seen in Montoursville on 1/2 (DB, BB, DeB, BoB, RB).
The Winter 2025-26 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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