Washington Cemetery
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| DESCRIPTION: Washington Cemetery was established in 1853. Now, more than 150 years later, it features some of the most impressive mature hemlocks, spruces, and pines in all of Washington County; additionally, the majority of trees in the cemetery are conifers. Given the habitat, pine-dwelling species are those usually sought at the cemetery. Birding is best at the cemetery in winter, though it can be good for neotropical migrants in spring and fall migration as well. The cemetery is reliable for Red-breasted Nuthatch in winter and sometimes all year. Most winters, one or two Merlins take up residence as well, as do Golden-crowned Kinglets and hordes of Dark-eyed Juncos. Yellow-bellied Sapsucker is regular in migration. During invasion years, Pine Siskin, Common Redpoll, and either species of Crossbill are possibilities. In fact Washington Cemetery held one of the most impressive flocks of White-winged Crossbills anywhere in the state during their impressive invasion in the winter of 2008-09. In spring, Pine Warbler is a regular. |
DIRECTIONS: Take Exit 17 (Jefferson Ave/PA-18) from I-70. At the end of the ramp turn south (left) onto PA 18S. Follow PA 18 for 1.7 miles to the cemetery entrance on the left. (Note at 1.2 miles from the highway you must turn right to stay on PA18S). There are no specific sites to visit in the cemetery. Visiting birders should slowly and quietly drive or walk any route throughout the grounds, checking the many pines along the way. |
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| Posted: 2009-10-24 00:00:00 Updated: 2009-12-04 00:00:00 |
