Date: 10/14/26 5:16 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (14 Oct 2026) 111 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 14, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Ed Chubb
Observers: Joe Meloney, Steve Rannels
Visitors: A couple from Florida made the trek to the mountain on the advice of someone at Middlecreek. They were given the story of our hawkwatch and efforts to provide count data to HMANA. They were involved in raptor research by monitoring Bald Eagles in their home state. Believe they were impressed by our work and hawk watch.
Weather: Partial to total cloud cover all day with temps in the high 50's to near 80. Winds variable throughout the day with speeds starting in the single digits but reaching into the mid 20's till afternoon. Rain not an issue.
Raptor Observations: Nine species were seen today with a trifecta of falcons. A spectacular show by an afternoon Peregrine was the highlight of the day. The day started out rather slowly but at mid day Sharp-shinned numbers began to improve and made up more than half of the days count.
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: May be a better chance of some rain tomorrow but some forecasts say not. Warmer temps are being suggested with light and variable winds. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Ed Chubb (<edwe3g...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
