Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Feb 27, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Thomas Filip
Observers: Jon Kauffman, Nick Bolgiano, Peggy Wagoner, Robert McLaughlin
Visitors: Connor Schmitt (Observer)
Weather: A very warm and sunny day with the morning starting off at 4.9℃ and going up to 11.1℃ by noon. SW/SSW winds throughout the day with a few brief shifts to NW. Wind speed started off at a low 1.8mph but gradually sped up to 8mph by 13:00.
Raptor Observations: No GOEA spotted today.
Migratory Raptors A RSHA came through low and close on the south side of the ridge. 2 SSHA were spotted today, both of which flew N over the ridge at eye level. 3 RTHA, 2 BAEA, 5 TUVU were also spotted.
Resident Raptors Pairs of RTHA were seen escorting migrants on both sides of the ridge. A resident COHA made its first appearance of the season on the south side of the ridge. An adult BAEA chased away an immature on the south side. 3 BLVU and 9 TUVU were also seen throughout the day.
A few minutes after I arrived, a small flock of at least 3 PISI flew over. Later 2 more flew past individually. So far it has been a good season for them with at least 1 each day.
Predictions: Tomorrow looks to be another mostly sunny and warm day with low to moderate W winds. There is potential for a GOEA or two to show up but given the absence of any in the past 2 days we may not see any. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Thomas Filip () Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
