Observation start time: 09:15:00 Observation end time: 16:45:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Bob Stewart
Observers: Dave Poder, Ed Gowarty,Sr, Jim Rocco, Joe Sabo, Nancy Ott, Tom & Janet Kuehl
Visitors: The Allegheny Front Hawkwatch is closed to the public during the Covid 19 pandemic. Please do not walk in. We will open to the public as soon as we ensure the safety of all.
Weather: Warm sunny day. Light wind from the west changing to SE at 11 AM. Visibility 28 km. Blue skies in AM becoming mostly cloudy after 3 PM.
Raptor Observations: 14 migrating raptors. 5 Golden Eagles 4 Adults: 11:48 AM, 1:28, 1:38, 1:54. 1 Subadult: 12:45 All but one GE were just off the escarpment and low.
Also 8 red-tailed hawks, 1 red-shouldered hawk. 1 bald eagle, juv- not counted.
Date: 11/29/20 2:18 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (29 Nov 2020) 24 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 29, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Richard Pohner
Observers: Brian Weaver, Dave Schwenk, Kirk & Sally Krause, Rosemary Spreha, Tom Power
Visitors: 12 for hawk watch
Weather: Light SW wind under mostly sunny skies with minimal high thin clouds Mid PM. Temps low 50's.
Raptor Observations: 4 GE's, 2 ad, 2 age? AdBE
Non-raptor Observations: 2 Ravens
Predictions: Rain all day. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Schwenk (<schwenkde...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: 2ndmtn.shutterfly.com
Date: 11/29/20 1:54 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (29 Nov 2020) 28 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 29, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 28 TV 8 284 2265 OS 0 1 195 BE 4 153 651 NH 0 32 158 SS 1 217 5287 CH 2 42 653 NG 0 7 9 RS 3 211 316 BW 0 0 5431 RT 9 1791 3560 RL 0 4 5 GE 1 166 182 AK 0 3 215 ML 0 8 142 PG 0 2 80 UA 0 5 71 UB 0 5 21 UF 0 1 6 UE 0 1 2 UR 0 19 88
Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7.75 hours
Official Counter: Dave Grove
Observers: Anna Lippert, Charlotte Catalano , Gene Wagner, Glenn Mitzel
Visitors: 60
Weather: Clear with light SW wind
Raptor Observations: BE 4yr 250, 251 BE AD 250, 258
GE AD 124
First bird RS 1201 Last bird RT 327
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>) Waggoner's Gap information may be found at: www.waggap.com
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Compiler: David Barber
Counters:
Weather: Hazy with clearing late morning otherwise clear to partly cloudy, W winds shifting to SW 1-7 mph
Raptor Observations: BAEA:1219A
GOEA: 1253unk, 1523juv
Non-raptor Observations: flock of 30 common redpolls, 2 red crossbills ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 11/29/20 8:23 am From: Jerry McWilliams <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 29, 2020
Location: Sunset Point, Presque Isle State Park
Date: November 29,2020
Time: 0710 to 0940
Weather: Clear, calmwind, waves two feet. Temp. 37 to 45 F
Comments: There was a modest flight of westbound scaupand Red-breasted Merganser. Most of thescaup were far offshore. Ron Burkertassisted with the count during the first hour and Jennifer Ferrick assisted thesecond hour.
Waterbirds recorded:
Tundra Swan 1
Mallard 1
Canvasback 3
Redhead 18
Lesser Scaup 6
Scaup species 1760
Surf Scoter 3
White-winged Scoter 11
Bufflehead 1
Red-breastedMerganser 1500
Horned Grebe 2
Black-belliedPlover 1
Red-throated Loon 3
Common Loon 11
Loon species 4
Double-crestedCormorant 1
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Date: 11/29/20 6:14 am From: August Mirabella <am4birds1...> Subject: Peace Valley Park (IBA) - Bucks Co. (11/22 - 11/28)
All, The reported species totaled 70 this week. Reports were light. 1 Snow Goose - 11/28 8 duck species with very low counts 1 Wood Duck continues 1 Green-winged Teal - 11//25, 11/26 1 Bufflehead - 11/24 Common Goldeneye - 11/24 2; 11/25 1 26 Hooded Merganser - 11/25 1 Pied-billed Grebe continued 1 American Coot - 11/25 4 gull species-low counts of all Double-crested Cormorant - down to a high of 4 11/25, 11/26 The recent high counts of both vultures apparently moved on 1 Red-shouldered Hawk - 11/24, 11/28 6 woodpecker species Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers - high report 3 11/28 1 Common Raven continues Black-capped Chickadee-reports are only one at a time Purple Finch - one to two low counts all week 7 sparrow species: American Tree Sparrow-1 11/27, 2 11/28 Fox Sparrow Also, Red-breasted Nuthatch 11/27, Brown Creeper, Winter Wren-high report 2 11/26, Ruby-crowned & Golden-crowned Kinglets, E. Bluebird, Hermit Thrush, Cedar Waxwing, 1 Pine Siskin 11/25, Yellow-rumped Warbler.
Thanks to all who report their sightings. August Mirabella North Wales, PA
Date: 11/28/20 7:51 pm From: g. g <birdersx5...> Subject: Tundra swans, Allegheny County
The past three weeks while being out running my owl banding station, we have heard Tundra swans off and on. A few nights ago we had a minimum of 150 fly over, with the moon as the backdrop. It was magical.
Date: 11/28/20 7:01 pm From: tom and sheri <troberts2459...> Subject: male long-tailed duck and eared grebe ( 28NOV) Quemahoning res - somerset county
Single male long-tailed duck - mostly off area called 'slides'. Single eared grebe amongst a few ruddies, few gadwall and single male American widgeon. Three ring-billed gulls.
Early this morning I was driving on Rt. 98 north of Little's Corners. I passed a heap of feathers on the road. I nearly didn't stop, but on impulse I turned around. I found a Northern Saw-whet Owl lying on the road, dead of a broken neck. It was still warm, so it had died very recently. Amazing! And I've never seen one alive!
Predictions: Southwest winds. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Brian M. Wargo (<brianwargo...>)
Date: 11/28/20 3:19 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (28 Nov 2020) 36 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 28, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 28 TV 0 276 2257 OS 0 1 195 BE 7 149 647 NH 0 32 158 SS 0 216 5286 CH 1 40 651 NG 0 7 9 RS 0 208 313 BW 0 0 5431 RT 22 1782 3551 RL 0 4 5 GE 4 165 181 AK 0 3 215 ML 1 8 142 PG 0 2 80 UA 0 5 71 UB 0 5 21 UF 0 1 6 UE 0 1 2 UR 1 19 88
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:45:00 Total observation time: 9.75 hours
Official Counter: Dave Grove, Paul Fritz
Observers: Andy Wolf, Deb Gingrich, Gary LaBelle, Gene Wagner, Jeff Thompson , John Frain, Paul Fritz, Pete Biasucci
Visitors: Larry Miles, Dave Kelly 44
Weather: Overcast with clouds slowly diminishing to clear. NW wind going from calm to moderate to light.
Raptor Observations: BE Juv 1145 BE WB 1026, 140 BE AD 1102, 1220, 130, 209
GE SUB 406 GE AD 913, 1022 GE UNAGED 934
First bird GE 913 Last bird GE 406
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>) Waggoner's Gap information may be found at: www.waggap.com
Date: 11/28/20 2:51 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (28 Nov 2020) 10 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 28, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Visitors: 11 vista viewers 10 deer hunters/ no deer
Weather: Winds primarily from the NW light with occasional moderate gusts. Cloud cover as high as 90% down to 0% by the end of count period. Temperature range 48 to 52 degrees.
Raptor Observations: 3 sub adult GE
Non-raptor Observations: titmice, black capped chickadees, white breasted nuthatches, downy and red bellied WP, cardinals, blue jays, Carolina wrens, pine siskin, fox sparrows, and cedar waxwings
Predictions: Sunny day ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Schwenk (<schwenkde...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: 2ndmtn.shutterfly.com
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 9 hours
Compiler: Bracken Brown
Counters:
Weather: Haze/Overcast in morning giving way to Mostly cloudy/partly cloudy/clear in late afternoon WNW/NW winds 5-15mph
Raptor Observations: Four golden eagles today Adults at 10:26, 15:30, Imm 10:43, Sub-adult 15:30
Three bald eagles adults at 10:26, 14:55, third year 15:41
Non-raptor Observations: Common redpoll, red crossbill, white-winged crossbill flying in the morning, 1 group of evening grosbeak in late afternoon ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 11/28/20 9:30 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (27 Nov 2020) Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 27, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Sue Cooper
Observers:
Visitors: non
Weather: Light west wind, mostly cloudy with a period of clearing and a short rain shower. Cool with temps in low 50's.
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by David Schwenk (<schwenkde...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: 2ndmtn.shutterfly.com
Date: 11/28/20 9:15 am From: Franklin Haas <fhaasbirds...> Subject: Bald Eagle nests - Lancaster County
To add to the growing list of Bald Eagle nests in Pennsylvania, there is a new nest on the Conestoga Creek at Boot Jack Road (Caernarvon Twp), just east of the township maintenance building.
Easily seen from the road.
Also, on Spring Grove Road, it looks like a new nest is under construction (last year's nest blew down).
But also, an immature eagle (totally brown) was sitting on the old nest that had been abandoned two years ago... wishful thinking on his part?
Frank
-- Frank Haas
Wisdom begins with putting the right name to a thing.
A flock of 20-30 Evening Grosbeaks has been fairly regular here at our feeders. Anyone is welcome to our driveway to view these beauties. (We have not seen any with bands or transmitters). You can email me for directions.
Also have some Pine Siskins and the regular visitors. (Hoping for Red-breasted Nuthatch and Redpolls...)
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 27, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 15:45:00 Total observation time: 7.75 hours
Official Counter: Ron Kline
Observers: Ed Sinkler, John Good, Rick Gaeta, Rob Keith
Weather: Visibility 25 miles; Temps 49-52 then temp reduced to 50 at the end of the count; Wind variable throughout the day, 2-3 NW, 2-8 NW, 7-12 WNW, 2-7, WNW, then 1-5, 0-2, 0-8 WNW; Cloud Cover 80%, 85%, 95%, then 70%, 90% to 100%
Raptor Observations: Bald Eagle (2); 1328i, 1328a
Golden Eagle unaged spotted flying up ridge 0848 hrs.
Non-raptor Observations: A large group of Ravens were seen flying over the North Lookout.
Predictions: Partly cloudy skies. High 52F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15mph ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Hoopes (<rehoopes...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Date: 11/27/20 6:03 pm From: Dave DeReamus <becard...> Subject: Eastern PA Birdline: 11/27/2020
- RBA * Pennsylvania * Lehigh / Northampton Counties and Vicinity * November 27, 2020 * PAEA2011.27
- Birds mentioned
COMMON REDPOLL
EVENING GROSBEAK
RED CROSSBILL
WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL
SANDHILL CRANE
- Transcript
Hotline: Eastern PA Birdline Date: November 27th at 9:00 PM To Report by E-Mail: Send to <mailto:<becard...> <becard...> with "Birdline" in subject heading. Compiler: Dave DeReamus
My reporting area includes all of Lehigh and Northampton Counties with the northern edge of the area reaching Beltzville State Park and the southern edge reaching Peace Valley Park in Bucks County. Updates are typically done every Friday, more often when necessary.
Directions to many of the sites in this report can be found in the area's birding guidebook, "Birds of the Lehigh Valley and Vicinity". A completely revised, 2nd edition of the book can be ordered at: <http://www.lvaudubon.org/shop/>http://www.lvaudubon.org/shop/ .
NOW FOR THE BIRDS!
Sightings from LOWER MOUNT BETHEL TOWNSHIP, Northampton County:
COMMON REDPOLLS - 6 on 11/21 (fly-by's).
Sightings from the MARTINS CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE (Tekening area), Northampton County:
COMMON REDPOLLS - 2 on 11/22; 1 on 11/23 (fly-by's).
Sightings from ALFRED FRITCHMAN RESERVOIR PARK, Northampton County:
COMMON REDPOLL - 1 on 11/25 (fly-by).
Sightings from the GRAVER ARBORETUM, Northampton County:
EVENING GROSBEAK - 1 on 11/21.
Sightings from LITTLE GAP, Northampton County:
RED CROSSBILLS - 2 on 11/21 and 11/24 (fly-by's)
WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS - 2 on 11/24 (fly-by's)
COMMON REDPOLLS - 5 on 11/24 (fly-by's).
Sightings from the SILVER VALLEY NATURAL AREA, Monroe County:
Wilson's Warbler - 1 continuing to at least 11/25 (pretty late date).
Sightings from the LEHIGH GAP NATURE CENTER, Carbon County:
EVENING GROSBEAK - 1 on 11/22.
Sightings from LEASER LAKE, Lehigh County:
COMMON REDPOLLS - 4 on 11/21 (fly-by's)
EVENING GROSBEAK - 1 on 11/22
Common Yellowthroat - 1 on 11/27.
Sightings from BAKE OVEN KNOB, Lehigh County:
Bald Eagles - 14 on 11/23
Golden Eagles - 6 on 11/23
COMMON REDPOLLS - 8 on 11/25 (fly-by's).
Sightings from BELTZVILLE STATE PARK, Carbon County:
SANDHILL CRANES - 4 on 11/20 (fly-by's).
COMMON REDPOLL - 1 on 11/21.
Sightings from GREEN LANE RESERVOIR, Montgomery County:
At the Church Road area:
Bonaparte's Gull - 1 on 11/22 and 11/23.
At the Walt Road area:
Cape May Warbler - 1 from 11/23 to at least 11/27 (pretty late date).
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.67 hours
Compiler: Zach Bordner
Counters:
Weather: Overcast all day except for an hour of sun late morning. Minimal wind out of the west.
Raptor Observations: 0758 GOEA (AD)
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 11/27/20 1:38 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (27 Nov 2020) Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 27, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 28 TV 0 276 2257 OS 0 1 195 BE 0 142 640 NH 0 32 158 SS 0 216 5286 CH 0 39 650 NG 0 7 9 RS 0 208 313 BW 0 0 5431 RT 0 1760 3529 RL 0 4 5 GE 0 161 177 AK 0 3 215 ML 0 7 141 PG 0 2 80 UA 0 5 71 UB 0 5 21 UF 0 1 6 UE 0 1 2 UR 0 18 87
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Charlotte Catalano, Dave Grove
Observers: Dave Grove, Gene Wagner, John Frain, Pat Freed, Ron Freed
Visitors: Tait Johansson, Perry Yingling, 48
Weather: Light west wind that started becoming very calm with light variable wind in the later afternoon. Completely cloudy. Exceptionally light (barely there) sprinkles in the 8/9 hour.
Raptor Observations: First bird Last bird
1 local TV and 1 local BE
Non-raptor Observations: WTSP, DEJU, PISI
Short-tailed shrew and red-backed vole had a fight with the shrew having a bite-grip on the vole.
Special thanks to Ron Freed for taking the time and making the effort to clear some trees and free up the view. ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>) Waggoner's Gap information may be found at: www.waggap.com
Date: 11/27/20 7:43 am From: Jerry McWilliams <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 27, 2020
Location: Sunset Point, Presque Isle State Park
Date: November 27,2020
Time: 0715 to 0945
Weather: Cloudy, lightSW wind, waves one feet. Temp. 47 F
Comments: There was a light movement of westbound scaupand Red-breasted Mergansers as well as a few Red-throated Loons. Highlights this morning were two eastboundPurple Sandpipers and two large flocks of White-winged Scoters moving west. Jennifer Ferrick and Bob Scribner assisted withthe count the last hour. Roger and Jess stoppedby for a short visit.
Waterbirds recorded:
Canada Goose 16
Mallard 8
American Black Duck 2
Redhead 1
Ring-necked Duck 1
Greater Scaup 18
Lesser Scaup 94
Scaup species 170
White-winged Scoter 70 (two flocks)
Long-tailed Duck 2
Bufflehead 4
Common Goldeneye 3
Red-breastedMerganser 960
Horned Grebe 6
Black-belliedPlover 1
PURPLE SANDPIPER 2
Red-throated Loon 27
Common Loon 19
Loon species 2
Great Blue Heron 2
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Date: 11/26/20 7:33 pm From: Scott Kinzey <0000007977429723-dmarc-request...> Subject: Evening Grosbeak in Mercer County
I just looked at a photo from my mother-in-law in Sandy Lake, Mercer County. They had an Evening Grosbeak at their feeders today, Nov. 26. They weren't really looking so there could be more. I will get a new report tomorrow.
Date: 11/26/20 2:12 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (25 Nov 2020) 8 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 25, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Ed Chubb
Observers: Brian Weaver, Jay George, Jeff Hook, Joe Meloney
Visitors: 7-vehicles with 10 visitors
Weather: Partly to mostly cloudy all day. Temps in the high 30's to low 50's with winds out of the south.
Raptor Observations: Bald Eagle-1 Adult
Non-raptor Observations: REVISED DAY and DATE
Predictions: Rain in the early A.M. should clear for decent watch day. Winds out of southwest, temps to near 60. As usual though, not a good day to be a turkey! ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Schwenk (<schwenkde...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: 2ndmtn.shutterfly.com
Date: 11/26/20 1:41 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (26 Nov 2020) 10 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 26, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Dave Schwenk
Observers: Andy Francis
Visitors: 3 vehicles for vista
Weather: Rain early delayed start, Light WSW winds under cloudy skies and a little sun. Temps in the 50's.
This is a corrected report
Raptor Observations: Bald Eagle-1 Adult
Non-raptor Observations: 40+ c geese, all the usual stump feeder birds, inc Pil WP. Red Bl WP & fox sparrows. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Schwenk (<schwenkde...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: 2ndmtn.shutterfly.com
Observation start time: 09:15:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 6.75 hours
Compiler: David Barber
Counters:
Weather: Rain until 0900 then dense fog until 1100, then overcast; WSW and W winds 1-7 mph
Raptor Observations: BAEA: 1313A
Non-raptor Observations: 2 common redpolls, orange sulphur ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 11/26/20 1:05 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (26 Nov 2020) 14 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 26, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 28 TV 0 276 2257 OS 0 1 195 BE 2 142 640 NH 1 32 158 SS 0 216 5286 CH 0 39 650 NG 0 7 9 RS 0 208 313 BW 0 0 5431 RT 10 1760 3529 RL 0 4 5 GE 1 161 177 AK 0 3 215 ML 0 7 141 PG 0 2 80 UA 0 5 71 UB 0 5 21 UF 0 1 6 UE 0 1 2 UR 0 18 87
Happy Thanksgiving--we're thankful to everyone that's helped count so far this season. ======================================================================== Report submitted by () Waggoner's Gap information may be found at: www.waggap.com
Date: 11/26/20 7:44 am From: Michael David <michaeltdavid...> Subject: Ross's Goose, Butler Co
Hi All,
A Ross's Goose has been present off and on at Lake Oneida in Butler Co the past few days. It is here again this morning. I also had all 3 merganser species.
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Rosemary McGlynn
Observers: Bob Stewart, Dave Poder, Jim Rocco, Kevin Georg, Tom & Janet Kuehl
Visitors: The Hawk Watch is closed to visitors during the Covid 19 pandemic. Please do not walk in. We will reopen when we can ensure the safety of all.
Weather: light S/SE winds;valley haze & low cloud cover for most of the day;high 45F
Raptor Observations: 7 migrating raptors: 1 RT,1 BE adult @ 2:53, and 5 GEs: 1:18 Ad,1:29 Sub,1:31 Ad,2:09 Ad,2:14 Ad.
Predictions: Rain overnight. Chance of AM rain Thurs with moderate W winds;cloudy with a high of 45-50F ======================================================================== Report submitted by Rosemary McGlynn (<denali...>)
Date: 11/26/20 3:35 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (26 Nov 2020) 8 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 26, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Ed Chubb
Observers: Brian Weaver, Jay George, Jeff Hook, Joe Meloney, Rick Schoenberger
Visitors: 7 Vehicles, 10 individuals
Weather: Partly to mostly cloudy all day. Temps in the high 30's to low 50's with moderate winds out of the south.
Raptor Observations: Bald Eagle-1 Adult
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: Early morning rain followed by clearing, temps to near 60 with west winds developing. As usual not a good day to be a turkey with temps in the 350 degree range for them. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Schwenk (<schwenkde...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: 2ndmtn.shutterfly.com
Date: 11/25/20 1:47 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (25 Nov 2020) 17 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 25, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 28 TV 0 276 2257 OS 0 1 195 BE 2 140 638 NH 0 31 157 SS 0 216 5286 CH 0 39 650 NG 0 7 9 RS 1 208 313 BW 0 0 5431 RT 13 1750 3519 RL 0 4 5 GE 0 160 176 AK 0 3 215 ML 0 7 141 PG 1 2 80 UA 0 5 71 UB 0 5 21 UF 0 1 6 UE 0 1 2 UR 0 18 87
For those "invested," Joe Lavella's football contest concluded last week. Gene Wagner took first by one point, Dave Grove took second, Ron Freed came in third. The winners each recieved a prize, and the rest of us that had to listen to it all season are still wondering where our prize is for putting up with it. ;) ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>) Waggoner's Gap information may be found at: www.waggap.com
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Compiler: JF Therrien
Counters:
Weather:
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 11/25/20 7:44 am From: Dean Newhouse <dean.newhouse...> Subject: Re: York County Short-eared Owls
A pair of these Short-eared Owls came out to hunt the grasslands at the Hopewell Township Recreation area location at about 5 pm Tuesday evening, 11/24/2020. Pretty dark, but still enough light for some decent looks through the binoculars as they flew by a couple hundred feet out from the platform off Althouse School Road.
Dean Newhouse
York County
-----Original Message-----
From: Bird discussion list for Pennsylvania <PABIRDS...> On Behalf Of Randy Phillips
Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2020 3:17 PM
To: <PABIRDS...>
Subject: [PABIRDS] York County Short-eared Owls
Saturday night at approx. 4:50 pm I had three Short-eared Owls at the grasslands at the Hopewell Township Recreation area. This area is located at the intersection of Plank and Althouse School Rd in southern York Co.
Almost dark, so not great looks but definitely SEO's.
Date: 11/25/20 3:04 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Bake Oven Knob (24 Nov 2020) 16 Raptors
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 24, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Claudia Sacks
Observers: Bob Astleford, John Leskosky, Rob Keith, Ron Kline
Weather: Sunny all reporting period with wind from the NW shifting to the N in the afternoon and calming down from 6 mph to 2-3 mph. Temps rose form a chilly 31 to a comfortable 43 today.
At 1441, a juvenile golden eagle and a raven were spotted just behind the N lookout. The brazen raven kept making passes at the eagle, chatting the entire time. Our eagle's while wrist patches were slightly exaggerated with the ends of the triangles extending very close to the bird's body. The pair moved up-ridge and out of sight.
Non-raptor Observations: More airplanes than countable raptors today!
1303 Canada geese, 200 crows, 33 planes
Predictions: Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Hoopes (<rehoopes...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Date: 11/24/20 3:31 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (24 Nov 2020) 4 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 24, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Fred Wilcox
Observers: Gary Lobell, Rosemary Spreha, Steve Rannels
Visitors: 5 for vista.
Weather: Mostly sunny with light cirrus clouds. A very mild NNW breeze. Excellent visibility. Temperature range of 37-44. Humidity low.
Raptor Observations: 2 adult Bald Eagles
Non-raptor Observations: 1000++ Canada geese
In addition to usual chickadees, juncos, nuthatches, titmouse, and downy woodpecker, observed were Carolina Wren, Winter Wren, Cardinal, Pine Siskin, Fox Sparrow, White-throated Sparrow, and Brown Creeper.
Predictions: Mostly sunny, light south wind in the morning. Chance of rain in the afternoon. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Schwenk (<schwenkde...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: 2ndmtn.shutterfly.com
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Jim Rocco
Observers: Dave Poder, Greg Gdula, Kevin Georg, Mike Wolfe
Visitors: GReg Gdula, Mike Wolf, Dave Poder, Kevin Georg
Weather: Winds from NW switching to SE. Average temperature 2 C. Cloud cover 10% to 100%. Visibility clear up to 32 km with a haze in the valley.
Raptor Observations: 52 Raptors counted including 3 Bald eagles; J at 12:43 A at:1:46 and 2:36 GE A at, 1:17, 2:47, 2:49, 2:51, unk. 3:02, 3:22, 3:46 Juv. 1:42 Adult red tail chasing a raven who must have stole his meal. Raven had a beak full of what looked like raw meat.
Non-raptor Observations: White breasted nuthatch, black capped chicadee, tufted titmouse, juncos, downy woodpecker,ravens, crows,cardinals, blue jays
Predictions: Cold with rain expected in late afternoon ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jim Rocco (<jd.jh.rocco...>)
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Compiler: Rob Feldman
Counters:
Weather: Mostly cloudy/Clear with Northwest wind 0-5 mph
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 11/24/20 1:50 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (24 Nov 2020) 13 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 24, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 28 TV 0 276 2257 OS 0 1 195 BE 2 138 636 NH 0 31 157 SS 2 216 5286 CH 0 39 650 NG 0 7 9 RS 3 207 312 BW 0 0 5431 RT 5 1737 3506 RL 0 4 5 GE 1 160 176 AK 0 3 215 ML 0 7 141 PG 0 1 79 UA 0 5 71 UB 0 5 21 UF 0 1 6 UE 0 1 2 UR 0 18 87
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 9 hours
Official Counter: Charlotte Catalano, Dave Grove, Ron Freed
Observers: Anna Lippert, Dave Grove, Gene Wagner, Pat Freed, Ron Freed
Visitors: John Meyer, Chad Ehrhart
Weather: A few cirrus clouds and contrails, slightly stronger (for light) NW winds in the morning losing significant strength at the start of the afternoon.
Raptor Observations: First bird GE 942 Last bird RS 306
Predictions: Birds? ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>) Waggoner's Gap information may be found at: www.waggap.com
Date: 11/24/20 11:05 am From: Ann Bodling <thistlebrook...> Subject: Townsend Solitare Today
Hi All, The bird was seen today around noon in the trees and at the feeders in the area to the left side of the building as you pull into the driveway. Thanks for all the information about seeing it. Ann
Date: 11/24/20 10:26 am From: Chris Blazo <000000a22b6b5249-dmarc-request...> Subject: Franklin County Winter Finches
Hello all,
I just had a male Common Redpoll at my finch sock today. I also had 2 male Evening Grosbeaks a couple weeks ago on my platform feeder. A great late fall to say the least here in the county.
Date: 11/24/20 8:56 am From: Jerry McWilliams <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 24, 2020
Location: Sunset Point, Presque Isle State Park
Date: November 24,2020
Time: 0710 to 0940
Weather: Mostly cloudybecoming partly cloudy, W to N wind to 5 mph, waves one foot. Temp. 37 F
Comments: A few westbound scaup and Red-breastedMerganser. There were more scoters and Red-throated Loons today, making it abit more interesting than the last several days. Connor Vara assisted with the count.
Waterbirds recorded:
Mallard 6
American Black Duck 4
Canvasback 8
Greater Scaup 29
Lesser Scaup 90
Scaup species 520
Surf Scoter 9
White-winged Scoter 21
Black Scoter 5
Surf/Black scoter 5
Long-tailed Duck 18
Common Goldeneye 2
Red-breastedMerganser 325
Common/Red-breastedmerganser 10
Horned Grebe 8
Red-throated Loon 22
Common Loon 8
Loon species 13
Double-crestedCormorant 6
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
This morning I heard a single Snow Bunting flying over Colebrook Rd. in Dauphin Co. The land around was harvested cornfields, so it is quite possible that it is hanging around in those fields.
Date: 11/24/20 2:57 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Bake Oven Knob (23 Nov 2020) 72 Raptors
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 23, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:15:00 Total observation time: 9.25 hours
Official Counter: Claudia Sacks
Observers: Bob Astleford, John Leskosky, Rob Keith, Ron Kline
Visitors: Observers: Ty, Mike Kaufmann
Weather: Strong wind all day (12-18 mph) from the NW. Cloudy in the morning and partly so in the afternoon. Temps hovered between 40-44 but don't be fooled! We were (I was) plenty cold today! Grand visibility, very clear day.
Predictions: Sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Hoopes (<rehoopes...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Date: 11/24/20 12:59 am From: Glenn Koppel <macatilly...> Subject: Another Loss to the Birding World
The birding world lost another giant yesterday, Ned Brinkley passed away while on a birding trip. Most of you may know Ned as an editor of American Birds. I have known Ned close to 20 years, thanks to Mary Alice knowing Ned when he was a grad student at Cornell.
Here is the comment from Field Guides regarding Ned’s passing:
It is so hard to commit this to writing. We are deeply saddened to post here that we have lost a dear colleague and unfailing friend, sounding board, polymath, tireless team player, teacher, and fellow birder. Ned Brinkley died in southern Ecuador yesterday doing what he loved best: being in the field on a birding adventure. He was two-thirds of the way through a month-long energetic and peripatetic jaunt throughout Ecuador, and the day's goal was to seek one of the country's most charismatic specialties, the Jocotoco Antpitta. Early in the morning while on a trail, Ned, accompanied by a knowledgeable local person, did not feel well, and his condition apparently deteriorated rapidly. We do not yet know many of the details, but though paramedics were summoned, Ned passed away before he could be brought to a medical facility. Words cannot express our sense of loss for someone who was an integral part of Field Guides. We mourn for Ned, for his family and loved ones, and for the gaping hole this leaves in the fabric of the birding community into which he was so tightly woven.
Date: 11/23/20 4:35 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (23 Nov 2020) 20 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 23, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Steve Walthius
Observers: Brian Weaver, Rick Schoenberger
Visitors: 7 Birders 6 for view
Weather: Strong NW winds.. Partly cloudy. 38F-44F
Raptor Observations: 10:30 and 1:45 Adult Golden Eagles 2:10 Juvenile Bald Eagle 3:02 Adult Bald Eagle
3 adult Bald Eagles and 1 Northern Harrier were observed flying NE and not counted
Non-raptor Observations: No flying waterfowl observed
Predictions: Less wind ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Schwenk (<schwenkde...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: 2ndmtn.shutterfly.com
Date: 11/23/20 2:56 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (23 Nov 2020) 77 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 23, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 28 TV 2 276 2257 OS 0 1 195 BE 20 136 634 NH 1 31 157 SS 1 214 5284 CH 1 39 650 NG 0 7 9 RS 2 204 309 BW 0 0 5431 RT 42 1732 3501 RL 1 4 5 GE 6 159 175 AK 1 3 215 ML 0 7 141 PG 0 1 79 UA 0 5 71 UB 0 5 21 UF 0 1 6 UE 0 1 2 UR 0 18 87
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 9.5 hours
Official Counter: Charlotte Catalano, Gene Wagner, Ron Freed
Observers: Anna Lippert, Deb Gingrich, Gary LaBelle, Gene Wagner, Glenn Mitzel, Pat Freed, Ron Freed
Visitors: John Meyer, Jeff Thompson, Gene Odato 30
Weather: Exceptionally strong NW wind lessening just slightly, variable cumulus clouds, sun on and off until last few hours of just clouds.
Raptor Observations: First bird 810 RT and 3 BE together Last bird RT 4:12
RL D 1240
BE J 810, 957 (4) BE WB 829, 937 BE A 810 (2), 811 (2), 831 (2), 1042, 156, 258, 3:40, 3:57 BE U 904 (i), 239 (i)
GE J 1235 GE A 114, 3:01(2), 3:11, 3:34
Non-raptor Observations: FOSP! (2), WTSP, DEJU, AMGO, AMCR ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gene Wagner (<nate...>) Waggoner's Gap information may be found at: www.waggap.com
Observation start time: 09:30:00 Observation end time: 14:15:00 Total observation time: 4.75 hours
Official Counter: Deb Bodenschatz
Observers:
Visitors: Hawkwatch is closed to visitors, including walk-ins.
Weather: Mostly cloudy with a couple peeks of sun between 10 and 11. NW wind at 8-15 mph ( gusts 20+ mph) in the morning. Wind shifted by noon to WNW at 15-20 mph (gusts 30+ mph). Frequent snow squalls, some heavy, some light. View of the valley often obscured by snow. A high temperature of of -.1 C .
Predictions: Mostly cloudy with WSW wind at 5 - 10 mph. A high of 6 C expected ======================================================================== Report submitted by Deb Bodenschatz (<debbiebodenschatz...>)
Raptor Observations: Good flight of eagles today 15 Bald eagles had adults at 11:03 (2), 11:39 (2), 13:53, 16:37, Immatures at 8:37, 11:39 (2), Second year 10:10, 10:42, 13:58, Third year 10:54, Fourth year 8:39, and unknown imm 11:17
Ten Golden eagle had adults at 9:51 (2), 10:50, 14:37, Sub-adults 13:45, 14:37, 16:38, Immature 10:24, unkn 10:29, and 10:54
Hatch year northern goshawk passed close at 11:42
Non-raptor Observations: Great flight of 33 common loon and 1 red-throated loon during the morning along with tundra swan, herring gull and lesser black-backed, 2 common redpoll ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 11/23/20 1:47 pm From: john flannigan <rublzrme...> Subject: Evening Grosbeaks-Washington County
Today at Mingo Creek Park in Washington County me and Joe Papp had two Evening Grosbeaks behind the observatory building feeding on berries on a vine in a deciduous tree I could not identify. We watched them for fifteen minutes as they foraged and intermittently vocalized.
Enjoy your birding, John Flannigan Allegheny County
Date: 11/22/20 7:27 pm From: Wayne Laubscher <wnlaubscher...> Subject: Re: Fwd: [PABIRDS] art schiavo passed
I also will miss Art very much. We was a good friend. We took a number of trips together, often with others from the PA birding world. Yes he could be a bit gruff at times but was always honest and a decent, thoughtful person. And a very funny guy. Art was one of those folks who was a great travel companion.
We made several trips to Ontario in cold winters to see those northern winter specialties. In 2014 and 2015 we visited Costa Rica and Arizona. One of my favorite memories was of our encounter with a person dressed in an authentic Star Wars stormtrooper costume complete with a blaster. This was in Tombstone, Arizona just up the street from the OK Corral. Art took advantage of the photo op. Can't make this stuff up.
The last time I saw him was on our Rock Wren chase two years ago. I spoke with him a few weeks ago and he seemed to be doing well. I'd like to think that he's up there somewhere keeping watch over the flyways. My deepest condolences goes out to his family.
Wayne Laubscher Lock Haven Clinton Co. <wnlaubscher...> "Owl be back"
> On 11/22/2020 5:08 PM Chad Kauffman <chadkauffman...> wrote: > > > here was a message that his sister sent to me from a message I posted on > art's fb page. Hi Chad. I'm Art's sister. His passing was a shock. I > spoke with him the Sunday before and he was fine. Not sure of cause of > death. Most likely aneurysm or heart attack. His daughter is planning a > memorial sometime in late spring when it will hopefully be safer to > gather. She'd like something at one of the nature conservatories he was > involved in. I will post it on his page to get the word out. Thanks. > > > > -------- Forwarded Message -------- > Subject: [PABIRDS] art schiavo passed > Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2020 14:43:08 -0500 > From: Chad Kauffman <chadkauffman...> > Reply-To: Chad Kauffman <chadkauffman...> > To: <PABIRDS...> > > > > hello all > > Our birding flock has lost another one, I just found out that Art > Schiavo passed away on 11/16. I don't have any details of what happened > or services, etc. I will post them if I find anything out. He was a big > crude at times, but our sense of humor lined up and we chased quite a > few birds when we both started out working on our lists. We had drifted > away the past few years, but I always considered him a friend. > > chad kauffman, mifflintown. > > -- > ***See our new video https://youtu.be/3gyjkxmmFS4 *** ***Check us out on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kauffmaninsurance/ > > -- > ***See our new video https://youtu.be/3gyjkxmmFS4 *** ***Check us out on > facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kauffmaninsurance/
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 17:30:00 Total observation time: 10 hours
Official Counter: Bob Stewart
Observers: Bill Cline, Che Mincone, Ed Gowarty,Sr, Joe Kelly, Joe Sabo, Paul Fritz, Sandy Cline, Tom & Janet Kuehl, Wayne Sierer
Visitors: The Allegheny Front Hawkwatch is closed to the public during the Covid 19 pandemic. Please do not walk in. We will open to the public as soon as we ensure the safety of all.
Weather: Heavy overcast. Temp 2.1 degrees C to 4.7 degrees C. Dense morning fog limiting visibility to 100 ft. Fog cleared about 11:30 AM, visibility then 10 km. Wind out of the SE 15 mph sustained.
Predictions: Cloudy. Temp steady in mid-30's. Winds out of the WNW at 10-20 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Robert Stewart (<bob...>)
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Caribbean Birds & Hurricanes: Responses, Resilience, & Conservation. 2020 has seen a very active hurricane season, and we've been wondering how birds have fared as storm after storm plowed across the Atlantic. It's not all doom and gloom; some species actually benefit over the long-term while others are not so fortunate. Please join us as we learn about the research and conservation efforts underway to face the challenges of climate changes. Dr. Joe Wunderle's interest in birds and conservation began in junior high school when he participated in Christmas Bird Counts and other activities with the Wyncote Bird Club (now Wyncote Audubon). After a trip to the Maine Audubon camp, he earned a BS in biology at the University of Maine and graduate degrees in Ecology and Behavior at the University of Minnesota. He spent six years in Grenada studying the breeding biology and genetics of Bananaquits and was the director of the Canadian Junior College for Marine Biology in the Grenadines.He has taught zoology and tropical ecology at the North Caroline Sate University in Raleigh, the Organization for Tropical Studies in Costa Rica and the University of Puerto Rico. For 30 years, he conducted research on disturbance ecology with the US Forest Service's International Institute of Tropical Forestry, focusing on identifying conservation prescriptions for bird populations threatened by disturbances due to hurricanes, droughts, agriculture and selective logging. He recently co-authored a field guide to the natural history of The Bahamas and has authored or co-authored more than 100 articles on avian ecology. He is a founding member and past president of BirdsCaribbean and former presndent of the Neotropical Ornithological Society. In June, he became editor-in-chief of the Journal of Caribbean Ornithology, BirdsCaribbean's on-line, open-access journal.
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Subject: Beaver County - eBird Report - Economy Borough - Nov 22, 2020
Each morning, a flock of Pine Siskins arrives in the yard in varying numbers. Today was the largest flock this year, and the largest flock ever in our yard, 130. I believe there were more than that number, as they were everywhere on the ground and on 2 feeders, but I'm certain of at least 130. Some photos are on ebird.
Karyn Delaney
Economy Borough Yard Birds, Beaver, Pennsylvania, US Nov 22, 2020 9:00 AM - 9:10 AM Protocol: Stationary 10 species
Wild Turkey 9 Mourning Dove 1 Hairy Woodpecker 1 Black-capped Chickadee 1 Tufted Titmouse 1 White-breasted Nuthatch 1 House Sparrow 1 House Finch 1 Pine Siskin 130 Large flock each morning. Largest to date. Most likely more than 130. Small finch-like bird. Dark, heavily streaked. Some with yellow on sides. Notched tail. American Goldfinch 10
Date: 11/22/20 2:50 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (22 Nov 2020) 30 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 22, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Dave Schwenk, Richard Pohner
Observers: Andy Francis
Visitors: A few hunters and about 10 for vista.
Weather: Light SSE-S winds under an overcast sky, cold with temp of 45F,
Raptor Observations: Birds were all on same track med high over south side of the mountain.
Non-raptor Observations: N raven and all our usual passerines at the feeder stump
Predictions: Rain early, cloudy till noon followed by nice PM of partly cloudy, strong NW wind and temps in the upper 40's. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Schwenk (<schwenkde...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: 2ndmtn.shutterfly.com
Date: 11/22/20 2:19 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (22 Nov 2020) 31 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 22, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 28 TV 0 274 2255 OS 0 1 195 BE 0 116 614 NH 0 30 156 SS 0 213 5283 CH 0 38 649 NG 0 7 9 RS 2 202 307 BW 0 0 5431 RT 25 1690 3459 RL 0 3 4 GE 4 153 169 AK 0 2 214 ML 0 7 141 PG 0 1 79 UA 0 5 71 UB 0 5 21 UF 0 1 6 UE 0 1 2 UR 0 18 87
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Dave Grove, Gene Wagner
Observers: Dave Grove, Gene Wagner
Visitors: 16
Weather: Overcast with a light SE wind
Raptor Observations: GE AD 1120, 1:08, 2:01, 2:32
First bird RT 923 Last bird RT 2:49
Non-raptor Observations: A Junco landed on my head and sat briefly before flying to safety ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gene Wagner (<nate...>) Waggoner's Gap information may be found at: www.waggap.com
Date: 11/22/20 2:08 pm From: Chad Kauffman <chadkauffman...> Subject: Fwd: [PABIRDS] art schiavo passed
here was a message that his sister sent to me from a message I posted on art's fb page. Hi Chad. I'm Art's sister. His passing was a shock. I spoke with him the Sunday before and he was fine. Not sure of cause of death. Most likely aneurysm or heart attack. His daughter is planning a memorial sometime in late spring when it will hopefully be safer to gather. She'd like something at one of the nature conservatories he was involved in. I will post it on his page to get the word out. Thanks.
-------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: [PABIRDS] art schiavo passed Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2020 14:43:08 -0500 From: Chad Kauffman <chadkauffman...> Reply-To: Chad Kauffman <chadkauffman...> To: <PABIRDS...>
hello all
Our birding flock has lost another one, I just found out that Art Schiavo passed away on 11/16. I don't have any details of what happened or services, etc. I will post them if I find anything out. He was a big crude at times, but our sense of humor lined up and we chased quite a few birds when we both started out working on our lists. We had drifted away the past few years, but I always considered him a friend.
Observation start time: 06:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 9.5 hours
Compiler: Matt Wlasniewski
Counters: David Barber
Weather: Overcast with NNE winds 4-12 mph
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations: common redpoll ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 11/22/20 12:17 pm From: Randy Phillips <raphillips56...> Subject: York County Short-eared Owls
Saturday night at approx. 4:50 pm I had three Short-eared Owls at the grasslands at the Hopewell Township Recreation area. This area is located at the intersection of Plank and Althouse School Rd in southern York Co. Almost dark, so not great looks but definitely SEO's.
Date: 11/22/20 9:45 am From: Dave DeReamus <becard...> Subject: 38 Common Ravens, Northampton County and other points
As many of you know, Common Ravens have become a much more common sight, particularly from the hawkwatches along the ridges. Yesterday, I was birding at the Woodland Hills Preserve in southern Northampton County and heard some ravens calling. When I looked up, I was surprised to see 38 Common Ravens! They found a thermal and, with very little flapping, circled and gained altitude for a couple minutes before heading off in a southerly direction. It was the most I have ever seen in one group.
Also there were lots of sparrows around that included a Fox, a White-crowned, a few Swamp, several Fields, and many White-throateds and Songs, plus a lone Pine Siskin.
Mirroring the numbers of ravens are the numbers of Black Vultures, which were a hotline bird in eastern PA as late as the 1980's. Their numbers have shot up since then. Bald Eagle is another bird that has really increased in numbers. Back in the 1970's, I believe there were only one or two nests in the entire state! Lastly, Merlins have also increased, at least in sightings. They are still an uncommon sight, but considering that back in the mid-70's (at the end of the DDT era) they were one of the least recorded raptors at Hawk Mountain, their sightings have definitely increased, possibly due to their ability to adjust to somewhat more populated areas. I have seen Merlins perched in trees and on telephone poles right along busy highways, something that would have been a total surprise decades ago. So, it's not all bad news out there.
Date: 11/22/20 8:32 am From: Hayley Kile <pezolut...> Subject: Fox Sparrows and Red breasted nuthatch
We had the treat of seeing three fox sparrows at the (old) Churchill golf course this morning and a red- breasted nuthatch visited the feeder. Good Sunday birding!
Date: 11/22/20 7:21 am From: Robert Protz <0000005c73c8f66d-dmarc-request...> Subject: Tundra Swans - Allegheny River
Dear PABirders, At 9:55 AM this Sunday morning, I watched a flock of ~60 Tundra Swans fly up the Allegheny River on the Allegheny/Westmoreland border from First Ave. In Tarentum. They were calling vociferously as they flew. Rob ProtzBrackenridge PA
Date: 11/22/20 6:20 am From: <kvanfleet...> <kvanfleet...> Subject: Re: art schiavo passed
Sad news indeed. I too lost contact with Art but remember him well as a gregarious and active IBA volunteer during my years with Audubon PA. Art regularly monitored and on occasion located Long-eared Owls at Hershey Special Habitat IBA. Mr. Red-Sox fan will be missed.
Kim Van Fleet Shermans Dale, PA
Quoting Scott Weidensaul <000001343b2dd726-dmarc-request...>:
> Art was one of our early volunteers on the Ned Smith Center?s > saw-whet owl banding project, and somewhere in my files I have a > photo of him with a tiny owl in his big hands and an absolutely > enormous smile on his face. Coming across that picture always makes > me smile, too, and I was very sorry to get the news of his passing. > > Scott Weidensaul > Milton, NH (formerly Schuylkill Co.) > > >>> On Nov 21, 2020, at 2:43 PM, Chad Kauffman >>> <chadkauffman...> wrote: >>> >>> ?hello all >>> >>> Our birding flock has lost another one, I just found out that Art >>> Schiavo passed away on 11/16. I don't have any details of what >>> happened or services, etc. I will post them if I find anything >>> out. He was a big crude at times, but our sense of humor lined up >>> and we chased quite a few birds when we both started out working >>> on our lists. We had drifted away the past few years, but I always >>> considered him a friend. >>> >>> chad kauffman, mifflintown. >>> >>> -- >>> ***See our new video https://youtu.be/3gyjkxmmFS4 *** ***Check us >>> out on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kauffmaninsurance/ >
Observation start time: 09:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Doug Wentzel
Observers: Owen Connell
Visitors: Megan McCarthy, Alison Kelly and Susan Wentzel
Weather: Clear blue skies, wind out of the southwest, warm for mid-November.
Raptor Observations: Birds not counted but observed over Big Valley and Stone Valley: Bald Eagle (2, A & imm); Red-tailed Hawk (imm); Black Vulture (3); Turkey Vulture (11). Bald Eagles: 12:57 A; 1:03 2A; 1:04 imm; 1:50 imm; 2:55 3A Golden Eagles: 3:31 2A, 3:40 imm
Non-raptor Observations: Downy Woodpecker, American Crow (6), Common Raven (2), Black-capped Chickadee (6), Red-breasted Nuthatch, Carolina Wren, Winter Wren, Cedar Waxwing (5), Dark-eyed Junco, and Evening Grosbeak (2). ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jen Anderson (<jab56...>)
Date: 11/22/20 4:37 am From: August Mirabella <am4birds1...> Subject: Peace Valley Park (IBA) -Bucks Co. (11/15 - 11/21)
All, The reported species totaled 74 this week. 1 Cackling Goose 11/14 & 11/15 photo 8 duck species: 1 Wood Duck 11/16, 11/20 1 Gadwall 11/15, 11/18 Bufflehead - high report 25 11/15 7 Hooded Merganser 11/15 photo Common Merganser - high report 13 11/17 1 Ruddy Duck 11/18 Pied-billed Grebe - high report 3 11/15 American Coot - high report 3 11/15 Lesser Black-backed Gull - high report 21 11/18 1 Common Loon 11/21 Double-crested Cormorant-high report 5 through 11/21 Black Vulture - high estimate 20 11/21 Turkey Vulture - high estimate 50 11/21 1 N. Harrier 11/17, 11/21 photo 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 11/121 1 Merlin 11/15, 11/21 1 Common Raven 11/20 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch 11/15 E. Bluebird - high report 15 11/21 1 Gray Catbird 11/21 photo Purple Finch - high 9 11/18 1 Pine Siskin 11/17, 11//18 <https://0.0.0.18/> 7 sparrow species: Fox Sparrow - high report 3 11/15 1 White-crowned Sparrow 11/15 photo 2 Rusty Blackbird 11/21 photo Only one Yellow-rumped Warbler 11/21 The leucistic White-throated Sparrow coninued through 11/21 photo
Also, Bald Eagle, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Pileated Woodpecker, American Kestrel, Fish Crow, Brown Creeper, Golden-crowned & Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Cedar Waxwing, Field Sparrow, Swamp Sparrow
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 21, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 15:45:00 Total observation time: 8.25 hours
Official Counter: Rob Keith
Observers:
Visitors: There were no visitors to the North Lookout today
Weather: Visibility 10 Miles for most of the day then Rain began at 1530hrs reducing visibility to 1 mile; Temps 38-57F then temps reduced from 57 to 53; Winds varied 0-2 NW 0700 to 1200 hrs, then 1-3 NW from 1200 to 1545 hrs; Cloud Cover 80% thru 1100 hrs then 90% thru 1500 hrs and 100% thru 1545 hrs
Raptor Observations: Bald Eagle (2) 1235i, 1315i
Non-raptor Observations: An adult Bald Eagle flying up ridge at 1420 hrs A flock of 56 Canada geese and a short time later another flock of 16 individuals at 1420 hrs A Coopers Hawk flying up ridge at 1232 hrs A Pileated Woodpecker were heard repeatedly throughout the day
Predictions: Cloudy. Slight chance of rain shower. High 49F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Hoopes (<rehoopes...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Date: 11/21/20 4:24 pm From: Bruce Johnson <000000bcb5fcbd4d-dmarc-request...> Subject: MONROE CO.-- 120 REDPOLLS, Possible HOARY
It's been 9 long years waiting to see my first local Monroe County Common Redpoll. I was rewarded with not one, but at least 120. One of them looks arguably good for a Hoary Redpoll. Many of those in the flock looked rather larger than I expected. When I first found them on the far side of the WTP in bad light with binocs, then the scope, I initially thought I had found a flock of waxwings.
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Brian M. Wargo
Observers: Dave Darney, Dick Akers, Jeanine Ging, Wayne Sierer
Visitors: The hawk watch is closed to the public during the covid-19 pandemic. Please do not walk in!
Weather: Overcast, drizzle, and west winds made for a low bird day.
Raptor Observations: The light-morph Rough-legged Hawk kited over the western edge of the site for a few minutes before passing south.
Non-raptor Observations: American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, Blue Jay, Carolina Wren, Common Raven, Dark-eyed Junco, Eastern Bluebird, White-Breasted Nuthatch, Tufted Titmouse, Pileated Woodpecker
Adult Bald Eagle (not-migrating)
Predictions: East winds with the potential for rain. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Brian M. Wargo (<brianwargo...>)
Date: 11/21/20 2:38 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (21 Nov 2020) 9 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 21, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:45:00 Total observation time: 7.75 hours
Official Counter: Tom Kurtz
Observers: Andy Francis, Kirk & Sally Krause, Nancy Clupper
Visitors: 12 vista viewers 3 hunters, 2 casual hawk watchers
Weather: Sunny with clouds till 10 am then 100% clouds rest of day with brief periods of light drizzle in afternoon. Light wind all day from N and NNW and temperature range 53 to 57 degrees. Left at 3:45 with light/moderate rain for 20 minutes prior to leaving.
Raptor Observations: 2 sub adult GE 1 adult GE
Non-raptor Observations: usual birds at feeder, titmice, white breasted nuthatch, black capped chickadees, and juncos. Carolina wren, waxwings, dove, pine siskin, fox sparrows, white throated sparrows, red bellied, hairy, downy, and pileated woodpeckers, robins, and cardinals. 2 small flocks of Canada geese and 1 common loon flying south.
Predictions: possibility of rain ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Schwenk (<schwenkde...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: 2ndmtn.shutterfly.com
Date: 11/21/20 2:21 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (21 Nov 2020) 23 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 21, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 28 TV 5 274 2255 OS 0 1 195 BE 0 116 614 NH 0 30 156 SS 0 213 5283 CH 0 38 649 NG 0 7 9 RS 0 200 305 BW 0 0 5431 RT 13 1665 3434 RL 0 3 4 GE 5 149 165 AK 0 2 214 ML 0 7 141 PG 0 1 79 UA 0 5 71 UB 0 5 21 UF 0 1 6 UE 0 1 2 UR 0 18 87
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 9.5 hours
Official Counter: Dave Grove, Ron Freed
Observers: Anna Lippert, Dave Grove, Gene Wagner, Joe Kelly, Pat Freed, Ron Freed
Visitors: 17
Weather: Overcast, no wind, some haze. Wind picked up at 2, then the flight started.
Raptor Observations: GE Juv 321 GE Sub 226 GE AD 309, 310, 341
First bird RT 209 Last bird GE 341
Non-raptor Observations: Loon - 1 TUSW 99 CAGO 45 ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>) Waggoner's Gap information may be found at: www.waggap.com
Observation start time: 07:15:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 8.25 hours
Compiler: Paul Heveran
Counters: Bracken Brown
Weather: Mostly cloudy/Overcast/Rain winds were W/NW winds 0-6 mph
Raptor Observations: A single juvenile bald eagle at 14:05
Four golden eagles adults at 12:36, 13:11, and subadults at 13:27(2)
Immature northern goshawk 11:53
Non-raptor Observations: common Redpoll in several flocks one of which had 26 birds, red crossbill, and american goldfinch. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 11/21/20 12:34 pm From: Scott Weidensaul <000001343b2dd726-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: art schiavo passed
Art was one of our early volunteers on the Ned Smith Center’s saw-whet owl banding project, and somewhere in my files I have a photo of him with a tiny owl in his big hands and an absolutely enormous smile on his face. Coming across that picture always makes me smile, too, and I was very sorry to get the news of his passing.
Scott Weidensaul
Milton, NH (formerly Schuylkill Co.)
>> On Nov 21, 2020, at 2:43 PM, Chad Kauffman <chadkauffman...> wrote:
>>
>> hello all
>>
>> Our birding flock has lost another one, I just found out that Art Schiavo passed away on 11/16. I don't have any details of what happened or services, etc. I will post them if I find anything out. He was a big crude at times, but our sense of humor lined up and we chased quite a few birds when we both started out working on our lists. We had drifted away the past few years, but I always considered him a friend.
>>
>> chad kauffman, mifflintown.
>>
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Date: 11/21/20 12:25 pm From: Ann Pettigrew <rook185...> Subject: Re: art schiavo passed
Thanks for letting us know, Chad. Art contacted me several years ago to ask if he could come see the koi pond and stream we had put in and we spent several hours hanging out in the yard. Makes me sad. I didn’t even know he was sick or maybe it was something more sudden. Hopefully, it wasn’t Covid.
Take care.
Ann
Ann C. Pettigrew, V.M.D.
York, PA
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> On Nov 21, 2020, at 2:43 PM, Chad Kauffman <chadkauffman...> wrote:
>
> hello all
>
> Our birding flock has lost another one, I just found out that Art Schiavo passed away on 11/16. I don't have any details of what happened or services, etc. I will post them if I find anything out. He was a big crude at times, but our sense of humor lined up and we chased quite a few birds when we both started out working on our lists. We had drifted away the past few years, but I always considered him a friend.
>
> chad kauffman, mifflintown.
>
> --
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Date: 11/21/20 11:43 am From: Chad Kauffman <chadkauffman...> Subject: art schiavo passed
hello all
Our birding flock has lost another one, I just found out that Art Schiavo passed away on 11/16. I don't have any details of what happened or services, etc. I will post them if I find anything out. He was a big crude at times, but our sense of humor lined up and we chased quite a few birds when we both started out working on our lists. We had drifted away the past few years, but I always considered him a friend.
Date: 11/21/20 9:32 am From: Douglas Filler <0000012c09e09177-dmarc-request...> Subject: Silver Lake in Bucks co
The following were seen on the morning bird walk from the Sliver Lake Nature Center located in Bristol Pa.
Ron Miller led the walk this morning.
Thank you Ron.
American crow 2
American goldfinch 5
American robin 6
Belted kingfisher 1
Blue jay 1
Canada goose 24
Chickadee 6
Carolina wren 9
Coopers hawk 1
Downey woodpecker 7
European starling 14
Great blue heron 4
House finch 4
House sparrow 2
Mallard 12
Mourning dove 6
Northern cardinal 8
red bellied woodpecker 6
Ring billed gull 15
Song sparrow 6
Tufted titmouse 18 conservative estimate
White throated sparrow 32 very conservative estimate
Winter wren 1 good look going up onto platform
Cormorant 21
White breasted nuthatch 18 again conservative estimate
Possible red tail hawk sitting in tree on other side of creek. Couldn't get a good look to ID positively
Date: 11/21/20 7:56 am From: Jerry McWilliams <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 21, 2020
Location: Sunset Point, Presque Isle State Park
Date: November 21,2020
Time: 0705 to 0905
Weather: Cloudy, N windto 10 mph, waves one to two feet. Temp. 45 F
Comments: Pretty slowwith just a few westbound scaup, Red-breasted Merganser and a few loons. Roger Donn and Jennifer Ferrick assisted withthe count for a few minutes.
Waterbirds recorded:
Gadwall 4
Lesser Scaup17
Scaup species 416
Surf Scoter 2
White-winged Scoter 1
Surf/Black scoter 11
Long-tailed Duck 8
Bufflehead 2
Common Goldeneye 7
Red-breastedMerganser 342
Horned Grebe 2
Red-throated Loon 3
Common Loon 52
Loons species 6
Double-crestedCormorant 10
Other bird moving alongthe lake:
Bald Eagle 1
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <PA.jerrymcw...>
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Ed Gowarty,Sr
Observers:
Visitors: The Allegheny Front Hawkwatch is closed to the public during the Covid 19 pandemic. Please do not walk in. We will open to the public as soon as we ensure the safety of all.
Weather: Warm, moderate winds out of the NW. Mostly blue sky, cloud cover 10% or less. Visibility 32 km to 40 km.
Raptor Observations: No raptors seen today. This was a better day for raking leaves.
Non-raptor Observations: downy woodpecker, raven, crow, white-breasted nuthatch, black capped chicadee, blue jay, fox sparrow, cardinal, tufted titmouse. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Robert Stewart (<bob...>)
Date: 11/20/20 7:14 pm From: Dave DeReamus <becard...> Subject: Eastern PA Birdline: 11/20/2020
- RBA * Pennsylvania * Lehigh / Northampton Counties and Vicinity * November 20, 2020 * PAEA2011.20
- Birds mentioned
RED CROSSBILL
COMMON REDPOLL
SNOWY OWL
GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE
PINE SISKIN
EVENING GROSBEAK
- Transcript
Hotline: Eastern PA Birdline Date: November 20th at 10:00 PM To Report by E-Mail: Send to <mailto:<becard...> <becard...> with "Birdline" in subject heading. Compiler: Dave DeReamus
My reporting area includes all of Lehigh and Northampton Counties with the northern edge of the area reaching Beltzville State Park and the southern edge reaching Peace Valley Park in Bucks County. Updates are typically done every Friday, more often when necessary.
Directions to many of the sites in this report can be found in the area's birding guidebook, "Birds of the Lehigh Valley and Vicinity". A completely revised, 2nd edition of the book can be ordered at: <http://www.lvaudubon.org/shop/>http://www.lvaudubon.org/shop/ .
NOW FOR THE BIRDS!
Sightings from BEAR SWAMP, Northampton County:
RED CROSSBILLS - 4 on 4/14.
Sightings from BUSHKILL TOWNSHIP, Northampton County:
At Ballas Park:
COMMON REDPOLL - 1 on 11/19 (fly-by).
Sightings from WILLIAMS TOWNSHIP, Northampton County:
Blackpoll Warbler - 1 on 11/17 (late date).
Sightings from HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Northampton County:
SNOWY OWL - 1 back on 11/9 (unfortunately, died later of emaciation).
Sightings from LITTLE GAP, Northampton County:
RED CROSSBILLS - 9 on 11/14 (fly-by's).
Sightings from LITTLE GAP, Carbon County:
RED CROSSBILLS - 5 on 11/18 (fly-by's).
Sightings from LEASER LAKE, Lehigh County:
Black-throated Blue Warbler - 1 on 11/16 (late date).
Sightings from BAKE OVEN KNOB, Lehigh County:
Bald Eagles - 5 on 11/14; 12 on 11/15; 11 on 11/16; 7 on 11/18
Golden Eagles - 7 on 11/16; 6 on 11/17; 10 on 11/18.
Sightings from GREEN LANE RESERVOIR, Montgomery County:
At the Church Road area:
GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE - 1 on 11/15
Cackling Geese - 2 on 11/14; 1 on 11/15.
Sightings from LAKE NOCKAMIXON, Bucks County:
Golden Eagle - 1 on 11/18 (fly-by).
Sightings from PEACE VALLEY PARK, Bucks County:
Cackling Goose - 1 on 11/14 and 11/15.
PINE SISKINS, Purple Finches, and "fly-by" EVENING GROSBEAKS were reported from several sites this past week.
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 20, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Rick Morrissey
Observers: Jeff Hopkins, Rick Gaeta, Ron Kline
Visitors: Just a few overnight hikers, all really nice, we enjoyed them sharing their adventurous spirits.
Weather: A pleasant, partly cloudy, sunny day with a low temperature of 44F and a high temperature of 54F. Winds were WSW in the morning, 2-6 mph to start, and then SW in the afternoon with winds dropping to 1-3 mph.
Raptor Observations: Today's count was started by Ron Kline, PHD, aka Doctor Merlin. Thank you Ron for all the Fridays you led this season as the lead counter, and all the many years you coordinated the BOK Hawk Count flawlessly.
Bald Eagles (2): An adult pair at 1331 EST
Golden Eagle (1): 1123 EST (Adult)
Non-raptor Observations: On my last count day of the season, the most significant non-related raptor observation is that when long time raptor enthusiasts are gathered with very low flight activity, I learn so much. The platform of the North lookout is transformed into a stage, and each of the observers morph into improvisational educators sharing knowledge about an array of topics I never even heard about. I am left wondering if I could apply for CEU's for an odd sort of certification of eclectic knowledge. Also, I think this group could be on PBS to offer Netflix reviews and recommendations. For the rest of this COVID year, my wife and I are set for TV viewing, fire up the popcorn. Yes, it was that slow on BOK today, yet these days are some of my favorite experiences in nature, albeit human nature.
Winter and Caroline Wrens, 2 Ravens, lots of empty skies.
Predictions: Some sun in the morning with increasing clouds during the afternoon. High 58F, winds from the NW at 5mph but mostly light and variable. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Hoopes (<rehoopes...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Date: 11/20/20 6:27 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (20 Nov 2020) 51 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 20, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Sue Cooper
Observers: Brian Weaver, Dave Schwenk, Gayle McKinne, Rick Schoenberger, Rosemary Spreha, Tom McKinne
Visitors: 11 vehicles 15 people
Weather: 0-5 mphSSE, 52F- 60F, CLCV only (1pm-4pm)
Raptor Observations: 1JBE 3 ABE
Non-raptor Observations: Crows, Ravens, Pileated, Red Bellied and Downy Woodpeckers, Chickadees, Tufted Titmouse, White Breasted and Red Breasted Nuthatches, Blue Jays, Dark Eyed Juncos, Cardinals, Fox Sparrows, Carolina and Winter Wrens.
Predictions: 2-5 mph wind , SE, no clouds 60F or higher ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Schwenk (<schwenkde...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: 2ndmtn.shutterfly.com
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 19, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Claudia Sacks
Observers: Dan Kell, Rob Keith
Weather: Cold this morning with the trail showing signs of a frozen ground. Groups of leaves on the walk up were elevated from the ground itself; looked like the water under them lifted them in the freeze. Temps 21-37. Light wind in the morning rising to 6-7 mph in the afternoon from the S. Cloudy in the morning becoming clear with a crisp blue sky in the afternoon.
Raptor Observations: BE(1): 0936i
Non-raptor Observations: A lovely look of an adult red tail in the bowl today. Did a couple of circles for us before peeling off and heading south. Really lovely views of his obvious red shoulders, blue-grey wingtips, and boldly striped tail. Always something magical to be seen on the mountain! Tufted titmice, chickadees, and juncos chirped hello today. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Hoopes (<rehoopes...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Alan Simon
Observers: Bob Kelly, Rob Fergus
Visitors: Robin Queenan
Weather: SW winds and some clouds. More pleasant temperatures for this time of the season.
Raptor Observations: The usual local birds were in the sky including an adult bald eagle, Cooper's Hawk, red-tails and red-shoulders
Non-raptor Observations: This is the last day of the extended season unless someone wanders out to the park and sends a report. Many thanks to all of the counters and a special shout out to Alan Simon who only missed 3 days on which there was a count this year.
Predictions: No count scheduled ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: www.rtphawkwatch.org
Date: 11/20/20 1:38 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (20 Nov 2020) 31 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 20, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 28 TV 3 269 2250 OS 0 1 195 BE 5 116 614 NH 1 30 156 SS 1 213 5283 CH 0 38 649 NG 0 7 9 RS 0 200 305 BW 0 0 5431 RT 15 1652 3421 RL 0 3 4 GE 5 144 160 AK 0 2 214 ML 0 7 141 PG 0 1 79 UA 0 5 71 UB 0 5 21 UF 0 1 6 UE 0 1 2 UR 1 18 87
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Charlotte Catalano, Dave Grove
Observers: Anna Lippert, Dave Grove, Gary LaBelle, Joe Lavella, Pat Freed, Ron Freed
Visitors: Pete B 12
Weather: Very few high cirrus clouds, sunny, southerly wind with some variability in direction and strength.
Raptor Observations: First bird RT 1050 Last bird RT 332
BE J 1213 BE A 1118, 1146, 1213 BE U 1143
GE J 1123, 1215 GE A 1240, 1244, 144
Non-raptor Observations: AMGO, AMRO, DEJU, AMPI, YBSA, PUFI ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>) Waggoner's Gap information may be found at: www.waggap.com
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.97 hours
Compiler: David Barber
Counters: Brian Ferrence
Weather: Clear to partly cloudy with SW winds 1-7 mph
Raptor Observations: BAEA: 1518I GOEA: 1122I
Non-raptor Observations: E. bluebird, hermit thrush, pine siskin, purple finch, white-winged crossbill, common redpoll, evening grosbeak ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 3 hours
Official Counter: Alan Simon
Observers: Rob Fergus
Visitors: Fred and Elke Herrik with their grandson Dale Much. Robin Queenan
Weather: Much more comfortable than the previous day. Morning clouds started to clear at mid day. Temperature in the mid 30s rose to the mid 40s with brisk SSW winds.
Raptor Observations: A light migration. The usual local raptors were up.
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: SW winds continue. Sunny with high in the low 60s ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: www.rtphawkwatch.org
Date: 11/20/20 10:03 am From: Don Nixon <drnemail...> Subject: Clearfield County Rufous Hummingbird continues - Visitors welcome
The adult male rufous hummingbird continues to visit our feeders and things have worked out very well with people using the bench we have set for viewing him. He usually feeds for the first time around 7:00 am and visits as often as every 5 - 10 minutes until the temperature warms up to about 45 degrees. After it warms, he gradually slows down to about once per hour and continues until 3:30 or 4:00. If anyone is looking for an outdoor socially distance diversion this weekend or over the Thanksgiving holiday period feel free to email me at <pamerlins...> for the "protocol". I have also attached pictures of the info to an eBird checklist for the stakeout hotspot on 11/16.
Date: 11/20/20 7:35 am From: Scott Weidensaul <000001343b2dd726-dmarc-request...> Subject: Lehigh Co.. snowy owl -- postmortem report
Folks,
As many of you know, a snowy owl that had been reported in Bethlehem earlier this month was picked up Nov. 12 while non-responsive and died before it could reach a rehabber. Thanks to help from Matt Loyko and coordination by Ted Nichols, we were able to quickly get the carcass to Dr. Erica Miller at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. Erica is also a senior research investigator on the new Wildlife Futures program, a cooperative venture between the PGC and Penn to understand and address wildlife health threats, and is part of the wildlife vet team at Project SNOWstorm to study snowy owl health.
Because there was a lot of discussion in the Lehigh Valley birding community about the owl’s condition and what might have caused its death, I wanted to share the results of the necropsy and initial lab tests that Erica and her colleagues performed.
The owl was a juvenile male, and extremely emaciated. There was some speculation it may have ingested poison, and while toxicology results did find trace amounts of rodenticide (which is the case these days with almost any raptor, I’m afraid), there was no evidence, such as internal bleeding, to suggest that rodenticides killed it. The bird did have a significant lesion on the brain that could have resulted from trauma like a collision, and an enlarged gall bladder. Erica and her team hope to learn more from the histopathology (tissue) and additional toxicology testing still to be done.
While the tracking work that we’ve done since 2013 through Project SNOWstorm has attracted the most attention, the other major aspect of our work has been this kind of investigation into the health of wild snowy owls. Our vet team, which besides Erica includes Dr. Cindy Driscoll of MD DNR, Dr. Sherrill Davison of Penn and Dr. Ellen Bronson of the Maryland Zoo, has necropsied more than 250 snowy owls and run lab work on blood and tissues from many other live birds caught for banding and tagging. It is by far the largest and most ambitious study of the health landscape for snowy owls in the world.
If you’re interested, you can follow our work at www.projectsnowstorm.org.
Scott Weidensaul
Milton, NH (formerly Schuylkill Co.)
Date: 11/19/20 3:20 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (19 Nov 2020) 38 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 19, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Fred Wilcox
Observers: Jay George, Tom Power
Visitors: 4 for vista
Weather: Partly cloudy with a light South wind. Visibility fair to good by the end of the watch. Cool temperatures with a range of 29-40.
Raptor Observations: GE 1 immature GE 5 adult BE 1 adult
1st bird. GE@ 9:34
Non-raptor Observations: 4 ravens flying in a diamond formation wing tip to wing tip
Predictions: Sunny and warmer with a light SW wind ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Schwenk (<schwenkde...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: 2ndmtn.shutterfly.com
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Dave Poder
Observers: Bob Stewart, Greg Gdula, Jim Rocco, Tom & Janet Kuehl
Visitors: This site is closed to visitors.
Weather: Mostly high, thin overcast, light SW winds, high temp of 12.6C
Raptor Observations: 3 TVs
Non-raptor Observations: Chickadees, WB nuthatches, Titmice, Juncos, E bluebirds, Blue jays, Crows, Ravens, Carolina wrens, Pileated & Downy WP
Predictions: Mostly sunny, W winds 10-20 km/h, high temp near 13C. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Dave Poder (<avions...>)
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 11/19/20 1:52 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (19 Nov 2020) 30 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 19, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 28 TV 1 266 2247 OS 0 1 195 BE 8 111 609 NH 0 29 155 SS 0 212 5282 CH 1 38 649 NG 1 7 9 RS 2 200 305 BW 0 0 5431 RT 11 1637 3406 RL 0 3 4 GE 6 139 155 AK 0 2 214 ML 0 7 141 PG 0 1 79 UA 0 5 71 UB 0 5 21 UF 0 1 6 UE 0 1 2 UR 0 17 86
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Charlotte Catalano, Dave Grove
Observers: Anna Lippert, Dave Grove, Gene Wagner, Joe Lavella
Visitors: 3
Weather: High overcast with moderate S wind
Raptor Observations: First bird GE 835 Last bird BE 311
BE Juv 311 BE 4TH 1131, 1137 BE A 1142 (2), 219, 220 (2)
GE A 835, 1217, 1240, 137 GE SA 1230 GE U 1009 (i)
NG flew, calling, into trees and landed for less than a minute just NNE of where the counter sits. Identified by call, which it gave many times as it moved, unseen, through the trees before hearing it echo to the W and migrate out.
Non-raptor Observations: DEJU, RECR (~15), AMGO, PISI, EVGR (1) ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>) Waggoner's Gap information may be found at: www.waggap.com
Date: 11/19/20 7:31 am From: A. Liebner <000000d98121eaef-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Siskins vs goldfinches
Frank and all,
I’ve had the same experience here in Schuylkill County. The majority of Pine Siskins have moved on so the Goldfinch numbers are back up to where they were earlier.
A small group of Purple Finches remain along with a manageable (no need for an extra 50# bag of black oil!) group of Siskins.
Evening Grosbeaks moved on, but it was a thrill to see so many. It's been years since 35 Evening Grosbeaks showed up here in Wayne Twp. I don't have my records handy but it was back when Anne & Bob MacClay manned the Hawk Watch at Rte. 183.
I must admit that, although I'm thrilled to see more than a few Pine Siskins & Purple Finches, I'm especially happy to see an increase in Tufted Titmice and Chickadees. I presume the ones that visit the feeders daily are the same families that nested nearby.
There is still hope for Common Redpolls.
Good Birding,
Ann M. Liebner
Wayne Twp. Schuylkill Co.
Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
On Thursday, November 19, 2020, 9:42 AM, Franklin Haas <fhaasbirds...> wrote:
When my large flock (50+) of Pine Siskins moved in a few weeks ago, they
displaced my goldfinch flock (a couple dozen).
I would only see a couple of goldfinches each day.
Now that the siskin flock has dwindled, the goldfinches are back in numbers.
Has anyone else seen this pattern?
Frank
--
Frank Haas
Wisdom begins with putting the right name to a thing.
Date: 11/19/20 7:17 am From: Laura & Mike Jackson <jacksonlaura73...> Subject: Re: Siskins vs goldfinches in Bedford County
Yes, we are seeing the same phenomenon in Bedford County. Now we see just 3 - 5 pine siskins mixed in a much bigger flock of goldfinches that number 25 - 30. Earlier in the fall we had up to 100 pine siskins and almost no goldfinches.
Shifts like this make backyard birding such an adventure!
Laura Jackson
Bedford County
> On Nov 19, 2020, at 9:41 AM, Franklin Haas <fhaasbirds...> wrote:
>
> When my large flock (50+) of Pine Siskins moved in a few weeks ago, they
> displaced my goldfinch flock (a couple dozen).
>
> I would only see a couple of goldfinches each day.
>
> Now that the siskin flock has dwindled, the goldfinches are back in numbers.
>
> Has anyone else seen this pattern?
>
> Frank
>
>
> --
> Frank Haas
>
> Wisdom begins with putting the right name to a thing.
Date: 11/19/20 6:58 am From: Paul Heveran <birdmeister.paul...> Subject: Re: Siskins vs goldfinches
Frank and PA Birders,
Flight numbers of goldfinches have skyrocketed in Cape May and other locations, while siskins are much less prevalent. I had 50+ goldfinches fly over my yard a couple mornings ago, with only 1 siskin mixed in.
Based on eBird reports from the Great Lakes, redpolls are coming south in really large numbers. I saw a checklist from yesterday that had almost 1500 Common and 5+ Hoary Redpolls!
Good birding,
Paul Heveran
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On Nov 19, 2020, 9:42 AM, at 9:42 AM, Franklin Haas <fhaasbirds...> wrote:
>When my large flock (50+) of Pine Siskins moved in a few weeks ago,
>they
>displaced my goldfinch flock (a couple dozen).
>
>I would only see a couple of goldfinches each day.
>
>Now that the siskin flock has dwindled, the goldfinches are back in
>numbers.
>
>Has anyone else seen this pattern?
>
>Frank
>
>
>--
>Frank Haas
>
>Wisdom begins with putting the right name to a thing.
Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Tom Bush
Observers: Alan Simon, Rob Fergus
Weather: Near freezing temperatures, a strong NW wind and a scarcity of clouds made for tough hawk watching.
Raptor Observations: Just some red-shoulders and a single red-tail were moving through. Seven red-tailed hawks, 1 sharp-shinned hawk and 3 adult bald eagles were felt to be non-migrants.
Non-raptor Observations: Multiple flocks of Canada geese were noted. The estimated total was 180 individuals. Ring-billed gulls-13
Predictions: Much warmer but relatively strong southerly winds Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: www.rtphawkwatch.org
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 18, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Claudia Sacks
Observers: Al Grout, Bob Astleford, John Leskosky
Visitors: Observers: Mike Kaufmann Cooper and Casey joined the watch this morning in the blizard!
Weather: Snowy this morning with temps not rising out of the thirties. Sunny in the afternoon with stiff wind from the NW (10-17 mph) with gusts up to 26.
Non-raptor Observations: 2 ravens, 1000 Canada geese, 2 looks, 33 ring-billed gulls The sweet calls of tufted-titmice warmed my heart on this windy day around 1200. Watched them flutter around the lookout and back into the trees. I think I'm getting chilblains in my fingers from the cold the last couple days. Not taking the mittens off tomorrow!
Predictions: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Hoopes (<rehoopes...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Date: 11/18/20 4:51 pm From: reeser <reeser...> Subject: Saw Whet Owl in Rockefeller Center tree, Yellow Bellied Sapsuckers - Cumberland County
We are still seeing yellow bellied sapsuckers. What appeared to be 2 adult females were in the locust tree this week. Did not see the red breasted nuthatch this week, but we've had regular visits at the suet dough feeder for several weeks prior. He/she/they travel back and forth from the Norway Spruce and the arborvitae.
Just saw the article on the Saw Whet Owl they rescued from the tree when it was put up in Rockefeller Center. It apparently went 3 days without food but appears to be doing fine at the rescue. I seem to recall someone found (I think) a screech owl in their Christmas tree last year or the year before. I'm assuming the owls must just stay in place thinking they won't be discovered and before they know it the tree is bundled up and the owl is trapped in the middle. I think the other owl was rescued and was ok as well.
Date: 11/18/20 4:36 pm From: DAVID KOCH <0000012d74227426-dmarc-request...> Subject: Pipits, etc., Koch property, Northampton County
There was a small flock, only 6 or 7, of American pipits in an alfalfa/timothy field next to the house this morning. I seldom get them, so they were nice to see. The cold windy weather has purple finches once again appearing at the feeders but I believe all of the siskins that were here have moved on. I could, of course, be wrong. Chickadees and titmice are constant at all the feeders. The chickadees all look like black-capped's with big white wingbar markings, but I know better than to say that definitively. Other species here today other than the normal white-breasted nuthatches, goldfinches, and various woodpeckers included fox, white-crowned, white-throated, Savannah, field, swamp, and song sparrows and a ruby-crowned kinglet. I didn't see them today but there's been a flock of 10 or more eastern bluebirds around the fields and yard. An occasional sharpie and/or Cooper's strafes the feeding areas but usually goes away empty handed. A few days ago two immature northern harriers were working the bottom fields at the same time. And, for the record, I haven't had any evening grosbeaks but congrats to all who have seen them. Currently I'm constantly checking the birches in the yard hoping to see redpolls on the catkins.
Arlene Koch Easton, PA Northampton County <davilene...>
Date: 11/18/20 4:03 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (18 Nov 2020) 14 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 18, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Steve Walthius
Observers: Brian Weaver, Jay George, Joe Meloney, Rick Schoenberger, Steve Rannels
Visitors: 6 Birders 4 for vista
Weather: Cold 32-38 F with strong NW winds under partly cloudy skies.
Raptor Observations: Immature Golden Eagles at 12:18, 1:45, and 2,27 Adult Golden Eagles at 2:15 and 3:20 Adult Bald Eagle at 1:50
Non-raptor Observations: 3 high flying loons
Predictions: Warmer and less wind ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Schwenk (<schwenkde...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: 2ndmtn.shutterfly.com
Date: 11/18/20 3:32 pm From: Rick & Marianne Atkinson <marianne5...> Subject: Fox Sparrow - Clearfield County
I have had a Fox Sparrow at my feeding area today and yesterday. Still have Red Breasted Nuthatch and Carolina Wren every day. Common Ravens are regulars in my rural area.
Date: 11/18/20 3:05 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (18 Nov 2020) 56 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 18, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 28 TV 3 265 2246 OS 0 1 195 BE 9 103 601 NH 2 29 155 SS 0 212 5282 CH 1 37 648 NG 0 6 8 RS 3 198 303 BW 0 0 5431 RT 25 1626 3395 RL 0 3 4 GE 13 133 149 AK 0 2 214 ML 0 7 141 PG 0 1 79 UA 0 5 71 UB 0 5 21 UF 0 1 6 UE 0 1 2 UR 0 17 86
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 10 hours
Official Counter: Charlotte Catalano, Dave Grove, Ron Freed
Observers: Charlotte Catalano , Dave Grove, Deb Gingrich, Gary LaBelle, Gene Wagner, Glenn Mitzel, Pat Freed, Ron Freed
Visitors: Jeff Thompson, 8
Weather: Very strong NW wind weakening slightly. Mostly cloudy with sun all day. Intermittent snow flurries in the AM.
Raptor Observations: First bird GE 730 Last bird BE 434
BE Juv 330 BE 4TH 221, 354 BE A 943, 327, 330, 354, 434 BE U 116
GE J 730, 1011, 309 GE SA 234 GE A 902, 927, 1125, 1158, 1239, 345, 356 GE Unaged 321(i), 324(i)
Non-raptor Observations: DEJU, WTSP, AMCR, AMPI, AMGO ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>) Waggoner's Gap information may be found at: www.waggap.com
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 18:00:00 Total observation time: 9.5 hours
Compiler: JF Therrien
Counters:
Weather:
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Rosemary McGlynn
Observers: Nancy Ott
Visitors: visitors are not permitted due to the Covid Pandemic.
Weather: low clouds & blowing snow flurries early then increasing blue sky & sunshine. Moderate NW winds gusting to 20mph.Cold with a high of 30F
Raptor Observations: 3 migrating RTs
Non-raptor Observations: crows,ravens,wb nuthatches,chickadees,juncos,cardinals,jays,1 fox sparrow,2 downy wps
Predictions: cold overnight. Partly cloudy skies Thurs with mod. SW winds and a high in the low 50's ======================================================================== Report submitted by Rosemary McGlynn (<denali...>)
Date: 11/18/20 8:57 am From: Jerry McWilliams <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 18, 2020
Location: Walnut Creek access
Date: November 18, 2020
Time: 0710 to 1010
Weather: Cloudy, NW windto 15 mph, waves two feet. Temp. 35 F
Comments: There was aheavy westerly movement of Red-breasted Mergansers. There were few other ducks moving. The outer half of Presque Isle S.P. is stillclosed.
Waterbirds recorded:
Canada Goose 89
Mallard 13
Northern Pintail 13
Redhead 11
Greater Scaup 25
Lesser Scaup 60
Scaup species 61
Surf Scoter 2
White-winged Scoter 2
Surf/Black scoter 1
Long-tailed Duck 2
Bufflehead 15
Common Goldeneye 13
Common Merganser 2
Red-breastedMerganser 10,000+
Horned Grebe 3
Common Loon 8
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Date: 11/18/20 8:36 am From: Barry E. Blust <barryblust...> Subject: Re: Christmas Bird Count dates in PA?
Hi Margaret.
The West Chester CBC (PAWC) will be held on Saturday, 12/19/2020. Compilers' info hasn't changed.
Barry E. Blust
21 Rabbit Run Lane
Glenmoore, PA
Upper Uwchlan Township, Chester County
<BarryBlust...>
"When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe."
-- John Muir
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From: Bird discussion list for Pennsylvania [mailto:<PABIRDS...>] On Behalf Of Margaret
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 9:08 PM
To: <PABIRDS...>
Subject: [PABIRDS] Christmas Bird Count dates in PA?
The Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology is once again compiling a list
of all the Christmas Bird Counts held in PA, including the compiler's
name and contact info. If the compiler's contact info has not changed
since last year, we have that info. We do, however, need the dates for
the 2020-2021 season. This information will appear in December's issue
of "The PSO Pileated."
Please email me (<bcoriole...>) if you know the dates of any
counts. Thanks for your help.
Date: 11/18/20 8:11 am From: Glenn Koppel <macatilly...> Subject: Re: Christmas Bird Count dates in PA?
Kim,
From what I hear now, both of these dates are incorrect. The Grove City count is not scheduled yet but may be Jan 2 or 3, the compiler has not decided which date
. Pleasantville is scheduled now for Jan 3.
> On Nov 18, 2020, at 11:00 AM, K Springer <springer0707...> wrote:
>
> I was told that the Grove City CBC was to be held on December 21st
> (Bartramian Audubon Society) in Mercer County.
>
> I was also told that the Pleasantville CBC was to be held on December 29th
> (Bartramian Audubon Society) in Forest County.
>
> Happy birding,
> Kim Springer
> Transfer, PA
>
> On Tue, Nov 17, 2020, 9:07 PM Margaret <bcoriole...> wrote:
>
>> The Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology is once again compiling a list
>> of all the Christmas Bird Counts held in PA, including the compiler's
>> name and contact info. If the compiler's contact info has not changed
>> since last year, we have that info. We do, however, need the dates for
>> the 2020-2021 season. This information will appear in December's issue
>> of "The PSO Pileated."
>>
>> Please email me (<bcoriole...>) if you know the dates of any
>> counts. Thanks for your help.
>>
>> Margaret Higbee
>>
>> Indiana, PA
>>
>>
>> --
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Date: 11/18/20 8:01 am From: K Springer <springer0707...> Subject: Re: Christmas Bird Count dates in PA?
I was told that the Grove City CBC was to be held on December 21st (Bartramian Audubon Society) in Mercer County.
I was also told that the Pleasantville CBC was to be held on December 29th (Bartramian Audubon Society) in Forest County.
Happy birding, Kim Springer Transfer, PA
On Tue, Nov 17, 2020, 9:07 PM Margaret <bcoriole...> wrote:
> The Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology is once again compiling a list > of all the Christmas Bird Counts held in PA, including the compiler's > name and contact info. If the compiler's contact info has not changed > since last year, we have that info. We do, however, need the dates for > the 2020-2021 season. This information will appear in December's issue > of "The PSO Pileated." > > Please email me (<bcoriole...>) if you know the dates of any > counts. Thanks for your help. > > Margaret Higbee > > Indiana, PA > > > -- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > https://www.avg.com >
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 17, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Claudia Sacks
Observers: Rick Morrissey, Rob Keith
Visitors: Observers: Michele Varricchio
Weather: Cool temps today ranging from 31-39. Wind calm in the morning until it picked up around noon and stayed strong (11-15 with gusts to 18) for the rest of the day. Snow appeared in flurries and strong wind and was more welcome than rain. Clouds covered the sky until the afternoon when the sun came out for a beautiful - yet cold - day.
Non-raptor Observations: Loons (not us hawkwatchers!) soared south today high in the sky. Groups of 11, 2 and 7, crossed the ridge flapping constantly.
Predictions: Sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Hoopes (<rehoopes...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Date: 11/17/20 6:07 pm From: Margaret <bcoriole...> Subject: Christmas Bird Count dates in PA?
The Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology is once again compiling a list
of all the Christmas Bird Counts held in PA, including the compiler's
name and contact info. If the compiler's contact info has not changed
since last year, we have that info. We do, however, need the dates for
the 2020-2021 season. This information will appear in December's issue
of "The PSO Pileated."
Please email me (<bcoriole...>) if you know the dates of any
counts. Thanks for your help.
Date: 11/17/20 3:21 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (17 Nov 2020) 9 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 17, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Richard Pohner
Observers: Gayle Lawrence
Visitors: 2
Weather: Moderate NW wind & mostly overcast skies with some clearing late & Lt rain off & on most of the day & a snow shower.
Raptor Observations: 3 Ad BE, , Juv GE
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: Cold, with strong NW winds, & partly sunny. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Schwenk (<schwenkde...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: 2ndmtn.shutterfly.com
Date: 11/17/20 2:32 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (17 Nov 2020) 48 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 17, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 28 TV 4 262 2243 OS 0 1 195 BE 8 94 592 NH 0 27 153 SS 1 212 5282 CH 0 36 647 NG 0 6 8 RS 0 195 300 BW 0 0 5431 RT 14 1601 3370 RL 0 3 4 GE 20 120 136 AK 0 2 214 ML 0 7 141 PG 0 1 79 UA 0 5 71 UB 0 5 21 UF 0 1 6 UE 0 1 2 UR 1 17 86
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:45:00 Total observation time: 9.75 hours
Official Counter: Charlotte Catalano, Dave Grove, Ron Freed
Observers: Dave Grove, Deb Gingrich, Gary LaBelle, Gene Wagner, Joe Kelly, Joe Lavella, Pat Freed, Ron Freed
Visitors: Tim Reed & Betsy Lovejoy, Jeff Thompson, John Hoffman, 2
Weather: Westerly wind strengthening significantly throughout the morning, variable cloud cover, snow/rain starting around 1030 and lasting for an hour. Intermittent snow and graupel to the north and over us throughout the day.
Raptor Observations: First bird BE 759 Last bird GE 400
BE J 1140 BE WB 1002, 345 BE 4TH 1007, 303 BE A 759, 1000, 323
GE J 857, 1007, 1218, 230, 352(2) GE SA 937, 1151 GE A 937, 1026, 1027, 1053, 1056, 1128, 1157, 1243, 249, 318, 342, 400
GEs at end of 1000 hour flying through the rain/snowstorm.
COLO 24, CAGO 8 ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>) Waggoner's Gap information may be found at: www.waggap.com
Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Alan Simon
Observers: Rob Fergus
Visitors: Robin Queenan
Weather: Temperature in the upper 40s and strong NW winds made for a bit of a wind chill but unfortunately few migrants.
Raptor Observations: Several red-shoulders, red-tails, vultures and an adult bald eagle were in the sky but dd not appear to be migrating.
Non-raptor Observations: One monarch butterfly was a bit of a surprise
Predictions: Below freezing tonight and cold wind chills tomorrow with sunny skies and a strong NW wind. Sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: www.rtphawkwatch.org
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Compiler: Greg George
Counters: Rob Feldman
Weather: Overcast/mostly cloudy. NW winds 0-15mph
Raptor Observations: Three golden eagles past the lookout immatures at 11:35, 13:38, adult at 12:31
Two bald eagles an immature at 11:40, and a fourth year at 13:45
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 11/17/20 11:13 am From: Denise Donmoyer <nightowl57...> Subject: Sweet Arrow Lake, Schuylkill Co.
Sweet Arrow Lake 11/17/20
1 Evening Grosbeak ( first I've ever seen!)
2 Great Horned Owls
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Golden-crowned Kinglets
Seems to be a larger number of Chickadees right now than I've seen in a number of years.
Thanks to all who made suggestions about binocular repair. I was using "binocular" as a generic term. It was actually a scope that fell onto concrete and the zoom wasn't working but after looking around on the internet, I took apart the eyepiece and fiddled around with it myself and, right now, it's working. If that changes I will contact the manufacturer.
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 11:00:00 Total observation time: 2.5 hours
Official Counter: Jim Rocco
Observers:
Weather: Strong NW winds, Temperature -1 C. cloud cover 100 % Visibility less than 1/2 mile.Heavy snow squalls with winds gusting to 30 mph. cutting visibility down to less than 50 ft. watch ended at 11 am.
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Jim Rocco (<jd.jh.rocco...>)
Date: 11/17/20 9:24 am From: Jerry McWilliams <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 17, 2020
Location: Walnut Creek access
Date: November 17,2020
Time: 0710 to 0940
Weather: Cloudy, rainand snow showers, NNW wind to 30 mph, waves 3’ to 5’. Temp. 37 F
Comments: The only ducksmoving were Red-breasted Mergansers, all moving west. A new daily high of Common Loons was reachedtoday when a conservative estimate of over 3500 birds passed overhead in just20 minutes beginning at 8:30 AM. Theywere scattered throughout high overhead mainly moving in a SW direction. The previous single-day high count was 1577set in 2008. Presque Isle State Park wasstill closed due to storm damage.
Waterbirds recorded:
Mallard 1
Scaup species 9
Bufflehead 14
Common Goldeneye 9
Red-breastedMerganser 810
Horned Grebe 4
Red-throated Loon 1
Common Loon 3550+
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Date: 11/17/20 5:18 am From: Karyn Delaney <delaneykaryn...> Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - Economy Borough Yard Birds, Nov 16, 2020
Subject: Beaver County - eBird Report - Economy Borough - Nov 16, 2020
There have been small numbers of Pine Siskins at the feeders (between 1 and 6) since the first arrival several weeks ago. However, yesterday brought 28 to two feeders, a beautiful sight!
Karyn Delaney
Economy Borough Yard Birds, Beaver, Pennsylvania, US Nov 16, 2020 9:00 AM - 9:35 AM Protocol: Stationary 17 species
Wild Turkey 4 Mourning Dove 3 Turkey Vulture 1 Red-tailed Hawk 2 Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 Downy Woodpecker 1 Hairy Woodpecker 1 Blue Jay 2 American Crow 2 Black-capped Chickadee 1 Tufted Titmouse 8 White-breasted Nuthatch 2 Carolina Wren 3 Pine Siskin 28 Between 1 and 6 have been coming to the feeders daily since first reported. Today's count is largest to date. Heavily brown-streaked birds, some with yellow on sides. Notched tail. Slender, pointed bill. American Goldfinch 10 White-throated Sparrow 1 Northern Cardinal 5
Date: 11/17/20 4:28 am From: Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...> Subject: Project Feederwatch Down as well
The Cornell Lab's citizen science projects are in the final phase of migrating to a new database, and as part of the migration process, we will be taking the database servers offline for two days starting tomorrow. That means that the Your Data section of the Project FeederWatch website, as well as FeederWatch's mobile app will be down from 8:00 am EST Tuesday, November 17, through Wednesday, November 18. The outage will also impact several other FeederWatch web pages.
Date: 11/17/20 4:09 am From: Holly Merker <0000002d9b0d8554-dmarc-request...> Subject: eBird Temporarily Unavailable Nov 17-19, 2020
PA Birders,
Most eBirders have been aware of the upcoming temporary outage of eBird starting today. Most all Cornell Lab of Ornithology tools that require a login including Macaulay Library, Merlin Bird ID, and Birds of the World will also be temporarily unavailable to use during this time.
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology continues to provide excellent FREE tools for learning about birds, their distribution, and conservation. This short time out is meant to upgrade these valuable resources by updating the database.
If you use the mobile app, it will still work for starting your checklists and filling them out. They will automatically save. You just will have to wait until after the maintenance is completed on Thursday, November 19th.
Date: 11/17/20 2:42 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Bake Oven Knob (16 Nov 2020) 55 Raptors
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 16, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Claudia Sacks
Observers: Al Grout, Bob Astleford, Rob Keith
Visitors: Observers: Mike Kaufmann, Whin Schaefer
Weather: Rather breezy today with wind from the West averaging 9 mph with gusts up to 14. Clear skies in the morning with some clouds rolling in mid day, but blue skies again for the end of the reporting period. Temps between 37 and 49.
Non-raptor Observations: 22 ravens played their way south today in groups of one up to 12.
1346 A raven dives at a red tailed and clucks. The tail flips upside down quickly, shows talons, and they separate.
Predictions: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9am, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Hoopes (<rehoopes...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Deb Bodenschatz
Observers: Adam Katrancha
Visitors: Hawkwatch closed to visitors, including walk-ins.
Weather: Very strong, mainly NW wind. Sunny with a high temperature of 5.3 C.
Raptor Observations: One Red-tail low in the valley getting pretty well tossed around by the wind. There was also an unidentifiable raptor way out above the horizon but moving steadily East until it disappeared.
Predictions: Windy with intermittent snow showers. WNW wind 33 kmh with higher gusts likely. A high of 2 C expected ======================================================================== Report submitted by Deb Bodenschatz (<debbiebodenschatz...>)
Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 4.5 hours
Official Counter: Alan Simon
Observers: Dave Eberly, Rob Fergus, Tom Bush
Visitors: Robin Queenan
Weather: Even though our season officially ended 11/15 Comfortable temperatures and a decent westerly wind brought out 4 observers to try and catch some late season migrants. The skies were a little too clear for optimal hawk watching conditions.
Raptor Observations: A good number of non-migrant vultures and the usual assortment of local raptors were in the sky. Our 3rd golden eagle of the season passed over.
Non-raptor Observations: a line of 7-8 snow geese were seen in the distance
Predictions: More clouds which should help viewing. Favorable nw winds with a slight chance of a rain shower. A slight chance of showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: www.rtphawkwatch.org
Date: 11/16/20 3:43 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (16 Nov 2020) 10 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 16, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Ed Chubb
Observers: Brian Weaver, Joe Meloney, Mike Dale, Rick Schoenberger, Rosemary Spreha, Steve Rannels, Tim Meloney
Visitors: 5-vehicles with 9 visitors, mud puddle jumpers and IGMR Security
Weather: Temps in the 40's to 50 with nearly clear skies all day. Winds out the west with gusts in the 20 M.P.H. plus range.
Raptor Observations: B.E. Adult(s)-3 and Imm.-1; G.E. Adult(s)-2 and Imm.-1
Non-raptor Observations: T.V.'s up early and flying but no production of an early flight. Unusual "short headed"? Raven, Late Swallow sp. fly by, Fox Sparrows and a Red Crossbill, seen and heard.
Predictions: Much like today but with a slight chance of a shower. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Schwenk (<schwenkde...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: 2ndmtn.shutterfly.com
Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 16:30:00
Total observation time: 9 hours
Official Counter: Trudy Kyler
Observers: David Kyler
Visitors:
Two
Weather:
Raptor Observations:
GE
AD-8:09,8:11,8:25,8:39,9:21,9:23,9:53,10:01,10:25,10:27,10:29,10:39,11:06,11:35,11:50,12:38(3),1:23,2:06,2:53,3:22,3:29
BE AD9:18,1039 IM 0:39
N Harrier IM
Observed not counted- BE AD (2)-IM (1)—RT (1)—Accipiter sp
Non-raptor Observations:
Common Loon 5, Am Crow 24
========================================================================
Report submitted by Trudy Kyler (<davidkyler...>)
Date: 11/16/20 2:40 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (16 Nov 2020) 42 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 16, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 28 TV 3 258 2239 OS 0 1 195 BE 4 86 584 NH 1 27 153 SS 3 211 5281 CH 1 36 647 NG 0 6 8 RS 4 195 300 BW 0 0 5431 RT 24 1587 3356 RL 0 3 4 GE 2 100 116 AK 0 2 214 ML 0 7 141 PG 0 1 79 UA 0 5 71 UB 0 5 21 UF 0 1 6 UE 0 1 2 UR 0 16 85
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:45:00 Total observation time: 9.25 hours
Official Counter: Charlotte Catalano, Dave Grove, Ron Freed
Observers: Anna Lippert, Dave Grove, Deb Gingrich, Gary LaBelle, Gene Wagner, Glenn Mitzel, Jeff Thompson, Joe Lavella, Pat Freed, Ron Freed
Visitors: 21
Weather: Light W wind varying in strength. Clouds in the morning dissipating in the afternoon. Sunny.
Raptor Observations: First bird RT 824 Last bird BE 400
BE WB 132 BE 4TH 846, 201 BE AD 400
GE AD 255, 320
Non-raptor Observations: PISI, WTSP, DEJU, YRWA ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>) Waggoner's Gap information may be found at: www.waggap.com
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 9 hours
Compiler: Bracken Brown
Counters: Dirk
Weather: Clear/mostly cloudy/partly cloudy/clear. WNW becoming W 3-15mph
Raptor Observations: Fourteen golden eagles past the lookout Adults at 7:47, 8:55, 10:38, 11:30, 12:20, 13:25, 13:31, 15:17, Third year at 8:20, Subadult at 8:21, 11:16, 11:50, Immature at 8:47, 10:37, and 11:30 Fourteen bald eagle observed adults at 9:31, 9:44, 10:37, 11:16, 13:53, 14:22, 14:43, Fourth year 10:05, third year 8:47, 13:43, 13:54, second year 15:11, and immature at 13:45
Non-raptor Observations: Red crossbill and two common loon ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 11/16/20 8:04 am From: Jerry McWilliams <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 16, 2020
Location: Walnut Creek access
Date: November 16,2020
Time: 0715 to 0915
Weather: Cloudy, WSWwind to 30 mph falling to 20 mph, waves eight feet falling to six feet. Temp.40 F
Comments: Overnight highwind caused extensive storm damage along the lake closing Presque Isle S.P.
Viewing conditions weretough with the high wind, poor lighting, and high waves prevented any longdistant viewing. A few west-bound scaupand Red-breasted Mergansers, and hundreds of east-bound Bonaparte’s Gulls.
Waterbirds recorded:
Gadwall 5
Mallard 2
Lesser Scaup 1
Scaup species 445
Bufflehead 6
Common Goldeneye 3
Red-breastedMerganser 550
Horned Grebe 10
Red-throated Loon 1
Common Loon 10
Loons species 3
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Date: 11/16/20 5:32 am From: Andy Wilson <awilson.gettysburg...> Subject: Re: Townsend's Solitaire - Franklin County - Yes!
Still here this morning (Mon). Heard just before 8 in area south of center, visible now.
Andy Wilson
Sent from my iPhone
> On Nov 15, 2020, at 1:35 PM, Jeff Hopkins <laniusexcubitor1960...> wrote:
>
> The Townsend's Solitaire at Caledonia State Park was present this AM
> (11/15) and seen by a handful of birders.
>
> It flew in just before 8 AM and perched on the solar water heater behind
> the office. It then moved to the nearby junipers and fed once or twice,
> before moving to one of the bare trees along the circle behind the office.
>
> We also heard some fly-over Evening Grosbeaks, but they didn't come into
> the feeders like they did on Friday.
>
> Thanks again to Bob K. for finding and sharing the bird.
>
> Jeff Hopkins
> Whitehall (Lehigh Cty.)
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 15, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Claudia Sacks
Observers: Rob Keith
Visitors: Observers: Angie Rizzo
Weather: Stiff winds today from the E and SE averaging about 9-11mph with gusts up to 19. Partly sunny this morning with breaks in the clouds to the East all day which gave a nice orange glow to that horizon. Temps hovered between 36-42.
Non-raptor Observations: Heard some chickadees on the walk up to the knob. The rest of the day was void of passerines except for some dark-eyed juncos in the early afternoon.
7 ravens playing in the stiff wind today around the bowl, 5 Canada geese.
Early eagles were backdropped by the remaining pinks and oranges of the sunrise. Lovely looks of these magnificent raptors.
Predictions: Sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Hoopes (<rehoopes...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Date: 11/15/20 5:50 pm From: Tammy Arnold <000001319225bad4-dmarc-request...> Subject: Donegal Lake Westmoreland County - double crested cormorants, shovelers
Tons of ruddy ducks (117) and mallards (40) at Donegal Lake this morning. Also pied billed grebes, two double crested cormorants and four northern shovelers.
Date: 11/15/20 2:55 pm From: Matthew Juskowich <0000000ca4f4ccd1-dmarc-request...> Subject: Tundra Swans- Fayette County
This Morning into Late Afternoon i had 4 Tundra Swans at Greenlick Run Lake!!! Keep Birding and checking out local bodies of waters!!! Matthew JuskowichAllegheny County
Date: 11/15/20 2:51 pm From: K Springer <springer0707...> Subject: A pair of Northern Harriers, etc. - MERCER COUNTY
It was nice to see a pair of Northern Harriers flying together over the corn fields before entering the Lake Latonka area. The male was so white underneath... I've never seen one so bright!
Lake Latonka had two Buffleheads, about half a dozen Common Mergansers, a Pied-billed Grebe, a Hooded Merganser, and several large rafts of Ruddy Ducks (totalling 72). There were a pair of adult Bald Eagles sitting next to each other in a tree behind someone's empty, summer McMansion. A Red-shouldered Hawk screamed at the exit.
Some back roads in Mercer near the Lake Latonka area netted 2 American Kestrels, a Sharp-shinned Hawk, and 2 Red-tailed and 1 Red-shouldered Hawk.
Continuing at my feeders today were 8 Pine Siskins.
Date: 11/15/20 1:42 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (15 Nov 2020) 30 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 15, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Dave Schwenk
Observers: Andy Francis, Dick Williams, Kirk & Sally Krause, Pat Williams
Visitors: none
Weather: mod SSE-S winds, overcast with some light sprinkles off & on early, changing to steady rain mid PM. Cold with temps low-mid 40's.
Raptor Observations: 2 Ad BE Note; yesterdays report failed to note that the 6 BE's seen took our season total to 227, a new record for 2M.
This is a corrected report
Non-raptor Observations: 5 N ravens, W&R Brst nuthch, Pi WP, Fox Sp, Junkos, Rd Bel WP, Carolina Wren.
Predictions: Mostly sunny and cold with strong west winds. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Schwenk (<schwenkde...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: 2ndmtn.shutterfly.com
Date: 11/15/20 1:38 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (15 Nov 2020) 28 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 15, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Dave Schwenk
Observers: Andy Francis, Dick Williams, Kirk & Sally Krause, Pat Williams
Visitors: none
Weather: mod SSE-S winds, overcast with some light sprinkles off & on early, changing to steady rain mid PM. Cold with temps low-mid 40's.
Raptor Observations: 2 Ad BE Note; yesterdays report failed to note that the 6 BE's seen took our season total to 227, a new record for 2M.
Non-raptor Observations: 5 N ravens, W&R Brst nuthch, Pi WP, Fox Sp, Junkos, Rd Bel WP, Carolina Wren.
Predictions: Mostly sunny and cold with strong west winds. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Schwenk (<schwenkde...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: 2ndmtn.shutterfly.com
Observation start time: 07:15:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 7.75 hours
Official Counter: Bob Stewart, Dave Darny
Observers: Che & Marian Mincone, Dominic Mincone, Ed Gowarty,Sr, Jim Rocco
Visitors: The Allegheny Front Hawkwatch is closed to the public during the Covid 19 pandemic. Please do not walk in. We will open to the public as soon as we ensure the safety of all.
Weather: Winds from SSE then SE 15-19 mph sustained. Heavy cloud cover. Hazem visibility 17 km. Temp 56 to 12 degrees C. Drizzle from 11:15 - 12:45 PM. Rain shower at 2:30 PM, watch terminated.
Raptor Observations: 15 migrating raptors. 11 Golden Eagles- All adults: 7:18; 7:22; 8:18; 8:20; 8:30; 8:45; 8:53; 9:15; 9:15; 9:56; 10:12. 1 Bald Eagle- 9:40 Adult 1- Rough-legged Hawk 11:05 (light phase) The flight was overhead with height less than 100 foot.
5 Ravens examined the owl decoy for several minutes at a very close distance.
Predictions: High of 46 degrees. Winds out of the west at 15-25 mph. Partly cloudy in am and sunny in afternoon. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Robert Stewart (<bob...>)
Date: 11/15/20 1:10 pm From: Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...> Subject: Erie Bird Observatory Survey for Presque Isle
A Request from the Erie Bird Observatory
Did you bird Presque Isle State Park in September or October? If so, Erie Bird Observatory needs your help! EBO is collecting information about birding visits to Presque Isle State Park in Erie, Pennsylvania during the months of September and October, 2020. Your response will help us document the economic impact of birding on the region and assist in the development of services, infrastructure and facilities to enhance birders experiences. We are conducting this study as part of a larger program funded by a through DCNRs Community Conservation Partnerships Program.
The survey is confidential (and can be completed anonymously if you choose) and will take approximately 10 minutes of your time.
Please do include your email address if you would like to hear back about our study result!
Non-raptor Observations: hermit thrush, evening grosbeak, red crossbill, white-winged crossbill ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Predictions: This is the last official counting day of the season but the next couple days are promising for raptor migration with clear skies and strong westerly winds. Some counters are hoping to get out to the park and extend the season. Any counts that occur will be reported. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: www.rtphawkwatch.org
Date: 11/15/20 11:16 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (15 Nov 2020) 7 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 15, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 28 TV 6 255 2236 OS 0 1 195 BE 0 82 580 NH 0 26 152 SS 0 208 5278 CH 0 35 646 NG 0 6 8 RS 0 191 296 BW 0 0 5431 RT 1 1563 3332 RL 0 3 4 GE 0 98 114 AK 0 2 214 ML 0 7 141 PG 0 1 79 UA 0 5 71 UB 0 5 21 UF 0 1 6 UE 0 1 2 UR 0 16 85
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Dave Grove
Observers: Gene Wagner
Visitors: 3
Weather: Cold, gusty S wind, lowering overcast, diminishing visibility, then rain
Raptor Observations: First bird TV 904 Last bird TV 1157
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>) Waggoner's Gap information may be found at: www.waggap.com
Date: 11/15/20 10:35 am From: Jeff Hopkins <laniusexcubitor1960...> Subject: Townsend's Solitaire - Franklin County - Yes!
The Townsend's Solitaire at Caledonia State Park was present this AM (11/15) and seen by a handful of birders.
It flew in just before 8 AM and perched on the solar water heater behind the office. It then moved to the nearby junipers and fed once or twice, before moving to one of the bare trees along the circle behind the office.
We also heard some fly-over Evening Grosbeaks, but they didn't come into the feeders like they did on Friday.
Thanks again to Bob K. for finding and sharing the bird.
Date: 11/15/20 10:19 am From: Bettina Heffner <BettinaHef...> Subject: Lancaster Co Bird Club Scholarship application deadline is 12/1/2020
The Harold B. Morrin Scholarship; December 1, 2020 Deadline
Offered by the Lancaster County Bird Club
To promote birding, conservation or nature study in general, the annual scholarship for one youth (age 12 through 18) and one adult has a deadline of December 1, 2020 with a decision made by December 15, 2020. Specific information about the scholarship as well as the application can be found at the Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) website at www.lancasterbirdclub.org<http://www.lancasterbirdclub.org/> under the About Us tab. Suggested activities and projects are included on the website. Examples include participation in a nature camp sponsored by such groups as the Audubon Society, the American Birding Association and local organizations, as well as projects for scouts, college students, interns, and teachers. The scholarship is a $400 maximum per person. Harold B. Morrin, now deceased, was very active in the LCBC and known nationally and abroad as an avid birder and habitat conservationist. He was a mentor to many young birders and was generous with his time and knowledge in helping birders of all ages and abilities. Questions may be directed to President Barbara Hunsberger at 717-984-2738.
Date: 11/15/20 7:49 am From: Jerry McWilliams <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 15, 2020
Location: Sunset Point, Presque Isle State Park
Date: November 15,2020
Time: 0700 to 0900
Weather: Cloudy, lightrain showers later in the count, S wind to 25 mph, calm onshore. Temp. 51F
Comments: Movement waslight with birds moving in all directions. Highlight was a Red Phalarope spotted by Bob Scribner along the edge ofthe breakwater. It remained throughoutthe waterbird count. Others assistingwith the count were Jennifer Ferrick and Roger Donn.
Waterbirds recorded:
Gadwall 1
Mallard 9
American Black Duck 3
Ring-necked Duck 5
Lesser Scaup 85
Scaup species 44
Surf Scoter 6
Black Scoter 1
Surf/Black scoter 2
Long-tailed Duck 1
Bufflehead 29
Common Goldeneye 1
Red-breastedMerganser 84
Horned Grebe 3
Dunlin 1
RED PHALAROPE 1
Red-throated Loon 1
Common Loon 31
Other bird moving alongthe lake:
Bald Eagle 1
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Date: 11/15/20 6:23 am From: August Mirabella <am4birds1...> Subject: Peace Valley Park (IBA) -Bucks Co. (11/8 - 11/14)
All, The reported species totaled 86. 10 duck species. 1 Wood Duck 11/14 8 Ring-necked Duck 11/13 1 Greater Scaup 11/12 Lesser Scaup - high report 21 11/12 Bufflehead - high report ~124 11/12 Ruddy Duck - high report 43 11/12 Pied-billed Grebe continues-up to three 3 Horned Grebe - 11/12, 11/13 3 American Coot -11/12, 11/13 ph. 1 Dunlin 11/13 photo 1 Wilson's Snipe 11/10 1 Greater Yellowlegs 11/8, 11/9 Bonaparte's Gull -high report ~132 11/12 Lesser Black-backed Gull - high report 40 11/14 2 Red-throated Loon 11/13 3 Common Loon 11/12 1 Great Egret 11/11 The vulture mob continues eating dead carp. High estimates were 40 Black Vulture & 120 Turkey Vulture. 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 11/8, 11/10 1 Merlin 11/11 1 Peregrine Falcon 11/13 Common Raven - high report 2 11/8, 11/10 1 Black-capped Chickadee multiple days Cedar Waxwing - high report 30 11/8 Purple Finch -high report 4 11/13 Pine Siskin - high report 2 11/8 1 Snow Bunting 11/9 through 11/13 photo 1 Fox Sparrpw - first report 11/8 1 White-crowned Sparrow 11/9 2 Rusty Blackbird 11/14 photo 1 Palm Warbler 11/14 photo 1 Pine Warbler 11/1 Yellow-rumped Warbler - high 7 11/1
The leucistic White-throated Sparrow was seen through 11/14 near the gravel lot at the east end of Creek Rd, with pictures on this eBird list. https://ebird.org/checklist/S76214409
Non-raptor Observations: common loon, Am. pipit, red-winged blackbird, pine siskin, red crossbill, white-winged crossbill ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Bob Kelly, Chris Pugliese
Observers: Bob Kelly, Rob Fergus
Visitors: Robin Queenan Kevin Deasey
Weather: Mostly clear skies with a few clouds mid-day. Winds NW increased in the afternoon. Temperatures around 50F
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations: Ring-billed gull-3 Herring gull-1 Tree swallow
Predictions: Cloudy with strong south winds. Temperatures in the upper 50s. A chance of rain in the afternoon. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: www.rtphawkwatch.org
Date: 11/15/20 5:02 am From: DAVID KOCH <0000012d74227426-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Ebird - Rubythroat Humm in Delaware Co
In November 2009 I was called out for an adult male rubythroat at a feeder about 10 miles north of where I live in southern Northampton County. It looked perfectly healthy and I saw if several times until it left on the 17th. Also, a friend nearby had a female rubythroat in November one year. . . Arlene Koch Easton, PA Northampton County <davilene...>
On Sunday, November 15, 2020, 06:23:18 AM EST, Rob Fergus <birdchaser...> wrote:
Yes that hummer is coming to my feeders. As much as I would like it to be something else, it appears to be a Ruby-throated so far. Wing shape doesn’t look good for Black-chinned as far as we can tell, mediocre photos shared with experts. It may get banded if it sticks around this week. Didn’t see it yesterday. Cheers!
Date: 11/15/20 3:52 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (14 Nov 2020) 23 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 14, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Andy Francis, Tom Kurtz
Observers: Andy Francis, Jay George, Jonathon Heller, Nancy Clupper, Steve Rannels, TED NICHOLS, Tom Power
Visitors: 5 hunters (4 for deer and 1 for turkey) 19 vista viewers
Weather: Clear skies all day. Light wind out of N and NW with a temperature range 41 to 50 degrees.
Raptor Observations: Eagle Day 3 immature BE 3 Adult BE 3 Adult GE
Non-raptor Observations: white breasted nuthatches, northern chickadees, titmice coming to feeder all day, Carolina wren, downy, red bellied, add pileated woodpeckers, juncos, blue jays, cardinal, and in am fox sparrows
Predictions: Rain forecasted ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Schwenk (<schwenkde...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: 2ndmtn.shutterfly.com
Date: 11/15/20 3:23 am From: Rob Fergus <birdchaser...> Subject: Re: Ebird - Rubythroat Humm in Delaware Co
Yes that hummer is coming to my feeders. As much as I would like it to be something else, it appears to be a Ruby-throated so far. Wing shape doesn’t look good for Black-chinned as far as we can tell, mediocre photos shared with experts. It may get banded if it sticks around this week. Didn’t see it yesterday. Cheers!
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 14, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 16:15:00 Total observation time: 8.75 hours
Official Counter: Rick Morrissey
Observers: Bob Astleford, Jeff Hopkins, John Leskosky, Travis Rennig
Visitors: It was great to have a 'strong bench' of additional really expert observers today, John Good; Rob Keith; Steve Hawk from Lehighton, and Michelle from Alentown. Way to go Michelle who picked out the last two Golden Eagles from 'way out' over peak number 5, which gave us all a treat to follow these raptors for about four minutes as they took their good old time to pass us by. In between the raptors during the lulls, some really great stories. These are just a small sample of the really good people of Bake Oven Knob's North lookout.
Weather: A mostly sunny, crisp November day. The low temperature was 38F, and the high temperature of 44F was recorded in the early afternoon. As the afternoon progressed, the temperature steadily went down to 42F at the end of the count. Winds were WNW, fairly blustery at 5-10mph to start the count, but by early afternoon winds were 1-3 mph.
Raptor Observations: As the early morning shift of observers can concur, where were the birds? Any birds would do? In the 10-11am hour, some really nice looks at two adult Red Shouldered hawks. The next series of raptors were some far away looks at a few Sharpshins followed by two eagles, one Bald and one Golden Eagle with Retails and more Red Shouldered hawks starting to pick up near the noon hour. The afternoon was basically Redtails and some really nice looks at two juvenile Golden Eagles.
Non-raptor Observations: 86 Canada goose; 8 Ravens, and 6 Loons
Predictions: Cloudy with occasional rain in the afternoon. High 59F, with winds from the SE at 10-20 mph. Chance of rain 100%, with rainfall totals of about one quarter of an inch. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Hoopes (<rehoopes...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 14, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 16:15:00 Total observation time: 8.75 hours
Official Counter: Rick Morrissey
Observers: Bob Astleford, Jeff Hopkins, John Leskosky, Travis Rennig
Visitors: It was great to have a 'strong bench' of additional really expert observers today, John Good; Rob Keith; Steve Hawk from Lehighton, and Michelle from Alentown. Way to go Michelle who picked out the last two Golden Eagles from 'way out' over peak number 5, which gave us all a treat to follow these raptors for about four minutes as they took their good old time to pass us by. In between the raptors during the lulls, some really great stories. These are just a small sample of the really good people of Bake Oven Knob's North lookout.
Weather: A mostly sunny, crisp November day. The low temperature was 38F, and the high temperature of 44F was recorded in the early afternoon. As the afternoon progressed, the temperature steadily went down to 42F at the end of the count. Winds were WNW, fairly blustery at 5-10mph to start the count, but by early afternoon winds were 1-3 mph.
Raptor Observations: As the early morning shift of observers can concur, where were the birds? Any birds would do? In the 10-11am hour, some really nice looks at two adult Red Shouldered hawks. The next series of raptors were some far away looks at a few Sharpshins followed by two eagles, one Bald and one Golden Eagle with Retails and more Red Shouldered hawks starting to pick up near the noon hour. The afternoon was basically Redtails and some really nice looks at two juvenile Golden Eagles.
Non-raptor Observations: 86 Canada goose; 8 Ravens, and 6 Loons
Predictions: Cloudy with occasional rain in the afternoon. High 59F, with winds from the SE at 10-20 mph. Chance of rain 100%, with rainfall totals of about one quarter of an inch. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Hoopes (<rehoopes...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Date: 11/14/20 4:44 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (14 Nov 2020) 65 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 14, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 28 TV 1 249 2230 OS 0 1 195 BE 12 82 580 NH 0 26 152 SS 1 208 5278 CH 2 35 646 NG 0 6 8 RS 0 191 296 BW 0 0 5431 RT 48 1562 3331 RL 0 3 4 GE 0 98 114 AK 0 2 214 ML 0 7 141 PG 0 1 79 UA 0 5 71 UB 0 5 21 UF 0 1 6 UE 0 1 2 UR 1 16 85
Porcupine ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>) Waggoner's Gap information may be found at: www.waggap.com
Date: 11/14/20 2:41 pm From: Gavin Anderson <00000179dd7a0496-dmarc-request...> Subject: TOSO - Franklin County
Just wanted to publicly express my gratitude to BOB KOONTZ for finding and sharing the Townsend's Solitaire at Caledonia SP in Franklin County. Based on the number of people I have seen at the park in the past couple of days, I don't think I am alone. Thanks, Bob! -Gavin
Date: 11/14/20 1:36 pm From: Franklin Haas <fhaasbirds...> Subject: Siskins, etc. - Lancaster County
My flock of Siskins has gone from 50+ to around 25. The Purple Finches and Red-breasted Nuthatches have all moved on. I have not been lucky enough to have any Evening Grosbeaks so far.
Date: 11/14/20 1:03 pm From: Robert Protz <0000005c73c8f66d-dmarc-request...> Subject: Ebird - Rubythroat Humm in Delaware Co
Dear PABirders, Ebird shows a listing of a Rubythroat in Wallingford - Delaware Co - from Nov 8th thru Nov 13th. This sighting is listed as unconfirmed. Nov 13th checklisthttps://ebird.org/checklist/S76196200
Has anyone seen this hummer to confirm the ID as RTHU? Not impossible, but unlikely at this point in November. I would definitely like to know. Rob ProtzBrackenridge - Allegheny Cohttp://pahummers.tripod.com/
Date: 11/14/20 8:02 am From: Douglas Filler <0000012c09e09177-dmarc-request...> Subject: Silver Lake in Bucks co
The following were seen on the morning bird walk from the Sliver Lake Nature Center located in Bristol Pa.
Silver Lake Park/Nature Center, Bucks, Pennsylvania, US
Nov 14, 2020 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Protocol: Traveling
Participants: 13
0.9 mile(s)
30 species
Canada Goose 25
Mallard 2
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 4
Mourning Dove 1
Ring-billed Gull 10
Great Blue Heron 1 Seen after the walk by the dam
Turkey Vulture 3
Cooper's Hawk 1
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 2
Blue Jay 1
Carolina Chickadee 6
Tufted Titmouse 3
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 3
Brown Creeper 1
Carolina Wren 2
Hermit Thrush 1
American Robin 5
House Sparrow 10
House Finch 5
American Goldfinch 4
White-throated Sparrow 20
Song Sparrow 3
Red-winged Blackbird 14
Yellow-rumped Warbler 2
Northern Cardinal 4
Date: 11/14/20 7:51 am From: Jerry McWilliams <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 14, 2020
Location: Sunset Point, Presque Isle State Park
Date: November 14,2020
Time: 0700 to 1000
Weather: Cloudy becomingpartly cloudy, W wind to 10 mph, one to two foot waves. Temp. 40 F
Comments: The first bigmovement of Red-breasted Mergansers all moving west. Loons were also moving mainly west as well asa few scaup. Tundra Swans were moving acrossthe lake from Canada. Highlight was aPurple Sandpiper that flew west just offshore near the beginning of the watch. Jennifer Ferrick and Roger Donn assisted withthe count.
Waterbirds recorded:
Tundra Swan 175
Mallard 1
American Black Duck 6
Ring-necked Duck 9
Greater Scaup 3
Lesser Scaup 142
Scaup species 122
Surf Scoter 7
White-winged Scoter 6
Black Scoter 2
Surf/Black scoter 5
Long-tailed Duck 1
Bufflehead 4
Common Goldeneye 3
Hooded Merganser 10
Red-breastedMerganser 1238
Horned Grebe 11
PURPLE SANDPIPPER 1
Red-throated Loon 25
Common Loon 102
Loon species 7
Other bird moving alongthe lake:
Bald Eagle 1
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Date: 11/14/20 6:33 am From: jerry stanley <bhnsjerry...> Subject: Venango Co 11/14
At home, 7 REDPOLLS, fly by. Redpolls love birch catkins. Unfortunately, I do not think this was a good year for catkins locally, so the redpolls may not stick around. I hope I'm wrong.
Date: 11/14/20 5:03 am From: Michael David <michaeltdavid...> Subject: Re: Townsend's Solitaire, Caledonia State Park
The Townsend's Solitaire is present again this morning at the park office.
Best, Michael David Allegheny Co.
On Fri, Nov 13, 2020, 6:39 PM Dave Kerr <dsktc...> wrote:
> I was happy to see the Townsend's Solitaire this afternoon at > Caledonia State Park, Franklin County. > > During the nearly 5 1/2 hours I spent at Caledonia, I also saw > two Evening Grosbeaks at a feeder near the park office and > earlier heard a flyover Red Crossbill. > > I posted photos of the TOSO and EVGR on my Flickr page: > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/63027303@N06/ > > It was truly a remarkable Friday the 13th in Franklin County. > > > Dave Kerr > Carlisle >
Date: 11/14/20 4:43 am From: Falconer Will <falconerwill07...> Subject: Re: Follow up question on Antiques
Yes you are right I forgot about that. Have to have the Docs.
Will Weyant
Loysville, PA
-----Original Message-----
From: <kvanfleet...> <kvanfleet...>
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2020 7:44 AM
To: Falconer Will <falconerwill07...>
Cc: <PABIRDS...>
Subject: Re: [PABIRDS] Follow up question on Antiques
For items dated prior to the MBTA it is necessary to have a legal paper trail accompanying the item's documenting its history from point of origin forward. At least that's what was required with any donation of specimens/mounts etc. to the Vertebrate Museum at Shippensburg University when I was working there as part of my graduate assistantship. We currently do the same thing at Dickinson College.
Kim Van Fleet
Shermans Dale, PA
Quoting Falconer Will <falconerwill07...>:
> Yes I agree, Antique Road Show would have not showed it if it was
> after that date. They are pretty good about that.
>
> Will Weyant
> Loysville, PA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bird discussion list for Pennsylvania <PABIRDS...>
> On Behalf Of reeser
> Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2020 6:00 PM
> To: <PABIRDS...>
> Subject: Follow up question on Antiques
>
> I've seen antique items on e.g. the Antiques Road Show that have bird
> feathers as part of an item, e.g. antique clothing, etc. I'm guessing
> these items were made before the 1918 law was adopted. What should
> happen to these antiques when they are discovered now?
>
> Ellen
> <reeser...>
> Cumberland County, PA
>
Date: 11/13/20 7:21 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (13 Nov 2020) 13 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 13, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 09:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Sue Cooper
Observers: Brian Weaver, Joe Meloney, Lee Melony, Rick Schoenberger, Sharon Rannels, Steve Rannels
Visitors: 10 vehicles and 15 people.
Weather: 47F to 54F, mostly calm winds with occasional 3mph gusts and some clouds. Thick haze on south side (socked in) until 10am.
Raptor Observations: 1-JGE
Non-raptor Observations: Cedar waxwings, juncos, pine siskins, white breasted and red breasted nuthatches, fox sparrows, Carolina wrens, chickadees, tufted titmice, downy and red bellied woodpeckers, 10 ravens, 50 evening grosbeaks with a murder of crows 150.
Predictions: Much like today ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Schwenk (<schwenkde...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: 2ndmtn.shutterfly.com
Date: 11/13/20 7:03 pm From: Dave DeReamus <becard...> Subject: Eastern PA Birdline: 11/13/2020
- RBA * Pennsylvania * Lehigh / Northampton Counties and Vicinity * November 13, 2020 * PAEA2011.13
- Birds mentioned
EVENING GROSBEAK
WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL
RED CROSSBILL
RED-THROATED LOON
COMMON REDPOLL
NELSON'S SPARROW
GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE
LONG-TAILED DUCK
FORSTER'S TERN
- Transcript
Hotline: Eastern PA Birdline Date: November 13th at 10:00 PM To Report by E-Mail: Send to <mailto:<becard...> <becard...> with "Birdline" in subject heading. Compiler: Dave DeReamus
My reporting area includes all of Lehigh and Northampton Counties with the northern edge of the area reaching Beltzville State Park and the southern edge reaching Peace Valley Park in Bucks County. Updates are typically done every Friday, more often when necessary.
Directions to many of the sites in this report can be found in the area's birding guidebook, "Birds of the Lehigh Valley and Vicinity". A completely revised, 2nd edition of the book can be ordered at: <http://www.lvaudubon.org/shop/>http://www.lvaudubon.org/shop/ .
NOW FOR THE BIRDS!
Sightings from BUSHKILL TOWNSHIP, Northampton County:
EVENING GROSBEAK - 1 on 11/6 (at a private feeder).
At Ballas Park:
WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL - 1 on 11/7 (fly-by).
Sightings from the NAZARETH QUARRY, Northampton County:
Bonaparte's Gulls - 12 on 11/12; 1 on 11/13.
Sightings from the GRAVER ARBORETUM, Northampton County:
RED CROSSBILLS - 2 on 11/7.
Sightings from LITTLE GAP, Northampton County:
RED CROSSBILLS - 4 on 11/7; 16 on 11/9 (fly-by's).
Sightings from BELTZVILLE STATE PARK, Carbon County:
RED-THROATED LOON - 1 on 11/13
COMMON REDPOLL - 1 on 11/13.
Sightings from LEASER LAKE, Lehigh County:
RED CROSSBILLS - 5 on 11/9 (fly-by's).
Sightings from BAKE OVEN KNOB, Lehigh County:
Bald Eagles - 4 on 11/10
Golden Eagles - 3 on 11/7.
Sightings from the NEW TRIPOLI area, Lehigh County:
EVENING GROSBEAKS - 9 on 11/8; 1 on 11/12 (at a private feeder).
Sightings from the CENTER VALLEY area, Lehigh County:
At DeSales University:
NELSON'S SPARROW - 1 on 11/9.
Sightings from GREEN LANE RESERVOIR, Montgomery County:
At the Church Road area:
GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE - 1 on 11/9 and 11/10
Cackling Geese - 1 on 11/7; 3 on 11/10; 1 on 11/12
Rusty Blackbirds - 30 on 11/7; 4 on 11/10 (fly-by's).
At the Walt Road area:
Cackling Geese - 3 on 11/12
LONG-TAILED DUCKS - 2 on 11/12; 1 on 11/13
Bonaparte's Gulls - 87 on 11/12; 3 on 11/13
FORSTER'S TERNS - 4 on 11/12.
Sightings from PEACE VALLEY PARK, Bucks County:
Peregrine Falcon - 1 on 11/13
Bonaparte's Gull - 1 on 11/7.
Pine Siskins, Purple Finches, and many "fly-by" Evening Grosbeaks were reported from several sites this past week.
Date: 11/13/20 6:31 pm From: Ann Pettigrew <rook185...> Subject: Re: Townsend's Solitaire, Caledonia State Park
Very nice photos. Did you know the solitaire was there?
Ann C. Pettigrew, V.M.D.
York, PA
<rook185...>
www.pbase.com/rook185
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”
― Mahatma Gandhi
> On Nov 13, 2020, at 6:39 PM, Dave Kerr <dsktc...> wrote:
>
> I was happy to see the Townsend's Solitaire this afternoon at
> Caledonia State Park, Franklin County.
>
> During the nearly 5 1/2 hours I spent at Caledonia, I also saw
> two Evening Grosbeaks at a feeder near the park office and
> earlier heard a flyover Red Crossbill.
>
> I posted photos of the TOSO and EVGR on my Flickr page:
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/63027303@N06/ >
> It was truly a remarkable Friday the 13th in Franklin County.
>
>
> Dave Kerr
> Carlisle
Date: 11/13/20 4:26 pm From: David Brown <davidebrownpa...> Subject: Hawk Migration Forecast for the Weekend of November 14-15, 2020
After a few rainy days, a cold front passed through on Friday that will bring favorable winds and sunny skies for Saturday, but Sunday will be another rainy day. Next week will be dry with favorable winds on most days.
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Bob Stewart
Observers: Greg Gdula, Jim Rocco, Nancy Ott
Visitors: The Allegheny Front Hawkwatch is closed to the public during the Covid 19 pandemic. Please do not walk in. We will open to the public as soon as we ensure the safety of all.
Weather: Sun and clouds. Temp in the 40"s. Wind out of the WNW, aver velocity 8 mph gusts to 19 mph. Visibility 27 km.
Raptor Observations: 12 migrating raptors. 1 Golden Eagle unk age at 11:55 EST far to the east. 1 ad Bald Eagle crossed the watch fly east and soared for minutes, not seen migrating. 1 unidentified eagle seen at a distance to the east in the 1 PM hour. Most of raptors and all or the eagles were distant to the east.
Predictions: Mostly sunny. High of 48 degrees F. Winds from the west at 5-10 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Robert Stewart (<bob...>)
Date: 11/13/20 3:59 pm From: Teresa Webster <000000b997dc6158-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Townsend's Solitaire, Caledonia State Park
Great photos...thanks for sharing!
Sent from my iPhone
> On Nov 13, 2020, at 6:39 PM, Dave Kerr <dsktc...> wrote:
>
> I was happy to see the Townsend's Solitaire this afternoon at
> Caledonia State Park, Franklin County.
>
> During the nearly 5 1/2 hours I spent at Caledonia, I also saw
> two Evening Grosbeaks at a feeder near the park office and
> earlier heard a flyover Red Crossbill.
>
> I posted photos of the TOSO and EVGR on my Flickr page:
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/63027303@N06/ >
> It was truly a remarkable Friday the 13th in Franklin County.
>
>
> Dave Kerr
> Carlisle
Observation start time: 12:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 3 hours
Official Counter: Fred Paley
Observers: Bernie Frick, Craig McCoy, Steve Schrum
Visitors: 8 adult visitors and 6 children.
Weather: Cool, 11deg.C, windy 10 mph, clear blue sky, 0% cloud cover to begin at 12 noon. Clouds moved in from the west and the temp reached 13 deg.C, by 1300. Still windy. By 1400 clouds were reduced to 0%. Wind fell to 6 mph.
Raptor Observations: 7 red-tails, 2 red-shoulders, and 1 coopers.
Non-raptor Observations: At least 6 bald eagles circling the area, 3 adult and 3 imm. 5 local red-tails hunting in the woods. 1 raven passed by 3 times.
Predictions: Variable. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Parks Volunteer (<parks...>)
Date: 11/13/20 3:39 pm From: Dave Kerr <dsktc...> Subject: Townsend's Solitaire, Caledonia State Park
I was happy to see the Townsend's Solitaire this afternoon at
Caledonia State Park, Franklin County.
During the nearly 5 1/2 hours I spent at Caledonia, I also saw
two Evening Grosbeaks at a feeder near the park office and
earlier heard a flyover Red Crossbill.
I posted photos of the TOSO and EVGR on my Flickr page:
Observation start time: 10:30:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Joshua Potter
Observers: Owen Connell, Sean McLaughlin
Weather: Winds remained out of the West/Northwest all day. Persistent haze in the valleys, but otherwise mostly sunny.
Raptor Observations: Quiet day other than sporadic TUVUs. Local COHA and RTHAs also seen.
Non-raptor Observations: Enjoyed the local raven crew paroling the ridge all day. Heard a couple distant Tundra Swans to the SW around noon. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jon Kauffman (<jvk5019...>)
Date: 11/13/20 2:33 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (13 Nov 2020) 44 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 13, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 28 TV 3 248 2229 OS 0 1 195 BE 6 70 568 NH 0 26 152 SS 4 207 5277 CH 0 33 644 NG 0 6 8 RS 0 191 296 BW 0 0 5431 RT 29 1514 3283 RL 0 3 4 GE 0 98 114 AK 1 2 214 ML 0 7 141 PG 0 1 79 UA 0 5 71 UB 0 5 21 UF 0 1 6 UE 0 1 2 UR 1 15 84
Predictions: Birds? ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>) Waggoner's Gap information may be found at: www.waggap.com
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Compiler: Laurie Goodrich
Counters:
Weather: Fogged in til nearly noon. clearing, light wind
Raptor Observations: Bald Eagle-- Im 1235, AD 1350, AD 1428, AD 1454 Golden Eagle--Imm 1324, Imm 1428, Imm 1454
two pairs of bald eagles seen but not counted off north side and another far to northeast of us, along ridge past 3
Non-raptor Observations: a few small flocks of siskins, big flock of red winged blackbirds ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
A couple-few weeks ago, I'd posted that I was in our public parking lot in Bridgeville talking to a customer when I thought I had two Black Vultures.
Fast forward to ten minutes ago, and I was doing the same thing with the same customer, and very high overhead, 45 silent Tundra Swans were flying over. Just a sixth sense thing. Ran back home for my binocs and got back outside in time to relocate them and verify numbers.
Lots of robins headed towards Scott/Carnegie. I am assuming that they still roost there. Conservative estimate would be 600-800 birds in under ten minutes.
I also had a Merlin just across the county border in Washington County today, at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in McMurray. This was a very reliable (like, 100%) location in 2018-19 winter.
Observation start time: 11:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Alan Simon, Chris Pugliese
Observers: Alan Simon, Bob Kelly, Chris Pugliese, Chuck Root, Dave Eberly, Rob Fergus
Visitors: Robin Queenan Rob Fergus
Weather: A delayed start due to light drizzle and heavy overcast but the skies brightened and then cleared after noon time. WNW winds and comfortable temperatures.
Raptor Observations: Fairly decent flight after the skies cleared at 1:00 pm.
Predictions: Could be a decent day. Hoping for a flight of the birds held up by the recent unfavorable weather. Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 5 to 10 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: www.rtphawkwatch.org
Date: 11/13/20 4:44 am From: <kvanfleet...> <kvanfleet...> Subject: Re: Follow up question on Antiques
For items dated prior to the MBTA it is necessary to have a legal
paper trail accompanying the item's documenting its history from point
of origin forward. At least that's what was required with any donation
of specimens/mounts etc. to the Vertebrate Museum at Shippensburg
University when I was working there as part of my graduate
assistantship. We currently do the same thing at Dickinson College.
Kim Van Fleet
Shermans Dale, PA
Quoting Falconer Will <falconerwill07...>:
> Yes I agree, Antique Road Show would have not showed it if it was
> after that date. They are pretty good about that.
>
> Will Weyant
> Loysville, PA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bird discussion list for Pennsylvania
> <PABIRDS...> On Behalf Of reeser
> Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2020 6:00 PM
> To: <PABIRDS...>
> Subject: Follow up question on Antiques
>
> I've seen antique items on e.g. the Antiques Road Show that have
> bird feathers as part of an item, e.g. antique clothing, etc. I'm
> guessing these items were made before the 1918 law was adopted. What
> should happen to these antiques when they are discovered now?
>
> Ellen
> <reeser...>
> Cumberland County, PA
>
#yiv6392828157 #yiv6392828157 -- filtered {}#yiv6392828157 p.yiv6392828157MsoNormal, #yiv6392828157 li.yiv6392828157MsoNormal, #yiv6392828157 div.yiv6392828157MsoNormal {margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:New;}#yiv6392828157 div.yiv6392828157Section1 {}#yiv6392828157 Bucks County Birders invites you to Zoom with us on November 24th at 7pm when Dr. Joseph Wunderle will present
Caribbean Birds & Hurricanes: Responses, Resilience, & Conservation. 2020 has seen a very active hurricane season, and we've been wondering how birds have fared as storm after storm plowed across the Atlantic. It's not all doom and gloom; some species actually benefit over the long-term while others are not so fortunate. Please join us as we learn about the research and conservation efforts underway to face the challenges of climate changes. Dr. Joe Wunderle's interest in birds and conservation began in junior high school when he participated in Christmas Bird Counts and other activities with the Wyncote Bird Club (now Wyncote Audubon). After a trip to the Maine Audubon camp, he earned a BS in biology at the University of Maine and graduate degrees in Ecology and Behavior at the University of Minnesota. He spent six years in Grenada studying the breeding biology and genetics of Bananaquits and was the director of the Canadian Junior College for Marine Biology in the Grenadines.He has taught zoology and tropical ecology at the North Caroline Sate University in Raleigh, the Organization for Tropical Studies in Costa Rica and the University of Puerto Rico. For 30 years, he conducted research on disturbance ecology with the US Forest Service's International Institute of Tropical Forestry, focusing on identifying conservation prescriptions for bird populations threatened by disturbances due to hurricanes, droughts, agriculture and selective logging. He recently co-authored a field guide to the natural history of The Bahamas and has authored or co-authored more than 100 articles on avian ecology. He is a founding member and past president of BirdsCaribbean and former presndent of the Neotropical Ornithological Society. In June, he became editor-in-chief of the Journal of Caribbean Ornithology, BirdsCaribbean's on-line, open-access journal.
To receive a link to this meetings please email us at <bucksbirders...>
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 9 hours
Compiler: Zach Bordner
Counters: Karen Lutz
Weather: Spotty rain in the morning, overcast skies throughout the day. Wind from N/NW 4-10.
Raptor Observations: 1243 BAEA (AD), 1243 BAEA (AD), 1300 BAEA (IM), 1315 BAEA (IM), 1434 BAEA (IM), 1434 BAEA (IM), 1435 GOEA (AD), 1506 BAEA (IM), 1516 BAEA (AD), 1516 BAEA (IM), 1616 BAEA (IM), 1635 unidentified leucistic buteo (white top and bottom without any noticeable markings, broad tail, long wings, soaring and gliding flight)
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 11/12/20 3:58 pm From: Rob Blye <rwblye...> Subject: Re: Nests and eggs [PABIRDS] Act prohibiting the take, or even possession, of most migratory birds, feathers, eggs and nests without a federal permit.
Perhaps monitoring a nest box does not involve the take of birds or
feathers or nests. You just knock them to the ground and move on; no
possesion or harm as the nest is spent and the nestlings are dead. I would
like to hear what PGC and USFWS has to say about that situation.
*wear a mask, wash your hands, keep your distance*
*Rob*
Robert W. Blye
34603 Doe Run
Lewes DE 19958-3332
302 945-8618
610 213-2413 mobile
On Thu, Nov 12, 2020 at 6:51 PM jerry Kruth <gkruth...> wrote:
Date: 11/12/20 3:51 pm From: jerry Kruth <00000005ead0dac6-dmarc-request...> Subject: Nests and eggs [PABIRDS] Act prohibiting the take, or even possession, of most migratory birds, feathers, eggs and nests without a federal permit.
There must be some waiver of the Act when it comes to monitoring nestboxes?
I've walked trails with PGC officers, cleaning out boxes on SGLs and Park Officials at Moraine. Along with the nests, unhatched eggs, dead nestlings and adults often need removed. Sadly, the mortality in boxes can be high sometimes.
Everyone knows to monitor boxes these activities are necessary.
Anyone?
Jerry Kruth(back in) Pittsburgh
-----Original Message-----
From: Rob Blye <rwblye...>
To: <PABIRDS...>
Sent: Thu, Nov 12, 2020 5:24 pm
Subject: [PABIRDS] Act prohibiting the take, or even possession, of most migratory birds, feathers, eggs and nests without a federal permit.
Predictions: W winds, mostly sunny with a high temp of 11C ======================================================================== Report submitted by Dave Poder (<avions...>)
Date: 11/12/20 3:30 pm From: Falconer Will <falconerwill07...> Subject: Re: Follow up question on Antiques
Yes I agree, Antique Road Show would have not showed it if it was after that date. They are pretty good about that.
Will Weyant
Loysville, PA
-----Original Message-----
From: Bird discussion list for Pennsylvania <PABIRDS...> On Behalf Of reeser
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2020 6:00 PM
To: <PABIRDS...>
Subject: Follow up question on Antiques
I've seen antique items on e.g. the Antiques Road Show that have bird feathers as part of an item, e.g. antique clothing, etc. I'm guessing these items were made before the 1918 law was adopted. What should happen to these antiques when they are discovered now?
Date: 11/12/20 3:05 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (12 Nov 2020) 10 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 12, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Fred Wilcox
Observers:
Visitors: 3 hikers and 1 for vista
Weather: Cloudy with a brisk North wind. Visibility good. Temperature range of 45-49. Occasional drizzle throughout the day.
Raptor Observations: GE 3 adults
Non-raptor Observations: Large murder of crows
Predictions: Cloudy with a chance of light rain in the morning. Clearing in the afternoon with a light SW wind ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Schwenk (<schwenkde...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: 2ndmtn.shutterfly.com
Date: 11/12/20 3:00 pm From: reeser <reeser...> Subject: Follow up question on Antiques
I've seen antique items on e.g. the Antiques Road Show that have bird feathers as part of an item, e.g. antique clothing, etc. I'm guessing these items were made before the 1918 law was adopted. What should happen to these antiques when they are discovered now?
Date: 11/12/20 2:32 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (12 Nov 2020) 125 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 12, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 28 TV 7 245 2226 OS 0 1 195 BE 10 64 562 NH 1 26 152 SS 1 203 5273 CH 2 33 644 NG 0 6 8 RS 4 191 296 BW 0 0 5431 RT 97 1485 3254 RL 0 3 4 GE 0 98 114 AK 0 1 213 ML 2 7 141 PG 0 1 79 UA 0 5 71 UB 0 5 21 UF 0 1 6 UE 0 1 2 UR 1 14 83
Predictions: Birds? ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>) Waggoner's Gap information may be found at: www.waggap.com
Date: 11/12/20 2:25 pm From: Rob Blye <rwblye...> Subject: Act prohibiting the take, or even possession, of most migratory birds, feathers, eggs and nests without a federal permit.
Date: 11/12/20 2:13 pm From: Falconer Will <falconerwill07...> Subject: Re: Evening Grosbeaks! - Clearfield County
All,
Wish I could see some in Perry County at my feeders. LOL
Will Weyant
Loysville, PA
-----Original Message-----
From: Bird discussion list for Pennsylvania <PABIRDS...> On Behalf Of Rick & Marianne Atkinson
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2020 4:39 PM
To: <PABIRDS...>
Subject: Evening Grosbeaks! - Clearfield County
I was lucky to happen to look out my sliding glass doors this morning to see
4 Evening Grosbeaks! My mouth dropped open! So many people have been reporting them in PA that I was wondering if I would ever get any! There was
1 male with his harem of 3 females. I did not notice any bands. They were only here from 9:00 to 9:05 and had a sunflower chip snack before moving on.
This is a new yard bird for this location. I have lived here in the "country" for almost 27 years. I had tons of Evening Grosbeaks in the 80s when I lived in the town of DuBois.
One year there was a big flock of them in DuBois in the 80s that stayed at my house into May. They ate so many sunflower seeds that I was kind of anxious for them to leave. Little did I know that it would sadly be decades until I would see them again! :-(
Date: 11/12/20 1:39 pm From: Rick & Marianne Atkinson <marianne5...> Subject: Evening Grosbeaks! - Clearfield County
I was lucky to happen to look out my sliding glass doors this morning to see 4 Evening Grosbeaks! My mouth dropped open! So many people have been reporting them in PA that I was wondering if I would ever get any! There was 1 male with his harem of 3 females. I did not notice any bands. They were only here from 9:00 to 9:05 and had a sunflower chip snack before moving on.
This is a new yard bird for this location. I have lived here in the "country" for almost 27 years. I had tons of Evening Grosbeaks in the 80s when I lived in the town of DuBois.
One year there was a big flock of them in DuBois in the 80s that stayed at my house into May. They ate so many sunflower seeds that I was kind of anxious for them to leave. Little did I know that it would sadly be decades until I would see them again! :-(
Predictions: A chance of early rain then improving conditions A chance of showers before 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: www.rtphawkwatch.org
Date: 11/12/20 11:36 am From: Richard Nugent <rmnugent...> Subject: Tundra Swans; Allegheny County; 11/12/2020
Early this afternoon at the Tractor Supply Company store on Route 8 in northern Allegheny County, I heard Tundra Swans. I was not able to see them to get a count.
Best Regards ....... Richard Nugent
Hampton Township, Allegheny County
Date: 11/12/20 11:32 am From: Lynn Roman <000000eb1f5ef221-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Legal question for birders
This is good to review!It also depends on where the items are found... such as rules from Fish & Wildlife Refuges. Basically nothing should be taken from those locations. Etc for other places.
-----Original Message-----
From: tom and sheri <troberts2459...>
To: <PABIRDS...>
Sent: Thu, Nov 12, 2020 2:02 pm
Subject: Re: [PABIRDS] Legal question for birders
Sally,
Good for you being so sensitive and aware.
It's probably best to check with your WCO in the PGC. If they don't know,
they can get you to the right person in PGC.
Tom Roberts
-----Original Message-----
From: Bird discussion list for Pennsylvania
[mailto:<PABIRDS...>] On Behalf Of Sally Zaino
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2020 10:39 AM
To: <PABIRDS...>
Subject: [PABIRDS] Legal question for birders
Hi all,
Can someone apprise me of the rules about displaying bird nests and
feathers? My organization is participating in a local display to that
creates beautiful arrangements of natural items, and several of the
participants are offering old nests they have found. Is this allowed?
Feathers? They are highlighting bird habitat and foraging, so the focus is
birds.
Date: 11/12/20 11:02 am From: tom and sheri <troberts2459...> Subject: Re: Legal question for birders
Sally, Good for you being so sensitive and aware.
It's probably best to check with your WCO in the PGC. If they don't know, they can get you to the right person in PGC.
Tom Roberts
-----Original Message----- From: Bird discussion list for Pennsylvania [mailto:<PABIRDS...>] On Behalf Of Sally Zaino Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2020 10:39 AM To: <PABIRDS...> Subject: [PABIRDS] Legal question for birders
Hi all,
Can someone apprise me of the rules about displaying bird nests and feathers? My organization is participating in a local display to that creates beautiful arrangements of natural items, and several of the participants are offering old nests they have found. Is this allowed? Feathers? They are highlighting bird habitat and foraging, so the focus is birds.
Date: 11/12/20 8:59 am From: Paul Heveran <birdmeister.paul...> Subject: Fallout of waterfowl and more - Green Lane Reservoir, Montgomery County
Hello PA Birders,
This morning was packed with surprises as the rain ended at Walt Rd, Green Lane Reservoir. Lots of Bonaparte's Gulls put on a show, as well as decent numbers of common diving ducks. Brief appearances were put in by two striking male Long-tailed Ducks and four very late Forster's Terns. Shorebirds included a Greater Yellowlegs and a late Spotted Sandpiper.
Regarding nests: FAQ file regarding nests from the Fish & Wildlife Service sent to Sally Zaino.
On Thu, Nov 12, 2020, 10:38 AM Sally Zaino <szaino...> wrote:
> Hi all, > > Can someone apprise me of the rules about displaying bird nests and > feathers? My organization is participating in a local display to that > creates beautiful arrangements of natural items, and several of the > participants are offering old nests they have found. Is this allowed? > Feathers? They are highlighting bird habitat and foraging, so the focus is > birds. > > Thanks for any guidance. > > Sally Zaino > > Hummelstown PA
Date: 11/12/20 7:57 am From: Sally Zaino <szaino...> Subject: Re: Legal question for birders
Thanks very much for this. Although I think the nests in question were already disturbed or fallen from trees, it seems that any nest should not be displayed. Much appreciation for the quick answers; I have what I need.
Regards,
Sally Zaino
> On Nov 12, 2020, at 10:48 AM, Gavin Anderson <ande3776...> wrote:
>
> Regarding feathers:
> https://www.fws.gov/lab/featheratlas/feathers-and-the-law.php <https://www.fws.gov/lab/featheratlas/feathers-and-the-law.php> >
> Regarding nests:
> FAQ file regarding nests from the Fish & Wildlife Service sent to Sally Zaino.
>
> On Thu, Nov 12, 2020, 10:38 AM Sally Zaino <szaino...> <mailto:<szaino...>> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Can someone apprise me of the rules about displaying bird nests and feathers? My organization is participating in a local display to that creates beautiful arrangements of natural items, and several of the participants are offering old nests they have found. Is this allowed? Feathers? They are highlighting bird habitat and foraging, so the focus is birds.
>
> Thanks for any guidance.
>
> Sally Zaino
>
> Hummelstown PA
Date: 11/12/20 7:39 am From: Sally Zaino <szaino...> Subject: Legal question for birders
Hi all,
Can someone apprise me of the rules about displaying bird nests and feathers? My organization is participating in a local display to that creates beautiful arrangements of natural items, and several of the participants are offering old nests they have found. Is this allowed? Feathers? They are highlighting bird habitat and foraging, so the focus is birds.
Observation start time: Observation end time: Total observation time: 0 hours
Official Counter:
Observers:
Weather:
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: www.rtphawkwatch.org
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 11:00:00 Total observation time: 2.5 hours
Compiler: JF Therrien
Counters:
Weather:
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 10, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Non-raptor Observations: 0810 a flock of red-winged blackbirds fluttered past the lookout amidst the fog in a group of about 40-50.
Predictions: A chance of showers before 9am, then rain, mainly after 9am. Patchy fog before 10am. High near 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Hoopes (<rehoopes...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Date: 11/10/20 5:43 pm From: Rob Fergus <birdchaser...> Subject: Birding Club of Delaware County Zoom Meeting Wed Nov 11 7:30pm
All are invited to join with the Birding Club of Delaware County (BCDC) tomorrow night (Wed Nov 11 at 7:30PM) for a Zoom presentation on birding eastern Australia. If you are interested, email me directly for the Zoom info.
Presenters: Andy and Mariana Pesthy
Title: Birding Eastern Australia
Australia is well known for the many endemic species of birds and other wildlife unique to this continent. There are over 400 endemic bird species. Our trip in November 2017 covered several national parks and other wild lands in 20 days, from the tropical northeast, to Tasmania. We saw and photographed many of the fantastic birds and amazing animals.
This presentation combines photographs and video clips to bring you highlights of our Australian birding experience.
Mariana and Andy have been BCDC members for well over a decade and have traveled widely in their birding quest.
Rob Fergus
Wallingford, PA
<birdchaser...>
UrbanBirdscapes.com
Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Fred Paley
Observers:
Visitors: 17 visitors enjoying the view and the temperatures.
Weather: A true summer day. Temp range from 19 to 24 Deg. C. 0% cloud cover to 65%. Wind from the SSW 5 to 8 mph. Thick haze in the distance until noon.
Raptor Observations: It seems that without more fall like weather the hawks are not eager to leave this area. 2 red-shoulders, 1 bald eagle, Imm., 2 sharp-shins, 1 coopers, 1 red-tail, and 9 black vultures. The two sharp-shins were together, an adult and a juv.
Non-raptor Observations: About 200 robins at 10 am. 3 bald eagles were observed moving north, 2 adults and 1 immature. At 13:04 Air Force One flew over heading south after making about 6 touch and goes at Middletown.
Predictions: Rain, overcast, few raptors. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Parks Volunteer (<parks...>)
Just wanted to relay my experience with Zeiss this past spring. Had a problem with the central focus wheel so I shipped them off to their Kentucky location in April. Within a week they emailed me to say they were forwarding them off to the Main factory in Germany as the repair was beyond their capabilities here in the states. Unfortunately Germany was in shutdown because of the Covid pandemic which delayed the repair. 3 months later I received the repaired binoculars with a new case and straps. There was no charge and the repair was successful. They did offer to send me replacement bins but I had a pair of Swaroskis so I declined. Seems maybe they got wind of the negative experiences and are trying to make amends. Gary Becker, Newtown Square
On Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Nancy Cladel <ncladel...> wrote:
I had a negative experience with Zeiss. It took almost six months for the
repair to the strap holders, which both broke, and I was charged more than
$200.00 . Zeiss considered the problem normal wear and tear. To me it
was due to the use of inferior materials. I was offered no loaner and
spent part of spring migration and the entire summer using a less than
optimal pair. If I ever have cause to purchase another pair of binocs, it
will not be a Zeiss.
Nancy Cladel
On Mon, Nov 9, 2020 at 10:27 PM Barry Blust <barryblust...> wrote:
> Jerry,
> Sorry to hear about your Zeiss experience.
> After hearing about that I just had to mention that this summer I had just
> the opposite experience with Zeiss. A pair of binoculars that I had
> purchased 34 years ago was still working very well but had plenty of wear
> and tear. Since they had a lifetime warranty I decided to send them to
> Zeiss for cleaning & servicing. They told me they would let me know what
> needed to be done and how much it would cost. Two days after they received
> them they contacted me to tell me they would be replacing them with a new
> pair, free of charge. This new pair was comparable to but somewhat better
> than the ones they replaced. I was extremely happy with Zeiss’ support.
>
> Barry E. Blust
> (from iPad)
> Glenmoore, PA
> Chester County
>
> "When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to
> everything else in the Universe."
>
> -- John Muir
>
>
> > On Nov 9, 2020, at 4:01 PM, jerry Kruth <
> <00000005ead0dac6-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> >
> > Denise,
> > With the exception of ZEISS, most binocular companies will stand behind
> their product and give better quality service for the best price. I would
> recommend contacting the manufacturer and give them an outline of the
> defect and see what they have to say?
> > I have a pair of SWAROSKI 8.5 x 42, which, last spring, I carelessly,
> let slide off the dashboard of our car and knocked out the right side focus
> while we were in Costa Rica. The company rep, Alex, LENT me a pair, since
> all mail and post flights were curtailed due to virus. When I got home
> recently, Swarovski repaired them under warranty, although the fault was
> mine, and express mailed them so I will have them in time to depart for
> Cape May soon; all without costing a penny.
> > My wife's LEICA 8 x 42 had a similar problem. Leica had a problem
> getting parts so gave her a new pair.
> > Now those are class acts from class companies.
> > Contrasting -- my ZEISS binoculars were in their case, in the closet,
> and the focus wheel froze; without any trauma, bounce, salt water, heat,
> cold, etc. The company refuses to address the problem, citing "fungi
> contamination," and offered $100 off a new pair! I replied there wasn't
> anything extraterrestrial or lethal, nor nothing amiss on my part?
> >
> > They have stonewalled.
> > I will be suing them.
> > My conclusion -- buy the best instrument your budget will suit, but take
> great care on how the company treats you AFTER you fork over your hard
> earned dollars. These are not ming vases in museums, but technical
> instruments that get a lot of trial in the field. Service, just like for
> your car is a very important element in the long run. So go back to the
> manufacturer.
> >
> > My 4c
> >
> > Regards,
> > jk
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Denise Donmoyer <nightowl57...>
> > To: <PABIRDS...>
> > Sent: Mon, Nov 9, 2020 3:37 pm
> > Subject: [PABIRDS] binocular repair
> >
> > Does anybody know of a place that does binocular repair?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Denise Donmoyer
> >
> > Sweet Arrow Lake
> >
> > Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co.
> >
> > <nightowl57...>
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
Bluebirds, black capped chicadee's, juncos, Tufted titmouse, Carolina wren, fox sparrows, gold finches, ravens 20+, blue jays, cardinals, dove, red bellied wp. downy wp.
Predictions: Rain early in the morning ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jim Rocco (<jd.jh.rocco...>)
Date: 11/10/20 3:32 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (10 Nov 2020) 44 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 10, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Ed Chubb
Observers: Brian Weaver, Gayle Lawrence, Gayle McKinne, Jeff Hook, Rosemary Spreha, Tom McKinne, Tom Power
Visitors: 6 Vehicles, 13 Visitors
Weather: Temps starting out in the 50's climbing into the low 70's. Clear skies till early afternoon then becoming mostly cloudy.
Raptor Observations: Bald Eagle(s)1 Adult,1 Immature; Golden Eagle(s)1 Adult, 1 Immature-this bird was accompanied by a Raven who was clearly crowding the Golden. Both bird came in close to the watch and performed excellent maneuvers that gave watchers great views. A superb experience for the watch and a highlight for the year to be sure!
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: RAIN! Probably not a day to be on the mountain. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Schwenk (<schwenkde...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: 2ndmtn.shutterfly.com
Non-raptor Observations: golden-crowned kinglet, ruby-crowned kinglet, dark-eyed junco, purple finch, red crossbill, white-winged crossbill ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
I had a negative experience with Zeiss. It took almost six months for the
repair to the strap holders, which both broke, and I was charged more than
$200.00 . Zeiss considered the problem normal wear and tear. To me it
was due to the use of inferior materials. I was offered no loaner and
spent part of spring migration and the entire summer using a less than
optimal pair. If I ever have cause to purchase another pair of binocs, it
will not be a Zeiss.
Nancy Cladel
On Mon, Nov 9, 2020 at 10:27 PM Barry Blust <barryblust...> wrote:
> Jerry,
> Sorry to hear about your Zeiss experience.
> After hearing about that I just had to mention that this summer I had just
> the opposite experience with Zeiss. A pair of binoculars that I had
> purchased 34 years ago was still working very well but had plenty of wear
> and tear. Since they had a lifetime warranty I decided to send them to
> Zeiss for cleaning & servicing. They told me they would let me know what
> needed to be done and how much it would cost. Two days after they received
> them they contacted me to tell me they would be replacing them with a new
> pair, free of charge. This new pair was comparable to but somewhat better
> than the ones they replaced. I was extremely happy with Zeiss’ support.
>
> Barry E. Blust
> (from iPad)
> Glenmoore, PA
> Chester County
>
> "When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to
> everything else in the Universe."
>
> -- John Muir
>
>
> > On Nov 9, 2020, at 4:01 PM, jerry Kruth <
> <00000005ead0dac6-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> >
> > Denise,
> > With the exception of ZEISS, most binocular companies will stand behind
> their product and give better quality service for the best price. I would
> recommend contacting the manufacturer and give them an outline of the
> defect and see what they have to say?
> > I have a pair of SWAROSKI 8.5 x 42, which, last spring, I carelessly,
> let slide off the dashboard of our car and knocked out the right side focus
> while we were in Costa Rica. The company rep, Alex, LENT me a pair, since
> all mail and post flights were curtailed due to virus. When I got home
> recently, Swarovski repaired them under warranty, although the fault was
> mine, and express mailed them so I will have them in time to depart for
> Cape May soon; all without costing a penny.
> > My wife's LEICA 8 x 42 had a similar problem. Leica had a problem
> getting parts so gave her a new pair.
> > Now those are class acts from class companies.
> > Contrasting -- my ZEISS binoculars were in their case, in the closet,
> and the focus wheel froze; without any trauma, bounce, salt water, heat,
> cold, etc. The company refuses to address the problem, citing "fungi
> contamination," and offered $100 off a new pair! I replied there wasn't
> anything extraterrestrial or lethal, nor nothing amiss on my part?
> >
> > They have stonewalled.
> > I will be suing them.
> > My conclusion -- buy the best instrument your budget will suit, but take
> great care on how the company treats you AFTER you fork over your hard
> earned dollars. These are not ming vases in museums, but technical
> instruments that get a lot of trial in the field. Service, just like for
> your car is a very important element in the long run. So go back to the
> manufacturer.
> >
> > My 4c
> >
> > Regards,
> > jk
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Denise Donmoyer <nightowl57...>
> > To: <PABIRDS...>
> > Sent: Mon, Nov 9, 2020 3:37 pm
> > Subject: [PABIRDS] binocular repair
> >
> > Does anybody know of a place that does binocular repair?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Denise Donmoyer
> >
> > Sweet Arrow Lake
> >
> > Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co.
> >
> > <nightowl57...>
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
Observation start time: 09:30:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 4.5 hours
Official Counter: Alan Simon
Observers:
Visitors: Rob Fergus Robin Queenan
Weather: Another day like the past week. Warm temperatures gentle SW winds, cloudless skies.
Raptor Observations: Not much moving today
Non-raptor Observations: Double-crested cormorant-5 non-migrating bald eagles-2
Predictions: Rain coming, perhaps for the next two days. A chance of showers before 10am, then rain, mainly after 10am. Patchy fog before 11am. High near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: www.rtphawkwatch.org
Date: 11/10/20 1:54 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (10 Nov 2020) 153 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 10, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 28 TV 36 238 2219 OS 1 1 195 BE 3 54 552 NH 4 25 151 SS 3 202 5272 CH 3 31 642 NG 0 6 8 RS 7 187 292 BW 0 0 5431 RT 89 1388 3157 RL 0 3 4 GE 4 98 114 AK 0 1 213 ML 0 5 139 PG 0 1 79 UA 0 5 71 UB 0 5 21 UF 0 1 6 UE 0 1 2 UR 3 13 82
Anglenwing, orange sulfur ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>) Waggoner's Gap information may be found at: www.waggap.com
My Zeiss experience was fantastic. They made a 33 year old bino that I bought in 1987 look and function brand new. As well, I bought a 7x42 Dialyt in terrible condition at an auction, sent it to Zeiss, and same result. Couldn’t be happier.
Sent from my iPhone
> On Nov 9, 2020, at 10:27 PM, Barry Blust <BarryBlust...> wrote:
>
> Jerry,
> Sorry to hear about your Zeiss experience.
> After hearing about that I just had to mention that this summer I had just the opposite experience with Zeiss. A pair of binoculars that I had purchased 34 years ago was still working very well but had plenty of wear and tear. Since they had a lifetime warranty I decided to send them to Zeiss for cleaning & servicing. They told me they would let me know what needed to be done and how much it would cost. Two days after they received them they contacted me to tell me they would be replacing them with a new pair, free of charge. This new pair was comparable to but somewhat better than the ones they replaced. I was extremely happy with Zeiss’ support.
>
> Barry E. Blust
> (from iPad)
> Glenmoore, PA
> Chester County
>
> "When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe."
>
> -- John Muir
>
>
>> On Nov 9, 2020, at 4:01 PM, jerry Kruth <00000005ead0dac6-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>>
>> Denise,
>> With the exception of ZEISS, most binocular companies will stand behind their product and give better quality service for the best price. I would recommend contacting the manufacturer and give them an outline of the defect and see what they have to say?
>> I have a pair of SWAROSKI 8.5 x 42, which, last spring, I carelessly, let slide off the dashboard of our car and knocked out the right side focus while we were in Costa Rica. The company rep, Alex, LENT me a pair, since all mail and post flights were curtailed due to virus. When I got home recently, Swarovski repaired them under warranty, although the fault was mine, and express mailed them so I will have them in time to depart for Cape May soon; all without costing a penny.
>> My wife's LEICA 8 x 42 had a similar problem. Leica had a problem getting parts so gave her a new pair.
>> Now those are class acts from class companies.
>> Contrasting -- my ZEISS binoculars were in their case, in the closet, and the focus wheel froze; without any trauma, bounce, salt water, heat, cold, etc. The company refuses to address the problem, citing "fungi contamination," and offered $100 off a new pair! I replied there wasn't anything extraterrestrial or lethal, nor nothing amiss on my part?
>>
>> They have stonewalled.
>> I will be suing them.
>> My conclusion -- buy the best instrument your budget will suit, but take great care on how the company treats you AFTER you fork over your hard earned dollars. These are not ming vases in museums, but technical instruments that get a lot of trial in the field. Service, just like for your car is a very important element in the long run. So go back to the manufacturer.
>>
>> My 4c
>>
>> Regards,
>> jk
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Denise Donmoyer <nightowl57...>
>> To: <PABIRDS...>
>> Sent: Mon, Nov 9, 2020 3:37 pm
>> Subject: [PABIRDS] binocular repair
>>
>> Does anybody know of a place that does binocular repair?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Denise Donmoyer
>>
>> Sweet Arrow Lake
>>
>> Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co.
>>
>> <nightowl57...>
>>
>>
>>
>>
Date: 11/10/20 2:29 am From: August Mirabella <am4birds1...> Subject: Peace Valley Park-Bucks Co. Leucistic Bird Follow Up
All, The white bird with dark wings was seen again 11/9 and based on call and shape is now believed to be a White-throated Sparrow. Good photos have not yet been obtained to my knowledge.
However, an actual Snow Bunting was photographed at the base of the dam on the rocks 11/9.
Jerry,
Sorry to hear about your Zeiss experience.
After hearing about that I just had to mention that this summer I had just the opposite experience with Zeiss. A pair of binoculars that I had purchased 34 years ago was still working very well but had plenty of wear and tear. Since they had a lifetime warranty I decided to send them to Zeiss for cleaning & servicing. They told me they would let me know what needed to be done and how much it would cost. Two days after they received them they contacted me to tell me they would be replacing them with a new pair, free of charge. This new pair was comparable to but somewhat better than the ones they replaced. I was extremely happy with Zeiss’ support.
Barry E. Blust
(from iPad)
Glenmoore, PA
Chester County
"When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe."
-- John Muir
> On Nov 9, 2020, at 4:01 PM, jerry Kruth <00000005ead0dac6-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>
> Denise,
> With the exception of ZEISS, most binocular companies will stand behind their product and give better quality service for the best price. I would recommend contacting the manufacturer and give them an outline of the defect and see what they have to say?
> I have a pair of SWAROSKI 8.5 x 42, which, last spring, I carelessly, let slide off the dashboard of our car and knocked out the right side focus while we were in Costa Rica. The company rep, Alex, LENT me a pair, since all mail and post flights were curtailed due to virus. When I got home recently, Swarovski repaired them under warranty, although the fault was mine, and express mailed them so I will have them in time to depart for Cape May soon; all without costing a penny.
> My wife's LEICA 8 x 42 had a similar problem. Leica had a problem getting parts so gave her a new pair.
> Now those are class acts from class companies.
> Contrasting -- my ZEISS binoculars were in their case, in the closet, and the focus wheel froze; without any trauma, bounce, salt water, heat, cold, etc. The company refuses to address the problem, citing "fungi contamination," and offered $100 off a new pair! I replied there wasn't anything extraterrestrial or lethal, nor nothing amiss on my part?
>
> They have stonewalled.
> I will be suing them.
> My conclusion -- buy the best instrument your budget will suit, but take great care on how the company treats you AFTER you fork over your hard earned dollars. These are not ming vases in museums, but technical instruments that get a lot of trial in the field. Service, just like for your car is a very important element in the long run. So go back to the manufacturer.
>
> My 4c
>
> Regards,
> jk
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Denise Donmoyer <nightowl57...>
> To: <PABIRDS...>
> Sent: Mon, Nov 9, 2020 3:37 pm
> Subject: [PABIRDS] binocular repair
>
> Does anybody know of a place that does binocular repair?
>
>
>
>
>
> Denise Donmoyer
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Since we are on the subject, does anyone know where to get a Leica Spotting Scope eyepiece repaired?
My scope was blown over in a vicious wind in New Jersey a few years ago and cracked the housing around the eyepiece. I've looked online but can't seem to find anything.
Mike FialkovichAllegheny County
-----Original Message-----
From: Dean Kendall <deankendall...>
To: <PABIRDS...>
Sent: Mon, Nov 9, 2020 9:17 pm
Subject: Re: [PABIRDS] binocular repair
I have a pair of relatively inexpensive Vortex, which I believe have a lifetime warranty without registering, so no matter who owns them. I had one of the eyepieces fall out of my pair, not sure why, but I called and then sent it for repair, which didn't seem would be difficult, but they sent me a new pair instead. All for free. save maybe postage to send them the damaged one (can't remember that detail, but do remember being sorry they'd not fixed the old pair, as those could be focused much closer than the new one, to barely beyond my feet, great for butterflies, etc).
Dean, Berks Co
-----Original Message-----
From: Bird discussion list for Pennsylvania <PABIRDS...> On Behalf Of jerry Kruth
Sent: Monday, November 9, 2020 7:01 PM
To: <PABIRDS...>
Subject: Re: [PABIRDS] binocular repair
Denise,
With the exception of ZEISS, most binocular companies will stand behind their product and give better quality service for the best price. I would recommend contacting the manufacturer and give them an outline of the defect and see what they have to say?
I have a pair of SWAROSKI 8.5 x 42, which, last spring, I carelessly, let slide off the dashboard of our car and knocked out the right side focus while we were in Costa Rica. The company rep, Alex, LENT me a pair, since all mail and post flights were curtailed due to virus. When I got home recently, Swarovski repaired them under warranty, although the fault was mine, and express mailed them so I will have them in time to depart for Cape May soon; all without costing a penny.
My wife's LEICA 8 x 42 had a similar problem. Leica had a problem getting parts so gave her a new pair.
Now those are class acts from class companies.
Contrasting -- my ZEISS binoculars were in their case, in the closet, and the focus wheel froze; without any trauma, bounce, salt water, heat, cold, etc. The company refuses to address the problem, citing "fungi contamination," and offered $100 off a new pair! I replied there wasn't anything extraterrestrial or lethal, nor nothing amiss on my part?
They have stonewalled.
I will be suing them.
My conclusion -- buy the best instrument your budget will suit, but take great care on how the company treats you AFTER you fork over your hard earned dollars. These are not ming vases in museums, but technical instruments that get a lot of trial in the field. Service, just like for your car is a very important element in the long run. So go back to the manufacturer.
My 4c
Regards,
jk
-----Original Message-----
From: Denise Donmoyer <nightowl57...>
To: <PABIRDS...>
Sent: Mon, Nov 9, 2020 3:37 pm
Subject: [PABIRDS] binocular repair
Does anybody know of a place that does binocular repair?
I have a pair of relatively inexpensive Vortex, which I believe have a lifetime warranty without registering, so no matter who owns them. I had one of the eyepieces fall out of my pair, not sure why, but I called and then sent it for repair, which didn't seem would be difficult, but they sent me a new pair instead. All for free. save maybe postage to send them the damaged one (can't remember that detail, but do remember being sorry they'd not fixed the old pair, as those could be focused much closer than the new one, to barely beyond my feet, great for butterflies, etc).
Dean, Berks Co
-----Original Message-----
From: Bird discussion list for Pennsylvania <PABIRDS...> On Behalf Of jerry Kruth
Sent: Monday, November 9, 2020 7:01 PM
To: <PABIRDS...>
Subject: Re: [PABIRDS] binocular repair
Denise,
With the exception of ZEISS, most binocular companies will stand behind their product and give better quality service for the best price. I would recommend contacting the manufacturer and give them an outline of the defect and see what they have to say?
I have a pair of SWAROSKI 8.5 x 42, which, last spring, I carelessly, let slide off the dashboard of our car and knocked out the right side focus while we were in Costa Rica. The company rep, Alex, LENT me a pair, since all mail and post flights were curtailed due to virus. When I got home recently, Swarovski repaired them under warranty, although the fault was mine, and express mailed them so I will have them in time to depart for Cape May soon; all without costing a penny.
My wife's LEICA 8 x 42 had a similar problem. Leica had a problem getting parts so gave her a new pair.
Now those are class acts from class companies.
Contrasting -- my ZEISS binoculars were in their case, in the closet, and the focus wheel froze; without any trauma, bounce, salt water, heat, cold, etc. The company refuses to address the problem, citing "fungi contamination," and offered $100 off a new pair! I replied there wasn't anything extraterrestrial or lethal, nor nothing amiss on my part?
They have stonewalled.
I will be suing them.
My conclusion -- buy the best instrument your budget will suit, but take great care on how the company treats you AFTER you fork over your hard earned dollars. These are not ming vases in museums, but technical instruments that get a lot of trial in the field. Service, just like for your car is a very important element in the long run. So go back to the manufacturer.
My 4c
Regards,
jk
-----Original Message-----
From: Denise Donmoyer <nightowl57...>
To: <PABIRDS...>
Sent: Mon, Nov 9, 2020 3:37 pm
Subject: [PABIRDS] binocular repair
Does anybody know of a place that does binocular repair?
Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 4.5 hours
Official Counter: Chris Pugliese
Observers: Alan Simon, Bob Kelly
Visitors: Nora
Weather: Warm again to mid-70s with cloudless skies. A little more of a breeze from the SW than the past couple days.
Raptor Observations: Although not ideal conditions there was a fairly decent flight today.
Non-raptor Observations: Double-crested Cormorant-7 Ring-billed gull-7 Common Raven-1
Monarch butterfly-1
Predictions: More of the same weather before a cold front brings some rain tomorrow night and Wednesday Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: www.rtphawkwatch.org
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Deb Bodenschatz
Observers: Dave Poder, Dick Akers, Jim Rocco, Tom & Janet Kuehl
Visitors: Hawkwatch closed to visitors, including walk-ins.
Weather: Warm with sunny skies. Winds began very light out of the WNW, but shifted to SE after a couple of hours and increased in intensity to 8-16 mph. The temperature reached 19 C for a short time.
Raptor Observations: There were 2 Bald Eagles, a Juvenile at 11:52, and an adult at 3:46. They were both very low(slightly above eye level) just East of the ridge. We also had 16 Golden Eagles, 14 of which were also very low and excellent looks. Adults; 11:58,:11:13, 12:12, 12:13, 1:43, 2:05, 2:20, 2:21, 2:24, 2:25, 3:02, 4:09, 4:28, and 4:29. Sub-adult; 12:48 and 2:16. Most of them were just to the East of ridge but a few were directly overhead. The very low adult Golden at 2:24 had white tags on both wings near the shoulder. We also had 14 Red-tails, a couple Northern Harriers, a Kestrel and 4 TUrkey Vultures. Non-migrating we had 3 Red-tails and 7 Turkey Vultues. Almost all of the birds were very good looks.
Non-raptor Observations: Chickadees- at least 25, Juncos 17, Bluebirds 11, Red-breasted Nuthatch 1, White-breasted Nuthatches 3, Tufted Titmouse 2, Crows 7, Ravens 4, Carolina Wren 1, Pileated Woodpecker 1, Downy Woodpecker 1, Cardinal 2, Mourning Dove 1, Blue Jays 5.
Predictions: Sunny with S wind at about 13 kmh. A high temperature of 22 C predicted. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Deb Bodenschatz (<debbiebodenschatz...>)
Denise,
With the exception of ZEISS, most binocular companies will stand behind their product and give better quality service for the best price. I would recommend contacting the manufacturer and give them an outline of the defect and see what they have to say?
I have a pair of SWAROSKI 8.5 x 42, which, last spring, I carelessly, let slide off the dashboard of our car and knocked out the right side focus while we were in Costa Rica. The company rep, Alex, LENT me a pair, since all mail and post flights were curtailed due to virus. When I got home recently, Swarovski repaired them under warranty, although the fault was mine, and express mailed them so I will have them in time to depart for Cape May soon; all without costing a penny.
My wife's LEICA 8 x 42 had a similar problem. Leica had a problem getting parts so gave her a new pair.
Now those are class acts from class companies.
Contrasting -- my ZEISS binoculars were in their case, in the closet, and the focus wheel froze; without any trauma, bounce, salt water, heat, cold, etc. The company refuses to address the problem, citing "fungi contamination," and offered $100 off a new pair! I replied there wasn't anything extraterrestrial or lethal, nor nothing amiss on my part?
They have stonewalled.
I will be suing them.
My conclusion -- buy the best instrument your budget will suit, but take great care on how the company treats you AFTER you fork over your hard earned dollars. These are not ming vases in museums, but technical instruments that get a lot of trial in the field. Service, just like for your car is a very important element in the long run. So go back to the manufacturer.
My 4c
Regards,
jk
-----Original Message-----
From: Denise Donmoyer <nightowl57...>
To: <PABIRDS...>
Sent: Mon, Nov 9, 2020 3:37 pm
Subject: [PABIRDS] binocular repair
Does anybody know of a place that does binocular repair?
Date: 11/9/20 2:21 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (09 Nov 2020) 112 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 09, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Steve Walthius
Observers: Brian Weaver, Joe Meloney, Mike Dale, Rick Schoenberger, Sharon Rannels, Steve Rannels
Visitors: 6 Birders 5 for view
Weather: Beautiful sunny 55-70 degree day with light winds from the south
Raptor Observations: 1 Adult and one Immature Golden Eagle 1 Adult and 4 Immatur5e Bald Eagle
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: Warm front continues ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Schwenk (<schwenkde...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: 2ndmtn.shutterfly.com
Observation start time: 07:15:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 9.25 hours
Compiler: Bracken Brown
Counters:
Weather: Haze/ clear Calm variable wind becoming west in late day 0-3mph
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 11/9/20 2:04 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (09 Nov 2020) 221 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 09, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 28 TV 0 202 2183 OS 0 0 194 BE 8 51 549 NH 1 21 147 SS 13 199 5269 CH 3 28 639 NG 0 6 8 RS 42 180 285 BW 0 0 5431 RT 145 1299 3068 RL 0 3 4 GE 6 94 110 AK 0 1 213 ML 0 5 139 PG 0 1 79 UA 0 5 71 UB 0 5 21 UF 0 1 6 UE 0 1 2 UR 3 10 79
1 Mourning Cloak ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>) Waggoner's Gap information may be found at: www.waggap.com
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 08, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Claudia Sacks
Observers: Joe Farkas
Weather: Calm wind today starting around 7 and dropping to nothing early morning. Not a cloud in the sky today and a light haze. Warm with temps between 54-72. I think it's November....
Raptor Observations: GE(1): 2149i
Non-raptor Observations: 0810 a pine siskins fluttered past the lookout chirping and some downy woodpeckers hung out in the trees toward the bowl. A total of about 140 red-winged blackbirds flew through the bowl today headed south A juvenile American robin enjoyed snacking on some mountain ash berries throughout the day.
Predictions: Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Hoopes (<rehoopes...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Date: 11/8/20 3:59 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (08 Nov 2020) 88 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 08, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Dave Schwenk, Richard Pohner
Observers: Andy Francis, Dave Schwenk, Gary La Belle, Kirk & Sally Krause, Rosemary Spreha
Visitors: 35-40 Vehicles 80+pers for vista Deb Pohner + 5 others for HW
Weather: Light SW wind under a full blue sky Temps 60-74
Raptor Observations: 4GE, 3jv, 1ad, 2BE Ad&Jv
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: Much like today +10% cloud cover ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Schwenk (<schwenkde...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: 2ndmtn.shutterfly.com
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Bob Stewart
Observers: Dave Darney, Jim Rocco, Rosemary McGlynn, Tom & Janet Kuehl, Wayne Sierer
Visitors: The Allegheny Front Hawkwatch is closed to the public during the Covid 19 pandemic. Please do not walk in. We will open to the public as soon as we ensure the safety of all.
Weather: Sunny, unseasonably warm. Light wind out of the NW then W. Wind direction changed to SE at 11AM then ESE with velocity increasing to average of 5 mph. All but one raptor was seen after the wind change to SE.
Raptor Observations: 53 migrating raptors. 1 Bald Eagle (adult) at 1:14 PM. EST 14 Golden Eagles close to the escarpment: Adults: 10:26; 11:06; 11:46; 11:53; 1:08; 1:11; 1:55; 3:35; 3:37; 2 at 3:56. SudAd: 3:38 Juvenile: 11:43; 1:12
Non-raptor Observations: pileated woodpecker; hairy woodpecker; white-breasted nuthatch; black-capped chicadee; approx. 60 robins; ravens; bluebirds. sulphur butterflies. A woodland jumping mouse was seen by Dave Darney Sat night. Also possible fisher spotted by Ed Gowarty Sat night.
Predictions: Sunny, high of 72 degrees F. Winds light and variable.- SW becoming S after 3 PM. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Robert Stewart (<bob...>)
Yesterday, Dick Rehermann located a Red-headed Woodpecker along Crooked Island Road in Treasure Lake. This morning I located three more Red-headed Woodpeckers near the KOA recreation area in Treasure Lake.
Dan Richards
Treasure Lake
Date: 11/8/20 3:00 pm From: August Mirabella <am4birds1...> Subject: Peace Valley Park (IBA) - Bucks Co. (11/1 - 11/7)
All, There were 89 species reported this week. 12 duck species: 2 Gadwall 11/1 5 N. Pintail 11/2 photo Ring-necked Duck - high report 6 11/3 4 Lesser Scaup 11/1 photo Bufflehead-high report 25 11/2 Pied-billed Grebe - high report 3 11/6 & 11/7 1 Horned Grebe - 11/1 1 Greater Yellowlegs 11/6 5 gull species: 1 Bonaparte's Gull 11/7 Lesser Black-backed Gull - high report 94 11/2 Great Black-backed Gull - high report 2 11/2 photo Turkey Vulture - high report 70 11/4 They were all sitting on the dam tower and rocks at the base of the dam. Many continue. I was told they were attracted to many dead large catfish along the lake edge. 1 Osprey 11/1 photo 1 N. Harrier 11/7 1 Red-shouldered Hawk multiple days 1 Amer. Kestrel - returning wintering male that is often seen near Sailor's Point. photo 1 Merlin 11/1 photo 1 E. Phoebe 11/3 1 or 2 Common Raven multiple days Tree Swallow 11/2 1 Barn Swallow 11/2 1 Black-capped Chickadee - multiple days 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch 11/1, 11/5 1 Hermit Thrush 11/7 photo 1 or 2 Gray Catbirds continue 2 Amer. Pipit 11/6 Purple Finch - high report 15 11/1 Pine Siskin - high report 20 11/1 10 sparrow species: Chipping Sparrow - high report 2 11/1 1 White-crowned Sparrow 11/1, 11/3 1 Vesper Sparrow 11/4 photo Corn field at Sailor's Point Savannah Sparrow - high report 15 11/4 1 E. Towhee - 11/1, 11/5 Yellow-rumped Warbler - high report 6 11/6 (only warbler reported this week)
A black and white bird has been reported three times over the last month or more as a breeding plumage Snow Bunting. The species should be in winter plumage two or more months ago per Sibley. So, I suspect a leucistic bird with white body but retaining black wings. The last report was 11/7 near the gravel lot east of Old Limekiln Rd. at the east end of Creek Rd. It was feeding on goldenrod. I am reporting hoping the many park regular photographers might try to find it and get a picture.
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Chris Pugliese, Sheryl Johnson
Observers: Doris McGovern, Roberta Menapace, Sheryl Johnson
Visitors: Judy & Sam Mayer Pat McGovern
Weather: Warm with cloudless skies and light winds. The temperature maxed out at a seasonally warm 75F
Raptor Observations: A good number of red-shouldered hawks today.
Non-raptor Observations: 440 blackbirds, mostly grackles, overhead 12 cedar waxwings
Predictions: Another day similar to the past week. mostly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: www.rtphawkwatch.org
Date: 11/8/20 2:30 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (08 Nov 2020) 202 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 08, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 28 TV 4 202 2183 OS 0 0 194 BE 4 43 541 NH 1 20 146 SS 7 186 5256 CH 6 25 636 NG 0 6 8 RS 35 138 243 BW 0 0 5431 RT 137 1154 2923 RL 0 3 4 GE 7 88 104 AK 0 1 213 ML 0 5 139 PG 0 1 79 UA 0 5 71 UB 0 5 21 UF 1 1 6 UE 0 1 2 UR 0 7 76
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 9 hours
Official Counter: Charlotte Catalano, Dave Grove
Observers: Andy Wolf, Charlotte Catalano , Dave Grove, Gene Wagner, Glenn Mitzel, John Frain, Karena Johnson, Paul Fritz
Visitors: Pete Biasucci, 120
Weather: Very light, variable wind solidifying to SE in the afternoon. Sunny, no clouds. Unseasonably warm.
Raptor Observations: First bird RS 931 Last bird RT 354
BE J 256, 258, 329 BE A 112
GE J 148 GE S 254, 320 GE A 1220, 148 GE U 153 (i), 210 (i)
Flight really began when wind finally solidified to SE.
Non-raptor Observations: Monarch 5
AMRO, EABL, PISI, AMGO, YRWA, AMPI, CEDW, RWBL ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>) Waggoner's Gap information may be found at: www.waggap.com
Raptor Observations: BAEA:1154A, 1229A, 1420 4th yr
GOEA: 1436J, 1444J
Non-raptor Observations: 650 red-winged blackbird, 450 common grackle ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 16:45:00 Total observation time: 9.25 hours
Compiler: Beth Sassaman
Counters:
Weather: Clear with some haze, WNW winds becoming W 0-5mph
Raptor Observations: Four adult bald eagles past the lookout today were at 12:42, 13:46, 14:54, and 14:59
Light morph rough-legged hawk at 1128
Non-raptor Observations: hermit thrush, red and white-winged crossbills, evening grosbeak ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Non-raptor Observations: Am. pipit, purple finch, house finch, pine siskin, Am. goldfinch ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 11/8/20 7:31 am From: Jerry McWilliams <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 8, 2020
Location: Sunset Point, Presque Isle State Park
Date: November 8,2020
Time: 0650 to 0920
Weather: Clear, calmwind, calm lake. Temp. 46 to 58 F
Comments: Movement was light, but Horned Grebes werescattered around on the water everywhere. Jennifer Ferrick, Roger Donn, Bob Scribner, and Julie Leonard assistedwith the count.
Waterbirds recorded:
Mallard 10
American Black Duck 1
Lesser Scaup 9
Scaup species 160
Surf Scoter 4
White-winged Scoter 9
Black Scoter 3
Surf/Black scoter 9
Common Goldeneye 10
Hooded Merganser 3
Red-breastedMerganser 32
Ruddy Duck 2
Horned Grebe 75+
Black-belliedPlover 6
Dunlin 25
Red-throated Loon 3
Common Loon 10
Loon species 7
Double-crested Cormorant 3
Other birds moving alongor over the lake:
Golden-crownedKinglet 1
Kinglet species 1
European Starling 3
American Goldfinch 1
Snow Bunting 17
Red-wingedBlackbird 1000
Small Passerine 13
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Date: 11/8/20 6:34 am From: Daniel Weeks <daniel.e.weeks...> Subject: American Tree Sparrow -- Squaw Valley Woodlands, Allegheny Township, Butler County, PA -- Nov 8, 2020
Early First of Fall American Tree Sparrow! The previous earliest Fall arrival was on November 24, 2020.
Good birding,
Dan Weeks
Allegheny Township, Butler County
Squaw Valley Woodlands, Allegheny Township, Butler County, PA
Nov 8, 2020
08:36
Traveling
0.68 miles
50 Minutes
All birds reported? Yes
Comments: Squaw Valley Woodlands (private), Allegheny Township (near Emlenton), Butler County. .
Submitted from eBird for iOS, version 2.3 Build 2.3.7
39 Canada Goose
1 Pied-billed Grebe
5 Blue Jay
1 American Crow
2 Black-capped Chickadee
1 Tufted Titmouse
1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet
1 Carolina Wren
2 American Robin
1 American Tree Sparrow -- First of Fall
4 Dark-eyed Junco
1 Song Sparrow
Date: 11/8/20 5:23 am From: Dallas DiLeo <dileod...> Subject: Red-breasted Nuthatch - AL Cty
Finally I had one in the yard yesterday. Had I been inside, I would likely have missed it, but was working over on edge of the patio with a different angle. They are so tiny.
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 07, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 15:45:00 Total observation time: 8.25 hours
Official Counter: Rick Morrissey
Observers: Ed Wanamaker, Mike Duda
Visitors: An outstanding extended family came to the North lookout today, ready for migration action. Such a pleasure to meet Paula and Vlad from Sugarloaf, Pa, and Mike Duda and his daughter Zaryana from Lehighton, Pa. Mike is a modest man but I believe I heard he is a direct descendant of a Polish King.
Weather: Mostly sunny yet hazy, with a low temperature of 51F at 0730, and a high temperature of 64F at 1300. The strongest winds of the day were in the morning at 4-7 mph generally from the WNW, with decreasing Westerly winds throughout the day to 0-2 mph at the end of the count.
Raptor Observations: There were zero raptors in the air for the first 3 and a half hours of the count, then just two immature Red Shouldered hawks by noon. With WNW winds early in the morning, the place to count was logically from the North lookout. In the afternoon as the winds shifted to light West winds, observation was very challenging as the heat of the day had the raptors very high in a cloudless blue sky and flying over the South lookout. The few eagles counted were only seen because they happened to be in kettles of Black and Turkey vultures, or the Golden Eagle that was being chased by a loud crow otherwise I may not have seen any eagles. Did we miss some raptors? I don't think so, I think we missed a lot.
We had two very high Adult Bald Eagles flying from West to East that were heard before being seen, almost as if they were arguing back and forth. Their squawking then made sense when they intercepted a third Adult Bald Eagle which eventually flew Southwest and was counted. The 'arguing' Bald Eagle pair later returned, high over the bowl, locking talons, so I guess they made up but again they flew East high over peak #1 and were not counted a second time!
Golden Eagles (3): 1233 (Juvenile), 1233 (Juvenile), 1526 (Adult)
Bald Eagle (1): 1420 (Adult)
Non-raptor Observations: Lots a black capped chickadees, American Robins eating berries, and four Ravens. 'No see ups' hatched again, this is November, correct?
Predictions: Sunny, with near record high temperature of 74F. SW winds light and variable. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Hoopes (<rehoopes...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Date: 11/7/20 6:27 pm From: Don Nixon <drnemail...> Subject: Clearfield County Rufous Hummingbird Continues
The rufous hummingbird gave people great views today. It continues to visit all day from around 6:30 am till 4:00 pm. It's feedings were much more frequent in the morning. Till about 10:00 visits were 10 - 15 minutes apart. From there till 1:00 they gradually slowed to about every 40 minutes. Then for the rest of the afternoon they were about an hour apart. Please email me at <pamerlins...> for directions. If anyone is driving across I80, our house is 5-10 minutes from either exit 97 or 101
Date: 11/7/20 3:00 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (07 Nov 2020) 33 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 07, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Tom Kurtz
Observers: Andy Francis, Nancy Clupper
Visitors: wedding ceremony took place, 2 hikers, and 28 vista viewers
Weather: Clear skies, wind light predominately out of the N with a temperature range of 60 to 70 degrees.
Raptor Observations: 2 BE immature 1 GE immature
Non-raptor Observations: several white breasted nuthatch, 1 red breasted nuthatch, Carolina wren, blue jays, juncos, red bellied and downy woodpeckers, cedar waxwings
Predictions: Similar to today hopefully better winds ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Schwenk (<schwenkde...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: 2ndmtn.shutterfly.com
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 9 hours
Official Counter: Brian M. Wargo
Observers: Bill Cline, Dave Darney, Deb Bodenschatz, Jeanine Ging, Sandy Cline, Tom & Janet Kuehl, Wayne Sierer
Visitors: The hawk watch is closed to the public during the covid-19 pandemic. Please do not walk in!
Weather: Sunny and very warm all day with clear skies. The winds were very mild from the west turning mild southeast.
Raptor Observations: Golden Eagles: Adults at 10:44 a.m. and 3:01 p.m.
Non-raptor Observations: American Crow, American Robin, Black-capped Chickadee, Blue Jay, Carolina Wren, Cedar Waxwings, Common Raven, Dark-eyed Junco, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Eastern Bluebird, Pileated Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Tufted Titmouse, White-Breasted Nuthatch, Red-Breasted Nuthatch
Predictions: Mild southeast wind. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Brian M. Wargo (<brianwargo...>)
Nov 7, 2020
14:43
Stationary
95 Minutes
All birds reported? Yes
Comments: Submitted from eBird for iOS, version 2.3 Build 2.3.7
6 Canada Goose
1 Gadwall
1 Canvasback -- Long tapered black bill, white sides.
13 Greater/Lesser Scaup -- Too far away for me to tell which kind of scaup.
4 Bufflehead
4 Ruddy Duck
8 Pied-billed Grebe
2 American Coot
3 Greater Yellowlegs -- Seen and heard. Long bill, large size, call diagnostic. See photos.
1 Red-tailed Hawk
1 Pileated Woodpecker
1 Blue Jay
1 American Crow
Date: 11/7/20 2:38 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (07 Nov 2020) 326 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 07, 2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 28 TV 18 198 2179 OS 0 0 194 BE 3 39 537 NH 6 19 145 SS 30 179 5249 CH 10 19 630 NG 1 6 8 RS 39 103 208 BW 0 0 5431 RT 211 1017 2786 RL 0 3 4 GE 3 81 97 AK 1 1 213 ML 0 5 139 PG 1 1 79 UA 3 5 71 UB 0 5 21 UF 0 0 5 UE 0 1 2 UR 0 7 76
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:45:00 Total observation time: 9.75 hours
Official Counter: Dave Grove, Ron Freed
Observers: Dave Grove, Gene Wagner, Karena Johnson, Pat Freed, Paul Fritz, Ron Freed, Tim Johnson
Visitors: Pete Biasucci, Lanner and Harlan Johnson, 90
Weather: Clear skies, wind calm and light SW. Unseasonably warm.
Raptor Observations: First bird CH 10:11 Lat bird NH 441
BE WB 315 BE AD 232, 302
GE Juv 1241, 122 GE Unaged 1224(i)
Non-raptor Observations: Monarch 1 ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>) Waggoner's Gap information may be found at: www.waggap.com
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Bob Kelly, Chuck Root
Observers: Bob Kelly
Weather: Sunny day with just a few clouds. The temperature reached a warm 74F. The winds were generally light.
Raptor Observations: Another slow day as the weather pattern has stagnated
Non-raptor Observations: Common Raven-1
A small goose in an overhead flock at 9:15 was identified was a Cackling Goose.
Predictions: The stagnant weather due to expansive high pressure is predicted to hang around into the middle of next week. sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: www.rtphawkwatch.org
Date: 11/7/20 10:10 am From: Jerry McWilliams <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 7, 2020
Location: Sunset Point, Presque Isle State Park
Date: November 7,2020
Time: 0650 to 0920
Weather: Clear, calmwind, calm lake. Temp. 49 to 58 F
Comments: Red-winged Blackbirds continued migratingacross the lake from Canada by the hundreds. Waterbird movement was light, though more birds than I expected underthese weather conditions, with birds moving east and west. Jennifer Ferrick and Roger Donn assisted withthe count.
Waterbirds recorded:
Wood Duck 1
Lesser Scaup 45
Scaup species 250
Surf Scoter 4
White-winged Scoter 13
Black Scoter 5
Surf/Black scoter 8
Common Goldeneye 16
Red-breastedMerganser 68
Horned Grebe 35
Red-throated Loon 9
Common Loon 32
Loon species 9
Double-crestedCormorant 12
Other birds moving alongor across the lake:
Peregrine Falcon 2
European Starling 10
American Goldfinch 41
Red-wingedBlackbird 5800
Common Grackle 2
Yellow-rumpedWarbler 1
Small Passerine 15
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Date: 11/7/20 9:02 am From: Douglas Filler <0000012c09e09177-dmarc-request...> Subject: Silver Lake in Bucks co
The following were seen on the morning bird walk from the Sliver Lake Nature Center located in Bristol Pa
The best bird of the morning was an American Woodcock that we flushed twice, seeing it fly through the woods with the sun shining on it. With much searching we couldn't find it where it looked like it landed.
Silver Lake Park/Nature Center, Bucks, Pennsylvania, US
Nov 7, 2020 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Protocol: Traveling
Participants: 6
0.9 mile(s)
34 species
