Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 31, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Brett White
Observers: Al Grout, Bob Grout, Jeff Vinosky, Kristin White
Visitors: 26 Total (20 Engaged).
Weather: Cool, clear conditions prevailed through the count, with visibility around 30 miles and temperatures gradually rising from the low 40s into the low 50s�F. Winds were generally northwest, light to moderate but occasionally gusty into the mid-to-upper teens mph, while cloud cover varied from about 5% early to roughly 20�40% later in the day.
Raptor Observations: Bald Eagles(16): 09:53a, 09:56a, 10:18a, 11:00a, 11:01a,11:06a, 11:06a, 12:01a, 12:01a, 12:01a, 12:01a, 12:05a, 12:05a. 09:54i, 11:06i, 11:39i, 12:05i. Northern Harrier(1): Female 13:38. Golden Eagle(1): 10:38u. Golden Eagle was first spotted by Al and Bob, thanks guys! First: Turkey Vulture. Last: Red Tailed Hawk. At 11:58 Six Bald Eagles together (five adult, one immature) cross ridge perpendicularly West to East/North East. At 13:28 counted Female Northern Harrier was loudly screeched at by a local Red Tailed Hawk kiting above.
Non-raptor Observations: 11 Ravens, 4 Crows. Blue Jay, Pine Siskin, White Throated Sparrow, Goldfinch, Pileated Woodpecker, Red Bellied Woodpecker, Eastern Blue Bird, Black Capped Chickadee, Pruple Finch.
Predictions: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
