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Bluestone National Scenic River
Bird List
Solitary Vireo nest

Solitary Vireo on nest

KEY
The following is the key used to indicate abundance and occurrence:
C - COMMON indicates that the species can usually be seen during the season indicated.
U - UNCOMMON indicates present but not certain to be seen.
R - RARE indicates a very low probability on encountering the species, although not out of normal range.
A - ACCIDENTAL indicates that the species is out of its normal range.
P - PERMANENT RESIDENT indicates that the species remains in the park year-round.
S - SUMMER indicates that the species can be found in the park during the summer months.
W - WINTER indicates that the species can be found in the park during the winter months.
T - TRANSIENT indicates migratory birds, usually seen spring and fall.

LOONS - HERONS
Loon, Common - UW
Grebe, Pied-billed - CW
Comorant, Double-crested - RW
Heron, Great Blue - PC
Heron, Green - SC

WATERFOWL
Swan, Mute - TR
Goose, Canada - PC
Duck, Wood - PC
Green Winged Teal - WC
Duck, American Black - WC
Mallard - PC
Northern Pintail - WR
Blue-winged Teal - WC
Gadwal - TU
American Wigeon - TU
Canvasback - TU
Redhead - TU
Ringed-neck - TC
Lesser Scaup - TC
Common Goldeneye - TC
Bufflehead - TC
Duck, Ruddy - TC
Merganser, Common - TU
Merganser, Red-breasted - TU
Merganser, Hooded - TU\

AMERICAN VULTURES
Vulture, Black - SU
Vulture, Turkey - PC

EAGLES AND HAWKS
Osprey - TU
Eagle, Bald - TR
Northern Harrier - TW
Hawk, Sharp Shinned - PC
Hawk, Coopers - PU
Hawk, Red-shouldered - PC
Hawk, Broad-winged - SC
Hawk, Red-tailed - PC
Hawk, Rough-legged - PU
Eagle, Golden - TR
Kestrel, American - PC
Falcon, Peregrine - TR

GAME BIRDS
Grouse, Ruffed - PC
Turkey, Wild - PC
Bobwhite, Northern - PU

SHOREBIRDS
Killdeer - PC
Sandpiper, Solitary-TC
Sandpiper, Spotted - SC
Gull, Ringed-billed - TC

DOVES
Dove, Rock - PC
Dove, Mourning - PC

CUCKOOS
Cuckoo, Black Billed - SU
Cuckoo, Yellow Billed - SC

OWLS
Screech-owl, Eastern - PU
Owl,Great Horned - PU
Owl, Barred - PC

NIGHTHAWKS, SWIFTS
Nighthawk, Common - SU
Whip-poor-will - SU
Swift, Chimney - SC

HUMMINGBIRD, KINGFISHER
Hummingbird, Ruby-throated - SC
Kingfisher, Belted - PC

WOODPECKERS
Woodpecker, R. Bellied - PC
Sapsucker, Y. Bellied - WU
Woodpecker, Downy - PC
Woodpecker, Hairy - PC
Flicker, Northern - PC
Woodpecker, Pileated - PC
Woodpecker, Redheaded - PR

FLYCATCHERS
Wood-pewee, Eastern - SC
Flycatcher, Acadian - SC
Flycatcher, Willow - SU
Flycatcher, Least - SU
Phoebe, Eastern - SC
Flycatcher, G. Crested - SC
Kingbird, Eastern - SC

LARKS, SWALLOWS
Lark, Horned - PR
Martin, Purple - SU
Swallow, Tree - SC
Swallow, Rough-winged - SC
Swallow, Bank - SC
Swallow, Cliff - SC
Swallow, Barn - SC

CROWS, JAYS
Jay, Blue - PC
Crow, American - PC
Raven, Common - PU

CHICKADEES, TITMICE
Chickadee, Blk. Capped - PC
Chickadee, Carolina - PC
Titmouse, Tufted - PC

NUTHATCHES, CREEPERS
Nuthatch, Red Breasted -WU
Nuthatch, Wh. Breasted - PC
Creeper, Brown - PC

WRENS
Wren, Carolina - PC
Wren, House - PC
Wren, Winter - WU

KINGLETS, GNATCATCHERS
Kinglet, Gold Crowned - WC
Kinglet, Ruby Crowned - WC
Gnatcatcher, Blue-gray - SC

THRUSHES
Bluebird, Eastern - PC
Veery - TR
Thrush, Gray-Cheeked - TR
Thrush, Swainson's - SR
Thrush, Hermit - WU
Thrush, Wood - SC
Robin, American - SC

MIMICS
Catbird, Gray - SC
Mockingbird, Northern - PC
Thrasher, Brown - SC

WAXWINGS, STARLINGS, SHRIKES
Waxwing, Cedar - PU
Starling, European - PC
Shrike, Loggerhead - SR

VIREOS
Vireo, White-eyed - SC
Vireo, Solitary - SU
Vireo, Yellow Throated - SU
Vireo, Warbling - SU
Vireo, Red-eyed - SC

WARBLERS
Warbler, Blue-winged - SU
Warbler, Gold-winged - SC
Warbler, Tennessee - TR
Warbler, Nashville - TR
Parula, Northern - SU
Warbler, Yellow - SC
Warbler, Magnolia - WC
Warbler, Cape May - TR
Warbler, Blk-thr. Blue - SU
Warbler, Blk-thr. Green -SU
Warbler, Blackburnian -TU
Warbler, Yellow-throated - SU
Warbler, Pine - SU
Warbler, Prairie - SC
Warbler, Palm - TU
Warbler, Bay-breasted - TU
Warbler, Blackpoll - TU
Warbler, Cerulean - SC
Warbler, Black & White - SC
Redstart, American - SC
Warbler, Prothonotary - SU
Warbler, Worm-eating - SC
Warbler, Swainson's - SR
Ovenbird -SC
Waterthrush, Northern - TR
Waterthrush, Louisiana - SC
Warbler, Kentucky - SC
Yellowthroat, Common - SC
Warbler, Hooded - SC
Warbler, Wilson's - TR
Warbler, Canada - SU
Chat, Yellow Breasted - SC

TANAGERS
Tanager, Summer - SU
Tanager, Scarlet - SC

CARDINALS, GROSSBEAKS
Cardinal, Northern - PC
Grossbeak, Rose-breasted - SU
Grossbeak, Blue - SU
Bunting, Indigo - SC

SPARROWS
Towhee, Rufous-sided - PC
Sparrow, American Tree - WU
Sparrow, Chipping - SC
Sparrow, Field - PC
Sparrow, Vesper - SU
Sparrow, Savannah - SU
Sparrow, Grasshopper - SU
Sparrow, Fox - TU
Sparrow, Song - PC
Sparrow, Swamp - WU
Sparrow, White-throated - WC
Sparrow, White-crowned -WU
Junco, Slate-colored - WC

BLACKBIRDS
Blackbird, Red-winged - PC
Meadowlark, Eastern - PC
Grackle, Common - PC
Cowbird, Br.-headed - SC
Oriole, Northern - SC

FINCHES
Finch, Purple - WU
Finch, House - PC
Siskin, Pine - WU
Goldfinch, American - PC
Grossbeak, Evening - WC

WEAVERS
House Sparrow - PC


 

Aerial tram system that takes visitors down nearly 1000 feet into the gorge, to Bluestone National Scenic River.  

Did You Know?
One of the best ways to access Bluestone National Scenic River is via an aerial tram at Pipestem Resort State Park. The ride takes you nearly 1000 feet into the gorge.

Last Updated: December 08, 2006 at 14:55 EST