Cattle Egrets were once quite common across the Piedmont region but in recent years have declined to the point where they are no longer commonly found in the state. Due to this decline in reports, PORC added Cattle Egret to the review list in 2012 and is now soliciting reports of this species.
Species: Cattle Egret (Bulbucis ibis)
Number of Individuals observed: 1
Date of Sighting: 5/18/2019
County : Lancaster
Location : Middle Creek WMA
GPS Coordinates: 40.278483, -76.222141
Observer(s): Pam Fisher
Date of Submission: 5/18/2019
Submitted by: Pam Fisher
Written Description: Yes Photo: Yes Specimen: no Recording: no
eBird Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S56438317
Video Link: DSCN1858
Species: Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis)
Number of Individuals observed: 1
Date of Sighting: 5/7/2018
County : Northampton
Location : 4284 Christian Springs Rd, Nazareth
GPS Coordinates: 40.722751, -75.329523
Observer(s): Todd Watkins
Date of Submission: 6/17/2018
Submitted by: Todd Watkins
Written Description: Yes Photo: Yes Specimen: no Recording: no
Species: Cattle Egret
Number of Individuals observed: 1
Date of Sighting: 4/10/2018
County : York
Location : Smith Station Rd
GPS Coordinates:
Observer(s): Carolyn Boose
Date of Submission: 4/11/2018
Submitted by: Carolyn Boose
Written Description: Yes Photo: Yes Specimen: no Recording: no
Species: Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis)
Number of Individuals observed: 1
Date of Sighting: 11/4/2017
County : Armstrong
Location : St. Charles Rd, New Bethlehem
GPS Coordinates: 40.978985, -79.396955
Observer(s): Michael David
Date of Submission: 9/27/2018
Submitted by: Michael David
Written Description: Yes Photo: Yes Specimen: no Recording: no
eBird Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S40308763
Species: Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis)
Number of Individuals observed: 1
Date of Sighting: 9/9/2017
County : Lancaster/Lebanon
Location : Middle Creek WMA, Stop 3
GPS Coordinates:
Observer(s): Joshua Edward Schulz
Date of Submission: 9/16/2017
Submitted by: Joshua Schulz
Written Description: Yes Photo: No Specimen: no Recording: no
Species: Cattle Egret
Number of Individuals: 1
Date of Sighting: 10/28/2016
County : Bucks
Location : Peace Valley Nature Center
GPS Coordinates:
Observer(s): Lynne Falterbauer
Date of Submission: 10/31/2016
Submitted by: Lynne Falterbauer
Written Description: Yes Photo: Yes Specimen: No Recording: No
Species: Cattle Egret
Number of Individuals: 5
Date of Sighting: 10/20/2016
County : Northumberland
Location : Fabridam Overlook
GPS Coordinates: 40.849288, -76.803151
Observer(s): Evan Houston
Date of Submission: 10/20/2016
Submitted by: Evan Houston
Written Description: Yes Photo: Yes Specimen: No Recording: No
Species: Cattle Egret
Number of Individuals: 1
Date of Sighting: 8/1/2016
County : Lancaster
Location : Conewago Recreation Trail and Wetlands
GPS Coordinates: 40.187523, -76.607905
Observer(s): Pamela Fisher
Date of Submission: 8/1/2016
Submitted by: Pamela Fisher
Written Description: Yes Photo: Yes Specimen: No Recording: No
Species: Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis)
Number of Individuals observed: 1
Date of Sighting: 6/4/2016
County : Bucks
Location : Franklin Cove, Tullytown Borough
GPS Coordinates: 40.137399, -74.811886
Observer(s): Mark Gallagher
Date of Submission: 6/4/2016
Submitted by: Mark Gallagher
Written Description: Yes Photo: Yes Specimen: no Recording: no
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