Harlequin Ducks are a vibrantly colored duck that primarily is found in PA in the winter months.
Species: Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus)
Number of individuals observed: 1
Date of sighting: 01/20/2020
County: Centre
Location: Bald Eagle State Park–Swimming Beach
Observer(s): Nick Kerlin, Susan Braun, Brian Schmoke, Eric Zawatski,
Submitted by: Nick Kerlin, Susan Braun, Brian Schmoke, Eric Zawatski,
eBird Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S63606129, https://ebird.org/checklist/S63602216
Species: Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus)
Number of individuals observed: 1
Date of sighting: 11/25/2019-11/26/2019
County: Luzerne
Location: Susquehanna River–Pittston
Observer(s): Rick Koval, Eric Zawatski, Jonathan DeBalko
Submitted by: Rick Koval, Eric Zawatski, Jonathan DeBalko
eBird Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S61742300, https://ebird.org/checklist/S61745019, https://ebird.org/checklist/S61764067
Species: Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus)
Number of Individuals observed: 1
Date of Sighting: 11/16/2019
County : Allegheny
Location : Allegheny River at boardwalk off St. Charles Ct.
GPS Coordinates: 40.496257, -79.852923
Observer(s): Michael David, Dave Wilton, Shannon Thomspon, Scott Kinzey
Date of Submission: 1/26/2020
Submitted by: Michael David
Written Description: Yes Photo: Yes Specimen: no Recording: no
eBird Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S61504077
Species: Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus)
Number of Individuals observed: 1
Date of Sighting: 11/13/2019, 12/7/2019
County : Lycoming
Location : Lycoming Creek near Elm Park, West Branch Susquehanna River near Mark St. Bridge
GPS Coordinates: 41.239678, -77.043037; 41.237437, -76.997491
Observer(s): Bobby Brown, Bill Gehron, Deb Brown, Bob Brown, and many others
Date of Submission: 12/27/2019
Submitted by: Bobby Brown
Written Description: Yes Photo: Yes Specimen: no Recording: no
eBird Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S61416406,https://ebird.org/checklist/S62112911
Species: Harlequin Duck
Number of Individuals observed: 1
Date of Sighting: 11/29/2017
County : Erie
Location : Sunset Point at Presque Isle State Park
GPS Coordinates:
Observer(s): Jerry McWilliams
Date of Submission:
Submitted by: Jerry McWilliams
Written Description: Yes Photo: Specimen: no Recording: no
Species: Harlequin Duck Histrionicus histrionicus
Number of Individuals: 1
Date of Sighting: 3-14-2015
County : Warren
Location : On the Allegheny River in downtown Warren, just downstream from the confluence of Conewango Creek and the Allegheny River, behind the TAWC Bus Station
GPS Coordinates: 41.841769, -79.147098
Observer(s): Stephen Dowlan
Date of Submission: 3-15-2015
Submitted by: Stephen Dowlan
Written Description: Yes Photo: Yes Specimen: No Recording: No
Species: Harlequin Duck Histrionicus histrionicus
Number of Individuals observed: 2
Date of Sighting: 11-15-2014
County : Erie
Location : Presque Isle St. Park
GPS Coordinates:
Observer(s): Jerry McWilliams
Date of Submission: 11-15-2014
Submitted by: Jerry McWilliams
Written Description: n Photo: y Specimen:n Recording: n
Species: Harlequin Duck Histrionicus histrionicus
Number of Individuals observed: 1
Date of Sighting: 12-5-2013
County : Erie
Location : Sunset Point on Presque Isle S.P
GPS Coordinates:
Observer(s): Jerry McWilliams, Jimmy Marz
Date of Submission: 12-5-2013
Submitted by: Jerry McWilliams
Written Description: no Photo: yes x 2 Specimen: no Recording: no
Shawn Collins found this male Harlequin Duck at Breakwater 57 in Presque Isle State Park in Erie, PA. The committee voted to accept this record in Class I-P thanks to the excellent photographic documentation.
Harlequin Duck Histrionicus histrionicus
Date of Sighting: 8 January 2012 to 8 January 2012
County : ERIE Location : PRESQUE ISLE STATE PARK
Observer(s): Shawn Collins et al
Date of Submission: 2011
Submitted by: Shawn Collins, Jerry McWilliams
Written Description: No Photo: Yes Specimen: No Recording: No
Harlequin Duck Records 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.
Near Martins Creek, Northampton County; December 28-31, 2010. Photos by Stephen Kloiber, Dave DeReamus, Dustin Welch, and Rick Wiltraut.
Huntingdon, Huntingdon County; December 20-21, 2010. Photos by Drew Weber and Wayne Laubscher.
Presque Isle State Park, Erie County; February 21, 2010. Photos by Jerry McWilliams.
Warren, Warren County; February 2, 2008. Photo by Derek Farr. Presque Isle State Park, Erie County; November 21-23, 2004. Photos by Ben Coulter.
2010
Harlequin Duck — near Martins Creek, Northampton County; December 28, 2010. Photo by Stephen Kloiber. This bird was found by Stephen Kloiber while birding with Kathy Sieminski. This bird represents the 1st documented record for Northampton County. 1.jpg?w=752)
Harlequin Duck — near Martins Creek, Northampton County; December 28, 2010. Photos by Dave DeReamus. Here are two more photos of the same bird above. 1.jpg?w=752)
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Harlequin Duck — near Martins Creek, Northampton County; December 29, 2010. Photos by Dustin Welch. Here are two more photos including a flight shot. 
Harlequin Duck — near Martins Creek, Northampton County; December 31, 2010. Photo by Rick Wiltraut. Here’s another photo of the same bird above. 1.jpg?w=752)
Harlequin Duck — Huntingdon, Huntingdon County; December 20, 2010. Photo by Drew Weber. This bird was found by the Kylers and Gene Zielinski during the local Christmas Bird Count. This photo displays the distinctive markings. 
Harlequin Duck — Huntingdon, Huntingdon County; December 21, 2010. Photos by Wayne Laubscher. Here are two more photos of the same bird above. The Harlequin Duck is the left-hand bird in the flight photo below. 
Harlequin Duck — Presque Isle State Park, Erie County; February 21, 2010. Photos by Jerry McWilliams. These photos display the distinctive adult male markings. 
2008
Harlequin Duck — Warren, Warren County; February 2, 2008. Photo by Derek Farr. This first-winter male was found by Cara Farr on the Allegheny River in downtown Warren. 
2004
Harlequin Duck — Presque Isle State Park, Erie County; November 23, 2004. Photo by Ben Coulter. 
Harlequin Duck — Presque Isle State Park, Erie County; November 21, 2004. Photo by Ben Coulter. 
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