Note: All records listed here have been accepted by PORC and published in their Annual Report unless otherwise noted. All records are listed in reverse chronological order.

 

“Gambel’s” White-crowned Sparrow — Peace Valley Park, Bucks County; November 10, 2008. Photos by Howard Eskin. This bird was found by August Mirabella. These two photos show the absence of the dark lore line and the lighter, more orange tint to the bill.

“Gambel’s” White-crowned Sparrow — Peace Valley Park, Bucks County; March 8, 2008. Photo by Howard Eskin. This bird was found by August Mirabella. Note the absence of the dark lore line and the lighter, more orange tint to the bill. The “leucophrys” race normally found here in winter has black lores and a duller shading to the bill.

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2004

“Gambel’s” White-crowned Sparrow — Presque Isle State Park, Erie County; April 30, 2004. Photos by Ben Coulter. Note the absence of the dark lore line and the lighter, more orange tint to the bill.