Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 09, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 7.67 hours
Official Counter: Thomas Filip
Observers: Constanza Ehrenhaus, Laurie McLaughlin, Mark McLaughlin, Nick Bolgiano, Phil Park
Visitors: Lou, Bobby, Angelena
Weather: Clear skies and warm throughout the day with a low of 14.1℃ and a high 22.4℃. SW winds at 4-7 mph at the start of the day that gradually shifted to S and then SSE at 8-12mph around 12:00 before shifting back to SW winds at the end of the day at 4-7mph.
Our first GOEA was an adult that came through on the S side at 11:14. The next four did not come until over 2 hours later. These were much higher up, making it difficult to spot and age them.
Other migrating raptors include 4 BAEA, 3 RSHA, 1 SSHA, 1 TUVU, and 2 AMKE.
We had about 620 CANG today among many flocks. 34 RBGU flew over the ridge. 2 PISI flew over right at the start and another later in the morning. A flock of at least 4 HOLA flew over. We had another EAME today and our first TRES of the season.
Predictions: Tomorrow looks to be similar to today but perhaps cloudier. Low-moderate SW winds, partly cloudy in the morning and partly cloudy in the afternoon. I don't expect it to be a big day but we might see a few GOEA. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Thomas Filip () Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
