TIOGA COUNTY RARE BIRD REPORTS

These reports are taken from eBird. For more information, you can click on the checklist. Birds are not necessarily considered rare because they are rare species, but because the are rarely seen here at this time of year. Also, photos are not of the bird reported, but are for illustrative puposes only.

Northern Parula (Setophaga americana) (1 bird)

• Reported Oct 12, 2026 09:45 by August Swimley
• Home, Tioga, Pennsylvania
• Checklist: S401703435
• Comments: "With mixed flock of chickadee and titmouse, yellow on throat with partial eye ring and white wing bars, got direct view multiple times."

Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) (1 bird)

• Reported Oct 04, 2026 09:52 by Ken Cooper
• Tauscher Pond, Tioga, Pennsylvania
• Checklist: S399201888
• Comments: "Male with pied-bill grebe."

Canvasback (Aythya valisineria) (1 bird)

• Reported Oct 22, 2026 12:58 by Lisa Doud
• Tauscher Pond, Tioga, Pennsylvania
• Checklist: S404695773
• Comments: "Hen type. Grayish body. Dark brown/red colored head. Forehead sloping to beak giving it that odd canvasback profile. Well out preening." Photo is male.

Kelsey Academy Schedule

The Kelsey Academy of Tioga (KAT) is a community-based lifelong learning program in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It offers free, public talks and presentations "for and by the people of Tioga County," tapping into the local knowledge, skills, and experiences of community members. Sessions cover a wide variety of subjects, including local history, heritage, writing, gardening, filmmaking, health, nature, science, and ecology. You can find their schedule and list of programs here.

TAS Meeting 14 October 2026

Our next meeting will be on 14 October 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Patterson Trailhead building across from the Wellsboro House in Wellsboro. This will be a planning meeting to work out programs for future meetings. If you have an idea, pleaase bring it. Everyone is welcome.