Tag Archives: migration

The Road to the Flyway: Cyprus

Posted on March 12, 2018 by harpyeagle1

I have the huge privilege this year to be participating in the Champions of the Flyway competition. For those who don’t know, this is a Big Day in southern Israel in the middle of migration. The goal is to raise … Continue reading →

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A Vagrant is a Hard Thing to Pass Up

Posted on September 11, 2017 by harpyeagle1

This past week, a very interesting bird was found. The first state record for Maryland of sharp-tailed sandpiper (ABA Code 3) was discovered just south of Baltimore and about a 4 hour drive from Pittsburgh. I went back and forth … Continue reading →

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My Experience at Magee Marsh (May 2014)

Posted on July 3, 2014 by harpyeagle1

A few weeks ago, I was privileged enough to get to go to The Biggest Week in American Birding 2014. This fantastic birding festival is always a ton of fun and I was hoping to get some great birds this … Continue reading →

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Migrants and 10 Warbler Species at Frick Park

Posted on September 22, 2013 by harpyeagle1

Hello once again. It’s been a while since my last post so I decided to write about the birding I did this morning as part of a walk to an urban park/migrant trap with the Three Rivers Birding Club. So … Continue reading →

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