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Date: 4/26/24 4:07 pm From: Nick Bolgiano <nickbolgiano...> Subject: Tussey Mt HW, Friday
Today was the last day for the 2024 season. Despite favorable SE winds, we saw few birds today. A season summary will soon appear. Thanks to everyone for visiting and to Andrew for an excellent season. Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 26, 2024 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 2 125 196 Osprey 4 52 59 Bald Eagle 2 35 69 Northern Harrier 0 18 19 Sharp-shinned Hawk 4 153 203 Cooper's Hawk 0 12 28 American Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 5 35 Broad-winged Hawk 7 1378 1378 Red-tailed Hawk 4 99 213 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 15 164 American Kestrel 1 23 38 Merlin 0 3 4 Peregrine Falcon 0 1 4 Unknown Accipiter 0 1 5 Unknown Buteo 0 0 2 Unknown Falcon 0 1 2 Unknown Eagle 0 0 1 Unknown Raptor 0 2 5 Total: 24 1923 2425 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Andrew Bechdel, Nick Bolgiano Observers: Debra Rittlemann, Ken Bowman, Nick Bolgiano Weather: Wind ESE/SE/SSE, mostly 8-12 mph, sky mostly clear, temp 50-65F Raptor Observations: Despite favorable SE winds, raptor migration was light. This is the last day for our 2024 season. It was another successful season. Thanks to Andrew for his good work. A Peregrine Falcon circled near the tower, then flew S. Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Nick Bolgiano (<nickbolgiano...>)

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