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BITTERN

American Bittern

(Botaurus lentiginosus)

American Bittern

Photo by: Kevin Ripka | nepabirdproject.org

Luzerne County Info:

UNCOMMON

One or two Individuals or Groups About Yearly

MOST RECENT SIGHTING

On September 29, 2009 1 at Frances Slocum State Park.

On September 28, 2009 3 at Frances Slocum State Park.

On April 15, 2009 1 at Plains Flats.

Notes:

Has bred locally but hard to find.

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2009
Date Location Quantity Weather and Wind the Night Before River Level (if applicable) Observer Full Sighting Link
September 29 Frances Slocum State Park 1 No Data Recorded N/A Kevin Ripka View Full Sighting
September 28 Frances Slocum State Park 3 No Data Recorded N/A Kevin Ripka View Full Sighting
April 15 Plains Flats 1 No Data Recorded N/A Kevin Ripka View Full Sighting

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