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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 40.3392/-80.1114 (2021-04-28 20:25:58 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Wingfield Pines" (2021-04-28 20:25:58 )

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  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola)
Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana)
Yellow-throated Warbler (Setophaga dominica)

Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) was added by Trip Bondi (2023-08-01 13:57:48)

Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) was added by Trip Bondi (2023-08-01 13:57:01)

Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca) was deleted by Trip Bondi (2023-08-01 13:56:48)

Yellow-throated Warbler (Setophaga dominica) was added by Trip Bondi (2023-08-01 13:56:38)

Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca) was added by Trip Bondi (2023-08-01 13:56:14)

  • Timing and strategy

Birding is best in the early morning. April-May is the best time of year to visit, although the habitat diversity can make for a pretty good day of birding any time of year. Yellow-throated Warbler is regular in the sycamores along Chartiers Creek in April through Summer. Virginia Rails breed locally in the cattail marsh by the boardwalk, the 1st breeding record for Allegheny County. Swamp Sparrow can be very common in and around the marsh in October-April. American Tree Sparrow is also fairly common here in winter.

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Trip Bondi on 2023-08-01 14:03
Birding is best in the early morning. April-May is the best time of year to visit, although the habitat diversity can make for a pretty good day of birding any time of year. Yellow-throated Warbler is regular in the sycamores along Chartiers Creek in April through Summer. Virginia Rails breed locally in the cattail marsh by the boardwalk, the 1st breeding record for Allegheny County. Swamp Sparrow can be very common in and around the marsh in October-April. American Tree Sparrow is also fairly common here in winter.
  • How to get there

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

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Park at lot across from entrance to Upper St Clair Rec Center on Mayview Rd.

Provide information on how to enter this site, which may include:
• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

Note that this section should only contain information on how to ACCESS (= enter) a site. Info on how to REACH a site should be added to "How to get there" section.

Edited by Trip Bondi on 2023-08-01 13:54
Park at lot across from entrance to Upper St Clair Rec Center on Mayview Rd.
  • Other attractions

Deer and Muskrats are both very common

Add information about other attractions at this site, including
• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Trip Bondi on 2023-08-01 14:04
Deer and Muskrats are both very common

No restrooms

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Trip Bondi on 2023-08-01 14:04
No restrooms

Low to moderate noise pollution

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Trip Bondi on 2023-08-01 13:55
Low to moderate noise pollution
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