Date: 11/12/24 2:34 pm From: Nick Bolgiano <nickbolgiano...> Subject: Fwd: Bald Eagle Mountain - Eagle Field (12 Nov 2024) 71 Raptors
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Date: Tue, Nov 12, 2024 at 5:32 PM
Subject: Bald Eagle Mountain - Eagle Field (12 Nov 2024) 71 Raptors
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*Bald Eagle Mountain - Eagle Field*
State College, Pennsylvania, USA
Observation start time: 08:15:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 7.75 hours
Official Counter Nick Bolgiano
Observers: Bill Chambers, Craig Kochel, Dave Kipp, Deb Rittelmann, Jen Lee,
Ron Rovansek
*Weather:*
Wind NW/NNW mostly 5-10 mph, sky gradually clearing, temp 5-8C. Once again,
the measured wind strength was less than the predicted.
*Raptor Observations:*
GE(23): 830 Unk, 831 Unk(2), 843 Ad, 852 Ad, 843 Unk, 855 Ad, 900 Ad(2),
903 Ad, 911 Ad, 925 Ad, 939 Unk, 1032 Unk, 1036 Unk, 1045 Unk, 1052 Ad,
1109 Ad, 1134 Ad, 1143 Ad 1206 Ad, 1350 Sub, 1520 Unk GEs were concentrated
in the morning. The atmosphere was buoyant and many eagles were very high,
which is why 9 were not aged. This flight coincided with 3 good flight days
after Franklin Mt's 17 on Nov 7. BE: 1 Ad, 2 Imm
*Non-raptor Observations:*
C. Loon-7
*Predictions:*
Next watch days with predicted wind: Friday - NW 5-7 mph Saturday - NW 7-10
mph