PABIRDS
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11/29/23 10:51 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (29 Nov 2023) 24 Raptors
11/29/23 5:11 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (29 Nov 2023) 2 Raptors
11/29/23 5:11 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Stone Mt., Pa. (29 Nov 2023) 1 Raptors
11/29/23 3:14 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (29 Nov 2023) 6 Raptors
11/29/23 1:41 pm Amy Taracido <amytaracido...> RBA western Pennsylvania, 7 November 2023 (two weeks)
11/29/23 1:34 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (29 Nov 2023) 2 Raptors
11/29/23 12:54 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (29 Nov 2023) Raptors
11/29/23 8:54 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 29, 2023
11/28/23 7:07 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (28 Nov 2023) 17 Raptors
11/28/23 4:57 pm K Springer <springer0707...> 6 American Pipits - MERCER COUNTY
11/28/23 2:47 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Stone Mt., Pa. (28 Nov 2023) 7 Raptors
11/28/23 1:38 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (28 Nov 2023) 19 Raptors
11/28/23 1:12 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (28 Nov 2023) 1 Raptors
11/28/23 10:01 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 28, 2023
11/28/23 6:45 am Grant Stevenson <stevensongrant03...> Re: Off Topic
11/28/23 3:34 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (27 Nov 2023) 15 Raptors
11/27/23 4:47 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (27 Nov 2023) Raptors
11/27/23 3:31 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Stone Mt., Pa. (27 Nov 2023) 10 Raptors
11/27/23 2:33 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (27 Nov 2023) 40 Raptors
11/27/23 1:46 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (27 Nov 2023) 9 Raptors
11/27/23 7:45 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 27, 2023
11/27/23 5:27 am Candice Maneval <candy48...> Re: PABIRDS Digest - 25 Nov 2023 to 26 Nov 2023 (#2023-308)
11/27/23 12:16 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (26 Nov 2023) Raptors
11/26/23 7:01 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (26 Nov 2023) 8 Raptors
11/26/23 4:40 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (26 Nov 2023) 62 Raptors
11/26/23 1:06 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (26 Nov 2023) 9 Raptors
11/26/23 12:57 pm K Springer <springer0707...> Off Topic
11/26/23 12:14 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (26 Nov 2023) 2 Raptors
11/26/23 7:43 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 26, 2023
11/25/23 6:28 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (25 Nov 2023) 7 Raptors
11/25/23 6:13 pm Margaret <bcoriole...> 9 Christmas Bird Count (CBC) Dates Still Needed
11/25/23 5:08 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (25 Nov 2023) 44 Raptors
11/25/23 2:03 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (25 Nov 2023) 26 Raptors
11/25/23 1:36 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (25 Nov 2023) 4 Raptors
11/25/23 9:27 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 25, 2023
11/25/23 7:51 am Douglas Filler <0000012c09e09177-dmarc-request...> Silver Lake in Bucks CO.
11/25/23 7:09 am Kendall Zook <kendallzook98...> Cackling Geese, Erie Co.
11/24/23 10:09 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Route 183 (24 Nov 2023) 31 Raptors
11/24/23 3:40 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (24 Nov 2023) 5 Raptors
11/24/23 3:38 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (24 Nov 2023) Raptors
11/24/23 2:44 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (24 Nov 2023) 70 Raptors
11/24/23 2:31 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (24 Nov 2023) 61 Raptors
11/24/23 11:41 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Bake Oven Knob (24 Nov 2023) 22 Raptors
11/24/23 10:54 am Grant Stevenson <stevensongrant03...> Re: Bird-window Collision Fundraiser - off topic
11/24/23 9:58 am Franklin Haas <fhaasbirds...> New PSO T-Shirts available
11/24/23 9:42 am Kelly Cesari <000000854283e339-dmarc-request...> Re: Bird-window Collision Fundraiser - off topic
11/24/23 9:05 am Grant Stevenson <stevensongrant03...> Re: Bird-window Collision Fundraiser - off topic
11/24/23 8:31 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Stone Mt., Pa. (23 Nov 2023) 9 Raptors
11/24/23 8:28 am Jim Morgan <morganjj...> Re: Bird-window Collision Fundraiser - off topic
11/24/23 8:23 am SCOTT WEIDENSAUL <000001343b2dd726-dmarc-request...> Re: Bird-window Collision Fundraiser - off topic
11/24/23 7:21 am K Springer <springer0707...> Bird-window Collision Fundraiser - off topic
11/24/23 6:59 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 24, 2023
11/24/23 6:52 am Tom Kuehl <tjk.kuehl...> Belated Thanksgiving Day report - Tundra Swans in Westmoreland County
11/23/23 7:22 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Route 183 (23 Nov 2023) 49 Raptors
11/23/23 3:20 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (23 Nov 2023) 8 Raptors
11/23/23 3:05 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (23 Nov 2023) 62 Raptors
11/23/23 2:25 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (23 Nov 2023) 60 Raptors
11/23/23 2:13 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Bake Oven Knob (23 Nov 2023) 14 Raptors
11/23/23 2:01 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (23 Nov 2023) 3 Raptors
11/23/23 8:26 am K Springer <springer0707...> 6 Tundra Swans - MERCER COUNTY
11/23/23 7:31 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 23, 2023
11/22/23 8:41 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (22 Nov 2023) 10 Raptors
11/22/23 7:38 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Route 183 (22 Nov 2023) 18 Raptors
11/22/23 3:07 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Stone Mt., Pa. (22 Nov 2023) 17 Raptors
11/22/23 1:54 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (22 Nov 2023) 66 Raptors
11/22/23 1:53 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (22 Nov 2023) 12 Raptors
11/22/23 1:35 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Bake Oven Knob (22 Nov 2023) 14 Raptors
11/22/23 10:11 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (22 Nov 2023) Raptors
11/22/23 9:24 am Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...> Mierley Wetlands and area Huntingdon County
11/22/23 8:03 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 22, 2023
11/22/23 3:34 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (21 Nov 2023) 9 Raptors
11/21/23 12:57 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Route 183 (21 Nov 2023) Raptors
11/21/23 11:34 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (21 Nov 2023) 4 Raptors
11/21/23 9:38 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (21 Nov 2023) 4 Raptors
11/21/23 9:02 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 21, 2023
11/21/23 8:17 am Amy Taracido <amytaracido...> RBA western Pennsylvania, 24 October 2023 (two weeks)
11/21/23 6:28 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Stone Mt., Pa. (20 Nov 2023) 2 Raptors
11/20/23 8:11 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Stone Mt., Pa. (19 Nov 2023) 18 Raptors
11/20/23 8:03 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (20 Nov 2023) 46 Raptors
11/20/23 6:21 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (20 Nov 2023) 3 Raptors
11/20/23 3:27 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Route 183 (20 Nov 2023) 5 Raptors
11/20/23 2:12 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (20 Nov 2023) 40 Raptors
11/20/23 1:48 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Bake Oven Knob (20 Nov 2023) 4 Raptors
11/20/23 11:53 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Route 183 (19 Nov 2023) 12 Raptors
11/20/23 9:18 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 20, 2023
11/20/23 5:07 am Fowles, Robert B <rbf...> Re: Christmas Bird Count in PA
11/20/23 3:30 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (19 Nov 2023) 10 Raptors
11/19/23 9:42 pm Jim McGuire <000001c4e785b68a-dmarc-request...> Re: Dates needed for Christmas Bird Counts in PA
11/19/23 7:35 pm K Springer <springer0707...> Re: Dates needed for Christmas Bird Counts in PA
11/19/23 7:22 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Bake Oven Knob (19 Nov 2023) 23 Raptors
11/19/23 7:04 pm Margaret <bcoriole...> Dates needed for Christmas Bird Counts in PA
11/19/23 6:39 pm Linda Rowan <000001476b4df963-dmarc-request...> Merlin Bucks County PA
11/19/23 6:10 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (19 Nov 2023) 43 Raptors
11/19/23 4:58 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (19 Nov 2023) 15 Raptors
11/19/23 3:13 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (19 Nov 2023) 49 Raptors
11/19/23 1:53 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (19 Nov 2023) 27 Raptors
11/19/23 10:28 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 19, 2023
11/19/23 6:07 am Kendall Zook <kendallzook98...> Lapland Longspur, Crawford Co.
11/19/23 3:23 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (18 Nov 2023) 20 Raptors
11/18/23 5:45 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Bake Oven Knob (18 Nov 2023) 52 Raptors
11/18/23 4:57 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (18 Nov 2023) 62 Raptors
11/18/23 3:28 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (18 Nov 2023) 21 Raptors
11/18/23 3:25 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Route 183 (18 Nov 2023) 57 Raptors
11/18/23 3:19 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (18 Nov 2023) 55 Raptors
11/18/23 2:24 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (18 Nov 2023) 9 Raptors
11/18/23 1:43 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Stone Mt., Pa. (18 Nov 2023) 24 Raptors
11/18/23 10:59 am g. g <birdersx5...> Buffleheads, continuing Great egret, Washington County
11/18/23 10:31 am Douglas Filler <0000012c09e09177-dmarc-request...> Silver Lake in Bucks CO.
11/18/23 9:34 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 18, 2023
11/18/23 1:10 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (17 Nov 2023) 24 Raptors
11/17/23 10:29 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Route 183 (17 Nov 2023) 53 Raptors
11/17/23 4:06 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (17 Nov 2023) 3 Raptors
11/17/23 3:37 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (14 Nov 2023) 14 Raptors
11/17/23 3:16 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (17 Nov 2023) 9 Raptors
11/17/23 2:20 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (17 Nov 2023) 17 Raptors
11/17/23 2:07 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Rose Tree Park (17 Nov 2023) 1 Raptors
11/17/23 1:53 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Bake Oven Knob (17 Nov 2023) 21 Raptors
11/17/23 1:44 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (17 Nov 2023) 34 Raptors
11/17/23 11:53 am Amy Taracido <amytaracido...> RBA western Pennsylvania, 10 October 2023 (two weeks)
11/17/23 7:45 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 17, 2023
11/17/23 5:46 am Brian J. Miller <brianjosephmiller...> Presque Isle Audubon Program: 11/17 @ 7pm: THE FABLED CAHOW: SAVING A LAZARUS SPECIES FROM EXTINCTION
11/16/23 7:47 pm K Springer <springer0707...> 3 Red-breasted Nuthatches, 2 Pine Siskin, Brown creeper... - Mercer County
11/16/23 7:24 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Route 183 (16 Nov 2023) 17 Raptors
11/16/23 5:20 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Rose Tree Park (16 Nov 2023) Raptors
11/16/23 3:37 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (16 Nov 2023) 10 Raptors
11/16/23 3:13 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (16 Nov 2023) 23 Raptors
11/16/23 2:45 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (16 Nov 2023) 4 Raptors
11/16/23 2:02 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (16 Nov 2023) 32 Raptors
11/16/23 1:53 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Stone Mt., Pa. (16 Nov 2023) 4 Raptors
11/16/23 1:48 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Bake Oven Knob (16 Nov 2023) 14 Raptors
11/16/23 6:39 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (15 Nov 2023) 63 Raptors
11/16/23 4:23 am Russ States <pelagics202...> Venango Co.
11/16/23 3:31 am Russ States <pelagics202...> Venango Co.
11/16/23 3:29 am Russ States <pelagics202...> Erie County
11/16/23 2:54 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Rose Tree Park (15 Nov 2023) 5 Raptors
11/15/23 7:04 pm K Springer <springer0707...> Merlin, Fox Sparrow + more - Mercer County
11/15/23 6:59 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (15 Nov 2023) 41 Raptors
11/15/23 5:12 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Route 183 (15 Nov 2023) 14 Raptors
11/15/23 3:23 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (15 Nov 2023) 18 Raptors
11/15/23 2:43 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (15 Nov 2023) 13 Raptors
11/15/23 2:30 pm Grant Stevenson <stevensongrant03...> Frontiers in Ornithology Program a Good One
11/15/23 2:06 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Bake Oven Knob (15 Nov 2023) 7 Raptors
11/15/23 1:47 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (15 Nov 2023) 12 Raptors
11/15/23 11:06 am K Springer <springer0707...> Purple Finch - Mercer County
11/15/23 7:44 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 15, 2023
11/14/23 7:50 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Route 183 (14 Nov 2023) 75 Raptors
11/14/23 4:19 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Stone Mt., Pa. (14 Nov 2023) 37 Raptors
11/14/23 2:55 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (14 Nov 2023) 72 Raptors
11/14/23 2:18 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (14 Nov 2023) 15 Raptors
11/14/23 2:15 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (14 Nov 2023) 64 Raptors
11/14/23 2:11 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Bake Oven Knob (14 Nov 2023) 81 Raptors
11/14/23 1:59 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Rose Tree Park (14 Nov 2023) 31 Raptors
11/14/23 8:30 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 14, 2023
11/14/23 1:03 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (13 Nov 2023) 102 Raptors
11/13/23 6:44 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (13 Nov 2023) 29 Raptors
11/13/23 6:30 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (13 Nov 2023) 28 Raptors
11/13/23 5:52 pm Karyn Delaney <delaneykaryn...> Fwd: eBird Report - Moraine State Park, North Country Trail, North Shore, Nov 13, 2023
11/13/23 5:25 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (13 Nov 2023) 48 Raptors
11/13/23 2:50 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Route 183 (13 Nov 2023) 5 Raptors
11/13/23 2:33 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (13 Nov 2023) 28 Raptors
11/13/23 2:14 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Rose Tree Park (13 Nov 2023) 30 Raptors
11/13/23 1:53 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Stone Mt., Pa. (13 Nov 2023) 4 Raptors
11/13/23 1:50 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Bake Oven Knob (13 Nov 2023) 13 Raptors
11/13/23 1:22 pm Grant Stevenson <stevensongrant03...> Re: Christmas Bird Count in PA
11/13/23 9:11 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 13, 2023
11/13/23 8:05 am g. g <birdersx5...> Re: Christmas Bird Count in PA
11/13/23 6:47 am Chris Kubiak <ckubiak...> Re: Christmas Bird Count in PA
11/13/23 5:21 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (12 Nov 2023) 66 Raptors
11/12/23 9:01 pm Margaret <bcoriole...> Christmas Bird Count in PA
11/12/23 8:04 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (12 Nov 2023) 18 Raptors
11/12/23 7:55 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Bake Oven Knob (12 Nov 2023) 43 Raptors
11/12/23 7:29 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (12 Nov 2023) 55 Raptors
11/12/23 4:26 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (12 Nov 2023) 87 Raptors
11/12/23 1:58 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Route 183 (12 Nov 2023) 65 Raptors
11/12/23 1:45 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (12 Nov 2023) 55 Raptors
11/12/23 9:25 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 12, 2023
11/12/23 8:42 am Arlene Koch <0000012d74227426-dmarc-request...> Oriole, Koch property, Northampton County and nearby rare kingbird
11/12/23 1:06 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (11 Nov 2023) 9 Raptors
11/11/23 4:43 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Bake Oven Knob (11 Nov 2023) 77 Raptors
11/11/23 4:35 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (11 Nov 2023) 34 Raptors
11/11/23 4:27 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (11 Nov 2023) 121 Raptors
11/11/23 3:38 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (11 Nov 2023) 55 Raptors
11/11/23 3:13 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Stone Mt., Pa. (11 Nov 2023) 40 Raptors
11/11/23 2:22 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (11 Nov 2023) 104 Raptors
11/11/23 1:43 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Rose Tree Park (11 Nov 2023) 27 Raptors
11/11/23 1:40 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Route 183 (11 Nov 2023) 73 Raptors
11/11/23 9:55 am Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...> Huntingdon County: Murray Run Rd
11/11/23 9:10 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 11, 2023
11/11/23 8:17 am g. g <birdersx5...> Great egret, Washington County
11/11/23 7:29 am Douglas Filler <0000012c09e09177-dmarc-request...> Silver Lake in Bucks CO.
11/11/23 1:47 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (10 Nov 2023) 14 Raptors
11/10/23 5:33 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Route 183 (10 Nov 2023) 5 Raptors
11/10/23 5:28 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Stone Mt., Pa. (10 Nov 2023) 10 Raptors
11/10/23 5:12 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (10 Nov 2023) 15 Raptors
11/10/23 3:13 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (10 Nov 2023) 3 Raptors
11/10/23 2:56 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (10 Nov 2023) 27 Raptors
11/10/23 1:57 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (10 Nov 2023) 14 Raptors
11/10/23 1:52 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Rose Tree Park (10 Nov 2023) Raptors
11/10/23 1:50 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Bake Oven Knob (10 Nov 2023) 2 Raptors
11/10/23 12:52 pm Arlene Koch <0000012d74227426-dmarc-request...> Western kingbird Northampton County
11/10/23 9:27 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 10, 2023
11/10/23 5:43 am Lisa Dziuban <dziubanlisa...> Where are my birds? Plumstead Twp., Bucks Co.
11/9/23 5:41 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Route 183 (09 Nov 2023) 9 Raptors
11/9/23 3:56 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (09 Nov 2023) 14 Raptors
11/9/23 2:50 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (09 Nov 2023) 94 Raptors
11/9/23 2:48 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (09 Nov 2023) 36 Raptors
11/9/23 2:22 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Stone Mt., Pa. (09 Nov 2023) 29 Raptors
11/9/23 2:17 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (09 Nov 2023) 14 Raptors
11/9/23 1:45 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Bake Oven Knob (09 Nov 2023) 20 Raptors
11/9/23 12:46 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Rose Tree Park (09 Nov 2023) 2 Raptors
11/9/23 9:44 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 9, 2023
11/8/23 5:59 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (08 Nov 2023) 98 Raptors
11/8/23 5:55 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Route 183 (08 Nov 2023) 73 Raptors
11/8/23 5:38 pm Randy Phillips <raphillips56...> York County Short-eared Owl There was a single Short-eared Owl at the Hopewell Township Park tonight. First saw it at 5:20pm
11/8/23 4:06 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (08 Nov 2023) 104 Raptors
11/8/23 3:59 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (08 Nov 2023) 66 Raptors
11/8/23 1:51 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Bake Oven Knob (08 Nov 2023) 45 Raptors
11/8/23 1:49 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (08 Nov 2023) 83 Raptors
11/8/23 1:45 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Stone Mt., Pa. (08 Nov 2023) 15 Raptors
11/8/23 1:10 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Rose Tree Park (08 Nov 2023) 32 Raptors
11/8/23 1:01 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (08 Nov 2023) 28 Raptors
11/8/23 8:46 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 8, 2023
11/8/23 3:56 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (07 Nov 2023) 36 Raptors
11/7/23 5:55 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Route 183 (07 Nov 2023) 16 Raptors
11/7/23 5:45 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (07 Nov 2023) 33 Raptors
11/7/23 5:08 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (07 Nov 2023) 31 Raptors
11/7/23 5:08 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (07 Nov 2023) 43 Raptors
11/7/23 3:07 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Stone Mt., Pa. (07 Nov 2023) 54 Raptors
11/7/23 2:18 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (07 Nov 2023) 36 Raptors
11/7/23 2:04 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Bake Oven Knob (07 Nov 2023) 14 Raptors
11/7/23 11:43 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Rose Tree Park (07 Nov 2023) Raptors
11/7/23 10:24 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 7, 2023
11/7/23 9:42 am Michael Fialkovich <0000012b4af48ab0-dmarc-request...> Ebird
11/7/23 3:17 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (06 Nov 2023) 17 Raptors
11/6/23 9:11 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Route 183 (06 Nov 2023) 16 Raptors
11/6/23 7:01 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (06 Nov 2023) 39 Raptors
11/6/23 4:57 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (06 Nov 2023) 53 Raptors
11/6/23 2:35 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Stone Mt., Pa. (06 Nov 2023) 32 Raptors
11/6/23 2:29 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (06 Nov 2023) 115 Raptors
11/6/23 2:13 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (06 Nov 2023) 123 Raptors
11/6/23 1:59 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Bake Oven Knob (06 Nov 2023) 80 Raptors
11/6/23 1:09 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Rose Tree Park (06 Nov 2023) 119 Raptors
11/6/23 8:58 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 6, 2023
11/6/23 3:11 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (05 Nov 2023) 12 Raptors
11/5/23 8:34 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Route 183 (05 Nov 2023) 67 Raptors
11/5/23 6:59 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Rocky Ridge (05 Nov 2023) 60 Raptors
11/5/23 6:30 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (05 Nov 2023) 89 Raptors
11/5/23 6:29 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Bake Oven Knob (05 Nov 2023) 51 Raptors
11/5/23 6:16 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (05 Nov 2023) 33 Raptors
11/5/23 5:00 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Rose Tree Park (05 Nov 2023) 40 Raptors
11/5/23 3:03 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (05 Nov 2023) 41 Raptors
11/5/23 2:59 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Stone Mt., Pa. (05 Nov 2023) 54 Raptors
11/5/23 2:15 pm Tom Dougherty <tomdoc...> Cumberland Valley Rail Trail
11/5/23 2:14 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (05 Nov 2023) 71 Raptors
11/5/23 8:43 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 5, 2023
11/5/23 6:10 am Chad Kauffman <chadkauffman...> MacGillivray’s Warbler PhilCo
11/5/23 1:33 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (04 Nov 2023) 176 Raptors
11/4/23 8:59 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Bake Oven Knob (04 Nov 2023) 12 Raptors
11/4/23 6:28 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (04 Nov 2023) 119 Raptors
11/4/23 5:52 pm Arlene Koch <0000012d74227426-dmarc-request...> Koch property Northampton County
11/4/23 5:47 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (04 Nov 2023) 51 Raptors
11/4/23 4:19 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Route 183 (04 Nov 2023) 8 Raptors
11/4/23 2:39 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (04 Nov 2023) 9 Raptors
11/4/23 2:18 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (02 Nov 2023) Raptors
11/4/23 2:17 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (04 Nov 2023) 17 Raptors
11/4/23 2:09 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (03 Nov 2023) 45 Raptors
11/4/23 1:27 pm <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 4, 2023
11/4/23 10:49 am Tom Dougherty <tomdoc...> Chipping Sparrows
11/4/23 10:38 am Douglas Filler <0000012c09e09177-dmarc-request...> updated list for Silver Lake in Bucks CO
11/4/23 10:27 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (03 Nov 2023) 154 Raptors
11/4/23 10:25 am Julia Plummer <julia...> PORC Requesting Candidates for Nomination
11/4/23 10:15 am Grant Stevenson <stevensongrant03...> Western Kingbird, Northampton County, 11/4/2023, Continuing at Housenick Park
11/4/23 8:41 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Stone Mt., Pa. (03 Nov 2023) 6 Raptors
11/4/23 7:36 am Douglas Filler <0000012c09e09177-dmarc-request...> Silver Lake in Bucks CO.
11/4/23 2:29 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (03 Nov 2023) 124 Raptors
11/3/23 7:50 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Route 183 (03 Nov 2023) 37 Raptors
11/3/23 3:59 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (03 Nov 2023) 98 Raptors
11/3/23 3:17 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (03 Nov 2023) 74 Raptors
11/3/23 2:14 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Rose Tree Park (03 Nov 2023) 43 Raptors
11/3/23 1:47 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Bake Oven Knob (03 Nov 2023) 58 Raptors
11/3/23 9:38 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 3, 2023
11/3/23 8:41 am K Springer <springer0707...> 32 Sandhill Cranes & Wilson's Snipe - LAWRENCE COUNTY
11/3/23 3:54 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (02 Nov 2023) 35 Raptors
11/2/23 5:17 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Route 183 (02 Nov 2023) 31 Raptors
11/2/23 4:52 pm Bettina Heffner <BettinaHef...> Lancaster Co Bird Club presents program by Kathy Gingerich on Feathers; Thursday, 11/9/23; 7 p.m.
11/2/23 4:29 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (02 Nov 2023) 37 Raptors
11/2/23 4:20 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (02 Nov 2023) 201 Raptors
11/2/23 3:20 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (02 Nov 2023) 116 Raptors
11/2/23 2:21 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Stone Mt., Pa. (02 Nov 2023) 25 Raptors
11/2/23 2:11 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Bake Oven Knob (02 Nov 2023) 26 Raptors
11/2/23 1:13 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Rose Tree Park (02 Nov 2023) 71 Raptors
11/2/23 8:57 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 2, 2023
11/2/23 6:40 am Arlene Koch <0000012d74227426-dmarc-request...> Western kingbird Northampton County
11/2/23 3:42 am Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (01 Nov 2023) 142 Raptors
11/1/23 6:41 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (01 Nov 2023) 186 Raptors
11/1/23 6:17 pm Pamela Fisher <kpfisher5560...> Winter Finches, Lancaster county
11/1/23 6:11 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Route 183 (01 Nov 2023) 128 Raptors
11/1/23 5:10 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Rose Tree Park (01 Nov 2023) 45 Raptors
11/1/23 4:47 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Rocky Ridge (01 Nov 2023) 26 Raptors
11/1/23 4:09 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (01 Nov 2023) 133 Raptors
11/1/23 3:15 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (01 Nov 2023) 174 Raptors
11/1/23 2:59 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Stone Mt., Pa. (01 Nov 2023) 61 Raptors
11/1/23 2:50 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Bake Oven Knob (01 Nov 2023) 110 Raptors
11/1/23 1:49 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (01 Nov 2023) 3 Raptors
11/1/23 1:32 pm Arlene Koch <0000012d74227426-dmarc-request...> Western kingbird Northampton County
11/1/23 8:47 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for November 1, 2023
11/1/23 5:59 am K Springer <springer0707...> Rusty Blackbirds - MERCER COUNTY
10/31/23 7:10 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Second Mountain (31 Oct 2023) 17 Raptors
10/31/23 6:40 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Waggoner's Gap (31 Oct 2023) 123 Raptors
10/31/23 5:28 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (31 Oct 2023) 42 Raptors
10/31/23 4:53 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Route 183 (31 Oct 2023) 26 Raptors
10/31/23 2:58 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Allegheny Front (31 Oct 2023) 25 Raptors
10/31/23 2:49 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (31 Oct 2023) 23 Raptors
10/31/23 2:17 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Bake Oven Knob (31 Oct 2023) 26 Raptors
10/31/23 1:30 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Rose Tree Park (31 Oct 2023) 90 Raptors
10/31/23 1:20 pm Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Stone Mt., Pa. (31 Oct 2023) 13 Raptors
10/31/23 11:49 am A. Liebner <000000d98121eaef-dmarc-request...> Memorial Lake & SAL 10/30/2023
10/31/23 10:16 am <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Erie County waterbird count for October 31, 2023
10/31/23 7:49 am Lisa Dziuban <dziubanlisa...> PSO Educational Webinar: Building a Future for Chimney Swifts
 
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Date: 11/29/23 10:51 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (29 Nov 2023) 24 Raptors
Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake
Wagontown, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 29, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 39 82
Turkey Vulture 10 541 1011
Osprey 1 4 170
Bald Eagle 4 51 139
Northern Harrier 0 1 7
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 124 372
Cooper's Hawk 0 26 71
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 4 60 69
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 4584
Red-tailed Hawk 5 78 129
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 0 1
American Kestrel 0 0 33
Merlin 0 1 19
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0

Total: 24 926 6692
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Observation start time: 10:30:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 6.5 hours

Official Counter: Larry Lewis (Early Bird Nature Tours)

Observers:

Visitors:
CHESTER COUNTY HAWK WATCH & MIGRATION COUNT AT CHAMBERS LAKE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (0): Just me in the frigid conditions.
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Chambers Lake!
<BR><BR>



Weather:
<BR><BR>
Weather:
Partly Cloudy (50-40% cloud cover), Ceiling - _ ft., Visibility – 6.2
miles, Temps 24 - 36F, Winds W-WSW @ 6-8 mph
<BR><BR>


Raptor Observations:
----“Raptors” seen but deemed not to be migrating: 2-Red-shouldered
Hawk, 2-Red-tailed Hawk, 1-American Kestrel, and numerous Black (14) and
Turkey Vultures (35).
<BR><BR>
----Bald Eagle ages: 1 yr.-1; 2 yr.-1; 3 yr.-_; 4 yr.-; adult-2
<BR><BR>


Non-raptor Observations:
TODAY’S Bird Blog: [PLEASE NOTE: I send out a large weekly
“blog/newsletter” detailing much more than these small daily recaps.
This newsletter from EBNT, has our upcoming schedule and the County year
bird list, etc. If you aren’t receiving it and would like to, kindly
email me <earlybirdtours...> to be added.
<BR><BR>
Finally, at Chambers Lake, I arrived to a thin layer of ice in the deep
back coves. The low had dipped to 24 degrees. Yikes, it’s not like we
got drunk and moved overnight to Alaska, right? We have more common sense
than that, don’t we? [Shout out to Adam & Chelsie!] Better birds
included American Wigeon, Green-winged Teal, Ring-necked Ducks, Bufflehead,
Common Goldeneye, Hooded Merganser, Ruddy Ducks, and Ring-billed Gulls. An
Osprey came in with 4, count’em FOUR, Bald Eagles giving chase. AND the
Osprey had NO fish!
It was a cold and rough day for me, too. [Additional highlights listed
below]
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to Frank Haas and his gracious generosity and support in his
name and in the memory of his wife, Barbara.
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS [not mentioned in Blog above]:
<BR><BR>
Black Ducks, Great Blue Heron, and Kingfishers
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (0). Dragonflies (0). Reptiles &
Amphibians (0). Mammals (0).
<BR><BR>
----EBNT’s “Walk with Nature” ™ Program Daily Tally with our
Fitbits: This is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I
might tend to “bulk up.” Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking
unaided, at all! Therefore, I keep moving (if you’ve been here, then you
know that I pace endlessly….) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my
“Walk with Nature” program. So, below are MY results at the watch for
the day. Your totals could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax.
You are certainly welcome to take it easy….I simply choose not to,
affording me a panoramic view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So
come join our “Walk with Nature!” ™ Anyway, just for fun, here are my
numbers at the site for today (join me, if you wish): Steps – 2,682,
Miles – 1.34, Floors – 0
<BR><BR>
----“SEASON’S BIRD SPECIES LIST” – we are not just a Hawk Watch but
conduct a migration tally from the site. The complete species list will be
in our weekly email blog sent to those requesting it. Our tally board, on
site, will feature an approximation (very rough, best “guestimate,” –
searching for Hawks must remain our primary focus) for totals of each
species seen for “The Watch” year. The overall list for the season
from the watch will be part of the large weekly “blog,” if you’ve
signed up for that at <earlybirdtours...>
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES – Identified from watch site: today: 44; this season:
141
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEAR’S “WATCH SPECIES LIST (0):”
nothing.
<BR><BR>
Contact:
Larry Lewis
-------
Early Bird Nature Tours(EBNT)---"Exciting & Fun Adventures in Nature"---63
S. Park Ave., Coatesville, PA 19320---484-340-SORA (7672)--Business
Cell---email: <earlybirdtours...>


Predictions:
Tomorrow’s flight looks very sunny with changeable winds.
<BR><BR> .
The Chester County Hawk Watch and Migration Count is sponsored, in large
part, by Frank Haas and in the memory of Barbara Haas. Membership in EBNT
is requested. Please contact us at <earlybirdtours...> with
questions or comments.

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Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=707

Site Description:
The platform just left of the only boat ramp for Chambers Lake in the main
parking lot, overlooking the lake to the north.

Directions to site:
We set up in the main parking lot for the lake, on the platform just left
of the only boat ramp.
The Hawk Watch at Chambers Lake (as part of the Chester County Hawk Watch)
operates daily, March 1 thru April 30 from 9am - 3 pm (unless counter is
away leading a tour elsewhere). In fall the season is Sept. 1 thru Nov.
30,each day 9am-3pm. Please contact Larry at 484-340-7672 to confirm
counter is present. This count welcomes all visitors to this fine
habitat. When there are no hawks present, many birds still are. The lake
holds numerous waterfowl species and the variable shoreline can produce
incredible shorebirds.

Directions to hawk watch:
From the Rt. 30 By-pass take the Rt. 82 exit north. Turn left at the first
light(Rt. 340) and go 1.3 miles to Wagontown Rd. Turn Rt. on Wagontown Rd.
and continue on this winding road for 1.8 miles (you will pass the Hibernia
Park entrance on your right, the Chambers Lake parking lot, and Chambers
Lake on your right). Pull off the road to the left and park safely at the
end of the lake to visit the hawk watch. You will see us sitting on the
dike near the road at the end of the lake.

 

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Date: 11/29/23 5:11 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Second Mountain (29 Nov 2023) 2 Raptors
Second Mountain
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 29, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 6 16
Turkey Vulture 0 158 522
Osprey 0 0 60
Bald Eagle 0 94 262
Northern Harrier 0 11 49
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 66 1468
Cooper's Hawk 0 12 117
American Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 66 96
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 1691
Red-tailed Hawk 1 293 460
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 1 37 42
American Kestrel 0 2 77
Merlin 0 3 16
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 19
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 18
Unknown Buteo 0 9 23
Unknown Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 0 6 18

Total: 2 768 4964
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Ed Chubb

Observers: Andy Francis, Bob Peda

Visitors:
Visitors-6


Weather:
Variable to complete cloud cover all day with winds out of the NW shifting
to SW in the afternoon. Temps from the low 20's to near freezing till the
end of the day.

Raptor Observations:
Golden Eagle, adult at 1:42 P.M.

Non-raptor Observations:
Usual small birds including Juncoes, White throated Sparrows Fox Sparrows,
Song Sparrows, Bluebirds, Downy and Pileated Woodpeckers, White breasted
Nuthatches, Cardinals, Tufted Titmouse, Chickadees and the neighborhood
Raven.

Predictions:
Warmer day expected with winds out of the South. Not many birds left in the
pipeline but today's 2 birds were using the WSW wind to a their advantage.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>)
Second Mountain information may be found at:
Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=432

 

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Date: 11/29/23 5:11 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Stone Mt., Pa. (29 Nov 2023) 1 Raptors
Stone Mt., Pa.
Allensville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 29, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 6
TV 0 73 408
OS 0 0 53
BE 0 62 257
NH 0 10 36
SS 0 40 614
CH 0 4 64
AG 0 0 0
RS 0 10 24
BW 0 0 3772
RT 0 182 322
RL 0 0 1
GE 1 88 94
AK 0 0 61
ML 0 3 31
PG 0 3 33
UA 0 0 3
UB 0 2 5
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 1 1
UR 0 2 12

Total: 1 480 5798
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Observation start time: 10:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 4 hours

Official Counter: Andrew Bechdel

Observers:

Visitors:
None


Weather:
Mostly overcast with a few spots of sunshine beaming through. The wind
started out from the WSW but quickly changed to an unproductive SW wind by
1pm. I decided to leave shortly after there was no more ridge updraft felt
on the W side of the ridge. Temperatures were cold, but felt pleasant with
bits of sunshine a slow wind speeds. Temperatures: -6C to -4C. Wind 7mph.

Raptor Observations:
GOEA: Ad-10:54 *Probably the best look at a GOEA I've ever experienced. The
bird was just above eyelevel and very close to the W side of the ridge. It
was in a glide until it reached the tower then chose to circle in front of
me on the W side of the ridge. I could see every detail of its plumage. It
rose a few hundred feet and continued on.

Local Raptors: Turkey Vulture - 4



Non-raptor Observations:
RedB.Woodpecker-1, P.Woodpecker-1, C.Raven-3, W.Nuthatch-1, C.Wren-2,
E.Bluebird-15, Pine Siskin-3, A.Goldfinch-6, D.Junco-8

6 Wild Turkeys flushed from woods shortly after 11am.

Predictions:
Uncertain: Few, if any, GOEAs to be expected tomorrow. Next good forecasted
day is Monday.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Greg Grove (<gwg2...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=436

 

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Date: 11/29/23 3:14 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Waggoner's Gap (29 Nov 2023) 6 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap
40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 29, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 2 6
TV 0 324 2166
OS 0 2 151
BE 3 204 667
NH 0 35 144
SS 0 168 6803
CH 0 23 306
AG 0 3 5
RS 0 119 187
BW 0 0 6068
RT 2 892 1544
RL 0 2 2
GE 1 136 168
AK 0 1 173
ML 0 8 105
PG 0 3 44
UA 0 1 13
UB 0 3 25
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 2 3
UR 0 5 26

Total: 6 1933 18607
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 6.5 hours

Official Counter: Brandon Brogle

Observers: Dave Grove, Gary LaBelle, Gene Wagner, Glenn Mitzel

Visitors:
1


Weather:
Light SW wind, overcast.

Raptor Observations:
First bird: BE 9:41
Last bird: RT 1:32

Non-raptor Observations:
14 Horned Lark
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Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Waggoner's Gap information may be found at:
www.waggap.com


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=439
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/audubon-pennsylvania/waggoners-gap-hawk-watch-fall-2023

 

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Date: 11/29/23 1:41 pm
From: Amy Taracido <amytaracido...>
Subject: RBA western Pennsylvania, 7 November 2023 (two weeks)
RBA
*Pennsylvania
*Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania
*PAWE11.07.23twoweeks

Highlights:
BRANT (Erie County)
SNOW GOOSE (Westmoreland County)
ROSS'S GOOSE (Washington County)
CACKLING GOOSE (Crawford County)
RED-NECKED GREBE
EARED GREBE (Erie County)
SANDERLING
BAIRD'S SANDPIPER (Erie County)
BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER (Erie, Fayette, and Westmoreland Counties)
RED-NECKED PHALAROPE (Erie County)
PARASITIC JAEGER (Erie County)
FORSTER'S TERN
LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL
RED-THROATED LOON
BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON (Erie County)
WESTERN CATTLE EGRET (Fayette County)
NORTHERN SHRIKE (Erie County)
SEDGE WREN (Erie County)
RED CROSSBILL (Clarion and Jefferson Counties)
RUSTY BLACKBIRD
LINCOLN'S SPARROW
COMMON REDPOLL (Erie County)

Contributors: Kerry Bell, Kimberly Berry, Jason Bojczyk, Ron Burkert, Martin Carlin, Richard Chirichiello, Adrian Fenton, Patience Fisher, John Flannigan, Linda Grebe via Ebird, Eric Hall, Court Harding, Adam Hobe, John Keener, Michelle Kienholz, Justin Kolakowski, Glenn Koppel, Alejandra Lewandowski, Ken Limmer, Mark McConaughy, Jerry McWilliams, Andrew Mack, Doug Massey, David Medler, Alyssa Nees, Jim Offhaus, Kenneth Pinnow. Nathan Rees, Kate St. John, Karin Sinnott, Donald Snyder, Kim Springer, Jerry Stanley, Mark Strittmatter, John Taylor, Stephen Thomas, Mark Vass, Nick Voris, Pam Williams, Carole Winslow, Ken W. via Ebird.

Compiler: Amy Taracido

Tuesday, 24 October 2023 through Tuesday, 7 November 2023 (two weeks)

**This report is distributed by e-mail only. Compiler is not responsible for errors on websites who reproduce/reprint these reports. If you would like to receive western PA RBAs, contact AMYTARACIDO@ YAHOO.COM

Transcript-

NOTE: TUNDRA SWAN, SURF SCOTER, WHITE-WINGED SCOTER, BUFFLEHEAD, CANVASBACK, COMMON GOLDENEYE, SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER, SEMIPALMATED PLOVER, PECTORAL SANDPIPER, ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK, BROAD-WINGED HAWK, PINE SISKIN, and a few late warblers continue to be reported.

ALLEGHENY COUNTY:

On 10/30 in Gibsonia, 70 BLACK VULTURES (KL).

At Homewood Cemetery on 10/30, 1 MARSH WREN (MK).

On 11/5 at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, 4 BLACK VULTURES (ST).

At Chapel Harbor on 11/6, 3 BLACK VULTURES (KSJ).


BEAVER COUNTY:

On 11/3 at McRoberts Road marsh, 3 SANDHILL CRANES (MV).


BUTLER COUNTY:

In Portersville on 10/25, 1 FORSTER'S TERN (MC).

On 11/4 at Wolf Creek Narrows, 1 LINCOLN'S SPARROW (MC et. al.).

At Lake Oneida on 11/5 and 11/7, 1 LESSER YELLOWLEGS (GK, KB).


CLARION COUNTY:

In Cook Forest near the Education Center on 10/25, 8 RED CROSSBILLS (CW).

On 10/28 at Beaver Creek Nature Area, 1 GREAT EGRET (MS).


CRAWFORD COUNTY:

At the Spillway Trail on 10/27, 2 GREAT EGRETS (PW).

On 11/4 and 11/5 at Conneaut Lake, 4 CACKLING GEESE (MV, KP et. al.).


ERIE COUNTY:

At Presque Isle this week, sightings included SANDERLINGS, BAIRD'S SANDPIPER, high numbers of DUNLIN, RED-THROATED LOONS, LONG-TAILED DUCKS, RED-NECKED GREBE, 1 NORTHERN SHRIKE, NORTHERN PINTAILS, PEREGRINE FALCON, 1 PINE WARBLER, 1 SEDGE WREN, up to 65 BRANT, 1 RED-NECKED PHALAROPE, 1 LINCOLN'S SPARROW, 6 BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERS, 1-2 PARASITIC JAEGERS, 1 NORTHERN HARRIER, 2 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS, 1 EARED GREBE, 20 REDHEADS, 1 MERLIN, 1 COMMON REDPOLL, and others (JM, JB, AL, DS).

On 10/25-10/26 in Erie, 1 BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON (KS); on 10/29, 1 LESSER YELLOWLEGS (DM).


FAYETTE COUNTY:

On 11/1 at Duck Pond Road, 1 BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, 1 WESTERN CATTLE EGRET, 1 COMMON RAVEN, 1 DUNLIN (KB), 1 additional DUNLIN (KW); on 11/2, 1 WESTERN CATTLE EGRET (PF); on 11/3, 1 DUNLIN (LG), 1 WESTERN CATTLE EGRET (AF); on 11/4 and 11/5, 1 DUNLIN (RB et. al.), 1 WESTERN CATTLE EGRET (JT et. al.).


GREENE COUNTY:

Along Wheeling Creek on 10/25, 1 YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO (NR).

On 10/28 in Rices Landing, 1 BLACK VULTURE (AH).


INDIANA COUNTY:

At Yellow Creek State Park on 10/29-10/30, 1 RED-THROATED LOON (CH et. al.).


JEFFERSON COUNTY:

At Fordham Lake on 10/29, 1 LONG-TAILED DUCK (JKe).

In Punxutawney on 11/1, 1 RED CROSSBILL (NV).


LAWRENCE COUNTY:

At Shaner Road pond on 11/3, 32 SANDHILL CRANES, 1 NORTHERN PINTAIL (KS).


MERCER COUNTY:

On 11/1 in Transfer, 3 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS (KS).


VENANGO COUNTY:

At Kahle Lake on 10/30, 1 RUSTY BLACKBIRD (JS).


WASHINGTON COUNTY:

In Eighty Four on 11/1, 5 ROSS'S GEESE (DM).

On 11/2-11/4 at Cross Creek County Park, 7 DUNLIN (AN, JO, JF); on 11/4, 1 SANDERLING (JF); on 11/6, 9 DUNLIN (JKo).


WESTMORELAND COUNTY:

On 10/30 at Ethel Springs Lake, 1 SNOW GOOSE (EH); on 10/31, 1 BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER (PF); on 11/1, 11 DUNLIN (EH); on 11/2, 10 DUNLIN; on 11/3, 7 DUNLIN (RC).

In New Florence on 10/30, 1 SANDHILL CRANE (AM).

At Mammoth Park on 11/7, 2 DUNLIN (MM).

Amy Taracido
Washington Co., PA

To send in reports:
AMYTARACIDO@ YAHOO.COM

Thank you to all the contributors.

 

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Date: 11/29/23 1:34 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (29 Nov 2023) 2 Raptors
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 29, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 41 121
Turkey Vulture 0 269 842
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 0 0 219
Bald Eagle 1 171 554
Northern Harrier 0 40 123
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 164 3590
Cooper's Hawk 0 38 347
American Goshawk 0 2 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 9 24
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 68 108
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 7365
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 1 540 914
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 2 10
Golden Eagle 0 60 78
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 3 251
Merlin 0 9 142
Peregrine Falcon 0 7 63
Unknown Falcon 0 1 5
Unknown Raptor 0 0 14

Total: 2 1424 14774
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Compiler: JF Therrien

Counters:

Weather:
Clear then overcast.
Light W wind
Temperature reached 0 at midday.

Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=109
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/hawk-mountain-sanctuary/fall-2023-hawk-count

 

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Date: 11/29/23 12:54 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Allegheny Front (29 Nov 2023) Raptors
Allegheny Front
Central City, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 29, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 1 23
TV 0 38 202
OS 0 0 51
BE 0 39 307
NH 0 8 23
SS 0 31 742
CH 0 11 128
AG 0 0 0
RS 0 41 51
BW 0 0 4439
RT 0 328 743
RL 0 0 0
GE 0 174 182
AK 0 4 55
ML 0 0 19
PG 0 1 31
UA 0 2 11
UB 0 6 20
UF 0 0 5
UE 0 2 2
UR 0 11 64

Total: 0 697 7098
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 09:30:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 4.5 hours

Official Counter: Rosemary McGlynn

Observers:

Visitors:
none


Weather:
light to mod. W winds turning slightly WSW after 1PM;valley haze in the
AM;sun & clouds till noon then mostly cloudy;16F to 30F

Raptor Observations:
no migrating raptors

Non-raptor Observations:
jays,raven,wb nuthatches,t titmice,bc
chickadees,juncos,cardinals,red-bellied wp,m dove,1 RT going North

Predictions:
Moderate SW winds,clouds & sun becoming mostly cloudy later in the day;dry
with high 40F-45F
========================================================================
Report submitted by Rosemary McGlynn (<denali...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=111

 

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Date: 11/29/23 8:54 am
From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 29, 2023
Date: November 29, 2023

Time: 0715 to 1015 AM

Weather: W wind to 17 mph, temp. 22 F, waves 2’ to 3’

Comments: Plenty of activity over the waterfor the first 45 minutes after sunrise, including quite a few Redheads, butthen the flight quickly shut down.  Afterthat there were still a few birds moving, but often with intervals of severalminutes with no birds in the air. Everything was moving west.  RogerDonn and a duck hunter stopped for a brief visit.

 

Waterbirds recorded:

 

Canada Goose 40

Gadwall 4

Mallard 39

American Black Duck  7

Canvasback  22

Redhead 320

Ring-necked Duck  2

Greater Scaup 53

Lesser Scaup 21

Greater/Lesser scaup  3400

Surf Scoter 3

White-winged Scoter  1

Long-tailed Duck  16

Bufflehead 57

Common Goldeneye  2

Hooded Merganser  1

Red-breasted Merganser  3800

Ruddy Duck 12

Horned Grebe 1

Common Loon 7

Loon species 2

 

Other birds moving along the lake:

 

Bald Eagle 1
Dark-eyed Junco  1

Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>

 

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Date: 11/28/23 7:07 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Waggoner's Gap (28 Nov 2023) 17 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap
40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 28, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 2 6
TV 1 324 2166
OS 0 2 151
BE 6 201 664
NH 0 35 144
SS 0 168 6803
CH 0 23 306
AG 0 3 5
RS 0 119 187
BW 0 0 6068
RT 6 890 1542
RL 0 2 2
GE 4 135 167
AK 0 1 173
ML 0 8 105
PG 0 3 44
UA 0 1 13
UB 0 3 25
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 2 3
UR 0 5 26

Total: 17 1927 18601
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Brandon Brogle, Ron Freed

Observers: Brandon Brogle, Dave Grove, Deb Gingrich, Gene Wagner,
Jeff Thompson, Pat Freed, Ron Freed

Visitors:
6


Weather:
Chilly, moderate to strong NW wind, snow flurries throughout the mid
morning.

Raptor Observations:
In the morning the flight was below eye level and distant on the north side
before eventually becoming overhead at a medium distance.

First bird: BE 9:40
Last bird: GE 3:46

Non-raptor Observations:
55 Tundra Swan, 4 Common Loon
========================================================================
Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Waggoner's Gap information may be found at:
www.waggap.com


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=439
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/audubon-pennsylvania/waggoners-gap-hawk-watch-fall-2023

 

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Date: 11/28/23 4:57 pm
From: K Springer <springer0707...>
Subject: 6 American Pipits - MERCER COUNTY
There were two Pipits at Clark Recreation Area near the Tara, Shenango Lake.

I went over to the Army Corps boat launch, Shenango Lake, and there were
four more there.

I ran back over to Clark Recreation Area to see if the two there had flown
away, but they were still there.

Kim Springer,
Transfer, PA

 

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Date: 11/28/23 2:47 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Stone Mt., Pa. (28 Nov 2023) 7 Raptors
Stone Mt., Pa.
Allensville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 28, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 6
TV 0 73 408
OS 0 0 53
BE 0 62 257
NH 1 10 36
SS 0 40 614
CH 0 4 64
AG 0 0 0
RS 0 10 24
BW 0 0 3772
RT 2 182 322
RL 0 0 1
GE 3 87 93
AK 0 0 61
ML 0 3 31
PG 0 3 33
UA 0 0 3
UB 0 2 5
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 1 1
UR 1 2 12

Total: 7 479 5797
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 15:45:00
Total observation time: 6.75 hours

Official Counter: Andrew Bechdel, Greg Grove

Observers:

Weather:
Strong west wind, with lots of snow squalls. -4C. Mostly cloudy with
occasional blue breaks between squalls

Raptor Observations:
GE : Ad-1010, Ad 130, UNK- 255

One BE not counted

Nh - F/Imm

Non-raptor Observations:
Tundra Swan 160

Snow Geese 12
========================================================================
Report submitted by Greg Grove (<gwg2...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=436

 

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Date: 11/28/23 1:38 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (28 Nov 2023) 19 Raptors
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 28, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 41 121
Turkey Vulture 0 269 842
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 0 0 219
Bald Eagle 6 170 553
Northern Harrier 0 40 123
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 164 3590
Cooper's Hawk 0 38 347
American Goshawk 0 2 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 9 24
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 68 108
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 7365
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 11 539 913
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 2 10
Golden Eagle 1 60 78
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 3 251
Merlin 0 9 142
Peregrine Falcon 0 7 63
Unknown Falcon 0 1 5
Unknown Raptor 0 0 14

Total: 19 1422 14772
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 7.83 hours

Compiler: Rebecca McCabe

Counters:

Visitors:
10


Weather:
Overcast to partly/mostly cloudy followed by snow flurries between 2-2:30
pm. West & NW winds ranging from 4-24 mph with gusts upwards up 30 mph.

Raptor Observations:
Nice look at a close adult golden eagle in the morning and close red-tailed
hawks and bald eagles throughout the day.

Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=109
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/hawk-mountain-sanctuary/fall-2023-hawk-count

 

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Date: 11/28/23 1:12 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Second Mountain (28 Nov 2023) 1 Raptors
Second Mountain
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 28, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 6 16
Turkey Vulture 0 158 522
Osprey 0 0 60
Bald Eagle 0 94 262
Northern Harrier 0 11 49
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 66 1468
Cooper's Hawk 0 12 117
American Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 66 96
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 1691
Red-tailed Hawk 1 292 459
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 36 41
American Kestrel 0 2 77
Merlin 0 3 16
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 19
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 18
Unknown Buteo 0 9 23
Unknown Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 0 6 18

Total: 1 766 4962
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Rosemary Spreha

Observers: Kevin Shannon, Tom Powers

Visitors:
6 hunters.


Weather:
Cold and windy, temperature from 24 to 30 degrees. Wind WNW. Snow squalls
in valley south of the gap and on the mountain north of hawk watch.

Raptor Observations:
Only one lonely Red-tailed hawk.

Non-raptor Observations:
6 wild turkey seen crossing McLean Road on drive up to the hawk watch.
Raven , Am. Crow, Juncos, MODO, White throated Sparrow, Titmouse,
WBNuthatch, Bluebird, 4 Fox Sparrow, Red-bellied WP, Pileated WP, Downy WP
and BC Chickadee.

Predictions:
Maybe a little warmer.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>)
Second Mountain information may be found at:
Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=432

 

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Date: 11/28/23 10:01 am
From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 28, 2023
Date: November 28, 2023

Time: 0710 to 1040 AM

Weather: W wind to 20 mph, temp. 28 F, some light snow, two inches of snow on theground, waves 5’ to 6’

Comments: Very few Red-breasted Mergansers,but a great showing of scaup with a steady western flow all morning, mostly a mileor more offshore.  Many scaup were on thewater that could not be counted because of the lake swells.  A few puddle ducks moving west as well asCommon Loons.  Highlights were a distantwestbound jaeger and a first year Glaucous Gull on the water just offshore.  Heat waves over the water made it difficultto focus on sitting birds as well as low flyers.  Brian Berchtold stopped for a quick visit.

 

Waterbirds recorded:

 

American Wigeon  12

Mallard 1

American Black Duck  6

Northern Pintail  15 (one flock)

Green-winged Teal  3

Redhead 51

Ring-necked Duck  50 (one flock)

Greater Scaup 275

Lesser Scaup 27

Greater/Lesser scaup  19,200

Surf Scoter 1

White-winged Scoter  3

Surf/Black scoter  1

Long-tailed Duck  2

Bufflehead 9

Common Goldeneye  9

Red-breasted Merganser  300

Horned Grebe 5

JAEGER species (size and behavior likeParasitic)

GLAUCOUS GULL 1
Common Loon  107

Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>

 

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Date: 11/28/23 6:45 am
From: Grant Stevenson <stevensongrant03...>
Subject: Re: Off Topic
The "Pay Now" button is not working for me. Please someone send me an
address and to whom or what to send the check to, and any memo subject. I
passionately would like to contribute. Thanks, Grant

Grant Stevenson
Allentown, Lehigh County

On Sun, Nov 26, 2023, 3:57 PM K Springer <springer0707...> wrote:

> My last ditch effort - one last push... It's not about the amount of money
> you donate, but it is about the "amount of people" that are interested in
> this project. As a collective whole, shouldn't we be ashamed that there
> aren't more people that have shown an interest in saving our beloved Birds?
> There have only been about 280 people in the past couple days that have
> donated. Penn State wants "300" people to at least donate $5 for them to
> really look at this project. Each one of us can make a significant
> difference. Are we not bird lovers? Do we not want to see the rare birds?
> We could see more of them if they were not dying on the Penn State campus.
> If we get Penn State to recognize this huge problem, maybe we could get all
> of the colleges in Pennsylvania to do something about window collisions
> too. I'm very surprised at only seeing a handful of donors names from this
> Listserv. WE CAN DO BETTER.
>
> -Kim
>
>
> Forward:
> Dear friends and colleagues and family:
>
> $5 - Can you part with JUST $5 for our beloved birds? I'm very happy to
> "shamelessly" share this with people I know who love birds or that are just
> kind and considerate human beings.
>
> ***Please read Joe's email below.*** I've been following his documentation
> of all of the birds being killed & am so HAPPY this is finally something
> that we can all help put an end to...
>
> Here are a FEW of the "many" videos Joe has shared to his YouTube channel
> documenting these horribly sad window collisions:
>
> https://youtube.com/shorts/OKRcwi7cMI8?feature=shared
>
> https://youtube.com/shorts/18SpkZ5OtWQ?feature=shared ***This video
> perfectly shows exactly why the birds fly into the glass.
>
> https://youtube.com/shorts/tRy7LyhmXuY?feature=shared
>
> Please share this with anyone and everyone you know that might care.
>
> If you've received Joe's email already, I apologize. If this offends you, I
> apologize. If you've already donated, pat yourself on the back.
>
> Thank you,
> Kim Springer,
> Transfer, PA,
> -Mercer County Coordinator for the Bluebird Society of Pennsylvania
> -Buhl Park Wildlife Committee member
> - Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology member
> -Bartramian Audubon Society member
> -Lead Bluebird Box Monitor (Shenango Lake) for the U.S. Army Corps of
> Engineers
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: Joe Gyekis <gyekis9...>
> Date: Fri, Nov 24, 2023, 6:22 AM
> Subject: Bird-window Collision Fundraiser
> To: K Springer <springer0707...>
>
> Hi Kim,
> As you know, for the past four years, I have been working to raise
> awareness about bird-window collisions on the Penn State University Park
> campus.
> With a team of students, faculty, staff, and community members, we have
> documented over 700 window collisions involving at least 80 species of
> birds hitting campus windows.
> We have communicated our findings with key stakeholders such as the
> Sustainability Institute, the Office of the Physical Plant, Student
> Affairs, and various departments housed in buildings that are most
> impacting birds, and we have received support from many people, but the
> problem remains large.
> The University has decided to run a public fundraiser to see if we can find
> 300 different people who are willing to make small dollar donations in
> support of bird safe glass to preserve campus biodiversity, to show the
> University that people actually do care about the initiative and it's worth
> investing in further.
> Having held over 100 freshly killed birds in my hands, some of them having
> seizures and dying while I held them, I feel very passionately that this
> should be worth a few dollars here and there. If you feel the same, please
> click here and donate $5:
>
> https://give.communityfunded.com/o/annual-giving/i/givingtuesday-2023/s/penn-state-sustainability?champ=42320
>
> If we can at least get up to 200 donors by Tuesday it will unlock an extra
> $3000 match.
> Thank you!
> Joe
>

 

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Date: 11/28/23 3:34 am
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (27 Nov 2023) 15 Raptors
Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake
Wagontown, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 27, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 39 82
Turkey Vulture 8 531 1001
Osprey 0 3 169
Bald Eagle 1 47 135
Northern Harrier 0 1 7
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 124 372
Cooper's Hawk 0 26 71
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 3 56 65
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 4584
Red-tailed Hawk 3 73 124
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 0 1
American Kestrel 0 0 33
Merlin 0 1 19
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0

Total: 15 902 6668
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 12:00:00
Total observation time: 5 hours

Official Counter: Larry Lewis (Early Bird Nature Tours)

Observers: Rick Robinson

Visitors:
CHESTER COUNTY HAWK WATCH & MIGRATION COUNT AT CHAMBERS LAKE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (1): Rick Robinson
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Chambers Lake!
<BR><BR>



Weather:
<BR><BR>
Weather:
Partly Cloudy - Sunny (30-0% cloud cover), Ceiling - _ ft., Visibility –
6.2 miles, Temps 37 - 43F, Winds W-WNW @ 7-16 mph
<BR><BR>


Raptor Observations:
----“Raptors” seen but deemed not to be migrating: 2-Red-shouldered
Hawk, 2-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (17) and Turkey Vultures (38).

<BR><BR>
----Bald Eagle ages: 1 yr.-_; 2 yr.-_; 3 yr.-_; 4 yr.-_; adult-1
<BR><BR>


Non-raptor Observations:
TODAY’S Bird Blog: [PLEASE NOTE: I send out a large weekly
“blog/newsletter” detailing much more than these small daily recaps.
This newsletter from EBNT, has our upcoming schedule and the County year
bird list, etc. If you aren’t receiving it and would like to, kindly
email me <earlybirdtours...> to be added.
<BR><BR>
The gales of November came calling today. That called for me to load up on
field brew.
Once at Chambers Lake, the dawn found not a ripple on the lake. It
changed, suddenly, at 11am. November is known for abrupt, radical weather
changes. Before the winds made conditions uncomfortable, I saw American
Wigeon, Black Ducks, Green-winged Teal, Bufflehead, Hooded Merganser, and
Ruddy Ducks. [Additional highlights listed below]
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to Frank Haas and his gracious generosity and support in his
name and in the memory of his wife, Barbara.
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS [not mentioned in Blog above]:
<BR><BR>
Great Blue Herons, Waxwings, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Sapsucker,
Kingfishers, Field Sparrow, Swamp Sparrow, and Towhee
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (0). Dragonflies (0). Reptiles &
Amphibians (0). Mammals (1): Eastern Gray Squirrel.
<BR><BR>
----EBNT’s “Walk with Nature” ™ Program Daily Tally with our
Fitbits: This is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I
might tend to “bulk up.” Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking
unaided, at all! Therefore, I keep moving (if you’ve been here, then you
know that I pace endlessly….) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my
“Walk with Nature” program. So, below are MY results at the watch for
the day. Your totals could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax.
You are certainly welcome to take it easy….I simply choose not to,
affording me a panoramic view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So
come join our “Walk with Nature!” ™ Anyway, just for fun, here are my
numbers at the site for today (join me, if you wish): Miles: 3,366;
Steps: 1.43; Floors: 0.
<BR><BR>
----“SEASON’S BIRD SPECIES LIST” – we are not just a Hawk Watch but
conduct a migration tally from the site. The complete species list will be
in our weekly email blog sent to those requesting it. Our tally board, on
site, will feature an approximation (very rough, best “guestimate,” –
searching for Hawks must remain our primary focus) for totals of each
species seen for “The Watch” year. The overall list for the season
from the watch will be part of the large weekly “blog,” if you’ve
signed up for that at <earlybirdtours...>
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES – Identified from watch site: today: 45; this season:
141
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEAR’S “WATCH SPECIES LIST (0):”
nothing.
<BR><BR>
Contact:
Larry Lewis
-------
Early Bird Nature Tours(EBNT)---"Exciting & Fun Adventures in Nature"---63
S. Park Ave., Coatesville, PA 19320---484-340-SORA (7672)--Business
Cell---email: <earlybirdtours...>


Predictions:
Tomorrow’s flight looks Partly Cloudy with strong BW winds
<BR><BR> .
The Chester County Hawk Watch and Migration Count is sponsored, in large
part, by Frank Haas and in the memory of Barbara Haas. Membership in EBNT
is requested. Please contact us at <earlybirdtours...> with
questions or comments.

========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=707

Site Description:
The platform just left of the only boat ramp for Chambers Lake in the main
parking lot, overlooking the lake to the north.

Directions to site:
We set up in the main parking lot for the lake, on the platform just left
of the only boat ramp.
The Hawk Watch at Chambers Lake (as part of the Chester County Hawk Watch)
operates daily, March 1 thru April 30 from 9am - 3 pm (unless counter is
away leading a tour elsewhere). In fall the season is Sept. 1 thru Nov.
30,each day 9am-3pm. Please contact Larry at 484-340-7672 to confirm
counter is present. This count welcomes all visitors to this fine
habitat. When there are no hawks present, many birds still are. The lake
holds numerous waterfowl species and the variable shoreline can produce
incredible shorebirds.

Directions to hawk watch:
From the Rt. 30 By-pass take the Rt. 82 exit north. Turn left at the first
light(Rt. 340) and go 1.3 miles to Wagontown Rd. Turn Rt. on Wagontown Rd.
and continue on this winding road for 1.8 miles (you will pass the Hibernia
Park entrance on your right, the Chambers Lake parking lot, and Chambers
Lake on your right). Pull off the road to the left and park safely at the
end of the lake to visit the hawk watch. You will see us sitting on the
dike near the road at the end of the lake.

 

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Date: 11/27/23 4:47 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Allegheny Front (27 Nov 2023) Raptors
Allegheny Front
Central City, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 27, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 1 23
TV 0 38 202
OS 0 0 51
BE 0 39 307
NH 0 8 23
SS 0 31 742
CH 0 11 128
AG 0 0 0
RS 0 41 51
BW 0 0 4439
RT 0 328 743
RL 0 0 0
GE 0 174 182
AK 0 4 55
ML 0 0 19
PG 0 1 31
UA 0 2 11
UB 0 6 20
UF 0 0 5
UE 0 2 2
UR 0 11 64

Total: 0 697 7098
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Observation start time: 11:30:00
Observation end time: 14:30:00
Total observation time: 2 hours

Official Counter: Bob Stewart

Observers:

Visitors:
None.


Weather:
Cold. Temp -4.7 degrees
Winds out of the WNW aver velocity 16 mph gusting to 42 mph.
Low ceiling, cloud cover 100%.
Dusting of snow on ground with snow flurries during watch.
Visibility 10 to 17 km.

Raptor Observations:
No raptors observes.

Non-raptor Observations:
None.

Predictions:
High of 22.
Cloudy with gusty winds. Winds from WNW 20-30 mph.
These are unfavorable conditions for a flight.
The sight may be unmanned.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Robert Stewart (<bob...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=111

 

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Date: 11/27/23 3:31 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Stone Mt., Pa. (27 Nov 2023) 10 Raptors
Stone Mt., Pa.
Allensville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 27, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 6
TV 0 73 408
OS 0 0 53
BE 3 62 257
NH 0 9 35
SS 0 40 614
CH 0 4 64
AG 0 0 0
RS 0 10 24
BW 0 0 3772
RT 0 180 320
RL 0 0 1
GE 7 83 89
AK 0 0 61
ML 0 3 31
PG 0 3 33
UA 0 0 3
UB 0 2 5
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 1 1
UR 0 1 11

Total: 10 471 5789
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours

Official Counter: Andrew Bechdel

Observers:

Visitors:
Greg Grove


Weather:
Overcast with a West wind the entire day and intermittent periods of light
snow throughout. Almost every GOEA and BAEA took a flight path that was
low-medium height and close to the W side of the ridge.

Raptor Observations:
Golden Eagles: Unk-9:45, Ad-10:09, Ad(2)-1:55, Unk-2:07, Ad(2)-3:05

Local Raptors: Turkey Vulture-2, Bald Eagle-2, Red-tailed Hawk-2

Non-raptor Observations:
P.Woodpecker-1, A.Crow-50, C.Raven-7, B.Chickadee-3, G.Kinglet-1, C.Wren-1,
E.Starling-17, E.Bluebird-9, A.Robin-6, passerine sp.-1

Predictions:
Uncertain: The W wind tomorrow should bring some GOEA. After tomorrow, the
forecast doesn't look conducive for Eagles for the remainder of the week.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Greg Grove (<gwg2...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=436

 

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Date: 11/27/23 2:33 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (27 Nov 2023) 40 Raptors
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 27, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 41 121
Turkey Vulture 0 269 842
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 0 0 219
Bald Eagle 13 164 547
Northern Harrier 2 40 123
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 163 3589
Cooper's Hawk 0 38 347
American Goshawk 0 2 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 9 24
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 68 108
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 7365
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 19 528 902
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 2 10
Golden Eagle 5 59 77
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 3 251
Merlin 0 9 142
Peregrine Falcon 0 7 63
Unknown Falcon 0 1 5
Unknown Raptor 0 0 14

Total: 40 1403 14753
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 8.75 hours

Compiler: Bracken Brown

Counters: Catherine Elwell, Rich Rieger

Visitors:
18


Weather:
Fog in the morning becoming clear before clouds brought overcast conditions
for the end of the afternoon. Calm becoming west wind 10-15mph for majority
of the day.

Raptor Observations:
Some great looks at golden eagles, red-tailed hawk, and bald eagles.

Non-raptor Observations:
Tundra swan, red crossbill, american goldfinch, canada geese

Predictions:
Partly sunny with sustained west winds 10-20mph
========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=109
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/hawk-mountain-sanctuary/fall-2023-hawk-count

 

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Date: 11/27/23 1:46 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Second Mountain (27 Nov 2023) 9 Raptors
Second Mountain
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 27, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 6 16
Turkey Vulture 0 158 522
Osprey 0 0 60
Bald Eagle 6 94 262
Northern Harrier 0 11 49
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 66 1468
Cooper's Hawk 0 12 117
American Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 66 96
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 1691
Red-tailed Hawk 3 291 458
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 36 41
American Kestrel 0 2 77
Merlin 0 3 16
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 19
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 18
Unknown Buteo 0 9 23
Unknown Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 0 6 18

Total: 9 765 4961
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:15:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 6.75 hours

Official Counter: Gary LaBelle

Observers: Larry Coble

Weather:
Windy, overcast, temperature dropping

Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:
Several fox sparrows and towhees continue to be seen.

Predictions:
colder
========================================================================
Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>)
Second Mountain information may be found at:
Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=432

 

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Date: 11/27/23 7:45 am
From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 27, 2023
Date: November 27, 2023

Time: 0710 to 0940 AM

Weather: WSW wind to 23 mph, temp. 32 F, snow with occasional white outs, waves 5’to 6’

Comments: I recorded my second highest single-daycount of Red-breasted Mergansers, since I began my counts in 1987.  My highest single-day count was set a decadeago with over 28,500 birds.  All birdswere moving west with as many as 7,000 or more staging in front of me at times.  Scaup were moving west further out on thelake, otherwise, not much else.  Andrew,Brian Berchtold, and a duck hunter stopped for a brief visit.

 

Waterbirds recorded:

 

Redhead 20

Greater Scaup 56

Lesser Scaup 120

Greater/Lesser scaup  2,550

White-winged Scoter  23

Bufflehead 5

Common Goldeneye  8

Red-breasted Merganser  25,000

Horned Grebe 2
Common Loon  4

Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>

 

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Date: 11/27/23 5:27 am
From: Candice Maneval <candy48...>
Subject: Re: PABIRDS Digest - 25 Nov 2023 to 26 Nov 2023 (#2023-308)
How do I get off this mailing list? I don't know my password and haven't been able to access the site in years.

> On 11/27/2023 12:00 AM EST PABIRDS automatic digest system <listserv...> wrote:
>
>
> [LISTSERV mailing list software] http://www.lsoft.com [PABIRDS - LIST.AUDUBON.ORG] http://list.audubon.org/scripts/wa-AUDUBON.exe?LIST=PABIRDS
>
> PABIRDS Digest - 25 Nov 2023 to 26 Nov 2023 (#2023-308)
>
> Table of Contents
>
> * Erie County waterbird count for November 26, 2023
> * Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (26 Nov 2023) 2 Raptors
> * Off Topic
> * Waggoner's Gap (26 Nov 2023) 9 Raptors
> * Allegheny Front (26 Nov 2023) 62 Raptors
> * Second Mountain (26 Nov 2023) 8 Raptors
>
> 1. Erie County waterbird count for November 26, 2023
> o Erie County waterbird count for November 26, 2023 cid:<125482...> (11/26)
> From: "<jerrymcw...>" <jerrymcw...>
> 2. Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (26 Nov 2023) 2 Raptors
> o Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (26 Nov 2023) 2 Raptors cid:<125483...> (11/26)
> From: "Hawkcount.Org Reports" <reports...>
> 3. Off Topic
> o Off Topic cid:<125484...> (11/26)
> From: K Springer <springer0707...>
> 4. Waggoner's Gap (26 Nov 2023) 9 Raptors
> o Waggoner's Gap (26 Nov 2023) 9 Raptors cid:<125485...> (11/26)
> From: "Hawkcount.Org Reports" <reports...>
> 5. Allegheny Front (26 Nov 2023) 62 Raptors
> o Allegheny Front (26 Nov 2023) 62 Raptors cid:<125486...> (11/27)
> From: "Hawkcount.Org Reports" <reports...>
> 6. Second Mountain (26 Nov 2023) 8 Raptors
> o Second Mountain (26 Nov 2023) 8 Raptors cid:<125487...> (11/27)
> From: "Hawkcount.Org Reports" <reports...>
>
>
>
> PABIRDS Archives http://list.audubon.org/scripts/wa-AUDUBON.exe?LIST=PABIRDS
> [Secured by F-Secure Anti-Virus] http://www.lsoft.com/products/secured-by-FS.asp?&<host...>&wa=http://list.audubon.org/scripts/wa-AUDUBON.exe [Powered by the LISTSERV Email List Manager] http://www.lsoft.com/products/listserv-powered.asp
> Date: November 26, 2023
>
> Time: 0710 to 0910 AM
>
> Weather: SSE wind to 9 mph, temp. 36 F, calm lake
>
> Comments: Red-breasted Mergansers wereshuffling around a lot during the first hour flying W to E along the shorelineand E to W far offshore with many in a feeding frenzy along the breakwaters. Trying to come up with a number of them was achallenge this morning. Nothing else happeningwith very few scaup and little species diversity.
>
>
>
> Waterbirds recorded:
>
>
>
> Tundra Swan 26
>
> Mallard 5
>
> American Black Duck 6
>
> Lesser Scaup 3
>
> Greater/Lesser scaup 35 (one flock)
>
> White-winged Scoter 26
>
> Common Goldeneye 7
>
> Red-breasted Merganser 6000
>
> Horned Grebe 28
>
> Red-throated Loon 1
> Common Loon 5
>
> Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
> Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
> Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 26, 2023
>

 

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Date: 11/27/23 12:16 am
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (26 Nov 2023) Raptors
Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake
Wagontown, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 26, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 39 82
Turkey Vulture 0 523 993
Osprey 0 3 169
Bald Eagle 0 46 134
Northern Harrier 0 1 7
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 124 372
Cooper's Hawk 0 26 71
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 53 62
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 4584
Red-tailed Hawk 0 70 121
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 0 1
American Kestrel 0 0 33
Merlin 0 1 19
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0

Total: 0 887 6653
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 13:45:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 2.25 hours

Official Counter: Larry Lewis (Early Bird Nature Tours)

Observers:

Visitors:
CHESTER COUNTY HAWK WATCH & MIGRATION COUNT AT CHAMBERS LAKE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (0): Nobody in the lousy conditions
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Chambers Lake!
<BR><BR>



Weather:
<BR><BR>
Weather:
Fog; Overcast w/ Rain (100% cloud cover), Ceiling - _ ft., Visibility – 3
miles, Temps 44 - 43F, Winds ENE @ 5 mph.
<BR><BR>


Raptor Observations:
----“Raptors” seen but deemed not to be migrating: Turkey Vultures (2).

<BR><BR>


Non-raptor Observations:
TODAY’S Bird Blog: [PLEASE NOTE: I send out a large weekly
“blog/newsletter” detailing much more than these small daily recaps.
This newsletter from EBNT, has our upcoming schedule and the County year
bird list, etc. If you aren’t receiving it and would like to, kindly
email me <earlybirdtours...> to be added.
<BR><BR>
I went to Chambers Lake for the Hawk Watch with the weather deteriorating
very quickly. Upon arrival there, you could not see clearly across the
lake. All I could manage worth mentioning were Bufflehead, Ruddy Ducks,
and Sapsucker. In a word, it stunk and was miserable. OK, I can count,
that’s 2 words but you get the idea! When I could take no more, I left
to watch the Eagles. [Additional highlights listed below]
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to Frank Haas and his gracious generosity and support in his
name and in the memory of his wife, Barbara.
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS [not mentioned in Blog above]:
<BR><BR>
Great Blue Herons and Kingfishers
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (0). Dragonflies (0). Reptiles &
Amphibians (0). Mammals (0).
<BR><BR>
----EBNT’s “Walk with Nature” ™ Program Daily Tally with our
Fitbits: This is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I
might tend to “bulk up.” Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking
unaided, at all! Therefore, I keep moving (if you’ve been here, then you
know that I pace endlessly….) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my
“Walk with Nature” program. So, below are MY results at the watch for
the day. Your totals could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax.
You are certainly welcome to take it easy….I simply choose not to,
affording me a panoramic view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So
come join our “Walk with Nature!” ™ Anyway, just for fun, here are my
numbers at the site for today (join me, if you wish): Miles: 0; Steps: 0;
Floors: 0.
<BR><BR>
----“SEASON’S BIRD SPECIES LIST” – we are not just a Hawk Watch but
conduct a migration tally from the site. The complete species list will be
in our weekly email blog sent to those requesting it. Our tally board, on
site, will feature an approximation (very rough, best “guestimate,” –
searching for Hawks must remain our primary focus) for totals of each
species seen for “The Watch” year. The overall list for the season
from the watch will be part of the large weekly “blog,” if you’ve
signed up for that at <earlybirdtours...>
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES – Identified from watch site: today: 26; this season:
141
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEAR’S “WATCH SPECIES LIST (0):”
nothing.
<BR><BR>
Contact:
Larry Lewis
-------
Early Bird Nature Tours(EBNT)---"Exciting & Fun Adventures in Nature"---63
S. Park Ave., Coatesville, PA 19320---484-340-SORA (7672)--Business
Cell---email: <earlybirdtours...>


Predictions:
Tomorrow’s flight looks a lot of sun and increasing west winds.
<BR><BR> .
The Chester County Hawk Watch and Migration Count is sponsored, in large
part, by Frank Haas and in the memory of Barbara Haas. Membership in EBNT
is requested. Please contact us at <earlybirdtours...> with
questions or comments.

========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=707

Site Description:
The platform just left of the only boat ramp for Chambers Lake in the main
parking lot, overlooking the lake to the north.

Directions to site:
We set up in the main parking lot for the lake, on the platform just left
of the only boat ramp.
The Hawk Watch at Chambers Lake (as part of the Chester County Hawk Watch)
operates daily, March 1 thru April 30 from 9am - 3 pm (unless counter is
away leading a tour elsewhere). In fall the season is Sept. 1 thru Nov.
30,each day 9am-3pm. Please contact Larry at 484-340-7672 to confirm
counter is present. This count welcomes all visitors to this fine
habitat. When there are no hawks present, many birds still are. The lake
holds numerous waterfowl species and the variable shoreline can produce
incredible shorebirds.

Directions to hawk watch:
From the Rt. 30 By-pass take the Rt. 82 exit north. Turn left at the first
light(Rt. 340) and go 1.3 miles to Wagontown Rd. Turn Rt. on Wagontown Rd.
and continue on this winding road for 1.8 miles (you will pass the Hibernia
Park entrance on your right, the Chambers Lake parking lot, and Chambers
Lake on your right). Pull off the road to the left and park safely at the
end of the lake to visit the hawk watch. You will see us sitting on the
dike near the road at the end of the lake.

 

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Date: 11/26/23 7:01 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Second Mountain (26 Nov 2023) 8 Raptors
Second Mountain
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 26, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 6 16
Turkey Vulture 1 158 522
Osprey 0 0 60
Bald Eagle 1 88 256
Northern Harrier 0 11 49
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 66 1468
Cooper's Hawk 0 12 117
American Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 66 96
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 1691
Red-tailed Hawk 6 288 455
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 36 41
American Kestrel 0 2 77
Merlin 0 3 16
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 19
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 18
Unknown Buteo 0 9 23
Unknown Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 0 6 18

Total: 8 756 4952
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 15:15:00
Total observation time: 6.25 hours

Official Counter: Sarah Way

Observers: Chip Templin, Fred Wilcox, Joe Meloney, Rosemary Spreha

Visitors:
5 total observers, 5 visitors for the vista.


Weather:
Clouds in the morning cleared between 11-12, then became overcast again
with a light mist starting around 2PM. Count ended early due to
precipitation. High was 7C, wind 1-7mph from the SE.

Raptor Observations:
Migrating bald eagle:
2:15P 4th year

Local raptors: 1 bald eagle, 1 turkey vulture

Non-raptor Observations:
5 blue jays, 1 Northern cardinal, 1 American goldfinch, 7 dark-eyed juncos,
3 white-throated sparrows, 1 Carolina wren, 1 white-breasted nuthatch, 1
song sparrow, 1 mourning dove, 1 hairy woodpecker, 1 fox sparrow, 12 cedar
waxwings, 1 tufted titmouse, 1 downy woodpecker, 1 pileated woodpecker, 1
raven
========================================================================
Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>)
Second Mountain information may be found at:
Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=432

 

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Date: 11/26/23 4:40 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Allegheny Front (26 Nov 2023) 62 Raptors
Allegheny Front
Central City, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 26, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 1 23
TV 0 38 202
OS 0 0 51
BE 3 39 307
NH 0 8 23
SS 0 31 742
CH 1 11 128
AG 0 0 0
RS 0 41 51
BW 0 0 4439
RT 14 328 743
RL 0 0 0
GE 44 174 182
AK 0 4 55
ML 0 0 19
PG 0 1 31
UA 0 2 11
UB 0 6 20
UF 0 0 5
UE 0 2 2
UR 0 11 64

Total: 62 697 7098
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:45:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 8.25 hours

Official Counter: Erika Bowman, Paul Fritz

Observers: Georgia Shalek, Mike Smith, Paul Fritz, Tom & Janet Kuehl

Visitors:
Paul Fritz, Tom & Janet Kuehl, Greg Gadula, Mike Smith, Georgia Shalek,
Dave Poder, Joe Sabo, Bob Stewart, Ed Goherty, Sr, Jim Rocco, Ken & Karen
Hough, Angie & Bob Kamenic, Jack Gilbert


Weather:
SE winds breezy, cold, sunny AM, cloudy PM

Raptor Observations:
BE Juv: 2:19
Sub: 3:05, 3:48

GE Adult: 8:45, 8:50, 8:55, 9:35, 9:35, 10:27, 10:50, 10:51, 10:51, 10:54,
11:20, 11:28, 11:28, 11:28, 11:28, 11:35, 11:36, 11:51, 12:07, 12:07,
12:38, 1:06, 1:06, 1:06, 2:21, 2:29, 2:32, 2:33, 2:37, 3:13, 3:13, 3:16,
3:19, 3:20, 3:24, 3:25, 3:25, 3:41, 3:44, 4:18
Juv: 11:31
Sub: 2:12, 2:12, 2:14

Non-raptor Observations:
E Bluebird, Downy WP, Red-bellied WP, Blue Jay, A Crow, C Raven, BC
Chickadee, T Titmouse, WB Nuthatch, E Starling

Predictions:
A few snow showers around in the morning, otherwise mostly cloudy. High
33F. Winds W at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 30%.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Erika Bowman (<dizzechick...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=111

 

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Date: 11/26/23 1:06 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Waggoner's Gap (26 Nov 2023) 9 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap
40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 26, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 2 6
TV 3 320 2162
OS 0 2 151
BE 2 193 656
NH 0 35 144
SS 0 168 6803
CH 0 22 305
AG 0 3 5
RS 0 119 187
BW 0 0 6068
RT 3 877 1529
RL 0 2 2
GE 1 131 163
AK 0 1 173
ML 0 8 105
PG 0 3 44
UA 0 1 13
UB 0 3 25
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 2 3
UR 0 5 26

Total: 9 1897 18571
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 6.5 hours

Official Counter: Dave Grove, Gene Wagner

Observers: Gene Wagner

Visitors:
Noah, 20


Weather:
Alternating sun and clouds with a light S wind. Becoming totally overcast
with a few sprinkles.

Raptor Observations:
First bird TV 9:28
Last bird RT 1:28

Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
Report submitted by Gene Wagner (<nate...>)
Waggoner's Gap information may be found at:
www.waggap.com


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=439

 

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Date: 11/26/23 12:57 pm
From: K Springer <springer0707...>
Subject: Off Topic
My last ditch effort - one last push... It's not about the amount of money
you donate, but it is about the "amount of people" that are interested in
this project. As a collective whole, shouldn't we be ashamed that there
aren't more people that have shown an interest in saving our beloved Birds?
There have only been about 280 people in the past couple days that have
donated. Penn State wants "300" people to at least donate $5 for them to
really look at this project. Each one of us can make a significant
difference. Are we not bird lovers? Do we not want to see the rare birds?
We could see more of them if they were not dying on the Penn State campus.
If we get Penn State to recognize this huge problem, maybe we could get all
of the colleges in Pennsylvania to do something about window collisions
too. I'm very surprised at only seeing a handful of donors names from this
Listserv. WE CAN DO BETTER.

-Kim


Forward:
Dear friends and colleagues and family:

$5 - Can you part with JUST $5 for our beloved birds? I'm very happy to
"shamelessly" share this with people I know who love birds or that are just
kind and considerate human beings.

***Please read Joe's email below.*** I've been following his documentation
of all of the birds being killed & am so HAPPY this is finally something
that we can all help put an end to...

Here are a FEW of the "many" videos Joe has shared to his YouTube channel
documenting these horribly sad window collisions:

https://youtube.com/shorts/OKRcwi7cMI8?feature=shared

https://youtube.com/shorts/18SpkZ5OtWQ?feature=shared ***This video
perfectly shows exactly why the birds fly into the glass.

https://youtube.com/shorts/tRy7LyhmXuY?feature=shared

Please share this with anyone and everyone you know that might care.

If you've received Joe's email already, I apologize. If this offends you, I
apologize. If you've already donated, pat yourself on the back.

Thank you,
Kim Springer,
Transfer, PA,
-Mercer County Coordinator for the Bluebird Society of Pennsylvania
-Buhl Park Wildlife Committee member
- Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology member
-Bartramian Audubon Society member
-Lead Bluebird Box Monitor (Shenango Lake) for the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Joe Gyekis <gyekis9...>
Date: Fri, Nov 24, 2023, 6:22 AM
Subject: Bird-window Collision Fundraiser
To: K Springer <springer0707...>

Hi Kim,
As you know, for the past four years, I have been working to raise
awareness about bird-window collisions on the Penn State University Park
campus.
With a team of students, faculty, staff, and community members, we have
documented over 700 window collisions involving at least 80 species of
birds hitting campus windows.
We have communicated our findings with key stakeholders such as the
Sustainability Institute, the Office of the Physical Plant, Student
Affairs, and various departments housed in buildings that are most
impacting birds, and we have received support from many people, but the
problem remains large.
The University has decided to run a public fundraiser to see if we can find
300 different people who are willing to make small dollar donations in
support of bird safe glass to preserve campus biodiversity, to show the
University that people actually do care about the initiative and it's worth
investing in further.
Having held over 100 freshly killed birds in my hands, some of them having
seizures and dying while I held them, I feel very passionately that this
should be worth a few dollars here and there. If you feel the same, please
click here and donate $5:
https://give.communityfunded.com/o/annual-giving/i/givingtuesday-2023/s/penn-state-sustainability?champ=42320

If we can at least get up to 200 donors by Tuesday it will unlock an extra
$3000 match.
Thank you!
Joe

 

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Date: 11/26/23 12:14 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (26 Nov 2023) 2 Raptors
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 26, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 41 121
Turkey Vulture 0 269 842
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 0 0 219
Bald Eagle 0 151 534
Northern Harrier 0 38 121
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 162 3588
Cooper's Hawk 0 38 347
American Goshawk 0 2 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 9 24
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 68 108
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 7365
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 1 509 883
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 2 10
Golden Eagle 1 54 72
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 3 251
Merlin 0 9 142
Peregrine Falcon 0 7 63
Unknown Falcon 0 1 5
Unknown Raptor 0 0 14

Total: 2 1363 14713
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 6.25 hours

Compiler: David Barber

Counters:

Visitors:
0, trails closed


Weather:
Overcast with SE winds 4-12 mph, rain starting at 2:00 pm

Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:
downy and pileated woodpecker, common raven, golden-crowned kinglet, Am
robin, dark-eyed junco, purple finch, Am goldfinch
========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=109
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/hawk-mountain-sanctuary/fall-2023-hawk-count

 

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Date: 11/26/23 7:43 am
From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 26, 2023
Date: November 26, 2023

Time: 0710 to 0910 AM

Weather: SSE wind to 9 mph, temp. 36 F, calm lake

Comments: Red-breasted Mergansers wereshuffling around a lot during the first hour flying W to E along the shorelineand E to W far offshore with many in a feeding frenzy along the breakwaters.  Trying to come up with a number of them was achallenge this morning.  Nothing else happeningwith very few scaup and little species diversity.

 

Waterbirds recorded:

 

Tundra Swan 26

Mallard 5

American Black Duck  6

Lesser Scaup 3

Greater/Lesser scaup  35 (one flock)

White-winged Scoter  26

Common Goldeneye  7

Red-breasted Merganser  6000

Horned Grebe 28

Red-throated Loon  1
Common Loon  5

Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>

 

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Date: 11/25/23 6:28 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Second Mountain (25 Nov 2023) 7 Raptors
Second Mountain
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 25, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 6 16
Turkey Vulture 2 157 521
Osprey 0 0 60
Bald Eagle 0 87 255
Northern Harrier 0 11 49
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 66 1468
Cooper's Hawk 0 12 117
American Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 66 96
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 1691
Red-tailed Hawk 2 282 449
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 2 36 41
American Kestrel 0 2 77
Merlin 0 3 16
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 19
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 18
Unknown Buteo 0 9 23
Unknown Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 0 6 18

Total: 7 748 4944
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours

Official Counter: Sarah Way

Observers: Jon Dale, Steve Dale

Visitors:
3 observers total.
15 visitors for the vista, 2 hunters.


Weather:
Overcast in the morning, clearing up to cloudless blue skies by 1PM. High
was 3C. Wind NW in the morning, S by noon, 1-7mph.

Raptor Observations:
Migrating golden eagles:
10:30A Adult
12:50P Immature


Non-raptor Observations:
2 downy woodpeckers, 1 white-breasted nuthatch, 6 dark-eyed juncos, 1
tufted titmouse, 8 Eastern bluebirds, 1 pileated woodpecker, 14 American
crows, 2 blue jays, 2 song sparrows, 3 white-throated sparrows, 1 raven, 1
Northern cardinal
========================================================================
Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>)
Second Mountain information may be found at:
Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=432

 

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Date: 11/25/23 6:13 pm
From: Margaret <bcoriole...>
Subject: 9 Christmas Bird Count (CBC) Dates Still Needed
I am still trying to collect the dates of all the CBCs held in PA for
inclusion in the December issue of "The PSO Pileated."  I still need 9
as I have the other 76; see below.

Christmas Bird Count Dates Needed:

Bernville
Imperial
Penns Creek
Pennypack Valley
Potter County
Southeastern Bradford
Tamaqua
Upper Bucks
White Mills

Thanks for your help!!!

Marg Higbee, "PSO Pileated" Editor


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Date: 11/25/23 5:08 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Allegheny Front (25 Nov 2023) 44 Raptors
Allegheny Front
Central City, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 25, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 1 23
TV 0 38 202
OS 0 0 51
BE 4 35 303
NH 0 8 23
SS 0 31 742
CH 2 10 127
AG 0 0 0
RS 1 41 51
BW 0 0 4439
RT 8 314 729
RL 0 0 0
GE 29 131 139
AK 0 4 55
ML 0 0 19
PG 0 1 31
UA 0 2 11
UB 0 6 20
UF 0 0 5
UE 0 2 2
UR 0 11 64

Total: 44 635 7036
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Brian M. Wargo

Observers: Bill Cline, Bob Stewart, Dave Darney, Dave Poder,
Ed Gowarty,Jr., Ed Gowarty,Sr, Sandy Cline,
Tom & Janet Kuehl

Visitors:
Regina Gaison, Ray Fetzko, and several other visitors who did not sign the
book.


Weather:
22°F Fahrenheit with 9 mile an hour winds from the east and sunny in the
morning. Steady east winds averaging about 11 mph all day with temperatures
nearly hitting freezing. Completely blue skies made for difficult scanning,
but the Eagles were near. Very cold conditions for the hawkwatchers today,
but everyone worked as a team.

Raptor Observations:
Bald Eagles: Adults 12:12, 12:53, 1:17, 1:26

Golden Eagles: Unaged 9:10
Juvenile: 10:50, 11:44, 2:24, 2:31
Sub Adult: 2:44, 3:12
Adult: 10:13, 11:34, 1:01, 1:38, 1:40, 2:23, 2:26, 2:29, 2:33, 2:34, 2:39,
2:43; 3:00, 3:09, 3:36, 3:40, 4:00, 4:02, 4:03, 4:04, 4:09, 4:24

Non-raptor Observations:
American Crow, American Robin, Black-capped Chickadee, Blue Jay, Common
Raven, Dark-eyed Junco, Eastern Bluebird, European Starling, Tufted
Titmouse, White-Breasted Nuthatch

Predictions:
East winds with rain in the evening.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Brian M. Wargo (<brianwargo...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=111

 

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Date: 11/25/23 2:03 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Waggoner's Gap (25 Nov 2023) 26 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap
40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 25, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 2 6
TV 10 317 2159
OS 0 2 151
BE 3 191 654
NH 0 35 144
SS 0 168 6803
CH 0 22 305
AG 0 3 5
RS 0 119 187
BW 0 0 6068
RT 9 874 1526
RL 1 2 2
GE 3 130 162
AK 0 1 173
ML 0 8 105
PG 0 3 44
UA 0 1 13
UB 0 3 25
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 2 3
UR 0 5 26

Total: 26 1888 18562
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:15:00
Total observation time: 8.25 hours

Official Counter: Dave Grove, Ron Freed

Observers: Pat Freed

Visitors:
24


Weather:
Morning clouds decreased to clear blue skies with light S wind.

Raptor Observations:
Flight was overhead at medium height

Light RL at 12:17

First bird RT 10:25
Last bird GE 3:14

Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Waggoner's Gap information may be found at:
www.waggap.com


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=439

 

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Date: 11/25/23 1:36 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (25 Nov 2023) 4 Raptors
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 25, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 41 121
Turkey Vulture 0 269 842
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 0 0 219
Bald Eagle 1 151 534
Northern Harrier 0 38 121
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 162 3588
Cooper's Hawk 0 38 347
American Goshawk 0 2 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 9 24
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 68 108
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 7365
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 3 508 882
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 2 10
Golden Eagle 0 53 71
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 3 251
Merlin 0 9 142
Peregrine Falcon 0 7 63
Unknown Falcon 0 1 5
Unknown Raptor 0 0 14

Total: 4 1361 14711
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8.25 hours

Compiler: Bracken Brown

Counters:

Visitors:
1


Weather:
Clear to mostly cloudy in the am clear in the afternoon. Light variable
wind with a slight southerly bias 0-5 mph

Raptor Observations:
Good looks at local eagles scavenging.

Non-raptor Observations:
SANDHILL CRANE, RED CROSSBILL, purple finch, american goldfinch, northern
flicker, dark-eyed junco.

Predictions:
P. Sunny 47 light and variable winds becoming south 5-10 in the afternoon.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=109
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/hawk-mountain-sanctuary/fall-2023-hawk-count

 

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Date: 11/25/23 9:27 am
From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 25, 2023
Date: November 25, 2023

Time: 0710 to 0940 AM

Weather: S wind to 4 mph, temp. 30 F, calm lake

Comments: Not much change from yesterday,except more Red-breasted Mergansers and White-winged Scoters.  Brian Wheeler, Brian Berchtold, and Mike fromScranton stopped for a brief visit.

 

Waterbirds recorded:

 

Mallard 18

American Black Duck  3

Greater Scaup 7

Lesser Scaup 3

Greater/Lesser scaup  545

Surf Scoter 1

White-winged Scoter  27

Long-tailed Duck  1

Bufflehead 1

Common Goldeneye  2

Red-breasted Merganser  4900

Horned Grebe 7

Red-throated Loon  1

Common Loon Loon  13

 

Other bird moving across the lake:

 
Peregrine Falcon  1

Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>

 

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Date: 11/25/23 7:51 am
From: Douglas Filler <0000012c09e09177-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Silver Lake in Bucks CO.
The following were seen or heard on the last bird walk of the season from the Silver Lake Nature Center located in Bristol PA. We will resume the walks on the first Saturday of March 2024. 
Silver Lake Park/Nature Center, Bucks, Pennsylvania, US
Nov 25, 2023 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.0 mile(s)Participants: 3
36 species

Canada Goose  55
Wood Duck  4
Northern Shoveler  13
Gadwall  4
Mallard  12
Hooded Merganser  4
Pied-billed Grebe  1
Mourning Dove  5
Ring-billed Gull  3
Double-crested Cormorant  3
Great Blue Heron  2
Belted Kingfisher  2
Red-bellied Woodpecker  1
Downy Woodpecker  3
Hairy Woodpecker  2
Northern Flicker  1
Blue Jay  4
Carolina Chickadee  4
Tufted Titmouse  3
Golden-crowned Kinglet  1
White-breasted Nuthatch  5
Brown Creeper  3
Winter Wren  2
Carolina Wren  4
European Starling  3
American Robin  15
House Sparrow  5
House Finch  12
American Goldfinch  6
Dark-eyed Junco  4
White-throated Sparrow  13
Song Sparrow  2
Red-winged Blackbird  6
Rusty Blackbird  2
Yellow-rumped Warbler  8
Northern Cardinal  4

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S155165980

This report was generated automatically by eBird v3 (https://ebird.org/home)


Doug FillerLevittown, PA

 

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Date: 11/25/23 7:09 am
From: Kendall Zook <kendallzook98...>
Subject: Cackling Geese, Erie Co.
This morning I found and photographed a Cackling Goose on the lake on campus
at Edinboro University. Clearly a Cackling Goose, with a short stubby bill,
short neck, and body size nearly half the size of the Canadas it was
associating with. I also heard it honking at one point - a raspy bark,
obviously different than the Canada Geese. Probably this is one of the four
reported on eBird by Brian Zimmerman on Edinboro Lake yesterday.



Kendall Zook

Crawford Co.









 

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Date: 11/24/23 10:09 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Route 183 (24 Nov 2023) 31 Raptors
Route 183
Bethel, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 24, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 3 68 152
Turkey Vulture 0 83 357
Osprey 0 2 67
Bald Eagle 7 81 292
Northern Harrier 1 7 35
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 98 3226
Cooper's Hawk 1 29 246
American Goshawk 0 3 4
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 45 69
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 3107
Red-tailed Hawk 17 374 628
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 1
Golden Eagle 2 46 59
American Kestrel 0 2 83
Merlin 0 4 35
Peregrine Falcon 0 4 14
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 38
Unknown Buteo 0 7 38
Unknown Falcon 0 1 9
Unknown Eagle 0 4 10
Unknown Raptor 0 3 35

Total: 31 863 8505
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 16:15:00
Total observation time: 7.75 hours

Official Counter: Alexandra Hagans, Emily Sandly

Observers: Alexandra Hagans, Dave Hughes, Jim Metzler, Marria Walsh

Visitors:
1 observer, 2 visitors


Weather:
AM: Moderate NW wind, cloud cover decreasing throughout the morning

PM: Scattered clouds, mostly clear blue sky, gusty NW/NNW wind

Raptor Observations:
3 local TV, 0 local BV, 1 local adult RT, 1 local adult BE
9:55 Immature GE
11:10 Adult BE
11:16 Immature GE
11:23 2 Adult BE headed South low on ridge
1:24 1 Adult BE
1:53 1 Adult BE
2:04 1 Adult BE chased by RT
3:29 1 Adult BE

Non-raptor Observations:
2 Hermit Thrush, 3 White-winged Crossbill, 104 Canada Goose, 2 Downy WP, 2
Pileated WP, 8 American Crow, 17 Common Raven, 1 Carolina Wren, 3 BC
Chickadee, 1 RB Nuthatch, 2 WT Sparrow, flocks of many Junco, 2 Am
Goldfinch
========================================================================
Report submitted by Kittatinny counter/l goodrich (<goodrich...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=431

 

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Date: 11/24/23 3:40 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Second Mountain (24 Nov 2023) 5 Raptors
Second Mountain
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 24, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 6 16
Turkey Vulture 1 155 519
Osprey 0 0 60
Bald Eagle 0 87 255
Northern Harrier 0 11 49
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 66 1468
Cooper's Hawk 0 12 117
American Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 65 95
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 1691
Red-tailed Hawk 3 280 447
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 1 34 39
American Kestrel 0 2 77
Merlin 0 3 16
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 19
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 18
Unknown Buteo 0 9 23
Unknown Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 0 6 18

Total: 5 741 4937
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours

Official Counter: Tom Kurtz

Observers: Nancy Clupper, Rosemary Spreha

Visitors:
17 vista viewers


Weather:
Moderate winds out of the NW, temp range 40 to 46 degrees, mostly cloudy in
am less clouds in afternoon.

Raptor Observations:
1 GE sub adult very high at 11:26 am

Non-raptor Observations:
10-12 tree swallows flying SW, mourning doves, hairy, pileated(2), downy,
and red bellied(20) WP's, white throated and song sparrows, WB nuthatch,
chickadees, and many DE juncos

Predictions:
slightly cooler and probably less clouds, first day of deer season
========================================================================
Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>)
Second Mountain information may be found at:
Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=432

 

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Date: 11/24/23 3:38 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Allegheny Front (24 Nov 2023) Raptors
Allegheny Front
Central City, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 24, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 1 23
TV 0 38 202
OS 0 0 51
BE 0 31 299
NH 0 8 23
SS 0 31 742
CH 0 8 125
AG 0 0 0
RS 0 40 50
BW 0 0 4439
RT 0 306 721
RL 0 0 0
GE 0 102 110
AK 0 4 55
ML 0 0 19
PG 0 1 31
UA 0 2 11
UB 0 6 20
UF 0 0 5
UE 0 2 2
UR 0 11 64

Total: 0 591 6992
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours

Official Counter: Ed Gowarty,Sr

Observers: Bob Stewart, Judy Johns

Visitors:
None.

Observers: Bob Stewart and Judy Johns.


Weather:
Moderate wind out of the NW.
Cloud cover 100% until 2 PM then decreasing to 70%.
Visibility under 10 km before 11 AM, increasing in afternoon to 30 km.
Temp -0.1 C at opening slowly increasing to 0.9 C at 2 PM.


Raptor Observations:
No raptors noted.

Non-raptor Observations:
starlings, red-bellied woodpecker, black capped chickadees, crows
white-breasted nuthatch, 1 flock of loons.

Predictions:
Southeast winds predicted for Sat and Sun.
Franklin Mountain recorded 18 Golden Eagles on Friday.
Perhaps some of those GE will come by our site this weekend.

========================================================================
Report submitted by Robert Stewart (<bob...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=111

 

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Date: 11/24/23 2:44 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Waggoner's Gap (24 Nov 2023) 70 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap
40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 24, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 2 6
TV 10 307 2149
OS 0 2 151
BE 10 188 651
NH 1 35 144
SS 1 168 6803
CH 1 22 305
AG 1 3 5
RS 0 119 187
BW 0 0 6068
RT 31 865 1517
RL 0 1 1
GE 15 127 159
AK 0 1 173
ML 0 8 105
PG 0 3 44
UA 0 1 13
UB 0 3 25
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 2 3
UR 0 5 26

Total: 70 1862 18536
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 10 hours

Official Counter: Dave Grove, Ron Freed

Observers: Deb Gingrich, Gene Wagner, Ian Hess, Jeff Thompson,
Jim Binder, Paul Fritz

Visitors:
30


Weather:
Mix of sun and clouds with inconsistent NW wind.

Raptor Observations:
First bird BE 7:20
Last bird GE 4:17

Juv Goshawk tangled with a raven.
One juv GE had white tail but none on upper or lower wings.

Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Waggoner's Gap information may be found at:
www.waggap.com


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=439

 

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Date: 11/24/23 2:31 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (24 Nov 2023) 61 Raptors
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 24, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 41 121
Turkey Vulture 3 269 842
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 0 0 219
Bald Eagle 16 150 533
Northern Harrier 1 38 121
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 162 3588
Cooper's Hawk 3 38 347
American Goshawk 0 2 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 9 24
Red-shouldered Hawk 3 68 108
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 7365
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 26 505 879
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 2 10
Golden Eagle 7 53 71
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 3 251
Merlin 0 9 142
Peregrine Falcon 2 7 63
Unknown Falcon 0 1 5
Unknown Raptor 0 0 14

Total: 61 1357 14707
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 9.68 hours

Compiler: David Barber

Counters: Chris Arndt

Visitors:
308


Weather:
Overcast in the morning with clearing throughout the day, very hazy in
morning. Light NW winds increasing mid-morning with mostly 8-12 mph winds
in the afternoon.

Raptor Observations:
13 eagles after 3:00 pm including a golden eagle gliding past after sunset

Non-raptor Observations:
Canada goose, pileated woodpecker, common raven, cedar waxwing, dark-eyed
junco, common grackle, purple finch, Am goldfinch
========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=109
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/hawk-mountain-sanctuary/fall-2023-hawk-count

 

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Date: 11/24/23 11:41 am
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Bake Oven Knob (24 Nov 2023) 22 Raptors
Bake Oven Knob
2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 24, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 5 75 289
Turkey Vulture 3 133 888
Osprey 0 0 84
Bald Eagle 2 95 365
Northern Harrier 1 10 38
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 64 1621
Cooper's Hawk 0 17 151
American Goshawk 0 1 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 29 53
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 6421
Red-tailed Hawk 10 332 669
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 35 48
American Kestrel 0 1 96
Merlin 0 9 60
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 32
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 19 130

Total: 22 823 10950
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Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 13:30:00
Total observation time: 6 hours

Official Counter: Justin Biggerstaff

Observers: Sam Arnold

Visitors:
3


Weather:
Temp: 40-45F
Wind: 0-13mph, NW
Cloud cover: 10-70%
Visibility: 20 miles

Raptor Observations:
BE: 9:45a, 9:45i

Non-raptor Observations:


Predictions:
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming
southwest in the afternoon.

========================================================================
Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>)
Bake Oven Knob information may be found at:
www.lgnc.org


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=399

 

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Date: 11/24/23 10:54 am
From: Grant Stevenson <stevensongrant03...>
Subject: Re: Bird-window Collision Fundraiser - off topic
Must be my phone. The send button just won't click. Can I send a check some
place? Grant

On Fri, Nov 24, 2023, 1:24 PM K Springer <springer0707...> wrote:

> Here is a link that might work
>
>
> https://give.communityfunded.com/o/annual-giving/i/givingtuesday-2023/s/penn-state-sustainability?champ=42320
>
> On Fri, Nov 24, 2023, 12:05 PM Grant Stevenson <stevensongrant03...>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> Thank you Joe, Kim, and Scott for this!! The "Pay Now" tab would not tap
>> for me. May be my phone. Please advise. I really would like to contribute
>> to this essential, important fund. BTW, of course, if one hasn't, please
>> check out the bird-window collision website of Muhlenberg College at
>> ACO.muhlenberg.edu. I always am sure to post it on discussions about
>> collisions, for Dr. Daniel Klem, Jr., and his specialist, Peter Saenger,
>> are the world leading experts on and originators of study of the topic.
>>
>> Grant Stevenson
>> Allentown, Lehigh County
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Nov 24, 2023, 11:23 AM SCOTT WEIDENSAUL <
>> <000001343b2dd726-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>>
>> > Thanks for letting us know about this, Kim — I just made a contribution
>> > and urge everyone else to help as well.
>> >
>> > Scott Weidensaul
>> > Milton, NH (formerly Schuylkill Co.)
>> >
>> >
>> > > On Nov 24, 2023, at 10:20 AM, K Springer <springer0707...>
>> wrote:
>> > >
>> > > I'm shamelessly going to share this in hopes that it doesn't get taken
>> > down.
>> > >
>> > > ***Please read Joe's email below.*** I've been following his
>> > documentation
>> > > of all of the birds being killed & am so HAPPY this is finally
>> something
>> > > that we can all help put an end to...
>> > >
>> > > Here are a FEW of the "many" videos Joe Gyekis has shared to his
>> YouTube
>> > > channel documentary these horribly sad window collisions:
>> > >
>> > > https://youtube.com/shorts/OKRcwi7cMI8?feature=shared
>> > >
>> > > https://youtube.com/shorts/18SpkZ5OtWQ?feature=shared ***This video
>> > > perfectly shows exactly why the birds fly into the glass.
>> > >
>> > > https://youtube.com/shorts/tRy7LyhmXuY?feature=shared
>> > >
>> > > $5 - Can you part with $5 for our beloved birds? Again, I'm very
>> happy to
>> > > "shamelessly" share this with people I know who love birds or that are
>> > just
>> > > kind and considerate human beings.
>> > >
>> > > Please share this with anyone and everyone you know that might care.
>> > >
>> > > If you've received Joe's email already, I apologize. If this offends
>> > you, I
>> > > apologize. I'm sharing this without Joe's consent or knowledge. I
>> emailed
>> > > this to about 120 people this morning. Can YOU help make a difference?
>> > >
>> > > Thank you,
>> > > Kim Springer,
>> > > Transfer, PA,
>> > > -Mercer County Coordinator for the Bluebird Society of Pennsylvania
>> > > -Buhl Park Wildlife Committee member
>> > > - Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology member
>> > > -Bartramian Audubon Society member
>> > > -Lead Bluebird Box Monitor (Shenango Lake) for the U.S. Army Corps of
>> > > Engineers
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>> > > Hi Kim,
>> > > As you know, for the past four years, I have been working to raise
>> > > awareness about bird-window collisions on the Penn State University
>> Park
>> > > campus.
>> > > With a team of students, faculty, staff, and community members, we
>> have
>> > > documented over 700 window collisions involving at least 80 species of
>> > > birds hitting campus windows.
>> > > We have communicated our findings with key stakeholders such as the
>> > > Sustainability Institute, the Office of the Physical Plant, Student
>> > > Affairs, and various departments housed in buildings that are most
>> > > impacting birds, and we have received support from many people, but
>> the
>> > > problem remains large.
>> > > The University has decided to run a public fundraiser to see if we can
>> > find
>> > > 300 different people who are willing to make small dollar donations in
>> > > support of bird safe glass to preserve campus biodiversity, to show
>> the
>> > > University that people actually do care about the initiative and it's
>> > worth
>> > > investing in further.
>> > > Having held over 100 freshly killed birds in my hands, some of them
>> > having
>> > > seizures and dying while I held them, I feel very passionately that
>> this
>> > > should be worth a few dollars here and there. If you feel the same,
>> > please
>> > > click here and donate $5:
>> > >
>> >
>> https://give.communityfunded.com/o/annual-giving/i/givingtuesday-2023/s/penn-state-sustainability?champ=42320
>> > >
>> > > If we can at least get up to 200 donors by Tuesday it will unlock an
>> > extra
>> > > $3000 match.
>> > > Thank you!
>> > > Joe
>> >
>>
>

 

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Date: 11/24/23 9:58 am
From: Franklin Haas <fhaasbirds...>
Subject: New PSO T-Shirts available
Just in time for the holidays!

We now have three new t-shirt designs available at the online PSO Sales
store.

https://pabirds.org/pso-sales-2/

They are a Passerine Medley, Green Heron, and Peregrine Falcon.

Original artwork by Lancaster artist Seth McComsey.

Available in sizes Small to XX Large.

Only $25 each (price includes shipping).

You can order online at pabirds.org or send a check to PSO, 2469 Hammertown
Rd, Narvon, PA 17555, specifying which style(s) and size(s).

Order yours today!


Frank Haas
PSO Sales Manager

--
Frank Haas

Wisdom begins with putting the right name to a thing.

 

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Date: 11/24/23 9:42 am
From: Kelly Cesari <000000854283e339-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Re: Bird-window Collision Fundraiser - off topic
Thanks Kim for sharing this information. I just donated, and it looks like there are 195 donors now. It increased even in the couple of minutes it took to send payment. I encourage others to keep the momentum going.

Kelly Cesari
Luzerne County

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 24, 2023, at 12:05 PM, Grant Stevenson <stevensongrant03...> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> Thank you Joe, Kim, and Scott for this!! The "Pay Now" tab would not tap
> for me. May be my phone. Please advise. I really would like to contribute
> to this essential, important fund. BTW, of course, if one hasn't, please
> check out the bird-window collision website of Muhlenberg College at
> ACO.muhlenberg.edu. I always am sure to post it on discussions about
> collisions, for Dr. Daniel Klem, Jr., and his specialist, Peter Saenger,
> are the world leading experts on and originators of study of the topic.
>
> Grant Stevenson
> Allentown, Lehigh County
>
>
>
>> On Fri, Nov 24, 2023, 11:23 AM SCOTT WEIDENSAUL <
>> <000001343b2dd726-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>>
>> Thanks for letting us know about this, Kim — I just made a contribution
>> and urge everyone else to help as well.
>>
>> Scott Weidensaul
>> Milton, NH (formerly Schuylkill Co.)
>>
>>
>>>> On Nov 24, 2023, at 10:20 AM, K Springer <springer0707...> wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm shamelessly going to share this in hopes that it doesn't get taken
>> down.
>>>
>>> ***Please read Joe's email below.*** I've been following his
>> documentation
>>> of all of the birds being killed & am so HAPPY this is finally something
>>> that we can all help put an end to...
>>>
>>> Here are a FEW of the "many" videos Joe Gyekis has shared to his YouTube
>>> channel documentary these horribly sad window collisions:
>>>
>>> https://youtube.com/shorts/OKRcwi7cMI8?feature=shared
>>>
>>> https://youtube.com/shorts/18SpkZ5OtWQ?feature=shared ***This video
>>> perfectly shows exactly why the birds fly into the glass.
>>>
>>> https://youtube.com/shorts/tRy7LyhmXuY?feature=shared
>>>
>>> $5 - Can you part with $5 for our beloved birds? Again, I'm very happy to
>>> "shamelessly" share this with people I know who love birds or that are
>> just
>>> kind and considerate human beings.
>>>
>>> Please share this with anyone and everyone you know that might care.
>>>
>>> If you've received Joe's email already, I apologize. If this offends
>> you, I
>>> apologize. I'm sharing this without Joe's consent or knowledge. I emailed
>>> this to about 120 people this morning. Can YOU help make a difference?
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>> Kim Springer,
>>> Transfer, PA,
>>> -Mercer County Coordinator for the Bluebird Society of Pennsylvania
>>> -Buhl Park Wildlife Committee member
>>> - Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology member
>>> -Bartramian Audubon Society member
>>> -Lead Bluebird Box Monitor (Shenango Lake) for the U.S. Army Corps of
>>> Engineers
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>>> Hi Kim,
>>> As you know, for the past four years, I have been working to raise
>>> awareness about bird-window collisions on the Penn State University Park
>>> campus.
>>> With a team of students, faculty, staff, and community members, we have
>>> documented over 700 window collisions involving at least 80 species of
>>> birds hitting campus windows.
>>> We have communicated our findings with key stakeholders such as the
>>> Sustainability Institute, the Office of the Physical Plant, Student
>>> Affairs, and various departments housed in buildings that are most
>>> impacting birds, and we have received support from many people, but the
>>> problem remains large.
>>> The University has decided to run a public fundraiser to see if we can
>> find
>>> 300 different people who are willing to make small dollar donations in
>>> support of bird safe glass to preserve campus biodiversity, to show the
>>> University that people actually do care about the initiative and it's
>> worth
>>> investing in further.
>>> Having held over 100 freshly killed birds in my hands, some of them
>> having
>>> seizures and dying while I held them, I feel very passionately that this
>>> should be worth a few dollars here and there. If you feel the same,
>> please
>>> click here and donate $5:
>>>
>> https://give.communityfunded.com/o/annual-giving/i/givingtuesday-2023/s/penn-state-sustainability?champ=42320
>>>
>>> If we can at least get up to 200 donors by Tuesday it will unlock an
>> extra
>>> $3000 match.
>>> Thank you!
>>> Joe
>>

 

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Date: 11/24/23 9:05 am
From: Grant Stevenson <stevensongrant03...>
Subject: Re: Bird-window Collision Fundraiser - off topic
Hi All,

Thank you Joe, Kim, and Scott for this!! The "Pay Now" tab would not tap
for me. May be my phone. Please advise. I really would like to contribute
to this essential, important fund. BTW, of course, if one hasn't, please
check out the bird-window collision website of Muhlenberg College at
ACO.muhlenberg.edu. I always am sure to post it on discussions about
collisions, for Dr. Daniel Klem, Jr., and his specialist, Peter Saenger,
are the world leading experts on and originators of study of the topic.

Grant Stevenson
Allentown, Lehigh County



On Fri, Nov 24, 2023, 11:23 AM SCOTT WEIDENSAUL <
<000001343b2dd726-dmarc-request...> wrote:

> Thanks for letting us know about this, Kim — I just made a contribution
> and urge everyone else to help as well.
>
> Scott Weidensaul
> Milton, NH (formerly Schuylkill Co.)
>
>
> > On Nov 24, 2023, at 10:20 AM, K Springer <springer0707...> wrote:
> >
> > I'm shamelessly going to share this in hopes that it doesn't get taken
> down.
> >
> > ***Please read Joe's email below.*** I've been following his
> documentation
> > of all of the birds being killed & am so HAPPY this is finally something
> > that we can all help put an end to...
> >
> > Here are a FEW of the "many" videos Joe Gyekis has shared to his YouTube
> > channel documentary these horribly sad window collisions:
> >
> > https://youtube.com/shorts/OKRcwi7cMI8?feature=shared
> >
> > https://youtube.com/shorts/18SpkZ5OtWQ?feature=shared ***This video
> > perfectly shows exactly why the birds fly into the glass.
> >
> > https://youtube.com/shorts/tRy7LyhmXuY?feature=shared
> >
> > $5 - Can you part with $5 for our beloved birds? Again, I'm very happy to
> > "shamelessly" share this with people I know who love birds or that are
> just
> > kind and considerate human beings.
> >
> > Please share this with anyone and everyone you know that might care.
> >
> > If you've received Joe's email already, I apologize. If this offends
> you, I
> > apologize. I'm sharing this without Joe's consent or knowledge. I emailed
> > this to about 120 people this morning. Can YOU help make a difference?
> >
> > Thank you,
> > Kim Springer,
> > Transfer, PA,
> > -Mercer County Coordinator for the Bluebird Society of Pennsylvania
> > -Buhl Park Wildlife Committee member
> > - Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology member
> > -Bartramian Audubon Society member
> > -Lead Bluebird Box Monitor (Shenango Lake) for the U.S. Army Corps of
> > Engineers
> >
> >
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> > Hi Kim,
> > As you know, for the past four years, I have been working to raise
> > awareness about bird-window collisions on the Penn State University Park
> > campus.
> > With a team of students, faculty, staff, and community members, we have
> > documented over 700 window collisions involving at least 80 species of
> > birds hitting campus windows.
> > We have communicated our findings with key stakeholders such as the
> > Sustainability Institute, the Office of the Physical Plant, Student
> > Affairs, and various departments housed in buildings that are most
> > impacting birds, and we have received support from many people, but the
> > problem remains large.
> > The University has decided to run a public fundraiser to see if we can
> find
> > 300 different people who are willing to make small dollar donations in
> > support of bird safe glass to preserve campus biodiversity, to show the
> > University that people actually do care about the initiative and it's
> worth
> > investing in further.
> > Having held over 100 freshly killed birds in my hands, some of them
> having
> > seizures and dying while I held them, I feel very passionately that this
> > should be worth a few dollars here and there. If you feel the same,
> please
> > click here and donate $5:
> >
> https://give.communityfunded.com/o/annual-giving/i/givingtuesday-2023/s/penn-state-sustainability?champ=42320
> >
> > If we can at least get up to 200 donors by Tuesday it will unlock an
> extra
> > $3000 match.
> > Thank you!
> > Joe
>

 

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Date: 11/24/23 8:31 am
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Stone Mt., Pa. (23 Nov 2023) 9 Raptors
Stone Mt., Pa.
Allensville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 23, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 6
TV 0 73 408
OS 0 0 53
BE 4 59 254
NH 0 9 35
SS 0 40 614
CH 0 4 64
AG 0 0 0
RS 0 10 24
BW 0 0 3772
RT 0 180 320
RL 0 0 1
GE 5 76 82
AK 0 0 61
ML 0 3 31
PG 0 3 33
UA 0 0 3
UB 0 2 5
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 1 1
UR 0 1 11

Total: 9 461 5779
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 11:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 4 hours

Official Counter: Doug Wentzel

Observers: Deb Grove, Greg Grove, Lewis Grove

Visitors:
Holiday Hikers included family from Belleville, and a couple from VT.


Weather:
Mostly sunny and mild (45F) with winds from the W and NW.

Raptor Observations:
Golden Eagles, 1:31, 1:55, 1:59, 2:26, and 2:36. Local Bald Eagles, Turkey
Vultures and Black Vultures

Non-raptor Observations:
Dark-eyed Juncos, Black-capped Chickadees, small flock of Eastern
Bluebirds.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Jen Anderson (<jab56...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=436

 

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Date: 11/24/23 8:28 am
From: Jim Morgan <morganjj...>
Subject: Re: Bird-window Collision Fundraiser - off topic
Looks like just 19 more donors are needed to obtain a grant.

On Fri, Nov 24, 2023 at 11:23 AM SCOTT WEIDENSAUL <
<000001343b2dd726-dmarc-request...> wrote:

> Thanks for letting us know about this, Kim — I just made a contribution
> and urge everyone else to help as well.
>
> Scott Weidensaul
> Milton, NH (formerly Schuylkill Co.)
>
>
> > On Nov 24, 2023, at 10:20 AM, K Springer <springer0707...> wrote:
> >
> > I'm shamelessly going to share this in hopes that it doesn't get taken
> down.
> >
> > ***Please read Joe's email below.*** I've been following his
> documentation
> > of all of the birds being killed & am so HAPPY this is finally something
> > that we can all help put an end to...
> >
> > Here are a FEW of the "many" videos Joe Gyekis has shared to his YouTube
> > channel documentary these horribly sad window collisions:
> >
> > https://youtube.com/shorts/OKRcwi7cMI8?feature=shared
> >
> > https://youtube.com/shorts/18SpkZ5OtWQ?feature=shared ***This video
> > perfectly shows exactly why the birds fly into the glass.
> >
> > https://youtube.com/shorts/tRy7LyhmXuY?feature=shared
> >
> > $5 - Can you part with $5 for our beloved birds? Again, I'm very happy to
> > "shamelessly" share this with people I know who love birds or that are
> just
> > kind and considerate human beings.
> >
> > Please share this with anyone and everyone you know that might care.
> >
> > If you've received Joe's email already, I apologize. If this offends
> you, I
> > apologize. I'm sharing this without Joe's consent or knowledge. I emailed
> > this to about 120 people this morning. Can YOU help make a difference?
> >
> > Thank you,
> > Kim Springer,
> > Transfer, PA,
> > -Mercer County Coordinator for the Bluebird Society of Pennsylvania
> > -Buhl Park Wildlife Committee member
> > - Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology member
> > -Bartramian Audubon Society member
> > -Lead Bluebird Box Monitor (Shenango Lake) for the U.S. Army Corps of
> > Engineers
> >
> >
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> > Hi Kim,
> > As you know, for the past four years, I have been working to raise
> > awareness about bird-window collisions on the Penn State University Park
> > campus.
> > With a team of students, faculty, staff, and community members, we have
> > documented over 700 window collisions involving at least 80 species of
> > birds hitting campus windows.
> > We have communicated our findings with key stakeholders such as the
> > Sustainability Institute, the Office of the Physical Plant, Student
> > Affairs, and various departments housed in buildings that are most
> > impacting birds, and we have received support from many people, but the
> > problem remains large.
> > The University has decided to run a public fundraiser to see if we can
> find
> > 300 different people who are willing to make small dollar donations in
> > support of bird safe glass to preserve campus biodiversity, to show the
> > University that people actually do care about the initiative and it's
> worth
> > investing in further.
> > Having held over 100 freshly killed birds in my hands, some of them
> having
> > seizures and dying while I held them, I feel very passionately that this
> > should be worth a few dollars here and there. If you feel the same,
> please
> > click here and donate $5:
> >
> https://give.communityfunded.com/o/annual-giving/i/givingtuesday-2023/s/penn-state-sustainability?champ=42320
> >
> > If we can at least get up to 200 donors by Tuesday it will unlock an
> extra
> > $3000 match.
> > Thank you!
> > Joe
>


--
Jim Morgan
(412) 535-2078
<morganjj...>

 

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Date: 11/24/23 8:23 am
From: SCOTT WEIDENSAUL <000001343b2dd726-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Re: Bird-window Collision Fundraiser - off topic
Thanks for letting us know about this, Kim — I just made a contribution and urge everyone else to help as well.

Scott Weidensaul
Milton, NH (formerly Schuylkill Co.)


> On Nov 24, 2023, at 10:20 AM, K Springer <springer0707...> wrote:
>
> I'm shamelessly going to share this in hopes that it doesn't get taken down.
>
> ***Please read Joe's email below.*** I've been following his documentation
> of all of the birds being killed & am so HAPPY this is finally something
> that we can all help put an end to...
>
> Here are a FEW of the "many" videos Joe Gyekis has shared to his YouTube
> channel documentary these horribly sad window collisions:
>
> https://youtube.com/shorts/OKRcwi7cMI8?feature=shared
>
> https://youtube.com/shorts/18SpkZ5OtWQ?feature=shared ***This video
> perfectly shows exactly why the birds fly into the glass.
>
> https://youtube.com/shorts/tRy7LyhmXuY?feature=shared
>
> $5 - Can you part with $5 for our beloved birds? Again, I'm very happy to
> "shamelessly" share this with people I know who love birds or that are just
> kind and considerate human beings.
>
> Please share this with anyone and everyone you know that might care.
>
> If you've received Joe's email already, I apologize. If this offends you, I
> apologize. I'm sharing this without Joe's consent or knowledge. I emailed
> this to about 120 people this morning. Can YOU help make a difference?
>
> Thank you,
> Kim Springer,
> Transfer, PA,
> -Mercer County Coordinator for the Bluebird Society of Pennsylvania
> -Buhl Park Wildlife Committee member
> - Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology member
> -Bartramian Audubon Society member
> -Lead Bluebird Box Monitor (Shenango Lake) for the U.S. Army Corps of
> Engineers
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> Hi Kim,
> As you know, for the past four years, I have been working to raise
> awareness about bird-window collisions on the Penn State University Park
> campus.
> With a team of students, faculty, staff, and community members, we have
> documented over 700 window collisions involving at least 80 species of
> birds hitting campus windows.
> We have communicated our findings with key stakeholders such as the
> Sustainability Institute, the Office of the Physical Plant, Student
> Affairs, and various departments housed in buildings that are most
> impacting birds, and we have received support from many people, but the
> problem remains large.
> The University has decided to run a public fundraiser to see if we can find
> 300 different people who are willing to make small dollar donations in
> support of bird safe glass to preserve campus biodiversity, to show the
> University that people actually do care about the initiative and it's worth
> investing in further.
> Having held over 100 freshly killed birds in my hands, some of them having
> seizures and dying while I held them, I feel very passionately that this
> should be worth a few dollars here and there. If you feel the same, please
> click here and donate $5:
> https://give.communityfunded.com/o/annual-giving/i/givingtuesday-2023/s/penn-state-sustainability?champ=42320
>
> If we can at least get up to 200 donors by Tuesday it will unlock an extra
> $3000 match.
> Thank you!
> Joe

 

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Date: 11/24/23 7:21 am
From: K Springer <springer0707...>
Subject: Bird-window Collision Fundraiser - off topic
I'm shamelessly going to share this in hopes that it doesn't get taken down.

***Please read Joe's email below.*** I've been following his documentation
of all of the birds being killed & am so HAPPY this is finally something
that we can all help put an end to...

Here are a FEW of the "many" videos Joe Gyekis has shared to his YouTube
channel documentary these horribly sad window collisions:

https://youtube.com/shorts/OKRcwi7cMI8?feature=shared

https://youtube.com/shorts/18SpkZ5OtWQ?feature=shared ***This video
perfectly shows exactly why the birds fly into the glass.

https://youtube.com/shorts/tRy7LyhmXuY?feature=shared

$5 - Can you part with $5 for our beloved birds? Again, I'm very happy to
"shamelessly" share this with people I know who love birds or that are just
kind and considerate human beings.

Please share this with anyone and everyone you know that might care.

If you've received Joe's email already, I apologize. If this offends you, I
apologize. I'm sharing this without Joe's consent or knowledge. I emailed
this to about 120 people this morning. Can YOU help make a difference?

Thank you,
Kim Springer,
Transfer, PA,
-Mercer County Coordinator for the Bluebird Society of Pennsylvania
-Buhl Park Wildlife Committee member
- Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology member
-Bartramian Audubon Society member
-Lead Bluebird Box Monitor (Shenango Lake) for the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers



---------- Forwarded message ---------
Hi Kim,
As you know, for the past four years, I have been working to raise
awareness about bird-window collisions on the Penn State University Park
campus.
With a team of students, faculty, staff, and community members, we have
documented over 700 window collisions involving at least 80 species of
birds hitting campus windows.
We have communicated our findings with key stakeholders such as the
Sustainability Institute, the Office of the Physical Plant, Student
Affairs, and various departments housed in buildings that are most
impacting birds, and we have received support from many people, but the
problem remains large.
The University has decided to run a public fundraiser to see if we can find
300 different people who are willing to make small dollar donations in
support of bird safe glass to preserve campus biodiversity, to show the
University that people actually do care about the initiative and it's worth
investing in further.
Having held over 100 freshly killed birds in my hands, some of them having
seizures and dying while I held them, I feel very passionately that this
should be worth a few dollars here and there. If you feel the same, please
click here and donate $5:
https://give.communityfunded.com/o/annual-giving/i/givingtuesday-2023/s/penn-state-sustainability?champ=42320

If we can at least get up to 200 donors by Tuesday it will unlock an extra
$3000 match.
Thank you!
Joe

 

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Date: 11/24/23 6:59 am
From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 24, 2023
Date: November 24, 2023

Time: 0710 to 0910 AM

Weather: NNW wind to 16 mph, temp. 36 F, waves 2’ to 3’

Comments: Except for a few a few scaup andRed-breasted Mergansers moving at first light, nothing much going on.  Brief visits from Roger Donn, Brian Berchtold,and Mike from Hazelton.

 

Waterbirds recorded:

 

Mallard 6

Northern Pintail  1

Redhead 1

Greater/Lesser scaup  540

White-winged Scoter  4

Long-tailed Duck  1

Bufflehead 3

Common Goldeneye  7

Red-breasted Merganser  1000

Horned Grebe 2

Red-throated Loon  1

Common Loon 17

Loon species 2

 

 

Other birds moving over or along the lake:

 

Bald Eagle 1
Peregrine Falcon  1

Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>

 

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Date: 11/24/23 6:52 am
From: Tom Kuehl <tjk.kuehl...>
Subject: Belated Thanksgiving Day report - Tundra Swans in Westmoreland County
Hi All,



Heading out mid-morning to get some walking in after two days of rain Janet
and I had two flocks of Tundra Swans fly east over our home in Murrysville
towards Beaver Run Reservoir, first 30 then a few minutes later around 60.



We then walked the Westmoreland Heritage Trail between Slickville and
Saltsburg (Indiana County). We had another 55 flyover Tundra Swans, and nice
to see Common Mergansers and Golden-crowned Kinglets. (Photos in the eBird
Checklist)



Hoping for the Tundra Swans or other waterfowl we made a stop at the Rt. 380
Overlook of the Beaver Run Reservoir - unfortunately nothing...





Tom Kuehl

Westmoreland County Compiler





<https://ebird.org/checklist/S155039920>
https://ebird.org/checklist/S155039920







 

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Date: 11/23/23 7:22 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Route 183 (23 Nov 2023) 49 Raptors
Route 183
Bethel, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 23, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 5 65 149
Turkey Vulture 0 83 357
Osprey 0 2 67
Bald Eagle 8 74 285
Northern Harrier 0 6 34
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 98 3226
Cooper's Hawk 1 28 245
American Goshawk 0 3 4
Red-shouldered Hawk 2 45 69
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 3107
Red-tailed Hawk 27 357 611
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 1
Golden Eagle 5 44 57
American Kestrel 0 2 83
Merlin 0 4 35
Peregrine Falcon 0 4 14
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 38
Unknown Buteo 0 7 38
Unknown Falcon 0 1 9
Unknown Eagle 0 4 10
Unknown Raptor 0 3 35

Total: 49 832 8474
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:30:00
Total observation time: 5.5 hours

Official Counter: Alexandra Hagans, Scott Fisher

Observers: Jim Hartly, Scott Fisher

Visitors:
2 observers


Weather:
AM: Strong NW wind, high cloud cover for most of the morning, clouds begin
to break during 10-11

PM: Strong NW wind, fast-moving clouds, mostly clear blue sky

Raptor Observations:
3 local TV, 0 local BV
10:02 RT with loose tail feather
10:19 Immature GE chased by a common raven
10:44 Adult BE
10:50 Unaged BE
10:56 2nd year BE
11:03 Immature GE
11:29 4th year BE
11:30 Adult GE
11:45 Immature GE
11:50 1st year BE
12:29 3rd year BE
12:33 Unaged BE
12:43 Adult BE
1:34 2nd year BE


Non-raptor Observations:
10 Canada Goose, 2 Red-bellied WP, 5+ Blue Jay, 2 American Crow, 40 Common
Raven, 1 Carolina Wren, 1 Tufted Titmouse, 2 Hermit Thrush, 5 E Bluebird,
12 Dark-eyed Junco, 9 WT Sparrow, 12 possible Evening Grosbeak
========================================================================
Report submitted by Kittatinny counter/l goodrich (<goodrich...>)


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Date: 11/23/23 3:20 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Second Mountain (23 Nov 2023) 8 Raptors
Second Mountain
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 23, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 6 16
Turkey Vulture 0 154 518
Osprey 0 0 60
Bald Eagle 3 87 255
Northern Harrier 0 11 49
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 66 1468
Cooper's Hawk 0 12 117
American Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 65 95
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 1691
Red-tailed Hawk 2 277 444
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 1 33 38
American Kestrel 0 2 77
Merlin 1 3 16
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 19
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 18
Unknown Buteo 0 9 23
Unknown Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 0 6 18

Total: 8 736 4932
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 9 hours

Official Counter: Chip Templin

Observers: Peggy Holt, Rosemary Spreha, Tom Powers

Visitors:
8 for birding
7 for vista


Weather:
Mostly sunny with a light NW breeze.visibility excellent. Temperature range
of 4 to 8C

Raptor Observations:
3 BE: 2 adult, 1 immature
1 GE: immature

7 BE observed but not counted.


Non-raptor Observations:


Predictions:
Mostly sunny with a light NW wind
========================================================================
Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>)
Second Mountain information may be found at:
Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=432

 

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Date: 11/23/23 3:05 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Waggoner's Gap (23 Nov 2023) 62 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap
40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 23, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 2 6
TV 22 297 2139
OS 0 2 151
BE 5 178 641
NH 0 34 143
SS 0 167 6802
CH 0 21 304
AG 0 2 4
RS 1 119 187
BW 0 0 6068
RT 27 834 1486
RL 0 1 1
GE 7 112 144
AK 0 1 173
ML 0 8 105
PG 0 3 44
UA 0 1 13
UB 0 3 25
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 2 3
UR 0 5 26

Total: 62 1792 18466
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Observation start time: 06:30:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 9.5 hours

Official Counter: Dean Scarff, Gene Wagner, Ron Freed

Observers: Dean Scarff, Gene Wagner, Pat Freed

Visitors:
29


Weather:
Early clouds and NW wind decreased to clear blue skies and calm by midday.

Raptor Observations:
First bird GE 6:57
Last bird. RT 3:52

Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
Report submitted by Gene Wagner (<nate...>)
Waggoner's Gap information may be found at:
www.waggap.com


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Date: 11/23/23 2:25 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (23 Nov 2023) 60 Raptors
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 23, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 1 41 121
Turkey Vulture 1 266 839
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 0 0 219
Bald Eagle 18 134 517
Northern Harrier 0 37 120
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 162 3588
Cooper's Hawk 0 35 344
American Goshawk 0 2 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 9 24
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 65 105
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 7365
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 33 479 853
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 2 10
Golden Eagle 3 46 64
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 3 251
Merlin 0 9 142
Peregrine Falcon 1 5 61
Unknown Falcon 0 1 5
Unknown Raptor 0 0 14

Total: 60 1296 14646
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 9.67 hours

Compiler: Laurie Goodrich

Counters: Seth Benz

Weather:
overcast then sunny, NW wind 10 -15 in am then waning in afternoon to less
than 8

Raptor Observations:
18 bald eagles, 11 imm, 7 adult
3 golden eagles, 2 adult, 1 imm
two other imm golden eagles flew north or northeast and were not counted.
Two bald eagles in morning also headed east and were not counted.

Non-raptor Observations:
several flocks of common raven with 10 in one flock. 2 rusty blackbird (S
Benz), 15 red crossbill in two flocks, 12 robin, 22 crow, 6 snow bunting,
13 A goldfinch
========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=109
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/hawk-mountain-sanctuary/fall-2023-hawk-count

 

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Date: 11/23/23 2:13 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Bake Oven Knob (23 Nov 2023) 14 Raptors
Bake Oven Knob
2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 23, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 3 70 284
Turkey Vulture 4 130 885
Osprey 0 0 84
Bald Eagle 2 93 363
Northern Harrier 0 9 37
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 64 1621
Cooper's Hawk 0 17 151
American Goshawk 0 1 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 28 52
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 6421
Red-tailed Hawk 4 322 659
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 35 48
American Kestrel 0 1 96
Merlin 0 9 60
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 32
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 1 19 130

Total: 14 801 10928
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Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Justin Biggerstaff

Observers:

Visitors:
4


Weather:
Temp: 41-45F
Wind: 5-15mph NW most of day until around 2, then 0-5mph W
Cloud: 0-95%, with great cloud coverage at beginning of day, thinning out
towards afternoon
Visibility: 20 miles

Raptor Observations:
BE: 9:30i, 9:52i

Non-raptor Observations:
Bake Oven Knob has at least 2 resident Barred Owls. They were hooting back
and forth for a while

Predictions:
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

========================================================================
Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>)
Bake Oven Knob information may be found at:
www.lgnc.org


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=399

 

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Date: 11/23/23 2:01 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Second Mountain (23 Nov 2023) 3 Raptors
Second Mountain
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 23, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 6 16
Turkey Vulture 0 154 518
Osprey 0 0 60
Bald Eagle 2 86 254
Northern Harrier 0 11 49
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 65 1467
Cooper's Hawk 0 12 117
American Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 65 95
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 1691
Red-tailed Hawk 0 275 442
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 32 37
American Kestrel 0 2 77
Merlin 1 3 16
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 19
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 18
Unknown Buteo 0 9 23
Unknown Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 0 6 18

Total: 3 731 4927
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 12:00:00
Total observation time: 5 hours

Official Counter: Chip Templin

Observers: Peggy Holt, Rosemary Spreha

Visitors:
Just 3 for birding


Weather:
Mostly sunny with a light NW breeze.visibility excellent. Temperature range
of 4 to 8C

Raptor Observations:
2 adult BE counted

5 BE observed but not counted. 3 adult,2 immature


Non-raptor Observations:


Predictions:
Mostly sunny with a light NW wind
========================================================================
Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>)
Second Mountain information may be found at:
Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=432

 

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Date: 11/23/23 8:26 am
From: K Springer <springer0707...>
Subject: 6 Tundra Swans - MERCER COUNTY
6 flew over my house.

https://ebird.org/checklist/S155032130

Happy Thanksgiving,
Kim Springer,
Transfer, PA

 

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Date: 11/23/23 7:31 am
From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 23, 2023
Date: November 23, 2023

Time: 0710 to 0940 AM

Weather: SSW wind to 16 mph, temp. 42 F, onshore waves 2’ to 3’

Comments: Flocks of scaup and Red-breastedMergansers were moving west, otherwise little movement. There were rafts ofscaup on the water well offshore, though too far away to get a count. RussStates assisted with the count.

 

Waterbirds recorded:

 

Tundra Swan 15

Gadwall 1

Mallard 9

American Black Duck  1

Redhead 5

Greater Scaup 15

Lesser Scaup 61

Greater/Lesser Scaup  2560

White-winged Scoter  9

Black Scoter 1

Long-tailed Duck  1

Bufflehead 6

Common Goldeneye 5

Red-breasted Merganser  5000

Horned Grebe 4

Red-throated Loon  2

Common Loon 14

 

Other birds moving along or over the lake:

 
Bald Eagle  3

Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>

 

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Date: 11/22/23 8:41 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Second Mountain (22 Nov 2023) 10 Raptors
Second Mountain
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 22, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 6 16
Turkey Vulture 0 154 518
Osprey 0 0 60
Bald Eagle 2 84 252
Northern Harrier 0 11 49
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 65 1467
Cooper's Hawk 0 12 117
American Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 65 95
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 1691
Red-tailed Hawk 8 275 442
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 32 37
American Kestrel 0 2 77
Merlin 0 2 15
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 19
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 18
Unknown Buteo 0 9 23
Unknown Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 0 6 18

Total: 10 728 4924
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 6.5 hours

Official Counter: Gary LaBelle

Observers: Bob Peda, Brian Weaver, Jay George, Larry Coble, Mike Dale

Visitors:
4 for view


Weather:
Fog limited visibility until 10:30. Calm increasing to light wind with
steady temperature.

Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:


Predictions:
Nice fall weather for Thanksgiving
========================================================================
Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>)
Second Mountain information may be found at:
Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=432

 

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Date: 11/22/23 7:38 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Route 183 (22 Nov 2023) 18 Raptors
Route 183
Bethel, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 22, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 60 144
Turkey Vulture 0 83 357
Osprey 0 2 67
Bald Eagle 7 66 277
Northern Harrier 0 6 34
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 97 3225
Cooper's Hawk 1 27 244
American Goshawk 1 3 4
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 43 67
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 3107
Red-tailed Hawk 6 330 584
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 1
Golden Eagle 2 39 52
American Kestrel 0 2 83
Merlin 0 4 35
Peregrine Falcon 0 4 14
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 38
Unknown Buteo 1 7 38
Unknown Falcon 0 1 9
Unknown Eagle 0 4 10
Unknown Raptor 0 3 35

Total: 18 783 8425
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Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 16:15:00
Total observation time: 7.75 hours

Official Counter: Alexandra Hagans

Observers: Scott Fisher

Visitors:
1 observer


Weather:
AM: Low fast-moving fog from the North, low visibility, fog clears for a
short time during 9-10, moderate WNW/W wind
PM: Moderate NW/WNW wind, overcast

Raptor Observations:
5 local TV, 1 local BV
11:03 Immature GE going E
11:41 Adult BE passes through
11:42 1st year BE and 2 adult BE pass through
11:48 1st year BE passes through
12:05 2nd year BE passes through
12:34 2nd year BE passes through
1:56 Adult GE going E
2:06 Adult GE passes through
2:18 Immature GE passes through (low, good look)
2:25 Immature AG passes through after chasing crows (low, good look)

Non-raptor Observations:
75 Canada Goose, 2 Downy WP, 1 WP sp., 5+ Blue Jay, 27 American Crow, 22
Common Raven, 2 Hermit Thrush, 3 BC Chickadee, 1 WB Nuthatch, 15 E
Starling, 1 Kinglet sp., 23 Cedar Waxwing, 3 N Cardinal, 15 Dark-eyed
Junco, 6+ Song Sparrow, 1 Am Goldfinch, 7+ Unid Finch

Blue Jay mimicking RT throughout the day
========================================================================
Report submitted by Kittatinny counter/l goodrich (<goodrich...>)


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Date: 11/22/23 3:07 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Stone Mt., Pa. (22 Nov 2023) 17 Raptors
Stone Mt., Pa.
Allensville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 22, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 6
TV 3 73 408
OS 0 0 53
BE 5 55 250
NH 1 9 35
SS 0 40 614
CH 0 4 64
AG 0 0 0
RS 0 10 24
BW 0 0 3772
RT 1 180 320
RL 0 0 1
GE 7 71 77
AK 0 0 61
ML 0 3 31
PG 0 3 33
UA 0 0 3
UB 0 2 5
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 1 1
UR 0 1 11

Total: 17 452 5770
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Observation start time: 10:45:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 5.25 hours

Official Counter: Jon Kauffman

Observers:

Weather:
Heavy cloud cover on the ridge in the AM, more than Tussey. Cloud cover
most of the day with a few pockets of sunshine. Around 2pm rain squalls
formed over Tussey and worked its way south bringing light drizzle. Periods
of light drizzle continue for the remaining afternoon.

Raptor Observations:
NOHA (unk)
GOEA 1112(unk) 1120(unk) 1247(ad) 137(unk) 154(ad) 202(ad) 203(unk) - the
203 bird was in and out of the low clouds.

A few kiting RT's and a group of 8 BV's

Non-raptor Observations:
American Robin(16)
========================================================================
Report submitted by Jon Kauffman (<jvk5019...>)


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Date: 11/22/23 1:54 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Waggoner's Gap (22 Nov 2023) 66 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap
40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 22, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 2 6
TV 7 275 2117
OS 0 2 151
BE 19 173 636
NH 1 34 143
SS 0 167 6802
CH 0 21 304
AG 0 2 4
RS 2 118 186
BW 0 0 6068
RT 31 807 1459
RL 0 1 1
GE 4 105 137
AK 0 1 173
ML 0 8 105
PG 0 3 44
UA 0 1 13
UB 0 3 25
UF 0 0 1
UE 1 2 3
UR 1 5 26

Total: 66 1730 18404
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Dave Grove, Ron Freed

Observers: Deb Gingrich, Gene Wagner, Jeff Thompson , Pat Freed,
Pete Biasucci

Visitors:
2 PGC, Brad, 5


Weather:
Mostly cloudy with NW wind.

Raptor Observations:
First bird RT 8:43
Last bird UE 3:51

Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Waggoner's Gap information may be found at:
www.waggap.com


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Date: 11/22/23 1:53 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (22 Nov 2023) 12 Raptors
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 22, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 40 120
Turkey Vulture 0 265 838
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 0 0 219
Bald Eagle 2 116 499
Northern Harrier 0 37 120
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 160 3586
Cooper's Hawk 0 35 344
American Goshawk 0 2 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 9 24
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 64 104
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 7365
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 8 446 820
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 2 10
Golden Eagle 1 43 61
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 3 251
Merlin 0 9 142
Peregrine Falcon 0 4 60
Unknown Falcon 0 1 5
Unknown Raptor 0 0 14

Total: 12 1236 14586
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8.25 hours

Compiler: JF Therrien

Counters:

Visitors:
49


Weather:
Heavy fog and overcast

Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=109
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/hawk-mountain-sanctuary/fall-2023-hawk-count

 

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Date: 11/22/23 1:35 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Bake Oven Knob (22 Nov 2023) 14 Raptors
Bake Oven Knob
2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 22, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 67 281
Turkey Vulture 1 126 881
Osprey 0 0 84
Bald Eagle 1 91 361
Northern Harrier 1 9 37
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 64 1621
Cooper's Hawk 0 17 151
American Goshawk 0 1 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 28 52
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 6421
Red-tailed Hawk 9 318 655
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 2 35 48
American Kestrel 0 1 96
Merlin 0 9 60
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 32
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 18 129

Total: 14 787 10914
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 5 hours

Official Counter: Justin Biggerstaff

Observers:

Visitors:
2


Weather:
Temp: 44-47F
Wind: 5-15mph, WNW shifting to a more NW in the afternoon
Cloud cover: 60-100%
Visibility: 3 miles in the morning, 15-20 miles throughout rest of day

Later start than usual because of fog

Raptor Observations:
BE: 12:09i


GE: 11:38a, 12:01i

Non-raptor Observations:
The distinctive "Who cooks for you?" call of a barred owl was heard echoing
over the bowl around 12:30. Unfortunately I did not spot the owl.

Predictions:
Sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

========================================================================
Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>)
Bake Oven Knob information may be found at:
www.lgnc.org


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Date: 11/22/23 10:11 am
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Allegheny Front (22 Nov 2023) Raptors
Allegheny Front
Central City, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 22, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 1 23
TV 0 38 202
OS 0 0 51
BE 0 31 299
NH 0 8 23
SS 0 31 742
CH 0 8 125
AG 0 0 0
RS 0 40 50
BW 0 0 4439
RT 0 306 721
RL 0 0 0
GE 0 102 110
AK 0 4 55
ML 0 0 19
PG 0 1 31
UA 0 2 11
UB 0 6 20
UF 0 0 5
UE 0 2 2
UR 0 11 64

Total: 0 591 6992
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 11:30:00
Total observation time: 2.5 hours

Official Counter: Rosemary McGlynn

Observers:

Visitors:
none


Weather:
Moderate W winds with occasional gusts to 22mph;light drizzle all
AM;light,patchy fog alternating w heavier valley fog;high 46F

Raptor Observations:
none

Non-raptor Observations:
ravens,jays,bc chickadees,wb nuthatches,t titmice

Predictions:
chance of showers overnight;partly cloudy Thurs with moderate W winds and a
high near 40F
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Report submitted by Rosemary McGlynn (<denali...>)


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Date: 11/22/23 9:24 am
From: Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...>
Subject: Mierley Wetlands and area Huntingdon County
Although the day wasnt sunny or bright, bird activity was still gratifying today.
The highlight was Red-headed Woodpeckers!
When I started birding more seriously in northern Huntingdon county over 30 years ago, they were hard to find. A sighting was amazing. However, they were seldom found in that site year after year.
They are increasing in Huntingdon county but today was quite surprising.
I found 5 in this area. We have had a sighting occasionally here over recent years but not this many.
I first heard the rattling which is not the usual quer call that I expect. I finally found 2 in the swamp area across from the wetlands, one immature and an adult. Further up Old Towne Road I found two more. One was caching a. nut or acorn into a hole in a tree. I am very sure that these were different birds.
Finally a 5th was found on the other side, west of the wetlands.
Also, heard the soft chucking of a Hermit Thrush up the road as well, one on each side.

Mierley wetland - by permission only., Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, US
Nov 22, 2023 10:14 AM - 11:21 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.55 mile(s)
23 species

Canada Goose 2 Overhead
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Belted Kingfisher 1
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1
Red-headed Woodpecker 5 2 in swamp across from wetlands. Rattling call. 1 immature 1 adult. 1 at west end between trailer and house. Rattle call. Then 4 and Z5 around the corner on Old Towne Rd. One an Immature making rattle call. Watched an adult cache a nut in a hole.
Red-bellied Woodpecker 4
Downy Woodpecker 3
Northern Flicker 4
Blue Jay 10
American Crow 6
Common Raven 1
Black-capped Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 5
White-breasted Nuthatch 4
Carolina Wren 5
Eastern Bluebird 2
Hermit Thrush 2 Chucking call in brush. One on both sides of road. Old Towne rd past lanes.
American Goldfinch 9
Dark-eyed Junco 5
White-throated Sparrow 19
Song Sparrow 6
Northern Cardinal 7

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Date: 11/22/23 8:03 am
From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 22, 2023
Date: November 22, 2023

Time: 0725 to 0955

Weather: SW to W wind to 15 mph, temp. 45 F, light rain showers and some offshorefog, onshore waves 2’ to 3’

Comments: I got a late start since the parkhad been closed due to storm damage from yesterday.  There were a few westbound Red-breasted Mergansersand scaup, but little else.  Roger andRandy Donn stopped for a short visit.

 

Waterbirds recorded:

 

Mallard 5

Greater Scaup 213

Lesser Scaup 92

Greater/Lesser scaup  90

Surf Scoter 3

White-winged Scoter  14

Black Scoter 1

Long-tailed Duck  1

Common Goldeneye  2

Red-breasted Merganser  4180

Horned Grebe 8

Red-throated Loon  5

Common Loon 2
Great Blue Heron  1

Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>

 

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Date: 11/22/23 3:34 am
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (21 Nov 2023) 9 Raptors
Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake
Wagontown, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 21, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 39 82
Turkey Vulture 0 523 993
Osprey 1 3 169
Bald Eagle 3 46 134
Northern Harrier 0 1 7
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 124 372
Cooper's Hawk 0 26 71
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 2 53 62
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 4584
Red-tailed Hawk 3 70 121
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 0 1
American Kestrel 0 0 33
Merlin 0 1 19
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0

Total: 9 887 6653
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 6.5 hours

Official Counter: Larry Lewis (Early Bird Nature Tours)

Observers:

Visitors:
CHESTER COUNTY HAWK WATCH & MIGRATION COUNT AT CHAMBERS LAKE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (2): Warren & Nina Wolf
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Chambers Lake!
<BR><BR>



Weather:
<BR><BR>
Weather:
Cloudy W/Rain (100% cloud cover), Ceiling – 24.1-1.7K ft., Visibility –
10-5 miles, Temps 33 - 44F, Winds ENE-ESE @ 7-8 mph
<BR><BR>


Raptor Observations:
----“Raptors” seen but deemed not to be migrating: 2-Red-shouldered
Hawk, 2-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (2) and Turkey Vultures (31).

<BR><BR>
----Bald Eagle ages: 1 yr.-1; 2 yr.-_; 3 yr.-_; 4 yr.-_; adult-2
<BR><BR>


Non-raptor Observations:
TODAY’S Bird Blog: [PLEASE NOTE: I send out a large weekly
“blog/newsletter” detailing much more than these small daily recaps.
This newsletter from EBNT, has our upcoming schedule and the County year
bird list, etc. If you aren’t receiving it and would like to, kindly
email me <earlybirdtours...> to be added.
<BR><BR>
An unpleasant, dreary, wet, and raw day is on our way today - too much for
any field brew to be expected to handle. Still, I gave it a shot with
“bold brew.”
Mug in hand, Chambers Lake provided looks at Green-winged Teal, Shovelers,
Pintail, American Wigeon, Common Goldeneye, Bufflehead, Ruddy Ducks, and
Hooded Mergansers. A late Osprey was here, harassed by a noisy pair of
Bald Eagles. The poor Osprey didn’t even have a fish to relinquish;
still they chased it - endlessly. A walk in the drizzle along the western
dike produced Ring-billed Gulls, Swamp Sparrows, and Towhees, oh…and a
soggy, sloppy birder. [Additional highlights listed below]
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to Frank Haas and his gracious generosity and support in his
name and in the memory of his wife, Barbara.
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS [not mentioned in Blog above]:
<BR><BR>
Black Ducks, Great Blue Herons, and Kingfishers
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (0). Dragonflies (0). Reptiles &
Amphibians (0). Mammals (1): Eastern Gray Squirrel.
<BR><BR>
----EBNT’s “Walk with Nature” ™ Program Daily Tally with our
Fitbits: This is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I
might tend to “bulk up.” Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking
unaided, at all! Therefore, I keep moving (if you’ve been here, then you
know that I pace endlessly….) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my
“Walk with Nature” program. So, below are MY results at the watch for
the day. Your totals could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax.
You are certainly welcome to take it easy….I simply choose not to,
affording me a panoramic view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So
come join our “Walk with Nature!” ™ Anyway, just for fun, here are my
numbers at the site for today (join me, if you wish): Steps – 2,640,
Miles – 1.13, Floors – 0
<BR><BR>
----“SEASON’S BIRD SPECIES LIST” – we are not just a Hawk Watch but
conduct a migration tally from the site. The complete species list will be
in our weekly email blog sent to those requesting it. Our tally board, on
site, will feature an approximation (very rough, best “guestimate,” –
searching for Hawks must remain our primary focus) for totals of each
species seen for “The Watch” year. The overall list for the season
from the watch will be part of the large weekly “blog,” if you’ve
signed up for that at <earlybirdtours...>
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES – Identified from watch site: today: 46; this season:
141
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEAR’S “WATCH SPECIES LIST (0):”
nothing.
<BR><BR>
Contact:
Larry Lewis
-------
Early Bird Nature Tours(EBNT)---"Exciting & Fun Adventures in Nature"---63
S. Park Ave., Coatesville, PA 19320---484-340-SORA (7672)--Business
Cell---email: <earlybirdtours...>


Predictions:
Tomorrow’s flight looks clouds linger from yesterday's storm with west
winds.
The Chester County Hawk Watch and Migration Count is sponsored, in large
part, by Frank Haas and in the memory of Barbara Haas. Membership in EBNT
is requested. Please contact us at <earlybirdtours...> with
questions or comments.

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Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=707

Site Description:
The platform just left of the only boat ramp for Chambers Lake in the main
parking lot, overlooking the lake to the north.

Directions to site:
We set up in the main parking lot for the lake, on the platform just left
of the only boat ramp.
The Hawk Watch at Chambers Lake (as part of the Chester County Hawk Watch)
operates daily, March 1 thru April 30 from 9am - 3 pm (unless counter is
away leading a tour elsewhere). In fall the season is Sept. 1 thru Nov.
30,each day 9am-3pm. Please contact Larry at 484-340-7672 to confirm
counter is present. This count welcomes all visitors to this fine
habitat. When there are no hawks present, many birds still are. The lake
holds numerous waterfowl species and the variable shoreline can produce
incredible shorebirds.

Directions to hawk watch:
From the Rt. 30 By-pass take the Rt. 82 exit north. Turn left at the first
light(Rt. 340) and go 1.3 miles to Wagontown Rd. Turn Rt. on Wagontown Rd.
and continue on this winding road for 1.8 miles (you will pass the Hibernia
Park entrance on your right, the Chambers Lake parking lot, and Chambers
Lake on your right). Pull off the road to the left and park safely at the
end of the lake to visit the hawk watch. You will see us sitting on the
dike near the road at the end of the lake.

 

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Date: 11/21/23 12:57 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Route 183 (21 Nov 2023) Raptors
Route 183
Bethel, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 21, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 60 144
Turkey Vulture 0 83 357
Osprey 0 2 67
Bald Eagle 0 59 270
Northern Harrier 0 6 34
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 97 3225
Cooper's Hawk 0 26 243
American Goshawk 0 2 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 43 67
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 3107
Red-tailed Hawk 0 324 578
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 1
Golden Eagle 0 37 50
American Kestrel 0 2 83
Merlin 0 4 35
Peregrine Falcon 0 4 14
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 38
Unknown Buteo 0 6 37
Unknown Falcon 0 1 9
Unknown Eagle 0 4 10
Unknown Raptor 0 3 35

Total: 0 765 8407
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Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 10:00:00
Total observation time: 1.5 hours

Official Counter: Sarah Way

Observers:

Visitors:
1 observer, 0 visitors.


Weather:
Overcast, with icy precipitation starting in the morning. Count ended early
with ice and rain predicted to continue during the day.

Raptor Observations:
No raptors seen.

Non-raptor Observations:
Hermit thrush, juncos, and a pair of ravens.
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Report submitted by Kittatinny counter/l goodrich (<goodrich...>)


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Date: 11/21/23 11:34 am
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Second Mountain (21 Nov 2023) 4 Raptors
Second Mountain
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 21, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 6 16
Turkey Vulture 0 154 518
Osprey 0 0 60
Bald Eagle 2 82 250
Northern Harrier 0 11 49
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 65 1467
Cooper's Hawk 0 12 117
American Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 65 95
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 1691
Red-tailed Hawk 2 267 434
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 32 37
American Kestrel 0 2 77
Merlin 0 2 15
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 19
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 18
Unknown Buteo 0 9 23
Unknown Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 0 6 18

Total: 4 718 4914
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Observation start time: 07:45:00
Observation end time: 11:00:00
Total observation time: 3.25 hours

Official Counter: Rosemary Spreha

Observers:

Visitors:
Two game wardens.


Weather:
100% cloud cover. 30-32 degrees temperature. Wind from the SE at 8-12 mph.
Sporadic light rain becoming constant ending the count.

Raptor Observations:
Bald Eagles - 1 adult and 1 immature

Non-raptor Observations:
Juncos, American Crows and a Raven.
A10's training.

Predictions:
Partly cloudy, high 55.
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Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>)
Second Mountain information may be found at:
Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch


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Date: 11/21/23 9:38 am
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (21 Nov 2023) 4 Raptors
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 21, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 40 120
Turkey Vulture 0 265 838
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 0 0 219
Bald Eagle 0 114 497
Northern Harrier 2 37 120
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 159 3585
Cooper's Hawk 0 35 344
American Goshawk 0 2 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 9 24
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 64 104
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 7365
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 2 438 812
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 2 10
Golden Eagle 0 42 60
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 3 251
Merlin 0 9 142
Peregrine Falcon 0 4 60
Unknown Falcon 0 1 5
Unknown Raptor 0 0 14

Total: 4 1224 14574
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 12:00:00
Total observation time: 4 hours

Compiler: Rebecca McCabe

Counters:

Visitors:
14


Weather:
Overcast in the morning with a wintry mix followed by rain at noon ending
the count early. SE winds 13-18 mph with wind gusts >25 mph.

Raptor Observations:
Few songbirds and raptors seen.

Non-raptor Observations:

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Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=109
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/hawk-mountain-sanctuary/fall-2023-hawk-count

 

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Date: 11/21/23 9:02 am
From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 21, 2023
Date: November 21, 2023

Time: 0710 to 1010

Weather: Cloudy, SSE wind to 21 mph, temp. 38F, light rain showers, onshore waves 2’. 

Comments: Even fewer scaup and Red-breasted Mergansers from yesterday, but Common Loon numberspicked up a bit.  Other than that littlechange from the last couple of days. Roger Donn stopped for a quick visit.

 

Waterbirds recorded:

 

Mallard 6

American Black Duck  6

Green-winged Teal  2

Redhead 15

Greater Scaup 31

Lesser Scaup 7

Greater/Lesser scaup  450

Surf Scoter 3

White-winged Scoter  36

Long-tailed Duck  6

Bufflehead 6

Common Goldeneye  1

Red-breasted Merganser  565

Horned Grebe 4

Dunlin 6

Red-throated Loon  4

Common Loon 42
Loon species  4

Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>

 

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Date: 11/21/23 8:17 am
From: Amy Taracido <amytaracido...>
Subject: RBA western Pennsylvania, 24 October 2023 (two weeks)
RBA
*Pennsylvania
*Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania
*PAWE10.24.23twoweeks

Highlights:
RED-NECKED GREBE
SANDERLING
WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER (Erie and Westmoreland Counties)
HUDSONIAN GODWIT (Somerset County)
LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER (Lawrence County)
LITTLE GULL (Erie County)
LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Erie County)
COMMON TERN
CASPIAN TERN
FORSTER'S TERN
RED-THROATED LOON
CATTLE EGRET (Allegheny County)
WESTERN WOOD-PEWEE (Westmoreland County)
NORTHERN SHRIKE (Indiana County)
MARSH WREN
SEDGE WREN
GRAY-CHEEKED THRUSH
LAPLAND LONGSPUR (Erie County)
AMERICAN PIPIT
GRASSHOPPER SPARROW
NELSON'S SPARROW (Erie County)
RED CROSSBILL (Somerset County)
SNOW BUNTING

Contributors: David Bennett, Jason Bojczyk, Kieran Cain, Liz Carlson, Michele Carlson, John Carter, Richard Chirichiello, Chapin Czarnecki, Jeff Davis, Susan Dickson, Jennifer Ferrick, John Flannigan, Eric Hall, Court Harding, Craig Holt, Meg Kolodick, Mike Lyden, Andrew M on Ebird, John McKay, Jerry McWilliams, Richard Nugent, Connor O'Hea, Jason Short, Jerry Stanley, Russ States, Shannon Thompson.

Compiler: Amy Taracido

Tuesday, 10 October 2023 through Tuesday, 24 October 2023 (two weeks)

**This report is distributed by e-mail only. Compiler is not responsible for errors on websites who reproduce/reprint these reports. If you would like to receive western PA RBAs, contact AMYTARACIDO@ YAHOO.COM

Transcript-

NOTE: COMMON NIGHTHAWK, BAY-BREASTED WARBLER, PINE SISKIN, FOX SPARROW, AMERICAN TREE SPARROW continue to be reported.

ALLEGHENY COUNTY:

At North Park from 10/11-10/18, 1 MARSH WREN (DB et. al.).

On 10/18 at Wingfield Pines, 1 MARSH WREN (JF).

Near South Side Flats on 10/23, 1 COMMON TERN (CC et. al.).

On 10/23 in Oakmont, 1 CATTLE EGRET (JD).

At the Sewickley Bridge on 10/24, 1 RED-NECKED GREBE (KC).


ERIE COUNTY:

At Presque Isle on 10/11, 25 COMMON TERNS, 1 RED-THROATED LOON, and others (JMcW), 1 CASPIAN TERN (JB), 1 LONG-TAILED DUCK, 1 SORA, 1 PHILADELPHIA VIREO, 1 SEDGE WREN, 1 GRAY-CHEEKED THRUSH (EH); on 10/12, CASPIAN TERNS (ML, JB); on 10/14, 1 YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO (EH), 1 CASPIAN TERN (JMcW); on 10/15, 20 NORTHERN PINTAILS, 5 SANDERLINGS (JMcW), 1 LONG-TAILED DUCK (AM), CASPIAN TERNS (LC et. al.), 1 GRASSHOPPER SPARROW (JB); on 10/16, 23 NORTHERN PINTAILS, 2 LONG-TAILED DUCKS; on 10/17, 6 SANDERLINGS, 8 DUNLIN, 4 COMMON TERNS, 1 MERLIN, 1 WINTER WREN (JMcW); on 10/18, 2 CASPIAN TERNS (EH); on 10/19, 1 NORTHERN PINTAIL, 2 RED-THROATED LOONS, 1 MERLIN (JMcW), 1 ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK, 5 SNOW BUNTINGS (JF); on 10/20, 1 RED-THROATED LOON (JMcW), 1 LITTLE GULL (JF); on 10/21, 24 NORTHERN PINTAILS, 19 COMMON TERNS, 1 PEREGRINE FALCON, 1 LAPLAND LONGSPUR (JMcW), 1 WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER, 1 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, 1 ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK, 1 NELSON'S SPARROW (JB); on 10/22, 53 NORTHERN PINTAILS, 2 LONG-TAILED DUCKS, 1 PARASITIC JAEGER, 53 COMMON TERNS, 1 RED-THROATED LOON; on 10/23, 2 LONG-TAILED DUCKS, 3 SANDERLINGS; on 10/23, 2 RED-NECKED GREBES, 3 SANDERLINGS, 50 DUNLIN, 16 RED-THROATED LOONS; on 10/24, 2 RED-NECKED GREBES (JMcW).

On 10/13 in Erie, 1 flyover BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON (JMcK).


INDIANA COUNTY:

At Yellow Creek State Park on 10/15, 1 FORSTER'S TERN (CHa); on 10/22, 1 NORTHERN SHRIKE (MC); on 10/23, 1 RED-NECKED GREBE (SD).


LAWRENCE COUNTY:

On 10/18-10/19 and 10/24 at the Shaner Road ponds, LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS (JS, CHo, RN).

At State Gamelands #284/Black Swamp on 10/22, 1 LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER (ST).


SOMERSET COUNTY:

On 10/15 at Quemahoning Reservoir, 1 HUDSONIAN GODWIT (CHa).

At Laurel Hill State Park on 10/19, 1 RED CROSSBILL (JC).


VENANGO COUNTY:

At Kahle Lake on 10/15, 1 PEREGRINE FALCON (MK); on 10/18, 1 LONG-TAILED DUCK; on 10/20, ~70 AMERICAN PIPITS (JS).

On 10/18 at Two Mile Run Park, 1 GREATER YELLOWLEGS; on 10/20, 2 PECTORAL SANDPIPERS, 1 GREATER YELLOWLEGS, 1 LESSER YELLOWLEGS (RS).

In Buttermilk Hill on 10/23, PURPLE FINCH (JS).


WESTMORELAND COUNTY:

On 10/12 at Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1 WESTERN WOOD-PEWEE (CO).

At Mammoth Park on 10/18, 1 WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER (RC).

Amy Taracido
Washington Co., PA

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AMYTARACIDO@ YAHOO.COM

Thank you to all the contributors.

 

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Date: 11/21/23 6:28 am
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Stone Mt., Pa. (20 Nov 2023) 2 Raptors
Stone Mt., Pa.
Allensville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 20, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 6
TV 0 70 405
OS 0 0 53
BE 0 50 245
NH 1 8 34
SS 0 40 614
CH 0 4 64
AG 0 0 0
RS 1 10 24
BW 0 0 3772
RT 0 179 319
RL 0 0 1
GE 0 64 70
AK 0 0 61
ML 0 3 31
PG 0 3 33
UA 0 0 3
UB 0 2 5
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 1 1
UR 0 1 11

Total: 2 435 5753
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 14:30:00
Total observation time: 4.5 hours

Official Counter: Andrew Bechdel, Greg Grove

Observers:

Visitors:
N/A


Weather:
Full sun becoming cloudier with SE wind. Wind 4-6 mph

Raptor Observations:
No Golden Eagles.

Local Raptors: Turkey Vulture-2

NH - immature

BE - Ad not counted

Non-raptor Observations:
D.Woodpecker-2, E.Bluebird-7, A.Robin-11, Cedar Waxwing-7, Purple Finch-1,
A.Goldfinch-2, D.Junco-many

Predictions:
Uncertain; Next good day could be Wednesday
========================================================================
Report submitted by Greg Grove (<gwg2...>)


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Date: 11/20/23 8:11 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Stone Mt., Pa. (19 Nov 2023) 18 Raptors
Stone Mt., Pa.
Allensville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 19, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 6
TV 0 70 405
OS 0 0 53
BE 6 50 245
NH 1 7 33
SS 2 40 614
CH 0 4 64
AG 0 0 0
RS 0 9 23
BW 0 0 3772
RT 4 179 319
RL 0 0 1
GE 5 64 70
AK 0 0 61
ML 0 3 31
PG 0 3 33
UA 0 0 3
UB 0 2 5
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 1 1
UR 0 1 11

Total: 18 433 5751
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 6.5 hours

Official Counter: Andrew Bechdel

Observers: Greg Grove, Jim Cassidy, Kathy Bechdel

Visitors:
Kathy Bechdel, Jim Cassidy, John & Laurie Brundage, Greg Grove


Weather:
Clear skies all day with WNW wind. Wind 7-11mph.

Raptor Observations:
Golden Eagles: Ad-9:25am, Ad-9:49am, Ad-2:37pm, Unk-3:22pm, Ad-before 4pm

Local Raptors: Black Vulture-9, Turkey Vulture-4

Non-raptor Observations:
RedB.Woodpecker-1, D.Woodpecker-1, P.Woodpecker-1, C.Raven-X,
B.Chickadee-2, G.Kinglet-1, C.Wren-1, E.Starling-101, E.Bluebird-3,
A.Robin-13, Purple Finch-3, Pine Siskin-7, A.Goldfinch-7, D.Junco-X,
passerine sp.-7

Predictions:
Uncertain: East wind will be slow but could bring a few raptors. It will
probably be better a Jack's Mountain.
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Report submitted by Greg Grove (<gwg2...>)


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Date: 11/20/23 8:03 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Allegheny Front (20 Nov 2023) 46 Raptors
Allegheny Front
Central City, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 20, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 1 1 23
TV 0 38 202
OS 0 0 51
BE 2 31 299
NH 0 8 23
SS 3 31 742
CH 0 8 125
AG 0 0 0
RS 0 40 50
BW 0 0 4439
RT 22 306 721
RL 0 0 0
GE 18 102 110
AK 0 4 55
ML 0 0 19
PG 0 1 31
UA 0 2 11
UB 0 6 20
UF 0 0 5
UE 0 2 2
UR 0 11 64

Total: 46 591 6992
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:30:00
Total observation time: 8.5 hours

Official Counter: Nancy Ott

Observers: Greg Gdula, Joe Sabo, Paul Fritz, Tom & Janet Kuehl

Visitors:
25plus observers/vsitors


Weather:
Steady east winds with temps high 20's to low 30's F. Good cloud cover with
heavier clouds towards end of day.

Raptor Observations:
Adult GE's-9:09, 9:56, 11:06, 11:07, 11:48, 1:05, 1:41, 1:54, 2:21, 3:05,
3:06, 3:17, 3:31, 4:07. Sub adult GE 11:56,11:57, 1:55. BE-adults
11:14,1:36,3:33. Fairly good looks with scope assist to clearly identify.
Raven escort for first eagle.

Non-raptor Observations:
Nuthatches, chickadees, tufted titmouses, downy wp, robin, starlings,
bluebirds,loons-19, 5 canada geese, ravens.

Predictions:
SE winds with wintery mix and temps low 32F and high 46F.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Nancy Ott (<ednancy.ott...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=111

 

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Date: 11/20/23 6:21 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Second Mountain (20 Nov 2023) 3 Raptors
Second Mountain
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 20, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 6 16
Turkey Vulture 0 154 518
Osprey 0 0 60
Bald Eagle 0 80 248
Northern Harrier 0 11 49
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 65 1467
Cooper's Hawk 0 12 117
American Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 65 95
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 1691
Red-tailed Hawk 1 265 432
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 32 37
American Kestrel 0 2 77
Merlin 0 2 15
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 19
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 18
Unknown Buteo 0 9 23
Unknown Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 0 6 18

Total: 3 714 4910
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Ed Chubb

Observers: Larry Coble

Visitors:
Visitors-10, random driveups in 5 vehicles


Weather:
Skies began clear but slowly became cloudy with a high thin to moderate
cloud cover. Temps in the 30's to mid 40's. Winds, light to moderate, out
of the North/Northeast.

Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:
Pine Siskins-8
Canada Geese-306 in 4 skeins plus one skein lost(not able to count) in fire
smoke from a conservation burn on IGMR lands

Predictions:
Very poor forecast-rain/snow in large amounts-should preclude any
consideration of a flight and a visit to Second Mountain. Wednesday will be
considerably better.
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Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>)
Second Mountain information may be found at:
Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=432

 

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Date: 11/20/23 3:27 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Route 183 (20 Nov 2023) 5 Raptors
Route 183
Bethel, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 20, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 60 144
Turkey Vulture 0 83 357
Osprey 0 2 67
Bald Eagle 1 59 270
Northern Harrier 0 6 34
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 97 3225
Cooper's Hawk 0 26 243
American Goshawk 0 3 4
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 43 67
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 3107
Red-tailed Hawk 2 324 578
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 1
Golden Eagle 1 37 50
American Kestrel 0 2 83
Merlin 0 4 35
Peregrine Falcon 1 4 14
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 38
Unknown Buteo 0 6 37
Unknown Falcon 0 1 9
Unknown Eagle 0 4 10
Unknown Raptor 0 3 35

Total: 5 766 8408
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Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 16:30:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Sarah Way

Observers:

Visitors:
1 observer, 0 visitors


Weather:
Clear skies in the morning progressing to overcast in the afternoon. High
was 6C, wind NNE-N 1-7mph.

Raptor Observations:
Migrating eagles:
1:06P Adult bald eagle and immature golden eagle

Local raptors: 2 turkey vultures and 2 red-tailed hawks

Non-raptor Observations:
258 Canada geese, 4 common loons, 1 blue jay, 3 American crows, 3 ravens,
13 cedar waxwings, 1 Northern cardinal, 5 dark-eyed juncos, 1 hermit
thrush

========================================================================
Report submitted by Kittatinny counter/l goodrich (<goodrich...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=431

 

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Date: 11/20/23 2:12 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (20 Nov 2023) 40 Raptors
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 20, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 40 120
Turkey Vulture 18 265 838
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 0 0 219
Bald Eagle 1 114 497
Northern Harrier 0 35 118
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 159 3585
Cooper's Hawk 0 35 344
American Goshawk 0 2 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 9 24
Red-shouldered Hawk 5 64 104
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 7365
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 12 436 810
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 2 10
Golden Eagle 3 42 60
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 3 251
Merlin 0 9 142
Peregrine Falcon 0 4 60
Unknown Falcon 0 1 5
Unknown Raptor 0 0 14

Total: 40 1220 14570
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 8.92 hours

Compiler: Bracken Brown

Counters: Catherine Elwell

Visitors:
66


Weather:
Clear skies becoming overcast in the afternoon. North wind 0-10 through
most of the day NE 5mph end of afternoon

Raptor Observations:
Great looks at local adult bald eagles. Distant looks at most of migrants
including 3 golden eagles.

Non-raptor Observations:
Atlantic brant (5) pine siskin, purple finch, american goldfinch,
ring-billed gulls, common loon.

Predictions:
Snow/rain showers expected throughout the day high 43, east wind 10-20mph
========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=109
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/hawk-mountain-sanctuary/fall-2023-hawk-count

 

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Date: 11/20/23 1:48 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Bake Oven Knob (20 Nov 2023) 4 Raptors
Bake Oven Knob
2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 20, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 1 67 281
Turkey Vulture 1 125 880
Osprey 0 0 84
Bald Eagle 0 90 360
Northern Harrier 0 8 36
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 64 1621
Cooper's Hawk 0 17 151
American Goshawk 0 1 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 28 52
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 6421
Red-tailed Hawk 0 309 646
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 33 46
American Kestrel 0 1 96
Merlin 1 9 60
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 32
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 18 129

Total: 4 773 10900
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Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Justin Biggerstaff

Observers: Rob Keith

Visitors:
1


Weather:
Temp: 33-42F
Wind: 0-8mph, NNE; w/ gusts up to 12mph in the morning

Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:
A few eagles were going upridge, but none migrating through

Predictions:
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and
2pm, then rain after 2pm. High near 42. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 20
mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation
expected.

========================================================================
Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>)
Bake Oven Knob information may be found at:
www.lgnc.org


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Date: 11/20/23 11:53 am
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Route 183 (19 Nov 2023) 12 Raptors
Route 183
Bethel, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 19, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 60 144
Turkey Vulture 0 83 357
Osprey 0 2 67
Bald Eagle 2 58 269
Northern Harrier 0 6 34
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 97 3225
Cooper's Hawk 0 26 243
American Goshawk 1 3 4
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 43 67
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 3107
Red-tailed Hawk 8 322 576
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 1
Golden Eagle 0 36 49
American Kestrel 0 2 83
Merlin 0 4 35
Peregrine Falcon 0 3 13
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 38
Unknown Buteo 0 6 37
Unknown Falcon 0 1 9
Unknown Eagle 0 4 10
Unknown Raptor 0 3 35

Total: 12 761 8403
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Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 7.5 hours

Official Counter: Chris Pugliese

Observers:

Visitors:
0


Weather:
AM: Moderately strong W winds, low cloud cover
PM: Moderately strong W/WNW winds, higher cloud cover, but still fairly low

Raptor Observations:
10-11 Adult BE
11-12 Adult BE
12-1 Immature American Goshawk

Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
Report submitted by Kittatinny counter/l goodrich (<goodrich...>)


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Date: 11/20/23 9:18 am
From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 20, 2023
Date: November 20, 2023

Time: 0705 to 1005

Weather: mostly clear, E wind to 7 mph, temp. 36F, waves 2’ to 3’. 

Comments: Very light movement with birds moving in both east and west.  Still higher than usual number ofWhite-winged Scoters.  Roger Donn stoppedfor a quick visit.

 

Waterbirds recorded:

 

Mallard 27

Northern Pintail  8

Lesser Scaup 6

Greater/Lesser scaup  278

Surf Scoter 3

White-winged Scoter  52

Black Scoter 2

Surf/Black scoter  2

Long-tailed Duck  17

Bufflehead 5

Common Goldeneye  5

Red-breasted Merganser  1000

Horned Grebe 6

Dunlin 2

Red-throated Loon  3

Common Loon 3

Loon species 1

 

Other birds moving over or along the lake:

 

Northern Harrier  1
Snow Bunting  30


Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <a.jerrymcw...>

 

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Date: 11/20/23 5:07 am
From: Fowles, Robert B <rbf...>
Subject: Re: Christmas Bird Count in PA
The date for the State College CBC is December 17.
Compiler Susan Braun
Co-compiler Bob Fowles

Bob Fowles, Pine Grove Mills

> On Nov 12, 2023, at 11:51 PM, Margaret <bcoriole...> wrote:
>
> Once again this year the Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology is compiling a list of all the Christmas Bird Counts in PA, including the names of the count and the compiler, contact info for the compiler, and date of the upcoming CBC. If you know the date of your count, please email me at <bcoriole...> Thanks for your help.
>
> Marg Higbee, PSO PIleated Editor
>
> Indiana, PA
>
...
 

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Date: 11/20/23 3:30 am
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (19 Nov 2023) 10 Raptors
Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake
Wagontown, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 19, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 39 82
Turkey Vulture 8 523 993
Osprey 0 2 168
Bald Eagle 0 43 131
Northern Harrier 0 1 7
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 124 372
Cooper's Hawk 0 26 71
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 51 60
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 4584
Red-tailed Hawk 2 67 118
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 0 1
American Kestrel 0 0 33
Merlin 0 1 19
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0

Total: 10 878 6644
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Observation start time: 13:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 4 hours

Official Counter: Larry Lewis (Early Bird Nature Tours)

Observers: John Daniel, Kris Debolt

Visitors:
CHESTER COUNTY HAWK WATCH & MIGRATION COUNT AT CHAMBERS LAKE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (2): Kris DeBolt, John Daniel
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Chambers Lake!
<BR><BR>



Weather:
<BR><BR>
Weather:
Sunny (0% cloud cover), Ceiling – 30k ft., Visibility – 10 miles, Temps
35 – [48]54F, Winds W-WNW @ 10-14 mph.
<BR><BR>


Raptor Observations:
----“Raptors” seen but deemed not to be migrating: 2-Red-tailed Hawk,
and numerous Black (4) and Turkey Vultures (21).
<BR><BR>


Non-raptor Observations:
TODAY’S Bird Blog: [PLEASE NOTE: I send out a large weekly
“blog/newsletter” detailing much more than these small daily recaps.
This newsletter from EBNT, has our upcoming schedule and the County year
bird list, etc. If you aren’t receiving it and would like to, kindly
email me <earlybirdtours...> to be added.
<BR><BR>
Once at Chambers Lake, Shovelers, Bufflehead, Ruddy Ducks, Hooded
Merganser, Pied-billed Grebe, were seen. A walk along the western dike
added Green-winged Teal but missed on the Common Goldeneye John had seen on
an earlier walk. [Additional highlights listed below]
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to Frank Haas and his gracious generosity and support in his
name and in the memory of his wife, Barbara.
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS [not mentioned in Blog above]:
<BR><BR>
Black Duck, Great Blue Herons, and Kingfishers
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (0). Dragonflies (0). Reptiles &
Amphibians (0). Mammals (2): Eastern Gray Squirrel, White-tailed Deer.
<BR><BR>
----EBNT’s “Walk with Nature” ™ Program Daily Tally with our
Fitbits: This is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I
might tend to “bulk up.” Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking
unaided, at all! Therefore, I keep moving (if you’ve been here, then you
know that I pace endlessly….) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my
“Walk with Nature” program. So, below are MY results at the watch for
the day. Your totals could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax.
You are certainly welcome to take it easy….I simply choose not to,
affording me a panoramic view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So
come join our “Walk with Nature!” ™ Anyway, just for fun, here are my
numbers at the site for today (join me, if you wish): Steps – 4,700,
Miles – 2, Floors – 2
<BR><BR>
----“SEASON’S BIRD SPECIES LIST” – we are not just a Hawk Watch but
conduct a migration tally from the site. The complete species list will be
in our weekly email blog sent to those requesting it. Our tally board, on
site, will feature an approximation (very rough, best “guestimate,” –
searching for Hawks must remain our primary focus) for totals of each
species seen for “The Watch” year. The overall list for the season
from the watch will be part of the large weekly “blog,” if you’ve
signed up for that at <earlybirdtours...>
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES – Identified from watch site: today: 35; this season:
141
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEAR’S “WATCH SPECIES LIST (0):”
nothing.
<BR><BR>
Contact:
Larry Lewis
-------
Early Bird Nature Tours(EBNT)---"Exciting & Fun Adventures in Nature"---63
S. Park Ave., Coatesville, PA 19320---484-340-SORA (7672)--Business
Cell---email: <earlybirdtours...>


Predictions:
Tomorrow’s flight looks MOSTLY SUNNY with a light north wind
<BR><BR> .
The Chester County Hawk Watch and Migration Count is sponsored, in large
part, by Frank Haas and in the memory of Barbara Haas. Membership in EBNT
is requested. Please contact us at <earlybirdtours...> with
questions or comments.

========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=707

Site Description:
The platform just left of the only boat ramp for Chambers Lake in the main
parking lot, overlooking the lake to the north.

Directions to site:
We set up in the main parking lot for the lake, on the platform just left
of the only boat ramp.
The Hawk Watch at Chambers Lake (as part of the Chester County Hawk Watch)
operates daily, March 1 thru April 30 from 9am - 3 pm (unless counter is
away leading a tour elsewhere). In fall the season is Sept. 1 thru Nov.
30,each day 9am-3pm. Please contact Larry at 484-340-7672 to confirm
counter is present. This count welcomes all visitors to this fine
habitat. When there are no hawks present, many birds still are. The lake
holds numerous waterfowl species and the variable shoreline can produce
incredible shorebirds.

Directions to hawk watch:
From the Rt. 30 By-pass take the Rt. 82 exit north. Turn left at the first
light(Rt. 340) and go 1.3 miles to Wagontown Rd. Turn Rt. on Wagontown Rd.
and continue on this winding road for 1.8 miles (you will pass the Hibernia
Park entrance on your right, the Chambers Lake parking lot, and Chambers
Lake on your right). Pull off the road to the left and park safely at the
end of the lake to visit the hawk watch. You will see us sitting on the
dike near the road at the end of the lake.

 

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Date: 11/19/23 9:42 pm
From: Jim McGuire <000001c4e785b68a-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Re: Dates needed for Christmas Bird Counts in PA
Erie is Dec 16th.


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone


On Sunday, November 19, 2023, 10:35 PM, K Springer <springer0707...> wrote:

Has the Grove City date been set yet?

Thank you,
Kim Springer

On Sun, Nov 19, 2023, 10:04 PM Margaret <bcoriole...> wrote:

> Once again this year, the Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology is
> printing the list of all the Christmas Bird Counts in PA in the December
> issue of "The PSO Pileated."  If you are aware that any of the compilers
> for these counts have changed, please let me know.  We are still missing
> dates for the following counts:
>
> Allentown
> Audubon
> Benezette
> Bernville
> Cowanesque Lake
> Emporium
> Erie
> Imperial
> Johnstown
> Lebanon
> Mansfield-Wellsboro
> Penns Creek
> Pennypack Valley
> Philipsburg
> Pocono Mt.
> Potter County
> Southeastern Bradford
> State College
> Tamaqua
> Upper Bucks
> White Mills
> Wild Creek– Little Gap
>
> Thanks for your help!
>
> Marg Higbee, Indiana, PA, <bcoriole...>
>
>
> --
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> www.avg.com
>

 

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Date: 11/19/23 7:35 pm
From: K Springer <springer0707...>
Subject: Re: Dates needed for Christmas Bird Counts in PA
Has the Grove City date been set yet?

Thank you,
Kim Springer

On Sun, Nov 19, 2023, 10:04 PM Margaret <bcoriole...> wrote:

> Once again this year, the Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology is
> printing the list of all the Christmas Bird Counts in PA in the December
> issue of "The PSO Pileated." If you are aware that any of the compilers
> for these counts have changed, please let me know. We are still missing
> dates for the following counts:
>
> Allentown
> Audubon
> Benezette
> Bernville
> Cowanesque Lake
> Emporium
> Erie
> Imperial
> Johnstown
> Lebanon
> Mansfield-Wellsboro
> Penns Creek
> Pennypack Valley
> Philipsburg
> Pocono Mt.
> Potter County
> Southeastern Bradford
> State College
> Tamaqua
> Upper Bucks
> White Mills
> Wild Creek– Little Gap
>
> Thanks for your help!
>
> Marg Higbee, Indiana, PA, <bcoriole...>
>
>
> --
> This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software.
> www.avg.com
>

 

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Date: 11/19/23 7:22 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Bake Oven Knob (19 Nov 2023) 23 Raptors
Bake Oven Knob
2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 19, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 3 66 280
Turkey Vulture 4 124 879
Osprey 0 0 84
Bald Eagle 2 90 360
Northern Harrier 0 8 36
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 64 1621
Cooper's Hawk 0 17 151
American Goshawk 0 1 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 27 51
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 6421
Red-tailed Hawk 13 309 646
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 33 46
American Kestrel 0 1 96
Merlin 0 8 59
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 32
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 18 129

Total: 23 769 10896
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Rick Morrissey

Observers:

Visitors:
Sundays have been slow days for visitors on the North look-out. Ten total,
although two visitors were 'scouts' from a family group of eleven out for a
hike. One of the 'scouts' asked me if I knew Steve Hawk, which I told him
yes and that I had just talked to him him a few weeks back. So Steve,
here's a 'shout out' from Rob Frey of Lehighton, Pa. I am a talker, so is
Rob, and next thing we know 'Danny' Kunkle's name comes up. So here's
another shout out from Rob Frey and his brother Jay to Danny Kunkle. Why
stop here? Let's give a plug to SERVICE CONSTRUCTION HOME BUILDERS, Jay and
Rob's business.

So this is my last BOK shift for 2023. I put up the owl pole, maybe
something amazing might happen, maybe a Goshawk, some recent sightings of a
Rough legged hawk, you never know but alas, not today. Then to my
surprise, rustling directly below the front of the North Lookout, something
coming up from the bowl? Not a bear, kind of late. Then two hikers appear
climbing the rocks, manuevering around smalls trees, scrambling on the
rocks. As they stop to rest, the first thing I say is that in my 20+ years
I have never observed hikers come up that path, in fact there is no path!
The next thing I notice is that one of the hikers, the lead hiker, has
forearm crutches, not hiking poles. His trail name is 'fourfeet,' he also
goes by Cyril and his fellow hiker is Kevin. Both are from the Allentown
Hiking Club. Turns out Cyril is in charge of programs and he invites me to
talk at one of their hiking club meetings. Wow, a 20-30 minute
presentation. Where will I find the words?

As the the sun sets, I would be remiss not to thank all of the volunteer
observers who helped with the Sunday count this season. Each report I
recognized your raptor identifications skills, yet please know how much
your presence on the 'knob' made it a joyful experience for me. Be well,
stay well, and I look forward until we raise our 'glasses' again next
season.


Weather:
Lots of blue sky and sun in the morning with 0% cloud cover, then in the
mid-afternoon 15-30% cloud cover with a few clouds at the end of the count.
The low temperature was 36F at the start of the count, and a high
temperature of 44F at 1400. Winds were generally WNW at an average of 2-5
mph in the morning with gusts up to 9 mph, then in the afternoon winds were
on average 4-8 mph with periodic gusts of 12-15 mph with one recorded gust
of 19 mph. It was a slow day, so I was recording wind speeds fairly often.

Raptor Observations:
First bird of the day was a Turkey Vulture at 0936, then nothing until a
lone adult Red-tailed Hawk at 1140. It was not until noon that a slight
'burst' of six Red-tailed hawks passed by yet a few of them did not seem to
be in a hurry. They met the criteria to be counted as I watched them
disappear down ridge, but I had my doubts even as I watched them go out of
sight.

My hopes were raised in the afternoon with a migrating 3rd year Bald Eagle,
who came from slope #5 and stayed close to the ridge moving over the hump
and stayed fairly low just beyond the finish line (Pine Tree), and of
course I watched it move down ridge but just to admire it as there were no
doubts with this one. Shortly after the Eagle, on the South side of the
ridge over the bowl, a Red Shouldered Hawk. Kind of where you would expect
it to be, the only raptor flying over the South lookout on a WNW day (or
better stated, the only one I observed). Another 'big sky day' with only
one observer.

Bald Eagle (2) - 1214(i); 1342(a)

Non-raptor Observations:
Not a whole lot, just a few Blue Jays, a few crows, five Ravens, some
eastern bluebirds, and some small flocks of red-winged black birds.

Predictions:
Sunshine and some clouds, High 46F. Winds light and variable, NNE 5mph.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>)
Bake Oven Knob information may be found at:
www.lgnc.org


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Date: 11/19/23 7:04 pm
From: Margaret <bcoriole...>
Subject: Dates needed for Christmas Bird Counts in PA
Once again this year, the Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology is
printing the list of all the Christmas Bird Counts in PA in the December
issue of "The PSO Pileated."  If you are aware that any of the compilers
for these counts have changed, please let me know.  We are still missing
dates for the following counts:

Allentown
Audubon
Benezette
Bernville
Cowanesque Lake
Emporium
Erie
Imperial
Johnstown
Lebanon
Mansfield-Wellsboro
Penns Creek
Pennypack Valley
Philipsburg
Pocono Mt.
Potter County
Southeastern Bradford
State College
Tamaqua
Upper Bucks
White Mills
Wild Creek– Little Gap

Thanks for your help!

Marg Higbee, Indiana, PA, <bcoriole...>


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Date: 11/19/23 6:39 pm
From: Linda Rowan <000001476b4df963-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Merlin Bucks County PA
Today on a short walk at Silver Lake Nature Center in Bristol Township I saw
a Merlin. I was on the walkway through the marsh when I spotted it going
away.

It circled back and gave us a good look, and then perched briefly in a tree
by the creek.



Later we had a Coopers Hawk perched in a tree behind the nature center.



Other than that is was quiet.



Linda Rowan

Bristol Twp. Bucks County

 

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Date: 11/19/23 6:10 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Second Mountain (19 Nov 2023) 43 Raptors
Second Mountain
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 19, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 6 16
Turkey Vulture 15 154 518
Osprey 0 0 60
Bald Eagle 10 80 248
Northern Harrier 0 11 49
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 64 1466
Cooper's Hawk 0 12 117
American Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 3 64 94
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 1691
Red-tailed Hawk 8 264 431
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 4 32 37
American Kestrel 0 2 77
Merlin 0 2 15
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 19
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 18
Unknown Buteo 0 9 23
Unknown Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 1 6 18

Total: 43 711 4907
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Observation start time: 09:15:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 6.75 hours

Official Counter: Sarah Way

Observers: Andy Francis, Brian Weaver, Joe Meloney, Tom Garner

Visitors:
6 total observers. 26 total visitors, 6 for birdwatching.


Weather:
Clear skies all day, with haze in the valley south of the Gap. High was
10C, wind W-NW 4-12mph.

Raptor Observations:
Migrating eagles:
10:38A Immature golden eagle
11:18A Unknown age bald eagle
11:24A Adult golden eagle
11:50A Adult bald eagle
12:26P Immature golden eagle
12:54P Adult and immature bald eagle
1:22P 4th year bald eagle
1:36P 3rd year bald eagle
2:52P Two second year bald eagles
3:14P Immature golden eagle
3:29P Adult bald eagle
3:35P Adult bald eagle

Local raptors: 1 red-tailed hawk, 2 turkey vultures, 4 bald eagles

Non-raptor Observations:
2 tufted titmice, 4 dark-eyed juncos, 1 chickadee spp, 1 raven, 1 downy
woodpecker, 1 snow bunting, 1 fox sparrow, 1 Northern cardinal, 4 common
loons, 1 gull spp, 11 cedar waxwings
========================================================================
Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>)
Second Mountain information may be found at:
Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=432

 

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Date: 11/19/23 4:58 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Allegheny Front (19 Nov 2023) 15 Raptors
Allegheny Front
Central City, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 19, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 22
TV 3 38 202
OS 0 0 51
BE 0 29 297
NH 0 8 23
SS 1 28 739
CH 0 8 125
AG 0 0 0
RS 0 40 50
BW 0 0 4439
RT 5 284 699
RL 0 0 0
GE 3 83 91
AK 0 4 55
ML 0 0 19
PG 0 1 31
UA 0 2 11
UB 3 6 20
UF 0 0 5
UE 0 2 2
UR 0 11 64

Total: 15 544 6945
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 7.5 hours

Official Counter: Erika Bowman

Observers: Bill Cline, Rich Jones, Sandy Cline

Visitors:
Rich Jones, Aidan Hinn, Sandy & Bill Cline, Marilyn Martin, Paul Mettille,
Dave & Crystal Hernley, Francis Maust


Weather:
Sunny, West to WNW winds

Raptor Observations:
Golden Eagle Adult: 9:35, 3:17, 3:43
Golden Eagle Juv: 2:52

At least 4 local Red-tailed Hawks

Non-raptor Observations:
A Robin, E Bluebird, Pileated Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, T Titmouse, DE
Junco, BC Chickadee, GC Kinglet, Blue Jay, W Turkey, WB Nuthatch, A Junco,
A Crow, C Raven, E Starling, N Cardinal

Predictions:
Partly cloudy skies during the morning hours will become overcast in the
afternoon. High 42F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Erika Bowman (<dizzechick...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=111

 

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Date: 11/19/23 3:13 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Waggoner's Gap (19 Nov 2023) 49 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap
40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 19, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 2 6
TV 0 265 2107
OS 0 2 151
BE 1 153 616
NH 1 33 142
SS 1 167 6802
CH 0 21 304
AG 0 2 4
RS 1 114 182
BW 0 0 6068
RT 42 756 1408
RL 0 1 1
GE 3 100 132
AK 0 1 173
ML 0 8 105
PG 0 3 44
UA 0 1 13
UB 0 3 25
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 1 2
UR 0 4 25

Total: 49 1637 18311
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 9.5 hours

Official Counter: Brandon Brogle, Paul Fritz

Observers: Brandon Brogle, Dave Grove, Deb Gingrich, Gene Wagner,
Jeff Thompson, Paul Fritz

Visitors:
18, Lynn Davidson, Hal Wierenga


Weather:
Light NW becoming gusty, haze on horizon, bright blue sky of death.

Raptor Observations:
High overhead south side flight before wind settled onto the north side.

First bird: RT 9:40
Last bird: NH 3:55

Non-raptor Observations:
2 fence lizards at the tower and a grasshopper near the gate.


========================================================================
Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Waggoner's Gap information may be found at:
www.waggap.com


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=439
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/audubon-pennsylvania/waggoners-gap-hawk-watch-fall-2023

 

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Date: 11/19/23 1:53 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (19 Nov 2023) 27 Raptors
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 19, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 40 120
Turkey Vulture 0 247 820
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 0 0 219
Bald Eagle 1 109 492
Northern Harrier 2 34 117
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 158 3584
Cooper's Hawk 1 35 344
American Goshawk 1 2 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 9 24
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 59 99
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 7365
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 20 424 798
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 2 10
Golden Eagle 0 39 57
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 3 251
Merlin 1 9 142
Peregrine Falcon 0 4 60
Unknown Falcon 0 1 5
Unknown Raptor 0 0 14

Total: 27 1175 14525
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 06:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 9.17 hours

Compiler: Jason Deeter

Counters: Andy Price, David Barber

Weather:
Cloud cover less than 15% throughout the day, haze in the valleys, light NW
and WNW winds.

Raptor Observations:
American goshawk at 1130
BAEA: 2 adults, 3 immatures

Non-raptor Observations:
common raven, golden-crowned kinglet, eastern bluebird, cedar waxwing,
dark-eyed junco, red-winged blackbird, purple finch, pine siskin, Am.
goldfinch
========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=109

 

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Date: 11/19/23 10:28 am
From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 19, 2023
Date: November 19, 2023

Time: 0700 to 1000

Weather: Variably cloudy, SSE wind to 8 mph, temp.38 F, waves 2’. 

Comments: Red-breasted Merganser and scaup movement was light with nearly allbirds moving west. Not much else happening. Angela Romanczuk and Jeff Kenny assisted with the count.  Roger Donn stopped for a brief visit. 

 

Waterbirds recorded:

 

Tundra Swan 2

Ring-necked Duck  1

Greater Scaup 58

Lesser Scaup 24

Greater/Lesser scaup  420

Surf Scoter 2

White-winged Scoter  32

Black Scoter 1

Long-tailed Duck  5

Bufflehead 109

Common Goldeneye  3

Common Merganser  2

Red-breasted Merganser  1800

Horned Grebe 15

Dunlin 6

Red-throated Loon  3
Common Loon  10

Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>

 

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Date: 11/19/23 6:07 am
From: Kendall Zook <kendallzook98...>
Subject: Lapland Longspur, Crawford Co.
This beautiful frosty morning on a short walk near home, Cambridge Springs,
PA, I had a calling Lapland Longspur fly over. I also had a mixed flock of
blackbirds with a conservative estimate of 30 Rusty Blackbirds.



Kendall Zook

Crawford Co.









 

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Date: 11/19/23 3:23 am
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (18 Nov 2023) 20 Raptors
Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake
Wagontown, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 18, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 39 82
Turkey Vulture 12 515 985
Osprey 0 2 168
Bald Eagle 3 43 131
Northern Harrier 0 1 7
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 124 372
Cooper's Hawk 0 26 71
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 51 60
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 4584
Red-tailed Hawk 3 65 116
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 0 1
American Kestrel 0 0 33
Merlin 0 1 19
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0

Total: 20 868 6634
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 16:30:00
Total observation time: 9.5 hours

Official Counter: Larry Lewis (Early Bird Nature Tours)

Observers:

Visitors:
CHESTER COUNTY HAWK WATCH & MIGRATION COUNT AT CHAMBERS LAKE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (7): Rick Robinson, Liz Lyng, Angie Cote, John McNamara, Matt
Wibberley, Luc & Therese Jacobs
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Chambers Lake!
<BR><BR>



Weather:
<BR><BR>
Weather:
Cloudy – Mostly Sunny (100-30% cloud cover), Ceiling – 2.8-30K ft.,
Visibility – 10 miles, Temps 50 - 52F, Winds NNW-NW @ 14-16 mph
<BR><BR>


Raptor Observations:
----“Raptors” seen but deemed not to be migrating: 2-Red-shouldered
Hawk, 2-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (8) and Turkey Vultures (43).

<BR><BR>
----Bald Eagle ages: 1 yr.-1; 2 yr.-1; 3 yr.-_; 4 yr.-_; adult-1
<BR><BR>


Non-raptor Observations:
TODAY’S Bird Blog: [PLEASE NOTE: I send out a large weekly
“blog/newsletter” detailing much more than these small daily recaps.
This newsletter from EBNT, has our upcoming schedule and the County year
bird list, etc. If you aren’t receiving it and would like to, kindly
email me <earlybirdtours...> to be added.
<BR><BR>
I went straight to Chambers Lake this morning where I found waterfowl to be
even more abundant. Shovelers, American Wigeon, Gadwall, Green-winged
Teal, Bufflehead, Ring-necked Ducks, Hooded Merganser, and Ruddy Ducks –
all among “the regulars,” were still here. Surprises were found,
though - 2 female Redheads, Pintail, Common Goldeneyes, and an immature
Bonaparte’s Gull. Then, a Long-tailed Duck dropped in [my FOY] – a
spectacular male [is there any other kind?-lol]. I put the word out and
Angie and others, showed up to see it [see picture]. Also seen were
Ring-billed Gulls, Towhees, and Fox Sparrows. [Additional highlights
listed below]
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to Frank Haas and his gracious generosity and support in his
name and in the memory of his wife, Barbara.
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS [not mentioned in Blog above]:
<BR><BR>
Great Blue Herons, Black Ducks, Swamp Sparrow, and Kingfishers.
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (0). Dragonflies (0). Reptiles &
Amphibians (0). Mammals (1): Eastern Gray Squirrel.
<BR><BR>
----EBNT’s “Walk with Nature” ™ Program Daily Tally with our
Fitbits: This is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I
might tend to “bulk up.” Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking
unaided, at all! Therefore, I keep moving (if you’ve been here, then you
know that I pace endlessly….) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my
“Walk with Nature” program. So, below are MY results at the watch for
the day. Your totals could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax.
You are certainly welcome to take it easy….I simply choose not to,
affording me a panoramic view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So
come join our “Walk with Nature!” ™ Anyway, just for fun, here are my
numbers at the site for today (join me, if you wish): Steps – 1,072,
Miles – 0.46, Floors – 1
<BR><BR>
----“SEASON’S BIRD SPECIES LIST” – we are not just a Hawk Watch but
conduct a migration tally from the site. The complete species list will be
in our weekly email blog sent to those requesting it. Our tally board, on
site, will feature an approximation (very rough, best “guestimate,” –
searching for Hawks must remain our primary focus) for totals of each
species seen for “The Watch” year. The overall list for the season
from the watch will be part of the large weekly “blog,” if you’ve
signed up for that at <earlybirdtours...>
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES – Identified from watch site: today: 52; this season:
141
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEAR’S “WATCH SPECIES LIST (4):”
Redhead, Common Goldeneye, Long-tailed Duck, and Bonaparte’s Gull.
<BR><BR>
Contact:
Larry Lewis
-------
Early Bird Nature Tours(EBNT)---"Exciting & Fun Adventures in Nature"---63
S. Park Ave., Coatesville, PA 19320---484-340-SORA (7672)--Business
Cell---email: <earlybirdtours...>


Predictions:
Tomorrow’s flight looks sunny with a good west wind.
<BR><BR> .
The Chester County Hawk Watch and Migration Count is sponsored, in large
part, by Frank Haas and in the memory of Barbara Haas. Membership in EBNT
is requested. Please contact us at <earlybirdtours...> with
questions or comments.

========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=707

Site Description:
The platform just left of the only boat ramp for Chambers Lake in the main
parking lot, overlooking the lake to the north.

Directions to site:
We set up in the main parking lot for the lake, on the platform just left
of the only boat ramp.
The Hawk Watch at Chambers Lake (as part of the Chester County Hawk Watch)
operates daily, March 1 thru April 30 from 9am - 3 pm (unless counter is
away leading a tour elsewhere). In fall the season is Sept. 1 thru Nov.
30,each day 9am-3pm. Please contact Larry at 484-340-7672 to confirm
counter is present. This count welcomes all visitors to this fine
habitat. When there are no hawks present, many birds still are. The lake
holds numerous waterfowl species and the variable shoreline can produce
incredible shorebirds.

Directions to hawk watch:
From the Rt. 30 By-pass take the Rt. 82 exit north. Turn left at the first
light(Rt. 340) and go 1.3 miles to Wagontown Rd. Turn Rt. on Wagontown Rd.
and continue on this winding road for 1.8 miles (you will pass the Hibernia
Park entrance on your right, the Chambers Lake parking lot, and Chambers
Lake on your right). Pull off the road to the left and park safely at the
end of the lake to visit the hawk watch. You will see us sitting on the
dike near the road at the end of the lake.

 

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Date: 11/18/23 5:45 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Bake Oven Knob (18 Nov 2023) 52 Raptors
Bake Oven Knob
2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 18, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 63 277
Turkey Vulture 7 120 875
Osprey 0 0 84
Bald Eagle 13 88 358
Northern Harrier 0 8 36
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 64 1621
Cooper's Hawk 0 17 151
American Goshawk 0 1 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 26 50
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 6421
Red-tailed Hawk 29 296 633
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 2 33 46
American Kestrel 0 1 96
Merlin 0 8 59
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 32
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 18 129

Total: 52 746 10873
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Michele Varricchio

Observers: Jim Funk, Mike Kaufmann, Priscilla Petite, Simon Lane

Visitors:
Mike and Amy Kaufman once again brought renewing energy and expertise mid
afternoon til the end of the count.
6 visitors including friends of Lehigh Gap Nature Center, Eric and Jerry.
Jonathon Debalko assisted in the bird watch while his children kept busy at
the North Lookout.


Weather:
Daytime temperatues in the mid 40s felt cooler due to the steady 13 mph NNW
winds. Clouds gave way mid morning to blue skies thereafter. Visibility 20
miles.

Raptor Observations:
Bald Eagle: 0935a, 1138a, 1138a, 1140a, 1141a, 1211a, 1213a, 1235a, 1248a,
1436a, 1501a, 1515a, 1605i.
Golden Eagle: 0946 (subadult), 1438a.

Non-raptor Observations:
4 Crossbills, 2 Chickadees, 12 Raven.

Predictions:
Sunday morning sun warms the low 30 degree temperatures to the day's high,
50, at noon; temperatures decrease after that. Winds will be westerly 4-11
mph with gusts to 23 mph. Visibility 20 miles.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>)
Bake Oven Knob information may be found at:
www.lgnc.org


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Date: 11/18/23 4:57 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Waggoner's Gap (18 Nov 2023) 62 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap
40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 18, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 2 6
TV 0 265 2107
OS 0 2 151
BE 21 152 615
NH 1 32 141
SS 0 166 6801
CH 0 21 304
AG 1 2 4
RS 1 113 181
BW 0 0 6068
RT 25 714 1366
RL 0 1 1
GE 12 97 129
AK 0 1 173
ML 0 8 105
PG 0 3 44
UA 1 1 13
UB 0 3 25
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 1 2
UR 0 4 25

Total: 62 1588 18262
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 06:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 10.25 hours

Official Counter: Brandon Brogle, Paul Fritz, Ron Freed

Observers: Brandon Brogle, Dave Grove, Deb Gingrich, Gene Wagner,
Jeff Thompson, Joe Yoder, Meredith Lombard, Paul Fritz,
Paul Kosten, Ron Freed

Visitors:
21, Brad Lanning


Weather:
Moderate NW decreasing slightly as the day went on, clear, clouds burning
up becoming blue sky.

Raptor Observations:
Close to distant north side flight with great looks at Golden and Bald
Eagle. Immature Gos passed at a medium distance.

First bird: CH 7:45
Last bird: BE 4:16

Non-raptor Observations:
American Robin, Red-Winged Blackbird, Dark-eyed Junco, Pine Siskin
========================================================================
Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Waggoner's Gap information may be found at:
www.waggap.com


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=439
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/audubon-pennsylvania/waggoners-gap-hawk-watch-fall-2023

 

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Date: 11/18/23 3:28 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Second Mountain (18 Nov 2023) 21 Raptors
Second Mountain
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 18, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 6 16
Turkey Vulture 5 139 503
Osprey 0 0 60
Bald Eagle 3 70 238
Northern Harrier 1 11 49
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 62 1464
Cooper's Hawk 0 12 117
American Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 3 61 91
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 1691
Red-tailed Hawk 4 256 423
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 5 28 33
American Kestrel 0 2 77
Merlin 0 2 15
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 19
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 18
Unknown Buteo 0 9 23
Unknown Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 0 5 17

Total: 21 668 4864
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours

Official Counter: Brandon Pentz, Chip Templin

Observers: Chip Templin, Fred Wilcox, Gary La Belle, Peggy Holt,
Tom Powers

Visitors:
9 Visitors checking out the view


Weather:
A beautiful day! Comfortable temperatures for the season and a lot of sun.
Steady wind throughout the day with some strong gusts.

Raptor Observations:
Local RT, CH, and TV activity throughout the day.

Non-raptor Observations:
Common Raven activity throughout the day
White-throated Sparrows and Juncos
1 Pileated Woodpecker


Predictions:
Similar today. Hopefully another beautiful day.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>)
Second Mountain information may be found at:
Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=432

 

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Date: 11/18/23 3:25 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Route 183 (18 Nov 2023) 57 Raptors
Route 183
Bethel, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 18, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 6 60 144
Turkey Vulture 11 83 357
Osprey 0 2 67
Bald Eagle 3 56 267
Northern Harrier 0 6 34
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 97 3225
Cooper's Hawk 4 26 243
American Goshawk 0 2 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 42 66
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 3107
Red-tailed Hawk 23 314 568
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 1
Golden Eagle 6 36 49
American Kestrel 0 2 83
Merlin 0 4 35
Peregrine Falcon 0 3 13
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 38
Unknown Buteo 0 6 37
Unknown Falcon 0 1 9
Unknown Eagle 0 4 10
Unknown Raptor 0 3 35

Total: 57 749 8391
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 6.5 hours

Official Counter: Rich Rieger

Observers: Ed Barrell, Jim Hartly, Karen Hardy, Scott Fisher

Weather:
cloudy in a.m., clearing by 11a - temps topped out at 5c w 10 - 20mph winds

Raptor Observations:
Golden Eagles
A - 807
A - 845
sA - 1112
A - 1118
sA - 1127
A - 1317

Non-raptor Observations:
Local Ravens playing close in in most of the day

Predictions:
where have all the Red Tails gone?
========================================================================
Report submitted by Kittatinny counter/l goodrich (<goodrich...>)


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Date: 11/18/23 3:19 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (18 Nov 2023) 55 Raptors
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 18, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 40 120
Turkey Vulture 5 247 820
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 0 0 219
Bald Eagle 6 108 491
Northern Harrier 0 32 115
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 158 3584
Cooper's Hawk 3 34 343
American Goshawk 0 1 3
Unknown Accipiter 0 9 24
Red-shouldered Hawk 3 58 98
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 7365
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 32 400 774
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 2 10
Golden Eagle 5 38 56
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 3 251
Merlin 1 8 141
Peregrine Falcon 0 4 60
Unknown Falcon 0 1 5
Unknown Raptor 0 0 14

Total: 55 1143 14493
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 9.5 hours

Compiler: Scott Morrison

Counters: Bracken Brown, Holly Merker, Troy Herrel

Visitors:
190


Weather:
Overcast conditions in the morning becoming clear by mid-day. Strong
northwest winds in the morning became steady through the afternoon
10-20mph.

Raptor Observations:
Great looks at both species of eagle with an immature golden eagle circling
in front of the lookout! Dunkadoo didn't push 9-10 raptors to hawkcount so
missing 4 red-tail and 1 golden eagle with a day count of 60.

Non-raptor Observations:
Pine siskin, cedar waxwing, purple finch, golden-crowned kinglet,
red-winged blackbird, common loon, canada geese, common raven.

Predictions:
Calling for sunny conditions high of 52 and West winds 10-15mph
========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=109
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/hawk-mountain-sanctuary/fall-2023-hawk-count

 

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Date: 11/18/23 2:24 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Allegheny Front (18 Nov 2023) 9 Raptors
Allegheny Front
Central City, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 18, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 22
TV 0 35 199
OS 0 0 51
BE 1 29 297
NH 0 8 23
SS 1 27 738
CH 0 8 125
AG 0 0 0
RS 2 40 50
BW 0 0 4439
RT 3 279 694
RL 0 0 0
GE 2 80 88
AK 0 4 55
ML 0 0 19
PG 0 1 31
UA 0 2 11
UB 0 3 17
UF 0 0 5
UE 0 2 2
UR 0 11 64

Total: 9 529 6930
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours

Official Counter: Brian M. Wargo

Observers:

Visitors:
Tom and George Berkheimer and 7 others.


Weather:
Mostly cloudy in the morning with temperatures right at freezing. Warming
throughout the day can consistent north west wind. By afternoon, the sky
was cloudless.

Raptor Observations:
Golden Eagles: 12:11 Juvenile flying with a Sub Adult
Bald Eagle: 12:59 Adult

Non-raptor Observations:
American Crow, American Robin, Black-capped Chickadee, Blue Jay, Cedar
Waxwings, Common Raven, Dark-eyed Junco, Northern Cardinal, Northern
Flicker, Tufted Titmouse, White-Breasted Nuthatch

Predictions:
Similar to today!
========================================================================
Report submitted by Brian M. Wargo (<brianwargo...>)


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Date: 11/18/23 1:43 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Stone Mt., Pa. (18 Nov 2023) 24 Raptors
Stone Mt., Pa.
Allensville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 18, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 6
TV 0 70 405
OS 0 0 53
BE 6 44 239
NH 2 6 32
SS 1 38 612
CH 0 4 64
AG 0 0 0
RS 0 9 23
BW 0 0 3772
RT 6 175 315
RL 0 0 1
GE 5 59 65
AK 0 0 61
ML 1 3 31
PG 1 3 33
UA 0 0 3
UB 0 2 5
UF 0 0 1
UE 1 1 1
UR 1 1 11

Total: 24 415 5733
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 7.5 hours

Official Counter: Andrew Bechdel

Observers: Jim Cassidy

Visitors:
Jim Cassidy, Dana Power, The Hieronymi Family


Weather:
Overcast in the morning with NNW wing then gradually clearing to full sun
by noon. Wind 2-6mph.

Raptor Observations:
Golden Eagles: Sub-8:17, Unk-9:46, Unk-10:30, Ad-12:07, Sub-12:52

Local Raptors: Black Vulture-4, Turkey Vulture-3, Bald Eagle-5, Red-tailed
Hawk-3, Cooper's Hawk-1

Non-raptor Observations:
RedB.Woodpecker-1, D.Woodpecker-1, P.Woodpecker-1, A.Crow-1, C.Raven-15,
B.Chickadee-1, G.Kinglet-1, B.Creeper-1, C.Wren-2, E.Starling-30,
E.Bluebird-6, A.Robin-14, C.Waxwing-7, P.Siskin-1, A.Goldfinch-8,
D.Junco-2, duck sp.-1, passerine sp.-17

Predictions:
Uncertain; West wind could bring a few Golden Eagles.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Greg Grove (<gwg2...>)


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Date: 11/18/23 10:59 am
From: g. g <birdersx5...>
Subject: Buffleheads, continuing Great egret, Washington County
Nice to see some Buffleheads show up on Lake Joann this morning. The Great
egret (from last Saturday) continues, moving from Timber Lake to Lake Joann
at times.

Shout out to Don Weiss again for alerting me to the Buffleheads.

Gigi Gerben
Washington County

 

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Date: 11/18/23 10:31 am
From: Douglas Filler <0000012c09e09177-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Silver Lake in Bucks CO.
The following were seen or heard on the morning bird walk from the Silver Lake Nature Center locate in Bristol, PA. Thanks to Ron Miller for leading.
Participants 4
Species seen or heard
American CrowAmerican GoldfinchAmerican RobinBald Eagle  1 Adult 2 Juvenile flying over lakeBelted KingfisherBlue JayCanada GooseCarolina ChickadeeCarolina WrenCedar WaxwingCoopers HawkDark-eyed JuncoDouble-creasted cormorantDowney WoodpeckerEastern PhoebeEuropean StarlingGreat Blue HeronHerring GullHooded MerganserHouse SparrowMallardMourning DoveNorthern CardinalNorthern FlickerNorthern MockingbirdNorthern ShovelerPied-billed GrebeRed-bellied WoodpeckerRed-winged BlackbirdRock PigeonSong SparrowSwamp SparrowTufted TitmouseTurkey VultureWhite-breasted NuthatchWhite-throated SparrowWood DuckYellow-rumped Warbler

Doug Filler
Levittown PA.

 

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Date: 11/18/23 9:34 am
From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 18, 2023
Date: November 18, 2023

Time: 0700 to 1030

Weather: Mostly clear, N to W wind to 10 mph, temp.40 F,, waves 2’. 

Comments: Huge gatherings of Red-breasted Mergansers continue.  Their staging behavior of moving back andforth from west to east makes it challenging to estimate their truenumber.  Other than that, nothing much happening.  Jeff and Angella from the Philadelphia areaas well as Roger Donn, assisted with the count. Brian Berchtold stopped for a quick chat.

 

Waterbirds recorded:

 

Ring-necked Duck  14

Greater Scaup 11

Lesser Scaup 27

Greater/Lesser scaup  100

Surf Scoter 1

White-winged Scoter  21

Black Scoter 1

Long-tailed Duck  1

Bufflehead 56

Common Goldeneye  7

Red-breasted Merganser  8240

Horned Grebe 1

Dunlin 4

Red-throated Loon  3

 

Other bird moving over the lake:

 

Bald Eagle 1


Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>

 

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Date: 11/18/23 1:10 am
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (17 Nov 2023) 24 Raptors
Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake
Wagontown, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 17, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 39 82
Turkey Vulture 14 503 973
Osprey 0 2 168
Bald Eagle 1 40 128
Northern Harrier 0 1 7
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 122 370
Cooper's Hawk 0 26 71
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 2 51 60
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 4584
Red-tailed Hawk 4 62 113
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 0 1
American Kestrel 0 0 33
Merlin 0 1 19
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0

Total: 24 848 6614
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 10 hours

Official Counter: Larry Lewis (Early Bird Nature Tours)

Observers: Dave Luning, Rick Robinson

Visitors:
CHESTER COUNTY HAWK WATCH & MIGRATION COUNT AT CHAMBERS LAKE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (2): Rick Robinson, Dave Luning
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Chambers Lake!
<BR><BR>



Weather:
<BR><BR>
Weather:
Partly Sunny (50% cloud cover), Ceiling – 30k ft., Visibility – 10
miles, Temps 47 - 65F, Winds SSW-S @ 6-9 mph.
<BR><BR>


Raptor Observations:
----“Raptors” seen but deemed not to be migrating: 2-Red-shouldered
Hawk, 2-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (7) and Turkey Vultures (38).

<BR><BR>
----Bald Eagle ages: 1 yr.-_; 2 yr.-_; 3 yr.-_; 4 yr.-_; adult-1
<BR><BR>


Non-raptor Observations:
TODAY’S Bird Blog: [PLEASE NOTE: I send out a large weekly
“blog/newsletter” detailing much more than these small daily recaps.
This newsletter from EBNT, has our upcoming schedule and the County year
bird list, etc. If you aren’t receiving it and would like to, kindly
email me <earlybirdtours...> to be added.
<BR><BR>
I have plans to go see the Tropical Kingbird in nearby Fleetwood today with
friends. That called for a full mug of field brew. Of course, merely
living calls for a full mug of field brew.
We will leave from Chambers Lake, where I will do the Hawk Watch this
morning. Waterfowl included Shovelers, Gadwall, American Wigeon,
Ring-necked Ducks, Bufflehead, Hooded Merganser, Ruddy Ducks, and
Pied-billed Grebes. Along the western dike Pipits, Purple Finches,
Sapsuckers, and Pine Siskins were heard; Towhees, Killdeer, Ring-billed
Gulls, Golden-crowned Kinglets, Cedar Waxwings, Fox Sparrows, and Field
Sparrows, seen. I came back and sat in my van, rather than set up for a
short time, only to have to pack it all up. I quickly became part of the
birding background. Had I a camera at the ready, I’d have amazing
pictures. A Bluebird came and sat on my outdoor window mirror with me
sitting inches away. It flew to the ground, replaced by a Carolina Wren on
the same mirror. It was as if I wasn’t here. I, and my van, feel so
used… [Additional highlights listed below]
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to Frank Haas and his gracious generosity and support in his
name and in the memory of his wife, Barbara.
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS [not mentioned in Blog above]:
<BR><BR>
Black Ducks, Great Blue Herons, Kingfishers, and Swamp Sparrows
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (2): Cabbage White, Clouded Sulphur.
Dragonflies (0). Reptiles & Amphibians (0). Mammals (1): Eastern Gray
Squirrel.
<BR><BR>
----EBNT’s “Walk with Nature” ™ Program Daily Tally with our
Fitbits: This is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I
might tend to “bulk up.” Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking
unaided, at all! Therefore, I keep moving (if you’ve been here, then you
know that I pace endlessly….) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my
“Walk with Nature” program. So, below are MY results at the watch for
the day. Your totals could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax.
You are certainly welcome to take it easy….I simply choose not to,
affording me a panoramic view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So
come join our “Walk with Nature!” ™ Anyway, just for fun, here are my
numbers at the site for today (join me, if you wish): Steps – 10,301,
Miles – 4.36, Floors – 9
<BR><BR>
----“SEASON’S BIRD SPECIES LIST” – we are not just a Hawk Watch but
conduct a migration tally from the site. The complete species list will be
in our weekly email blog sent to those requesting it. Our tally board, on
site, will feature an approximation (very rough, best “guestimate,” –
searching for Hawks must remain our primary focus) for totals of each
species seen for “The Watch” year. The overall list for the season
from the watch will be part of the large weekly “blog,” if you’ve
signed up for that at <earlybirdtours...>
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES – Identified from watch site: today: 56; this season:
137
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEAR’S “WATCH SPECIES LIST (0):”
nothing.
<BR><BR>
Contact:
Larry Lewis
-------
Early Bird Nature Tours(EBNT)---"Exciting & Fun Adventures in Nature"---63
S. Park Ave., Coatesville, PA 19320---484-340-SORA (7672)--Business
Cell---email: <earlybirdtours...>


Predictions:
Tomorrow’s flight looks warm with plenty of clouds and a strong NW
breeze. Might be a good late-season flight.
<BR><BR> .
The Chester County Hawk Watch and Migration Count is sponsored, in large
part, by Frank Haas and in the memory of Barbara Haas. Membership in EBNT
is requested. Please contact us at <earlybirdtours...> with
questions or comments.

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Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=707

Site Description:
The platform just left of the only boat ramp for Chambers Lake in the main
parking lot, overlooking the lake to the north.

Directions to site:
We set up in the main parking lot for the lake, on the platform just left
of the only boat ramp.
The Hawk Watch at Chambers Lake (as part of the Chester County Hawk Watch)
operates daily, March 1 thru April 30 from 9am - 3 pm (unless counter is
away leading a tour elsewhere). In fall the season is Sept. 1 thru Nov.
30,each day 9am-3pm. Please contact Larry at 484-340-7672 to confirm
counter is present. This count welcomes all visitors to this fine
habitat. When there are no hawks present, many birds still are. The lake
holds numerous waterfowl species and the variable shoreline can produce
incredible shorebirds.

Directions to hawk watch:
From the Rt. 30 By-pass take the Rt. 82 exit north. Turn left at the first
light(Rt. 340) and go 1.3 miles to Wagontown Rd. Turn Rt. on Wagontown Rd.
and continue on this winding road for 1.8 miles (you will pass the Hibernia
Park entrance on your right, the Chambers Lake parking lot, and Chambers
Lake on your right). Pull off the road to the left and park safely at the
end of the lake to visit the hawk watch. You will see us sitting on the
dike near the road at the end of the lake.

 

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Date: 11/17/23 10:29 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Route 183 (17 Nov 2023) 53 Raptors
Route 183
Bethel, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 17, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 18 54 138
Turkey Vulture 11 72 346
Osprey 0 2 67
Bald Eagle 2 53 264
Northern Harrier 1 6 34
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 94 3222
Cooper's Hawk 1 22 239
American Goshawk 1 2 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 41 65
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 3107
Red-tailed Hawk 18 291 545
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 1
Golden Eagle 0 30 43
American Kestrel 0 2 83
Merlin 0 4 35
Peregrine Falcon 0 3 13
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 38
Unknown Buteo 0 6 37
Unknown Falcon 0 1 9
Unknown Eagle 0 4 10
Unknown Raptor 0 3 35

Total: 53 692 8334
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:15:00
Total observation time: 8.25 hours

Official Counter: Alexandra Hagans, Emily Sandly

Observers: Alexandra Hagans, Dave Hughes

Visitors:
1 observer
1 visitor


Weather:
AM: North haze, gusty S/SSW wind, cloud cover increasing throughout the
morning
PM: North haze, stronger S/SSW wind, overcast sky

Raptor Observations:
13 local TV, 0 local BV
9:50 very low immature AG
Good looks at low male NH and adult RT

Non-raptor Observations:
1 Unid dark blue dragonfly, 2 Downy WP, 1 Pileated WP, 10+ Blue Jay, 2
American Crow, 19 Common Raven, 2 Carolina Wren, 3 BC Chickadee, 7 European
Starling, 16 American Robin, 63 Cedar Waxwing, 3 WT Sparrow, 1 Eastern
Towhee, 4 Dark-eyed Junco, 2 N Cardinal, 1 Am Goldfinch, 17 Unid songbird
========================================================================
Report submitted by Kittatinny counter/l goodrich (<goodrich...>)


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Date: 11/17/23 4:06 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Allegheny Front (17 Nov 2023) 3 Raptors
Allegheny Front
Central City, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 17, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 22
TV 0 35 199
OS 0 0 51
BE 0 28 296
NH 0 8 23
SS 0 26 737
CH 0 8 125
AG 0 0 0
RS 1 38 48
BW 0 0 4439
RT 1 276 691
RL 0 0 0
GE 1 78 86
AK 0 4 55
ML 0 0 19
PG 0 1 31
UA 0 2 11
UB 0 3 17
UF 0 0 5
UE 0 2 2
UR 0 11 64

Total: 3 520 6921
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours

Official Counter: Ed Gowarty,Sr

Observers: Bob Stewart

Visitors:
1 visitor: Kevin Kutz


Weather:
100 per cent overcast.
Light wind out of the SW becoming SE at 2 PM.
Temp 13 to 16 degrees C.
Hazy. Visibility 15 km.

Raptor Observations:
3 migrating raptors. 1 Golden Eagle Ad at 10:30 EDT, 1 red-tailed hawk, and
1 red-shouldered hawk.

Non-raptor Observations:
crows, blue jays, N. flicker, blue birds, tufted titmouse, black-capped
chickadees, white-breasted nuthatch, starlings.

Predictions:
Partly cloudy.
High of 43 degrees.
Wind out of the NW at 10-15 mph.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Robert Stewart (<bob...>)


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Date: 11/17/23 3:37 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Second Mountain (14 Nov 2023) 14 Raptors
Second Mountain
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 14, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 6 16
Turkey Vulture 0 122 486
Osprey 0 0 60
Bald Eagle 3 63 231
Northern Harrier 0 9 47
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 60 1462
Cooper's Hawk 0 12 117
American Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 56 86
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 1691
Red-tailed Hawk 7 238 405
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 1 22 27
American Kestrel 0 2 77
Merlin 0 2 15
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 19
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 18
Unknown Buteo 1 9 23
Unknown Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 1 4 16

Total: 14 610 4806
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours

Official Counter: Gayle Lawrence

Observers: Jarrod Derr, Sue Dibble

Visitors:
5 visitors for the hawk watch


Weather:
sunny and mild, with a diminishing NW wind.

Raptor Observations:
Many BEs and RTs were seen but could not be counted because they flew to
the North or Northeast.

Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>)
Second Mountain information may be found at:
Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch


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Date: 11/17/23 3:16 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Second Mountain (17 Nov 2023) 9 Raptors
Second Mountain
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 17, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 6 16
Turkey Vulture 6 134 498
Osprey 0 0 60
Bald Eagle 0 64 232
Northern Harrier 1 10 48
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 62 1464
Cooper's Hawk 0 12 117
American Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 57 87
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 1691
Red-tailed Hawk 0 245 412
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 1 22 27
American Kestrel 0 2 77
Merlin 0 2 15
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 19
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 18
Unknown Buteo 0 8 22
Unknown Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 1 4 16

Total: 9 633 4829
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours

Official Counter: Tom Kurtz

Observers: Linda McKinne, Mike Dale, Mike McKinne, Nancy Clupper

Visitors:
2 Vista Viewers after 2 pm and other hawk watchers after 2pm


Weather:
Light winds out of the S with occasional moderate gusts, temperature range
45 to 64, pretty much 100% cloud cover all day

Raptor Observations:
1- adult GE
1 unidet raptor way out south over Blue Mountain
1-Male NH close below eye level great look

Non-raptor Observations:
Ravens, 1Bluejay, 15 Am Crows, Red Bellied and Downy WP's,
Nuthatches, Many Juncos, Goldfinch, Carolina Wren, and White Throated
Sparrows heard, Cardinal, Mourning Doves, Song Sparrow and 1 Fox Sparrow

Predictions:
Much cooler predicted high 51 and winds out of WSW
========================================================================
Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>)
Second Mountain information may be found at:
Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch


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Date: 11/17/23 2:20 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Waggoner's Gap (17 Nov 2023) 17 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap
40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 17, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 2 6
TV 9 265 2107
OS 0 2 151
BE 1 131 594
NH 2 31 140
SS 0 166 6801
CH 0 21 304
AG 0 1 3
RS 0 112 180
BW 0 0 6068
RT 4 689 1341
RL 0 1 1
GE 0 85 117
AK 0 1 173
ML 1 8 105
PG 0 3 44
UA 0 0 12
UB 0 3 25
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 1 2
UR 0 4 25

Total: 17 1526 18200
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Gene Wagner, Ron Freed

Observers: Dave Grove, Ian Hess, Jeff Thompson, Pat Freed, Paul Kosten,
Pete Biasucci

Visitors:
Jay, Heather & Mickey, 15


Weather:
Mostly cloudy with S wind and continued smoke haze from the controlled burn
on South Mt.

Raptor Observations:
First bird NH 8:55
Last bird BE 2:44

Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
Report submitted by Gene Wagner (<nate...>)
Waggoner's Gap information may be found at:
www.waggap.com


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Date: 11/17/23 2:07 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Rose Tree Park (17 Nov 2023) 1 Raptors
Rose Tree Park
Media, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 17, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Turkey Vulture 0 274 928
Black Vulture 0 3 3
Osprey 0 0 94
Northern Harrier 0 4 41
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Bald Eagle 0 16 108
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 15 456
Cooper's Hawk 0 10 97
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 59 96
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 5231
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 1 59 79
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 1 1
American Kestrel 0 0 76
Merlin 0 2 12
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 13
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 14
Unknown Buteo 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Raptor 0 2 11

Total: 1 446 7265
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Observation start time: 10:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 4 hours

Official Counter: Tom Bush

Observers: Chris Pugliese

Weather:
High clouds all day. Warm temperatures. Light southerly winds

Raptor Observations:
Only one migrating raptor spotted on this, our last day of the season

Non-raptor Observations:
Our 24th season ends today. Many thanks to our stalwart regular counters:
Tom Bush, John Mercer, Chuck Root, Alan Simon and to those counters and
observers who filled in or helped out when available.
========================================================================
Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>)
Rose Tree Park information may be found at:
www.rtphawkwatch.org


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=105

 

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Date: 11/17/23 1:53 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Bake Oven Knob (17 Nov 2023) 21 Raptors
Bake Oven Knob
2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 17, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 4 63 277
Turkey Vulture 5 113 868
Osprey 0 0 84
Bald Eagle 0 75 345
Northern Harrier 1 8 36
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 64 1621
Cooper's Hawk 0 17 151
American Goshawk 0 1 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 25 49
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 6421
Red-tailed Hawk 7 267 604
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 31 44
American Kestrel 0 1 96
Merlin 0 8 59
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 32
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 3 18 129

Total: 21 694 10821
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Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Justin Biggerstaff

Observers: Rob Keith

Visitors:
12


Weather:
Temp: 37-60F
Wind: 0-9mph, S
Cloud cover: 40-100%
Visibility: 10-20 miles

Raptor Observations:
BE: 13:59a, 15:24a

Non-raptor Observations:


Predictions:
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near
50. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

========================================================================
Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>)
Bake Oven Knob information may be found at:
www.lgnc.org


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=399

 

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Date: 11/17/23 1:44 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (17 Nov 2023) 34 Raptors
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 17, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 1 40 120
Turkey Vulture 23 242 815
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 0 0 219
Bald Eagle 2 102 485
Northern Harrier 3 32 115
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 158 3584
Cooper's Hawk 1 31 340
American Goshawk 0 1 3
Unknown Accipiter 0 9 24
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 55 95
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 7365
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 3 368 742
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 2 10
Golden Eagle 1 33 51
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 3 251
Merlin 0 7 140
Peregrine Falcon 0 4 60
Unknown Falcon 0 1 5
Unknown Raptor 0 0 14

Total: 34 1088 14438
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8.75 hours

Compiler: David Barber

Counters:

Visitors:
75, plus 1 marriage proposal....she said yes!


Weather:
Mostly cloudy to overcast and very hazy, S winds 4-12 mph

Raptor Observations:
Juvenile golden eagle dove on a red-tailed hawk; 2 adult bald eagles.

Non-raptor Observations:
golden-crowned kinglet, cedar waxwing, yellow-rumped warbler, fox sparrow,
dark-eyed junco, purple finch, pine siskin, am. goldfinch
========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=109
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/hawk-mountain-sanctuary/fall-2023-hawk-count

 

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Date: 11/17/23 11:53 am
From: Amy Taracido <amytaracido...>
Subject: RBA western Pennsylvania, 10 October 2023 (two weeks)
RBA
*Pennsylvania
*Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania
*PAWE10.10.23twoweeks

Highlights:
CACKLING GOOSE (Erie County)
TRUMPETER SWAN
COMMON GROUND DOVE (possible, Allegheny County)
BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER (Erie County)
AMERICAN AVOCET (Allegheny County)
WHIMBREL (Erie County)
FORSTER'S TERN
CASPIAN TERN
JAEGER SP. (Erie County)
PARASITIC JAEGER (Erie County)
BLACK VULTURE
NORTHERN GOSHAWK (Warren County)
MARSH WREN
GRAY-CHEEKED THRUSH
BICKNELL'S THRUSH (Westmoreland County)
VEERY
AMERICAN PIPIT
CANADA WARBLER
CONNECTICUT WARBLER (Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties)
MOURNING WARBLER (Butler County)
LINCOLN'S SPARROW

Contributors: KM Andersen on Ebird, Sameer Apte, David Bennett, Trip Bondi, Jason Bojczyk, Shirley Chambers, Sandy Cline, Linda Croskey, Karyn Delaney, Adrian Fenton, Leslie Ferree, Ross Geredien, Brooke Hahn, Eric Hall, Ryan Hamilton, Fred Kachmarik, Lisa Kaufman, Ripley Kindervater, Fritz Köppschall, Andrew M. on Ebird, Tiffany Marini, Jerry McWilliams, Grace Muench, Jim Oldham, E.J. Regula on Ebird, Amanda Schaefers, Steve Schmit, Linda Sporrer, Matthew St. Clair, Jerry Stanley, Michael Williams, Carole Winslow.

Compiler: Amy Taracido

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 through Tuesday, 10 October 2023 (two weeks)

**This report is distributed by e-mail only. Compiler is not responsible for errors on websites who reproduce/reprint these reports. If you would like to receive western PA RBAs, contact AMYTARACIDO@ YAHOO.COM

Transcript-

NOTE: WHITE-WINGED SCOTER, SURF SCOTER, NORTHERN SHOVELER, COMMON GALLINULE, YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER, PALM WARBLER, TENNESSEE WARBLER, BAY-BREASTED WARBLER continue to be reported.

ALLEGHENY COUNTY:

On 9/28 at North Park, 1 CONNECTICUT WARBLER (DB); on 10/7, 2 VEERIES (BH); on 10/10, 1 MARSH WREN (AF).

In the Piney Fork/South Park area on 9/30, 3 BLACK VULTURES (LF).

On 9/30 near Bakerstown, 1 'GAMBEL'S' WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW (LC).

At Duck Hollow on 10/3 and 10/4, 1 AMERICAN AVOCET (LK et. al.).

At Frick Park on 10/3, 1 VEERY (SA).

On 10/4 in the Westwood neighborhood of Pittsburgh, 1 possible COMMON GROUND DOVE (AS).


BEAVER COUNTY:

On 9/27 in Economy Borough, 3 GRAY-CHEEKED THRUSHES; on 10/4, 1 GRAY-CHEEKED THRUSH; on 10/10, WINTER WREN (KD).


BUTLER COUNTY:

At Moraine State Park on 9/29 1 MOURNING WARBLER and others (KD).


CLARION COUNTY:

In Sligo on 9/30, flyover GRAY-CHEEKED THRUSHES heard; on 10/10, AMERICAN PIPITS, LINCOLN'S SPARROW, WINTER WREN (CW).


CRAWFORD COUNTY:

On 10/2 in State Gamelands #214, 2 TRUMPETER SWANS (MW).

On 10/7 at Erie National Wildlife Refuge, 2 TRUMPETER SWANS (RH).


ERIE COUNTY:

At Presque Isle on 9/28, 9/30, and 10/1, 1 WHIMBREL (RK, AM); also on 10/1, 1 BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER (KMA); on 10/6, 2 NORTHERN PINTAILS, 2 PEREGRINE FALCONS; on 10/7, 2 FORSTER'S TERNS, 1 MERLIN (JM), 1 LONG-TAILED DUCK, 1 PARASITIC JAEGER (SS); on 10/8, 61 NORTHERN PINTAILS, 3 SANDERLINGS, 1 JAEGER SP., 12 COMMON TERNS, 2 PEREGRINE FALCONS; on 10/9, 1 COMMON TERN, 2 DUNLIN, and others (JM), LONG-TAILED DUCK (JB); on 10/10, 1 LONG-TAILED DUCK (JB), 1 CASPIAN TERN (AM).

On 9/29 in Erie, 2 CANADA WARBLERS (JO); on 10/2, 1 CACKLING GOOSE (TM).


FAYETTE COUNTY:

Near Oliphant Furnace on 9/28, 4 BLACK VULTURES (ER).

On 10/1 at Baughman Rocks overlook, 1 BLACK VULTURE (RG).

At New Meadow Run on 10/7, 1 BLACK VULTURE (FK).


INDIANA COUNTY:

Near Heilwood on 9/30, 1 FORSTER'S TERN (MS).

At Yellow Creek State Park on 10/2, 3 FORSTER'S TERNS (MS).


SOMERSET COUNTY:

At Lake Somerset on 10/3, 2 CANADA WARBLERS (SCl).


VENANGO COUNTY:

In Buttermilk Hill on 9/29, 1 GRAY-CHEEKED THRUSH (JS).


WARREN COUNTY:

On 10/7 along Hector Falls Trail, 1 probable NORTHERN GOSHAWK (SCh).


WASHINGTON COUNTY:

On 9/29 along Ciaffoni Road, 2 MARSH WRENS (FK).

At Cross Creek County Park on 10/6, 12 AMERICAN PIPITS (TB).

On 10/6 in Washington, 1 BLACK VULTURE (LS).

At Greencove wetlands on 10/8, 3 BLACK VULTURES (TB).


WESTMORELAND COUNTY:

On 10/7 at Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1 BICKNELL'S THRUSH (GM).

At Pleasant Valley Park on 10/10, 1 CONNECTICUT WARBLER (EH).

Amy Taracido
Washington Co., PA

To send in reports:
AMYTARACIDO@ YAHOO.COM

Thank you to all the contributors.

 

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Date: 11/17/23 7:45 am
From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 17, 2023
Date: November 17, 2023

Time: 0700 to 0930

Weather: Cloudy, SSW wind to 17 mph, temp. 57F, lake calm then 1’ waves.  Light tomoderate rain showers.

Comments: Red-breasted Mergansers were moving in all directions, in part to duckhunting activity on the lake, with as many as 6000 birds in one large looseflock moving east at one point.  Otherthan that, the lake was quiet.

 

Waterbirds recorded:

 

Mallard 6

Greater Scaup 4

Lesser Scaup 1

Greater/Lesser scaup  137

Surf Scoter 1

White-winged Scoter  5

Long-tailed Duck  1

Bufflehead 10

Common Goldeneye  2

Red-breasted Merganser  13250

Horned Grebe 3

Common Loon 9
Loon species  2
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <a.jerrymcw...>

 

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Date: 11/17/23 5:46 am
From: Brian J. Miller <brianjosephmiller...>
Subject: Presque Isle Audubon Program: 11/17 @ 7pm: THE FABLED CAHOW: SAVING A LAZARUS SPECIES FROM EXTINCTION
Join Presque Isle Audubon at 7 pm this evening (Friday, November 17th) via
Zoom to hear Kate Sutherland describe her work with the Bermuda Petrel,
which was presumed extinct for over 330 years before rediscovery in 1951.
Commonly known in Bermuda as the Cahow, a name derived from its eerie
cries, this nocturnal ground-nesting seabird is the national bird of
Bermuda and can be found pictured on Bermudian currency. A conservation
success story like no other, those 7 pairs in 1951 have turned into 164
breeding pairs in the 2022-23 season. Kate has helped lead the Cahow
Experience, a tour in Bermuda to see this highly endangered Bermuda Petrel.
2019 found her on her first research cruise from Woods Hole, MA as a
seabird observer. Her niche is seabirds, so offshore is her habitat. She
recently earned her Master’s degree in marine biology. The Zoom link for
this program is available here:
https://www.presqueisleaudubon.org/programs.html
<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.presqueisleaudubon.org%2Fprograms.html%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2KTURr0ebq6GJ3AmEw0m88quPFX2tQOEmTvjhCh2XyFXSnMprgLpvfQ1w&h=AT2qLP62JxwvMlQTpy9pvFx9yFfmcYtwpToZzh4fuZ5EZeB7_NjqaneAWKEnABoEEShdwOshPk_O7imDbO3qFi_ohUMfVQfFuefxGP56Tr50K8k5PHlqwbNi17i26INWZRuWzTi_qw&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT0n3aQNbc2e-RlYPCVZk8D0ehtRSAY2W8wGkUZ4rk5u6GC32clzGh6opMqzVXkORzpS6C1nzYMh6mcuLcs5Wm--fO8vWWbvSQGALg_wMen579XLkhF0mm0Mo4p8jcNVGcFmTjMKcmQ5BnAncaMDMb2Ht6ZNnxK0sn-oXAHrHgb7spgxr7g>.
Hope you can join us!

 

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Date: 11/16/23 7:47 pm
From: K Springer <springer0707...>
Subject: 3 Red-breasted Nuthatches, 2 Pine Siskin, Brown creeper... - Mercer County
I found these today at Chestnut Run Swim Beach

https://ebird.org/checklist/S154571731

Happy birding,
Kim Springer,
Transfer, PA

 

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Date: 11/16/23 7:24 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Route 183 (16 Nov 2023) 17 Raptors
Route 183
Bethel, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 16, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 36 120
Turkey Vulture 10 61 335
Osprey 0 2 67
Bald Eagle 0 51 262
Northern Harrier 0 5 33
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 94 3222
Cooper's Hawk 0 21 238
American Goshawk 0 1 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 2 40 64
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 3107
Red-tailed Hawk 5 273 527
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 1
Golden Eagle 0 30 43
American Kestrel 0 2 83
Merlin 0 4 35
Peregrine Falcon 0 3 13
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 38
Unknown Buteo 0 6 37
Unknown Falcon 0 1 9
Unknown Eagle 0 4 10
Unknown Raptor 0 3 35

Total: 17 639 8281
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Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 16:30:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Alexandra Hagans

Observers: Linda Ingram, Liz Cates, Sue Wolfe

Visitors:
3 observers
1 visitor


Weather:
AM: Calm W/WSW winds, North haze, clear blue sky
PM: Wispy clouds, calm WSW/SW/SSW winds, North haze

Raptor Observations:
12 local TV, 0 local BV
11:18 CH turns around and heads opposite direction
3:25 BE turns around and heads opposite direction

Non-raptor Observations:
1 Monarch, 1 Red Admiral, 2 Downy WP, 1 Pileated WP, 1 WP sp., 9 Blue Jay,
25 American Crow, 2 Carolina wren, 2 Hermit Thrush, 1 E Bluebird, 2
American Robin, 15 Cedar Waxwing, 4 WT Sparrow, 3 Song Sparrow, 9 Dark-eyed
Junco, 2 N Cardinal, 1 Purple Finch, 20 Unid songbird
========================================================================
Report submitted by Kittatinny counter/l goodrich (<goodrich...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=431

 

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Date: 11/16/23 5:20 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Rose Tree Park (16 Nov 2023) Raptors
Rose Tree Park
Media, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 16, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Turkey Vulture 0 274 928
Black Vulture 0 3 3
Osprey 0 0 94
Northern Harrier 0 4 41
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Bald Eagle 0 16 108
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 15 456
Cooper's Hawk 0 10 97
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 59 96
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 5231
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 0 58 78
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 1 1
American Kestrel 0 0 76
Merlin 0 2 12
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 13
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 14
Unknown Buteo 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Raptor 0 2 11

Total: 0 445 7264
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Observation start time: 10:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 4 hours

Official Counter: Alan Simon

Observers: Bob Kelly

Visitors:
Robin Queenan
Tressa Silberberg


Weather:
Clear deep blue sky and no clouds created difficult viewing conditions.
Light winds. Unseasonably warm temperatures.

Raptor Observations:
No migrants today.
Just a few of the usual local raptors.

Non-raptor Observations:


Predictions:
Continued warm temperatures. Clouds should create improved viewing
conditions but south winds.
partly sunny, with a high near 64. 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


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=105

 

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Date: 11/16/23 3:37 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Second Mountain (16 Nov 2023) 10 Raptors
Second Mountain
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 16, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 6 16
Turkey Vulture 6 128 492
Osprey 0 0 60
Bald Eagle 2 64 232
Northern Harrier 0 9 47
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 62 1464
Cooper's Hawk 0 12 117
American Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 57 87
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 1691
Red-tailed Hawk 2 245 412
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 21 26
American Kestrel 0 2 77
Merlin 0 2 15
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 19
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 18
Unknown Buteo 0 8 22
Unknown Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 0 3 15

Total: 10 624 4820
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 6.5 hours

Official Counter: Fred Wilcox

Observers: Tom Powers

Visitors:
3 birders
1 for vista

Special thanks to Tom Keen for his assistance


Weather:
a mostly sunny sky. some light clouds late in the afternoon. Visibility
fair. Calm winds. Temperature range of 38 to 52.

Raptor Observations:
2 adult bald eagles

An A-10 aircraft flew within 100 yards of a Bald Eagle. No reaction from
the eagle.

Non-raptor Observations:
Murder of 44 crows
Fox Sparrow, Juncos, Downy Woodpeckers, Sapsucker

Predictions:
Partly sunny with a Southerly wind. Chance of rain in the afternoon.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>)
Second Mountain information may be found at:
Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=432

 

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Date: 11/16/23 3:13 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Waggoner's Gap (16 Nov 2023) 23 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap
40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 16, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 2 6
TV 2 256 2098
OS 0 2 151
BE 3 130 593
NH 1 29 138
SS 3 166 6801
CH 1 21 304
AG 0 1 3
RS 0 112 180
BW 0 0 6068
RT 13 685 1337
RL 0 1 1
GE 0 85 117
AK 0 1 173
ML 0 7 104
PG 0 3 44
UA 0 0 12
UB 0 3 25
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 1 2
UR 0 4 25

Total: 23 1509 18183
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Brandon Brogle, Dave Grove, Ron Freed

Observers: Dave Grove, Pat Freed, Paul Kosten, Ron Freed

Visitors:
4, Andy Frank


Weather:
Steady light S wind, wildfire haze from a prescribed burn in the Michaux
State Forest, few clouds until the afternoon, warm.

Raptor Observations:
First bird: RT 10:28
Last bird: RT 2:31

Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Waggoner's Gap information may be found at:
www.waggap.com


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=439
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/audubon-pennsylvania/waggoners-gap-hawk-watch-fall-2023

 

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Date: 11/16/23 2:45 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Allegheny Front (16 Nov 2023) 4 Raptors
Allegheny Front
Central City, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 16, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 22
TV 0 35 199
OS 0 0 51
BE 0 28 296
NH 1 8 23
SS 0 26 737
CH 0 8 125
AG 0 0 0
RS 0 37 47
BW 0 0 4439
RT 2 275 690
RL 0 0 0
GE 0 77 85
AK 1 4 55
ML 0 0 19
PG 0 1 31
UA 0 2 11
UB 0 3 17
UF 0 0 5
UE 0 2 2
UR 0 11 64

Total: 4 517 6918
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 6.5 hours

Official Counter: Dave Poder

Observers: Judy Johns

Visitors:
Seven


Weather:
Light variable winds SW/SE, visibility 25km, mostly sunny, warm with temps
10C to 17C

Raptor Observations:
Four: 1 NH, 2 RT, 1 AK

Non-raptor Observations:
BC Chickadees, WB nuthatches, Tufted titmouse, Robins, M Doves, Pileated,
Hairy, Downy Woodpeckers, N Flickers, N Cardinals, Blue Jays, Crows, Ravens

Predictions:
Mostly cloudy, SW winds, high temp near 13C
========================================================================
Report submitted by Dave Poder (<avions...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=111

 

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Date: 11/16/23 2:02 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (16 Nov 2023) 32 Raptors
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 16, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 2 39 119
Turkey Vulture 18 219 792
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 0 0 219
Bald Eagle 3 100 483
Northern Harrier 0 29 112
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 158 3584
Cooper's Hawk 0 30 339
American Goshawk 0 1 3
Unknown Accipiter 0 9 24
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 55 95
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 7365
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 7 365 739
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 2 10
Golden Eagle 0 32 50
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 3 251
Merlin 1 7 140
Peregrine Falcon 0 4 60
Unknown Falcon 0 1 5
Unknown Raptor 0 0 14

Total: 32 1054 14404
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 9.08 hours

Compiler: Laurie Goodrich

Counters: Brian Ferrence

Weather:
very hazy with low visibility--only 5-10 mi, light W winds

Raptor Observations:
Bald Eagles, all immatures

Non-raptor Observations:
11 raven, 3 GC kinglet, 24 robin, 42 cedar waxwing, 8 A goldfinch
========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=109
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/hawk-mountain-sanctuary/fall-2023-hawk-count

 

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Date: 11/16/23 1:53 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Stone Mt., Pa. (16 Nov 2023) 4 Raptors
Stone Mt., Pa.
Allensville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 16, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 6
TV 3 70 405
OS 0 0 53
BE 0 38 233
NH 0 4 30
SS 1 37 611
CH 0 4 64
AG 0 0 0
RS 0 9 23
BW 0 0 3772
RT 0 169 309
RL 0 0 1
GE 0 54 60
AK 0 0 61
ML 0 2 30
PG 0 2 32
UA 0 0 3
UB 0 2 5
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 0 0
UR 0 0 10

Total: 4 391 5709
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Observation start time: 12:15:00
Observation end time: 15:45:00
Total observation time: 3.5 hours

Official Counter: Greg Grove

Observers: Ron Crandall

Weather:
very light variable wind, clear to partly cloudy

Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
Report submitted by Greg Grove (<gwg2...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=436

 

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Date: 11/16/23 1:48 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Bake Oven Knob (16 Nov 2023) 14 Raptors
Bake Oven Knob
2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 16, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 6 59 273
Turkey Vulture 5 108 863
Osprey 0 0 84
Bald Eagle 0 75 345
Northern Harrier 0 7 35
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 63 1620
Cooper's Hawk 0 17 151
American Goshawk 0 1 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 25 49
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 6421
Red-tailed Hawk 2 260 597
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 1 31 44
American Kestrel 0 1 96
Merlin 0 8 59
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 32
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 15 126

Total: 14 673 10800
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Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Justin Biggerstaff

Observers: Rob Keith

Visitors:
12


Weather:
Temp: 39- 61F
Wind: 0-3mph, SSW
Cloud clover: 0-30%
Visibility: 15-20 miles

Raptor Observations:
GE: 12:02i

Non-raptor Observations:


Predictions:
A slight chance of rain after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 62.
Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds
could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

========================================================================
Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>)
Bake Oven Knob information may be found at:
www.lgnc.org


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=399

 

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Date: 11/16/23 6:39 am
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (15 Nov 2023) 63 Raptors
Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake
Wagontown, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 15, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 7 39 82
Turkey Vulture 39 489 959
Osprey 0 2 168
Bald Eagle 6 39 127
Northern Harrier 0 1 7
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 119 367
Cooper's Hawk 1 26 71
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 49 58
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 4584
Red-tailed Hawk 6 58 109
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 0 1
American Kestrel 0 0 33
Merlin 0 1 19
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0

Total: 63 824 6590
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Observation start time: 08:15:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 8.75 hours

Official Counter: Larry Lewis (Early Bird Nature Tours)

Observers: Dorothy Bedford, Tom McGuinness

Visitors:
CHESTER COUNTY HAWK WATCH & MIGRATION COUNT AT CHAMBERS LAKE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (2): Dorothy Bedford, Tom McGuinness
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Chambers Lake!
<BR><BR>



Weather:
----------------------
<BR><BR>
Weather:
Mostly Sunny – Partly Sunny (10-50% cloud cover), Ceiling – 34-30K ft.,
Visibility – 10 miles, Temps 29 - 53F, Winds N-SSW @ 2-7 mph
<BR><BR>


Raptor Observations:
----“Raptors” seen but deemed not to be migrating: 2-Red-shouldered
Hawk, 2-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (25) and Turkey Vultures (59).

<BR><BR>
----Bald Eagle ages: 1 yr.-1; 2 yr.-_; 3 yr.-1; 4 yr.-1; adult-3
<BR><BR>


Non-raptor Observations:
TODAY’S Bird Blog: [PLEASE NOTE: I send out a large weekly
“blog/newsletter” detailing much more than these small daily recaps.
This newsletter from EBNT, has our upcoming schedule and the County year
bird list, etc. If you aren’t receiving it and would like to, kindly
email me <earlybirdtours...> to be added.
<BR><BR>
Once at Chambers Lake, I walked the western dike first, seeing Sapsucker,
Phoebe, Golden-crowned Kinglets, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, Cedar Waxwings,
Purple Finches, Fox Sparrows, and Yellow-rumped Warbler.
Waterfowl on the lake included Pied-billed Grebes, Shovelers, American
Wigeon, Bufflehead, Hooded Merganser, and Ruddy Ducks. A Clouded Sulphur
butterfly was still around. [Additional highlights listed below]
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to Frank Haas and his gracious generosity and support in his
name and in the memory of his wife, Barbara.
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS [not mentioned in Blog above]:
<BR><BR>
Ring-billed Gulls, Black Ducks, Great Blue Herons, Swamp Sparrow, Towhees,
and Kingfishers
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (1): Clouded Sulphur. Dragonflies
(0). Reptiles & Amphibians (0). Mammals (1): Eastern Gray Squirrel.
<BR><BR>
----EBNT’s “Walk with Nature” ™ Program Daily Tally with our
Fitbits: This is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I
might tend to “bulk up.” Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking
unaided, at all! Therefore, I keep moving (if you’ve been here, then you
know that I pace endlessly….) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my
“Walk with Nature” program. So, below are MY results at the watch for
the day. Your totals could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax.
You are certainly welcome to take it easy….I simply choose not to,
affording me a panoramic view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So
come join our “Walk with Nature!” ™ Anyway, just for fun, here are my
numbers at the site for today (join me, if you wish): Steps – 9,828,
Miles – 4.19, Floors – 8
<BR><BR>
----“SEASON’S BIRD SPECIES LIST” – we are not just a Hawk Watch but
conduct a migration tally from the site. The complete species list will be
in our weekly email blog sent to those requesting it. Our tally board, on
site, will feature an approximation (very rough, best “guestimate,” –
searching for Hawks must remain our primary focus) for totals of each
species seen for “The Watch” year. The overall list for the season
from the watch will be part of the large weekly “blog,” if you’ve
signed up for that at <earlybirdtours...>
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES – Identified from watch site: today: 55; this season:
137
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEAR’S “WATCH SPECIES LIST (0):”
nothing.
<BR><BR>
Contact:
Larry Lewis
-------
Early Bird Nature Tours(EBNT)---"Exciting & Fun Adventures in Nature"---63
S. Park Ave., Coatesville, PA 19320---484-340-SORA (7672)--Business
Cell---email: <earlybirdtours...>


Predictions:
Tomorrow’s flight looks to be a rough, sunny, cloudless day with light
winds.
<BR><BR> .
The Chester County Hawk Watch and Migration Count is sponsored, in large
part, by Frank Haas and in the memory of Barbara Haas. Membership in EBNT
is requested. Please contact us at <earlybirdtours...> with
questions or comments.

========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=707

Site Description:
The platform just left of the only boat ramp for Chambers Lake in the main
parking lot, overlooking the lake to the north.

Directions to site:
We set up in the main parking lot for the lake, on the platform just left
of the only boat ramp.
The Hawk Watch at Chambers Lake (as part of the Chester County Hawk Watch)
operates daily, March 1 thru April 30 from 9am - 3 pm (unless counter is
away leading a tour elsewhere). In fall the season is Sept. 1 thru Nov.
30,each day 9am-3pm. Please contact Larry at 484-340-7672 to confirm
counter is present. This count welcomes all visitors to this fine
habitat. When there are no hawks present, many birds still are. The lake
holds numerous waterfowl species and the variable shoreline can produce
incredible shorebirds.

Directions to hawk watch:
From the Rt. 30 By-pass take the Rt. 82 exit north. Turn left at the first
light(Rt. 340) and go 1.3 miles to Wagontown Rd. Turn Rt. on Wagontown Rd.
and continue on this winding road for 1.8 miles (you will pass the Hibernia
Park entrance on your right, the Chambers Lake parking lot, and Chambers
Lake on your right). Pull off the road to the left and park safely at the
end of the lake to visit the hawk watch. You will see us sitting on the
dike near the road at the end of the lake.

 

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Date: 11/16/23 4:23 am
From: Russ States <pelagics202...>
Subject: Venango Co.
7 Wilson's Snipe at Two Mile Run Park on 11/13/23.

Russ States

 

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Date: 11/16/23 3:31 am
From: Russ States <pelagics202...>
Subject: Venango Co.
One Am. Tree Sparrow at Two Mile Run Park on Sunday 11/12/23.

Russ States
Oil City

 

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Date: 11/16/23 3:29 am
From: Russ States <pelagics202...>
Subject: Erie County
A rough-legged hawk was seen on Rt. 97, just north of the Erie county line.
Monday 11/13/23

Russ States
Oil City

 

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Date: 11/16/23 2:54 am
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Rose Tree Park (15 Nov 2023) 5 Raptors
Rose Tree Park
Media, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 15, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Turkey Vulture 0 274 928
Black Vulture 0 3 3
Osprey 0 0 94
Northern Harrier 1 4 41
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Bald Eagle 0 16 108
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 15 456
Cooper's Hawk 0 10 97
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 2 59 96
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 5231
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 1 58 78
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 1 1
American Kestrel 0 0 76
Merlin 0 2 12
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 13
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 14
Unknown Buteo 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Raptor 1 2 11

Total: 5 445 7264
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 09:30:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 4.5 hours

Official Counter: Tom Bush

Observers: Alan Simon, Dave Eberly

Weather:
Mostly cloudy. Comfortable temperatures, Mostly southerly winds which
appeared to have slowed migration.

Raptor Observations:
Only 5 migrating raptors spotted today.

The usual non-migrating raptors including an adult BE

Non-raptor Observations:


Predictions:
Sunny, warm and ligt winds
Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind around 5 mph.
========================================================================
Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>)
Rose Tree Park information may be found at:
www.rtphawkwatch.org


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=105

 

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Date: 11/15/23 7:04 pm
From: K Springer <springer0707...>
Subject: Merlin, Fox Sparrow + more - Mercer County
Today at the Shenango Wildlife Area Propagation Ponds:

Wood Duck 1
Mallard 1
American Black Duck 9
Green-winged Teal 3
Hooded Merganser 1
Common Merganser 5
Ruddy Duck 1
Ring-necked Pheasant 1
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Killdeer 2
Ring-billed Gull 9
Common Loon 1
Great Blue Heron 2
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 2
Merlin 1
Blue Jay 3
American Crow 7
Black-capped Chickadee 4
White-breasted Nuthatch 3
Carolina Wren 2
European Starling 106
Eastern Bluebird 4
House Finch 11
American Goldfinch 5
Fox Sparrow 1
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 3
White-crowned Sparrow 3
White-throated Sparrow 4
Song Sparrow 2
Swamp Sparrow 1
Red-winged Blackbird 8
Northern Cardinal 3

https://ebird.org/checklist/S154521239

Kim Springer,
Transfer, PA

 

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Date: 11/15/23 6:59 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Waggoner's Gap (15 Nov 2023) 41 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap
40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 15, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 2 6
TV 11 254 2096
OS 0 2 151
BE 11 127 590
NH 0 28 137
SS 0 163 6798
CH 0 20 303
AG 0 1 3
RS 0 112 180
BW 0 0 6068
RT 17 672 1324
RL 0 1 1
GE 2 85 117
AK 0 1 173
ML 0 7 104
PG 0 3 44
UA 0 0 12
UB 0 3 25
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 1 2
UR 0 4 25

Total: 41 1486 18160
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Brandon Brogle, Ron Freed

Observers: Dave Grove, Deb Gingrich, Gene Wagner, Jeff Thompson,
Pat Freed, Paul Kosten, Ron Freed

Visitors:
21, Chris and Bob from Rose Tree Park


Weather:
Light to moderate S wind with excellent clouds.

Raptor Observations:
First bird: RT 8:47
Last bird: BE 3:35

Non-raptor Observations:
Horned Lark, Eastern Bluebird, American Robin.
========================================================================
Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Waggoner's Gap information may be found at:
www.waggap.com


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=439
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/audubon-pennsylvania/waggoners-gap-hawk-watch-fall-2023

 

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Date: 11/15/23 5:12 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Route 183 (15 Nov 2023) 14 Raptors
Route 183
Bethel, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 15, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 1 36 120
Turkey Vulture 6 51 325
Osprey 0 2 67
Bald Eagle 1 51 262
Northern Harrier 0 5 33
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 94 3222
Cooper's Hawk 0 21 238
American Goshawk 0 1 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 38 62
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 3107
Red-tailed Hawk 6 268 522
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 1
Golden Eagle 0 30 43
American Kestrel 0 2 83
Merlin 0 4 35
Peregrine Falcon 0 3 13
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 38
Unknown Buteo 0 6 37
Unknown Falcon 0 1 9
Unknown Eagle 0 4 10
Unknown Raptor 0 3 35

Total: 14 622 8264
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 16:30:00
Total observation time: 7.83 hours

Official Counter: Alexandra Hagans

Observers:

Visitors:
2


Weather:
AM: Gusty S/SSW winds, increasing cloud cover throughout the morning
PM: SSW/S winds, most of the sky covered in wispy clouds

Raptor Observations:
13 local TV, 0 local BV
Good look at low immature BE

Non-raptor Observations:
2 Downy WP, 1 Hairy WP, 2 Pileated WP, 13 Blue Jay, 5 American Crow, 18
Common Raven, 1 Chickadee sp., 55 American Robin, 28 Cedar Waxwing, 2 Song
Sparrow, 2 WT Sparrow, 12 Dark-eyed Junco, 13 RW Blackbird, 50 Unid
Blackbird, 1 Purple Finch, 35 Unid songbird
========================================================================
Report submitted by Kittatinny counter/l goodrich (<goodrich...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=431

 

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Date: 11/15/23 3:23 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Second Mountain (15 Nov 2023) 18 Raptors
Second Mountain
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 15, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 6 16
Turkey Vulture 0 122 486
Osprey 0 0 60
Bald Eagle 2 62 230
Northern Harrier 0 9 47
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 62 1464
Cooper's Hawk 0 12 117
American Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 2 57 87
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 1691
Red-tailed Hawk 12 243 410
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 21 26
American Kestrel 0 2 77
Merlin 0 2 15
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 19
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 18
Unknown Buteo 0 8 22
Unknown Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 0 3 15

Total: 18 614 4810
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Ed Chubb

Observers: Fred Habegger, Gael McKinne, Jay George, Joe Meloney,
Linda McKinne, Mike McKinne, Tom McKinne

Visitors:
4 vehicles representing 10 visitors plus noted orchid and salamander expert
David Hand and his friend Mike.


Weather:
Steady light to moderate wind out of the south all day. Temps in the high
30's to low 50's. Cloud cover increased as the day progressed to near 90%.

Raptor Observations:
Bald Eagle(s) 2-Adult

Non-raptor Observations:


Predictions:
Looks very favorable with slightly higher temps and moderate northwest to
west winds.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>)
Second Mountain information may be found at:
Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=432

 

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Date: 11/15/23 2:43 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Allegheny Front (15 Nov 2023) 13 Raptors
Allegheny Front
Central City, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 15, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 22
TV 1 35 199
OS 0 0 51
BE 1 28 296
NH 1 7 22
SS 1 26 737
CH 0 8 125
AG 0 0 0
RS 1 37 47
BW 0 0 4439
RT 3 273 688
RL 0 0 0
GE 4 77 85
AK 0 3 54
ML 0 0 19
PG 0 1 31
UA 0 2 11
UB 0 3 17
UF 0 0 5
UE 0 2 2
UR 1 11 64

Total: 13 513 6914
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 7 hours

Official Counter: Rosemary McGlynn

Observers: Bob Stewart, Dave Poder, Greg Gdula, Joe Sabo,
Tom & Janet Kuehl

Visitors:
Joe Sabo,Bob Stewart,Tom & Janet Kuehl,Dave Poder,Greg Gdula,Ron Baker and
several more


Weather:
very light SSE winds all day;sunny & warm with increasing clouds in
PM;45-54F

Raptor Observations:
only 13 migrating raptors including a gorgeous male harrier & eagles as
follows:1 BE Sub 2:31, 1 Juv GE 12:15,1 Sub GE 11:39,1 Ad GE 11:50,1 Unaged
GE 1:44

Non-raptor Observations:
jays,crow,ravens,chickadees,titmice,juncos,wb nuthatches,cardinals,N
flicker,red-bellied wp,downy wp

Predictions:
winds light & variable,sunny with some PM clouds,high near 60F
========================================================================
Report submitted by Rosemary McGlynn (<denali...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=111

 

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Date: 11/15/23 2:30 pm
From: Grant Stevenson <stevensongrant03...>
Subject: Frontiers in Ornithology Program a Good One
https://frontiersinornithology.com/

Hi PABirders,

A very worthwhile organization, devoted to BIPOC and LGBTQIA2SNDO+
youth and their mentors. Please consider supporting them. Online publishing
of student and amateur ornithologists and birders.

Grant Stevenson
Allentown, Lehigh County

 

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Date: 11/15/23 2:06 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Bake Oven Knob (15 Nov 2023) 7 Raptors
Bake Oven Knob
2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 15, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 4 53 267
Turkey Vulture 2 103 858
Osprey 0 0 84
Bald Eagle 0 75 345
Northern Harrier 0 7 35
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 63 1620
Cooper's Hawk 0 17 151
American Goshawk 0 1 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 25 49
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 6421
Red-tailed Hawk 1 258 595
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 30 43
American Kestrel 0 1 96
Merlin 0 8 59
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 32
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 15 126

Total: 7 659 10786
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Justin Biggerstaff

Observers: Ed Sinkler, Rob Keith

Visitors:
7


Weather:
Temp: 33-49F
Wind: 0-8mph, SSW
Cloud cover: 15-90%
Visibility: 15-20 miles

Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:


Predictions:
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind becoming
southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

========================================================================
Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>)
Bake Oven Knob information may be found at:
www.lgnc.org


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=399

 

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Date: 11/15/23 1:47 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (15 Nov 2023) 12 Raptors
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 15, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 1 37 117
Turkey Vulture 1 201 774
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 0 0 219
Bald Eagle 0 97 480
Northern Harrier 1 29 112
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 157 3583
Cooper's Hawk 1 30 339
American Goshawk 0 1 3
Unknown Accipiter 0 9 24
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 55 95
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 7365
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 7 358 732
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 2 10
Golden Eagle 1 32 50
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 3 251
Merlin 0 6 139
Peregrine Falcon 0 4 60
Unknown Falcon 0 1 5
Unknown Raptor 0 0 14

Total: 12 1022 14372
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8.5 hours

Compiler: JF Therrien

Counters:

Weather:
Clear, then overcast
Light winds from the South

Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=109
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/hawk-mountain-sanctuary/fall-2023-hawk-count

 

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Date: 11/15/23 11:06 am
From: K Springer <springer0707...>
Subject: Purple Finch - Mercer County
2 at home today: https://ebird.org/checklist/S154512784

Kim Springer,
Transfer, PA

 

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Date: 11/15/23 7:44 am
From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 15, 2023
Date: November 15, 2023

Time: 0650 to 0920

Weather: Variably cloudy, S wind to 10 mph, temp.36 to 42 F, lake calm.

Comments: About 2000 Red-breasted Mergansers drifted past the watch then after afew minutes they flew west.  The typical firstlight flight of scaup were seen moving west. Very little else moving. Highlight was a Lesser Black-backed Gull that settled in on the easternmostbreakwater.  Roger Donn assisted with thecount for a short while.

 

Waterbirds recorded:

 

Gadwall 4

Mallard 8

Redhead 18

Greater Scaup 3

Lesser Scaup 1

Greater/Lesser scaup  460

Aythya species 25 (likely Redhead)

Surf Scoter 2

White-winged Scoter  33

Black Scoter 4

Long-tailed Duck  2

Bufflehead 14

Common Goldeneye  4

Hooded Merganser  4

Red-breasted Merganser  2240

Horned Grebe 25

LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL  1

Red-throated Loon  3

Common Loon 12
Loon species 2

Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <a.jerrymcw...>

 

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Date: 11/14/23 7:50 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Route 183 (14 Nov 2023) 75 Raptors
Route 183
Bethel, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 14, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 1 35 119
Turkey Vulture 0 45 319
Osprey 0 2 67
Bald Eagle 11 50 261
Northern Harrier 1 5 33
Sharp-shinned Hawk 4 94 3222
Cooper's Hawk 3 21 238
American Goshawk 1 1 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 4 38 62
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 3107
Red-tailed Hawk 40 262 516
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 1
Golden Eagle 8 30 43
American Kestrel 0 2 83
Merlin 0 4 35
Peregrine Falcon 0 3 13
Unknown Accipiter 1 2 38
Unknown Buteo 0 6 37
Unknown Falcon 0 1 9
Unknown Eagle 0 4 10
Unknown Raptor 1 3 35

Total: 75 608 8250
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 06:30:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 9 hours

Official Counter: Sarah Way

Observers: Dan Knarr, Ed Barrell, Jeff Hook, Jim Hartly, Rudy Keller,
Scott Fisher

Visitors:
7 total observers, 0 visitors.


Weather:
Mostly sunny, high 11C. NW-NNW winds 4-12mph.

Raptor Observations:
Migrating eagles:
7-8A Three 2nd year bald eagles
8-8:30A 2nd year bald eagle
8:40A 2nd and 4th year bald eagles
9:40A Immature golden eagle
10:18A 2nd year bald eagle
10:24A 4th year bald eagle
11:00A Sub-adult golden eagle
11:16A Adult bald eagle
11:29A Immature golden eagle
11:43A Adult bald eagle
11:58A Adult golden eagle
12:21P Immature and adult golden eagles
12:22P Immature golden eagle
1:11P Sub-adult golden eagle
3:00P 2nd year bald eagle

Local raptors: 3 turkey vultures, 2 red-tailed hawks, 4 black vultures

Non-raptor Observations:
89 Canada geese, 11 common loons, 1 red-bellied woodpecker, 2 blue jays, 2
American crows, 4 ravens, 2 song sparrows, 1 Carolina wren, 1 black-capped
chickadee, 1 tufted titmouse, 1 white-breasted nuthatch, 3 white-throated
sparrows, 13 American robins, 1 European starling , 1 dark-eyed junco, 13
red-winged blackbirds, 100 grackles, 4 purple finches, 13 pine siskins, 2
American goldfinches, 1 hermit thrush
========================================================================
Report submitted by Kittatinny counter/l goodrich (<goodrich...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=431

 

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Date: 11/14/23 4:19 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Stone Mt., Pa. (14 Nov 2023) 37 Raptors
Stone Mt., Pa.
Allensville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 14, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 6
TV 7 67 402
OS 0 0 53
BE 3 38 233
NH 0 4 30
SS 1 36 610
CH 0 4 64
AG 0 0 0
RS 0 9 23
BW 0 0 3772
RT 9 169 309
RL 0 0 1
GE 17 54 60
AK 0 0 61
ML 0 2 30
PG 0 2 32
UA 0 0 3
UB 0 2 5
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 0 0
UR 0 0 10

Total: 37 387 5705
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 16:30:00
Total observation time: 6.5 hours

Official Counter: Andrew Bechdel, Greg Grove

Observers: George Young, Jon Kauffman

Visitors:
George Young


Weather:
NW wind mostly 4-7, 40s F, sky mostly clear

Raptor Observations:
Golden Eagles: Ad-9:58, Ad-10:16, Unk-10:33, Unk-10:40, Ad-10:49, Unk(2) -
12:12, Unk 12:15, Ad-1:40, Ad - 2:05, Ad - 2:28, Imm-2:28, Imm- 2:55, Ad-
3:11, Ad- 3:45, Ad- 3:58, Ad 4:10

Non-raptor Observations:

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Report submitted by Greg Grove (<gwg2...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=436

 

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Date: 11/14/23 2:55 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Waggoner's Gap (14 Nov 2023) 72 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap
40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 14, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 2 6
TV 4 243 2085
OS 0 2 151
BE 15 116 579
NH 1 28 137
SS 5 163 6798
CH 1 20 303
AG 0 1 3
RS 0 112 180
BW 0 0 6068
RT 39 655 1307
RL 0 1 1
GE 7 83 115
AK 0 1 173
ML 0 7 104
PG 0 3 44
UA 0 0 12
UB 0 3 25
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 1 2
UR 0 4 25

Total: 72 1445 18119
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 9.5 hours

Official Counter: Brandon Brogle, Ron Freed

Observers: Andy Wolf, Dave Grove, Debbie Spinelli, Gene Wagner,
Jeff Thompson, Kevin Shannon, Pat Freed, Paul Fritz,
Paul Kosten, Ron Freed

Visitors:
36, Dickinson College Geoscience


Weather:
Moderate to light NW wind, clear, with a bright blue sky.

Raptor Observations:
6 Golden Eagles in the second hour. North side flight close overhead and
distant on the horizon.

First bird: RT: 7:58
Last bird: GE 4:05

Non-raptor Observations:
Hermit Thrush, American Robin, Common Grackle, Red-winged Blackbird.
========================================================================
Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Waggoner's Gap information may be found at:
www.waggap.com


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=439
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/audubon-pennsylvania/waggoners-gap-hawk-watch-fall-2023

 

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Date: 11/14/23 2:18 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Allegheny Front (14 Nov 2023) 15 Raptors
Allegheny Front
Central City, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 14, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 22
TV 3 34 198
OS 0 0 51
BE 1 27 295
NH 0 6 21
SS 0 25 736
CH 0 8 125
AG 0 0 0
RS 1 36 46
BW 0 0 4439
RT 4 270 685
RL 0 0 0
GE 3 73 81
AK 0 3 54
ML 0 0 19
PG 0 1 31
UA 1 2 11
UB 0 3 17
UF 0 0 5
UE 0 2 2
UR 2 10 63

Total: 15 500 6901
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Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 7 hours

Official Counter: Bob Stewart

Observers: Jim Rocco, Judy Johns

Weather:


Raptor Observations:
To Follow >>>>>>>

Non-raptor Observations:

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Report submitted by Robert Stewart (<bob...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=111

 

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Date: 11/14/23 2:15 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (14 Nov 2023) 64 Raptors
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 14, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 36 116
Turkey Vulture 0 200 773
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 0 0 219
Bald Eagle 8 97 480
Northern Harrier 1 28 111
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 157 3583
Cooper's Hawk 4 29 338
American Goshawk 1 1 3
Unknown Accipiter 0 9 24
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 55 95
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 7365
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 46 351 725
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 2 10
Golden Eagle 1 31 49
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 3 251
Merlin 0 6 139
Peregrine Falcon 1 4 60
Unknown Falcon 0 1 5
Unknown Raptor 0 0 14

Total: 64 1010 14360
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 8.5 hours

Compiler: Rebecca McCabe

Counters: Chris Arndt

Visitors:
52


Weather:
Partly to mostly cloudy in the morning and clear skies by the afternoon
with mainly NW winds from 1-12 mph

Raptor Observations:
Nice morning flight of red-tailed hawks followed by a great look at an
immature goshawk passing the lookout!

Non-raptor Observations:

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Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=109
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/hawk-mountain-sanctuary/fall-2023-hawk-count

 

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Date: 11/14/23 2:11 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Bake Oven Knob (14 Nov 2023) 81 Raptors
Bake Oven Knob
2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 14, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 2 49 263
Turkey Vulture 2 101 856
Osprey 0 0 84
Bald Eagle 20 75 345
Northern Harrier 2 7 35
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 63 1620
Cooper's Hawk 2 17 151
American Goshawk 0 1 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 3 25 49
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 6421
Red-tailed Hawk 41 257 594
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 6 30 43
American Kestrel 0 1 96
Merlin 1 8 59
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 32
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 15 126

Total: 81 652 10779
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Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Justin Biggerstaff

Observers: Bob Astleford, John Leskosky, Mike Kaufmann, Rob Keith

Visitors:
6


Weather:
Temp: 44-46F
Wind: 4-15mph, NW
Cloud cover: 5-90%, with the clouds dissapting towards the afternoon
Visibility: 20 miles

Raptor Observations:
BE: 8:39a, 8:39a, 9:31a, 9:31a, 9:31a, 9:31a, 9:51a, 9:51a, 11:30a, 11:30a,
11:35a, 11:35a, 13:23a, 8:22i, 8:22i, 9:20i, 9:31i, 10:01i, 10:15i, 13:23i

GE: 9:50a, 11:04a, 9:28i, 8:14u, 8:58u, 11:07u

Non-raptor Observations:


Predictions:
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind becoming
southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

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Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>)
Bake Oven Knob information may be found at:
www.lgnc.org


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=399

 

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Date: 11/14/23 1:59 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Rose Tree Park (14 Nov 2023) 31 Raptors
Rose Tree Park
Media, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 14, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Turkey Vulture 9 274 928
Black Vulture 0 3 3
Osprey 0 0 94
Northern Harrier 0 3 40
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Bald Eagle 2 16 108
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 15 456
Cooper's Hawk 0 10 97
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 14 57 94
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 5231
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 5 57 77
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 1 1
American Kestrel 0 0 76
Merlin 1 2 12
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 13
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 14
Unknown Buteo 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Raptor 0 1 10

Total: 31 440 7259
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Observation start time: 09:30:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 4.5 hours

Official Counter: Alan Simon

Observers: Bob Kelly, Dave Eberly

Visitors:
Robin Queenan, Hayes Forbes.



Weather:
Comfortable temperatures, moderate NW winds, sunny skies, but the mostly
deep blue cloudless skies made spotting distant raptors a challenge.

Raptor Observations:
Thirty-one migrating raptors. A pair of local adult Bald Eagles along with
local, Red-tails, and a Cooper's Hawk.

Non-raptor Observations:
A large flock of Cedar waxwings and a flock of 1000 Common Grackles.
Monarch butterflies:0


Predictions:
Some clouds but a less favorable wind.
Increasing clouds, with a high near 54. Light and variable wind becoming
south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
========================================================================
Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>)
Rose Tree Park information may be found at:
www.rtphawkwatch.org


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=105

 

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Date: 11/14/23 8:30 am
From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 14, 2023
Date: November 14, 2023

Time: 0650 to 0950

Weather: Variably cloudy, NNW wind to 12 mph, temp.46 F, waves 2’

Comments: There was a heavy westward movement of Red-breasted Mergansers duringthe first hour after sunrise not far offshore, while a few scaup were movingfar offshore.  A light movement ofeverything else.  Highlight was awestbound Red-necked Grebe just as I was about to quit for the day.  Roger Donn assisted with the count for awhile.

 

Waterbirds recorded:

 

Ring-necked Duck  2

Greater Scaup 60

Lesser Scaup 69

Greater/Lesser Scaup  1330

Aythya species 150 (perhaps Redhead)

Surf Scoter 5

White-winged Scoter  24

Black Scoter 2

Surf/Black scoter  4

Long-tailed Duck  2

Bufflehead 8

Common Goldeneye  6

Red-breasted Merganser  9900

Horned Grebe 11

RED-NECKED GREBE  1

Dunlin 3

Red-throated Loon  8

Common Loon 14
Loon species  1

Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>

 

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Date: 11/14/23 1:03 am
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (13 Nov 2023) 102 Raptors
Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake
Wagontown, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 13, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 32 75
Turkey Vulture 47 450 920
Osprey 0 2 168
Bald Eagle 2 33 121
Northern Harrier 0 1 7
Sharp-shinned Hawk 14 116 364
Cooper's Hawk 3 25 70
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 16 48 57
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 4584
Red-tailed Hawk 20 52 103
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 0 1
American Kestrel 0 0 33
Merlin 0 1 19
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0

Total: 102 761 6527
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Larry Lewis (Early Bird Nature Tours)

Observers: Karl Scheel, Sean Rae

Visitors:
CHESTER COUNTY HAWK WATCH & MIGRATION COUNT AT CHAMBERS LAKE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (_): Karl Scheel and Sean Rae
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Chambers Lake!
<BR><BR>



Weather:
<BR><BR>
Weather:
Sunny – Mostly Sunny (0-25% cloud cover), Ceiling – 30K ft., Visibility
– 10 miles, Temps 29 - 51F, Winds SW-SSW @ 5-8 mph.
<BR><BR>


Raptor Observations:
----“Raptors” seen but deemed not to be migrating: 2-Red-shouldered
Hawk, 3-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (22) and Turkey Vultures (70).

<BR><BR>
----Bald Eagle ages: 1 yr.-1; 2 yr.-1; 3 yr.-_; 4 yr.-_; adult-_
<BR><BR>


Non-raptor Observations:
TODAY’S Bird Blog: [PLEASE NOTE: I send out a large weekly
“blog/newsletter” detailing much more than these small daily recaps.
This newsletter from EBNT, has our upcoming schedule and the County year
bird list, etc. If you aren’t receiving it and would like to, kindly
email me <earlybirdtours...> to be added.
<BR><BR>
I awoke to a 25 degree temperature morning. Yikes! No field brew is up
for this task, this early.
Once at Chambers Lake, it was obvious that many of the ducks have moved
elsewhere. Ruddy Ducks, Bufflehead, Hooded Merganser, and Pied-billed
Grebes were still around, but the other waterfowl was gone or at the nearby
Reservoir. Great Blue Herons and Ring-billed Gulls were here, too.
A short walk along the thickets added Sapsucker and Purple Finch.
The morning was sunny – deep blue horror filled the sky. Slowly, a few
clouds developed on the NW horizon and ever slow slowly, crept towards us.
They will be all day getting here. I stole a look at a Mink [mink/stole
–lol]; watched as it fed along the shoreline phragmites. [Additional
highlights listed below]
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to Frank Haas and his gracious generosity and support in his
name and in the memory of his wife, Barbara.
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS [not mentioned in Blog above]:
<BR><BR>
Others included Kingfishers, and Swamp Sparrow.
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (0). Dragonflies (0). Reptiles &
Amphibians (0). Mammals (1): Mink.
<BR><BR>
----EBNT’s “Walk with Nature” ™ Program Daily Tally with our
Fitbits: This is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I
might tend to “bulk up.” Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking
unaided, at all! Therefore, I keep moving (if you’ve been here, then you
know that I pace endlessly….) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my
“Walk with Nature” program. So, below are MY results at the watch for
the day. Your totals could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax.
You are certainly welcome to take it easy….I simply choose not to,
affording me a panoramic view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So
come join our “Walk with Nature!” ™ Anyway, just for fun, here are my
numbers at the site for today (join me, if you wish): Steps – 5,763,
Miles – 2.45, Floors – 2
<BR><BR>
----“SEASON’S BIRD SPECIES LIST” – we are not just a Hawk Watch but
conduct a migration tally from the site. The complete species list will be
in our weekly email blog sent to those requesting it. Our tally board, on
site, will feature an approximation (very rough, best “guestimate,” –
searching for Hawks must remain our primary focus) for totals of each
species seen for “The Watch” year. The overall list for the season
from the watch will be part of the large weekly “blog,” if you’ve
signed up for that at <earlybirdtours...>
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES – Identified from watch site: today: 44; this season:
137
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEAR’S “WATCH SPECIES LIST (0):”
nothing.
<BR><BR>
Contact:
Larry Lewis
-------
Early Bird Nature Tours(EBNT)---"Exciting & Fun Adventures in Nature"---63
S. Park Ave., Coatesville, PA 19320---484-340-SORA (7672)--Business
Cell---email: <earlybirdtours...>


Predictions:
Tomorrow’s flight looks to be very sunny with strong NW winds.
<BR><BR> .
The Chester County Hawk Watch and Migration Count is sponsored, in large
part, by Frank Haas and in the memory of Barbara Haas. Membership in EBNT
is requested. Please contact us at <earlybirdtours...> with
questions or comments.

========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=707

Site Description:
The platform just left of the only boat ramp for Chambers Lake in the main
parking lot, overlooking the lake to the north.

Directions to site:
We set up in the main parking lot for the lake, on the platform just left
of the only boat ramp.
The Hawk Watch at Chambers Lake (as part of the Chester County Hawk Watch)
operates daily, March 1 thru April 30 from 9am - 3 pm (unless counter is
away leading a tour elsewhere). In fall the season is Sept. 1 thru Nov.
30,each day 9am-3pm. Please contact Larry at 484-340-7672 to confirm
counter is present. This count welcomes all visitors to this fine
habitat. When there are no hawks present, many birds still are. The lake
holds numerous waterfowl species and the variable shoreline can produce
incredible shorebirds.

Directions to hawk watch:
From the Rt. 30 By-pass take the Rt. 82 exit north. Turn left at the first
light(Rt. 340) and go 1.3 miles to Wagontown Rd. Turn Rt. on Wagontown Rd.
and continue on this winding road for 1.8 miles (you will pass the Hibernia
Park entrance on your right, the Chambers Lake parking lot, and Chambers
Lake on your right). Pull off the road to the left and park safely at the
end of the lake to visit the hawk watch. You will see us sitting on the
dike near the road at the end of the lake.

 

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Date: 11/13/23 6:44 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Allegheny Front (13 Nov 2023) 29 Raptors
Allegheny Front
Central City, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 13, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 22
TV 2 31 195
OS 0 0 51
BE 0 26 294
NH 0 6 21
SS 1 25 736
CH 0 8 125
AG 0 0 0
RS 3 35 45
BW 0 0 4439
RT 18 266 681
RL 0 0 0
GE 3 70 78
AK 0 3 54
ML 0 0 19
PG 0 1 31
UA 0 1 10
UB 2 3 17
UF 0 0 5
UE 0 2 2
UR 0 8 61

Total: 29 485 6886
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Nancy Ott

Observers: Greg Gdula, Jim Rocco

Visitors:
2 visitors other than observers.


Weather:
Clear blue skies until 1p then clouded over, cold with winds wsw mainly.
mild to sporadic wind gusts up to 26 mph.

Raptor Observations:
9:37 juvenile GE low in valley close to ridge, adult GE 12:33 and unk GE
far out in valley 3:18. 2:40 dark morph red tailed gave a close but brief
look in the west.

Non-raptor Observations:
Blue jays, mourning doves, nuthatches, chickadees, red bellied wp, downy
wp, blue birds, , tufted titmouses, starlings, crows, ravens.

Predictions:
Partly cloudy to clearing in afternoon. Winds WNW
========================================================================
Report submitted by Nancy Ott (<ednancy.ott...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=111

 

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Date: 11/13/23 6:30 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Second Mountain (13 Nov 2023) 28 Raptors
Second Mountain
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 13, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 6 16
Turkey Vulture 0 122 486
Osprey 0 0 60
Bald Eagle 6 60 228
Northern Harrier 0 9 47
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 60 1462
Cooper's Hawk 0 12 117
American Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 3 55 85
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 1691
Red-tailed Hawk 15 231 398
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 2 21 26
American Kestrel 0 2 77
Merlin 0 2 15
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 19
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 18
Unknown Buteo 1 8 22
Unknown Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 1 3 15

Total: 28 596 4792
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Observation start time: 08:15:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 7.75 hours

Official Counter: Gary LaBelle

Observers: Brian Weaver, Gael McKinne, Larry Coble, Tom McKinne,
Tom Powers

Visitors:
5 observers, no other visitors


Weather:
Cold morning, clear skies light southerly wind. Increasing wind and some
high clouds during the day.

Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:
Fox sparrow, towhee, Am pipit and Pine siskin flyover

Predictions:
A bit warmer
========================================================================
Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>)
Second Mountain information may be found at:
Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=432

 

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Date: 11/13/23 5:52 pm
From: Karyn Delaney <delaneykaryn...>
Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - Moraine State Park, North Country Trail, North Shore, Nov 13, 2023
Subject: Butler County eBird Report - Moraine State Park, North Country
Trail, North Shore, Nov 13, 2023

We found 4 Pine Siskins today foraging with 4 Goldfinches near the lake
shore line along the North Country Trail. Three Tundra Swans quietly flew
over shortly after....beautiful against the blue sky!

Karyn Delaney
Melissa Little
Kathy Saunders



Moraine State Park, North Country Trail, North Shore, Butler, Pennsylvania,
US
Nov 13, 2023 10:15 AM - 1:20 PM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 mile(s)
23 species

Tundra Swan 3 quiet flyover
Common Merganser 4
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Belted Kingfisher 4
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 3
Blue Jay 6
American Crow 2
Black-capped Chickadee 6
Tufted Titmouse 2
Golden-crowned Kinglet 3
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
Brown Creeper 1
Carolina Wren 2
Eastern Bluebird 3
Cedar Waxwing 7
Pine Siskin 4
American Goldfinch 7
Dark-eyed Junco 2
White-throated Sparrow 6
Song Sparrow 4
Northern Cardinal 3

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S154415793

This report was generated automatically by eBird v3 (https://ebird.org/home)

 

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Date: 11/13/23 5:25 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Waggoner's Gap (13 Nov 2023) 48 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap
40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 13, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 2 6
TV 3 239 2081
OS 0 2 151
BE 15 101 564
NH 0 27 136
SS 0 158 6793
CH 0 19 302
AG 0 1 3
RS 1 112 180
BW 0 0 6068
RT 25 616 1268
RL 0 1 1
GE 3 76 108
AK 0 1 173
ML 0 7 104
PG 0 3 44
UA 0 0 12
UB 0 3 25
UF 0 0 1
UE 1 1 2
UR 0 4 25

Total: 48 1373 18047
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 8.5 hours

Official Counter: Brandon Brogle, Ron Freed

Observers: Deb Gingrich, Gene Wagner, Jeff Thompson, Pat Freed,
Ron Freed

Visitors:
45, Dickinson College Geoscience


Weather:
Light S wind, bright blue sky, and some haze on the both sides of the
ridge.

Raptor Observations:
Our 18,000th bird this season was the first bird of the day: Golden Eagle.

A few Bald Eagles seen and not counted, but provided nice views close on
the south side.

First bird: GE 9:01
Last bird: BE 3:24

Non-raptor Observations:
American Pipit, Dark-eyed Junco, White-throated Sparrow,
Ruby/Golden-crowned Kinglets.
========================================================================
Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Waggoner's Gap information may be found at:
www.waggap.com


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=439
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/audubon-pennsylvania/waggoners-gap-hawk-watch-fall-2023

 

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Date: 11/13/23 2:50 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Route 183 (13 Nov 2023) 5 Raptors
Route 183
Bethel, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 13, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 34 118
Turkey Vulture 3 45 319
Osprey 0 2 67
Bald Eagle 0 39 250
Northern Harrier 0 4 32
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 90 3218
Cooper's Hawk 1 18 235
American Goshawk 0 0 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 34 58
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 3107
Red-tailed Hawk 1 222 476
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 1
Golden Eagle 0 22 35
American Kestrel 0 2 83
Merlin 0 4 35
Peregrine Falcon 0 3 13
Unknown Accipiter 0 1 37
Unknown Buteo 0 6 37
Unknown Falcon 0 1 9
Unknown Eagle 0 4 10
Unknown Raptor 0 2 34

Total: 5 533 8175
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Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 16:30:00
Total observation time: 7.75 hours

Official Counter: Sarah Way

Observers:

Visitors:
1 observer, 3 visitors


Weather:
Mostly sunny skies in the morning, becoming overcast in the early afternoon
and clearing up again by 4PM. High was 9C, S wind 1-7mph.

Raptor Observations:
Local raptors: 4 turkey vultures, 2 red-tailed hawks, 1 bald eagle

Non-raptor Observations:
5 mourning doves, 1 red-bellied woodpecker, 4 blue jays, 9 American crows,
1 raven, 1 Carolina wren, 1 white-throated sparrow, 12 American robins, 11
cedar waxwings, 10 dark-eyed juncos, 1 Northern cardinal, 1 hermit thrush
========================================================================
Report submitted by Kittatinny counter/l goodrich (<goodrich...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=431

 

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Date: 11/13/23 2:33 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (13 Nov 2023) 28 Raptors
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 13, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 36 116
Turkey Vulture 2 200 773
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 0 0 219
Bald Eagle 3 89 472
Northern Harrier 2 27 110
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 155 3581
Cooper's Hawk 0 25 334
American Goshawk 0 0 2
Unknown Accipiter 0 9 24
Red-shouldered Hawk 3 55 95
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 7365
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 15 305 679
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 2 10
Golden Eagle 1 30 48
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 3 251
Merlin 0 6 139
Peregrine Falcon 0 3 59
Unknown Falcon 0 1 5
Unknown Raptor 0 0 14

Total: 28 946 14296
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 9 hours

Compiler: Bracken Brown

Counters: Catherine Elwell

Visitors:
127


Weather:
Sunny throughout the morning becoming progressively more cloudy as the
afternoon progressed. Hazy conditions and SW winds 0-10 becoming variable
in the late afternoon.

Raptor Observations:
Great looks at close golden eagle and northern harrier.

Non-raptor Observations:
Red crossbill, pine siskin, purple finch, eastern phoebe, red-breasted
nuthatch, golden and ruby-crowned kinglet

Predictions:
Partly sunny to sunny skies high of 50 and NW winds 10-15 should produce a
decent migration flight.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=109
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/hawk-mountain-sanctuary/fall-2023-hawk-count

 

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Date: 11/13/23 2:14 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Rose Tree Park (13 Nov 2023) 30 Raptors
Rose Tree Park
Media, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 13, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Turkey Vulture 10 265 919
Black Vulture 0 3 3
Osprey 0 0 94
Northern Harrier 0 3 40
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Bald Eagle 1 14 106
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 15 456
Cooper's Hawk 0 10 97
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 12 43 80
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 5231
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 7 52 72
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 1 1
American Kestrel 0 0 76
Merlin 0 1 11
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 13
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 14
Unknown Buteo 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Raptor 0 1 10

Total: 30 409 7228
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 5 hours

Official Counter: Chuck Root

Observers: Alan Simon, Chris Pugliese

Visitors:
Robin Queenan


Weather:
Cloudless deep blue skies. Light variable winds. Chilly

Raptor Observations:
Red-shouldered Hawks were on the move today

Non-raptor Observations:


Predictions:
Favorable winds predicted.
Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
========================================================================
Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>)
Rose Tree Park information may be found at:
www.rtphawkwatch.org


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=105

 

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Date: 11/13/23 1:53 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Stone Mt., Pa. (13 Nov 2023) 4 Raptors
Stone Mt., Pa.
Allensville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 13, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 6
TV 0 60 395
OS 0 0 53
BE 0 35 230
NH 0 4 30
SS 2 35 609
CH 0 4 64
AG 0 0 0
RS 0 9 23
BW 0 0 3772
RT 2 160 300
RL 0 0 1
GE 0 37 43
AK 0 0 61
ML 0 2 30
PG 0 2 32
UA 0 0 3
UB 0 2 5
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 0 0
UR 0 0 10

Total: 4 350 5668
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 12:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 3 hours

Official Counter: Trudy Kyler

Observers: David Kyler, Greg Grove

Weather:


Raptor Observations:
Observed not counted BE-AD 1, Red-tail 1

Non-raptor Observations:
Am Crow 17, BV 5, TV 9,
========================================================================
Report submitted by Trudy Kyler (<trudy.kyler...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=436

 

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Date: 11/13/23 1:50 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Bake Oven Knob (13 Nov 2023) 13 Raptors
Bake Oven Knob
2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 13, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 4 47 261
Turkey Vulture 2 99 854
Osprey 0 0 84
Bald Eagle 0 55 325
Northern Harrier 2 5 33
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 61 1618
Cooper's Hawk 0 15 149
American Goshawk 0 1 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 22 46
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 6421
Red-tailed Hawk 4 216 553
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 24 37
American Kestrel 0 1 96
Merlin 0 7 58
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 32
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 15 126

Total: 13 571 10698
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Justin Biggerstaff

Observers: Rob Keith

Visitors:
12


Weather:
Temp: 30-46F
Wind: 0-5mph, SSW
Cloud cover: 5-90%
Visibility: 15-20 miles

Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:


Predictions:
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest
wind 10 to 15 mph.

========================================================================
Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>)
Bake Oven Knob information may be found at:
www.lgnc.org


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=399

 

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Date: 11/13/23 1:22 pm
From: Grant Stevenson <stevensongrant03...>
Subject: Re: Christmas Bird Count in PA
A complete guide to CBCs and compilers can be obtained by emailing a
request to birdtownpa.org. Grant Stevenson, Allentown, Lehigh County

On Mon, Nov 13, 2023 at 9:47 AM Chris Kubiak <ckubiak...> wrote:

> Hi Marg and PA Birders,
>
> The South Butler CBC is to be held on Sunday, December 31st, 2023. We
> cover the southern portion of Butler County (a tad into Allegheny),
> which also encompasses Audubon Society of Western PA's Succop Nature
> Park.
>
> If anyone is in the area and interested in participating, they can email
> me at <ckubiak...>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chris
>
> On 12.11.2023 23:51, Margaret wrote:
> > Once again this year the Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology is
> > compiling a list of all the Christmas Bird Counts in PA, including the
> > names of the count and the compiler, contact info for the compiler, and
> > date of the upcoming CBC. If you know the date of your count, please
> > email me at <bcoriole...> Thanks for your help.
> >
> > Marg Higbee, PSO PIleated Editor
> >
> > Indiana, PA
> >
> >
> > --
> > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software.
> > www.avg.com
>

 

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Date: 11/13/23 9:11 am
From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 13, 2023
Date: November 13, 2023

Time: 0655 to 0955

Weather: Variably cloudy, S wind to 12 mph, temp.43 F, calm onshore

Comments: Quite a change from yesterday in numbers of Red-breasted Merganser,which were way down this morning.  Otherwisenot much happening.  Roger Donn assistedwith the count and Jimmy Marz, Don McClelland and Brian Berchtold stopped for avisit.

 

Waterbirds recorded:

 

Tundra Swan 2

Mallard 22

Redhead 25

Ring-necked Duck  12

Greater Scaup 1

Lesser Scaup 11

Greater/Lesser scaup  120

Surf Scoter 12

White-winged Scoter  18

Black Scoter 1

Long-tailed Duck  1

Bufflehead 12

Common Goldeneye  5

Hooded Merganser  1

Common Merganser  40 (one flock moving east close to shore)

Red-breasted Merganser  1700

Horned Grebe 10

Sanderling 2

Dunlin 4

Red-throated Loon  6

Common Loon 24

Loon species 5

 

Other birds moving along or over the lake:

 

Bald Eagle 1
Passerine species  1

Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>

 

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Date: 11/13/23 8:05 am
From: g. g <birdersx5...>
Subject: Re: Christmas Bird Count in PA
Hi all,

The Pittsburgh-South Hills CBC is on Saturday, December 16th. If you are
interested in participating, please email me at <birdersx5...>, with
"CBC" in the subject line.

Thanks,

Gigi Gerben
Washington County

On Mon, Nov 13, 2023 at 9:47 AM Chris Kubiak <ckubiak...> wrote:

> Hi Marg and PA Birders,
>
> The South Butler CBC is to be held on Sunday, December 31st, 2023. We
> cover the southern portion of Butler County (a tad into Allegheny),
> which also encompasses Audubon Society of Western PA's Succop Nature
> Park.
>
> If anyone is in the area and interested in participating, they can email
> me at <ckubiak...>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chris
>
> On 12.11.2023 23:51, Margaret wrote:
> > Once again this year the Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology is
> > compiling a list of all the Christmas Bird Counts in PA, including the
> > names of the count and the compiler, contact info for the compiler, and
> > date of the upcoming CBC. If you know the date of your count, please
> > email me at <bcoriole...> Thanks for your help.
> >
> > Marg Higbee, PSO PIleated Editor
> >
> > Indiana, PA
> >
> >
> > --
> > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software.
> > www.avg.com
>

 

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Date: 11/13/23 6:47 am
From: Chris Kubiak <ckubiak...>
Subject: Re: Christmas Bird Count in PA
Hi Marg and PA Birders,

The South Butler CBC is to be held on Sunday, December 31st, 2023. We
cover the southern portion of Butler County (a tad into Allegheny),
which also encompasses Audubon Society of Western PA's Succop Nature
Park.

If anyone is in the area and interested in participating, they can email
me at <ckubiak...>

Thanks,

Chris

On 12.11.2023 23:51, Margaret wrote:
> Once again this year the Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology is
> compiling a list of all the Christmas Bird Counts in PA, including the
> names of the count and the compiler, contact info for the compiler, and
> date of the upcoming CBC. If you know the date of your count, please
> email me at <bcoriole...>  Thanks for your help.
>
> Marg Higbee, PSO PIleated Editor
>
> Indiana, PA
>
>
> --
> This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software.
> www.avg.com

 

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Date: 11/13/23 5:21 am
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (12 Nov 2023) 66 Raptors
Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake
Wagontown, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 12, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 32 75
Turkey Vulture 32 403 873
Osprey 0 2 168
Bald Eagle 1 31 119
Northern Harrier 0 1 7
Sharp-shinned Hawk 12 102 350
Cooper's Hawk 3 22 67
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 7 32 41
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 4584
Red-tailed Hawk 11 32 83
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 0 1
American Kestrel 0 0 33
Merlin 0 1 19
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0

Total: 66 659 6425
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 13:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 4 hours

Official Counter: Larry Lewis (Early Bird Nature Tours)

Observers: Kathy Stroh

Visitors:
CHESTER COUNTY HAWK WATCH & MIGRATION COUNT AT CHAMBERS LAKE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (1): Kathy Stroh
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Chambers Lake!
<BR><BR>



Weather:
<BR><BR>
Weather:
Mostly Sunny (10% cloud cover), Ceiling – 19.5-30k ft., Visibility – 10
miles, Temps 36 – 47F, Winds NNE-N @ 7-8 mph.
<BR><BR>


Raptor Observations:
----“Raptors” seen but deemed not to be migrating: 2-Red-shouldered
Hawk, 3-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (15) and Turkey Vultures (43).

<BR><BR>
----Bald Eagle ages: 1 yr.-_; 2 yr.-_; 3 yr.-_; 4 yr.-_; adult-1
<BR><BR>


Non-raptor Observations:
TODAY’S Bird Blog: [PLEASE NOTE: I send out a large weekly
“blog/newsletter” detailing much more than these small daily recaps.
This newsletter from EBNT, has our upcoming schedule and the County year
bird list, etc. If you aren’t receiving it and would like to, kindly
email me <earlybirdtours...> to be added.
<BR><BR>
When I arrived at the Hawk Watch, the lake was busy with boaters and
fishermen squeezing what they could out of what is left of fall. The lake
held Shovelers, Wood Ducks, Green-winged Teal, Ring-necked Ducks, Lesser
Scaup, Bufflehead, Ruddy Ducks, Pied-billed Grebes, and Great Blue Herons.
A Pipit was heard flying over. [Additional highlights listed below]
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to Frank Haas and his gracious generosity and support in his
name and in the memory of his wife, Barbara.
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS [not mentioned in Blog above]:
<BR><BR>
Black Ducks, Kingfishers, Swamp Sparrow, and Purple Finch
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (0). Dragonflies (0)). Reptiles &
Amphibians (0). Mammals (0).
<BR><BR>
----EBNT’s “Walk with Nature” ™ Program Daily Tally with our
Fitbits: This is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I
might tend to “bulk up.” Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking
unaided, at all! Therefore, I keep moving (if you’ve been here, then you
know that I pace endlessly….) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my
“Walk with Nature” program. So, below are MY results at the watch for
the day. Your totals could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax.
You are certainly welcome to take it easy….I simply choose not to,
affording me a panoramic view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So
come join our “Walk with Nature!” ™ Anyway, just for fun, here are my
numbers at the site for today (join me, if you wish): Steps – 0, Miles
– 0, Floors – 0
<BR><BR>
----“SEASON’S BIRD SPECIES LIST” – we are not just a Hawk Watch but
conduct a migration tally from the site. The complete species list will be
in our weekly email blog sent to those requesting it. Our tally board, on
site, will feature an approximation (very rough, best “guestimate,” –
searching for Hawks must remain our primary focus) for totals of each
species seen for “The Watch” year. The overall list for the season
from the watch will be part of the large weekly “blog,” if you’ve
signed up for that at <earlybirdtours...>
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES – Identified from watch site: today: 46; this season:
137
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEAR’S “WATCH SPECIES LIST (0):”
nothing.
<BR><BR>
Contact:
Larry Lewis
-------
Early Bird Nature Tours(EBNT)---"Exciting & Fun Adventures in Nature"---63
S. Park Ave., Coatesville, PA 19320---484-340-SORA (7672)--Business
Cell---email: <earlybirdtours...>


Predictions:
Tomorrow’s flight looks mostly Sunny with light SW winds.
<BR><BR> .
The Chester County Hawk Watch and Migration Count is sponsored, in large
part, by Frank Haas and in the memory of Barbara Haas. Membership in EBNT
is requested. Please contact us at <earlybirdtours...> with
questions or comments.

========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=707

Site Description:
The platform just left of the only boat ramp for Chambers Lake in the main
parking lot, overlooking the lake to the north.

Directions to site:
We set up in the main parking lot for the lake, on the platform just left
of the only boat ramp.
The Hawk Watch at Chambers Lake (as part of the Chester County Hawk Watch)
operates daily, March 1 thru April 30 from 9am - 3 pm (unless counter is
away leading a tour elsewhere). In fall the season is Sept. 1 thru Nov.
30,each day 9am-3pm. Please contact Larry at 484-340-7672 to confirm
counter is present. This count welcomes all visitors to this fine
habitat. When there are no hawks present, many birds still are. The lake
holds numerous waterfowl species and the variable shoreline can produce
incredible shorebirds.

Directions to hawk watch:
From the Rt. 30 By-pass take the Rt. 82 exit north. Turn left at the first
light(Rt. 340) and go 1.3 miles to Wagontown Rd. Turn Rt. on Wagontown Rd.
and continue on this winding road for 1.8 miles (you will pass the Hibernia
Park entrance on your right, the Chambers Lake parking lot, and Chambers
Lake on your right). Pull off the road to the left and park safely at the
end of the lake to visit the hawk watch. You will see us sitting on the
dike near the road at the end of the lake.

 

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Date: 11/12/23 9:01 pm
From: Margaret <bcoriole...>
Subject: Christmas Bird Count in PA
Once again this year the Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology is
compiling a list of all the Christmas Bird Counts in PA, including the
names of the count and the compiler, contact info for the compiler, and
date of the upcoming CBC. If you know the date of your count, please
email me at <bcoriole...>  Thanks for your help.

Marg Higbee, PSO PIleated Editor

Indiana, PA


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Date: 11/12/23 8:04 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Second Mountain (12 Nov 2023) 18 Raptors
Second Mountain
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 12, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 6 16
Turkey Vulture 0 122 486
Osprey 0 0 60
Bald Eagle 7 54 222
Northern Harrier 1 9 47
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 60 1462
Cooper's Hawk 1 12 117
American Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 52 82
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 1691
Red-tailed Hawk 5 216 383
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 1 19 24
American Kestrel 0 2 77
Merlin 1 2 15
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 19
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 18
Unknown Buteo 0 7 21
Unknown Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 0 2 14

Total: 18 568 4764
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 16:15:00
Total observation time: 7.25 hours

Official Counter: Sarah Way

Observers: Andy Francis, Carl Groff, Chip Templin, Dave Schwenk,
Jay George, Joe Meloney

Visitors:
8 total observers. 25 visitors, 6 for hawk watching.


Weather:
Partly cloudy all day, high was 7C. Wind from the north 4-7mph.

Raptor Observations:
Migrating eagles:
10:46 Adult bald eagle
11:06 Adult bald eagle
11:58 Immature golden eagle
12:45 Unknown age bald eagle
1:16 Adult bald eagle
1:26 Adult bald eagle
2:36 Adult bald eagle
3:54 2nd year bald eagle

Local raptors:4 turkey vultures, 1 red-tailed hawk, 2 bald eagles

Non-raptor Observations:
2 blue jays, 5 dark-eyed juncos, 2 white-throated sparrows, 2 Northern
cardinals, 6 ravens, 15 European starlings, 30 pine siskins, 2 downy
woodpeckers, 1 white-breasted nuthatch, 1 pileated woodpecker, 2 snow
buntings, 2 mourning doves, 26 American crows, 21 Canada geese
========================================================================
Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>)
Second Mountain information may be found at:
Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=432

 

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Date: 11/12/23 7:55 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Bake Oven Knob (12 Nov 2023) 43 Raptors
Bake Oven Knob
2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 12, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 5 43 257
Turkey Vulture 2 97 852
Osprey 0 0 84
Bald Eagle 3 55 325
Northern Harrier 0 3 31
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 60 1617
Cooper's Hawk 2 15 149
American Goshawk 0 1 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 4 22 46
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 6421
Red-tailed Hawk 25 212 549
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 2 24 37
American Kestrel 0 1 96
Merlin 0 7 58
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 32
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 15 126

Total: 43 558 10685
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 7.5 hours

Official Counter: Rick Morrissey

Observers:

Visitors:
Just four teenagers at the end of the count not engaged with nature, not
wanting to engage in conversation but at least they were not spray painting
the rocks.


Weather:
Surprisingly sunny at BOK with more wind and colder temperatures than
forecasted. I recorded a low temperature of 32F and a high temperature of
37F. Winds from the North at an average of 4 to 7 mph with gusts of 8-9
mph in particular in the early afternoon.

Raptor Observations:
Somewhat of a slow day except for a minor burst of Redtailed Hawks from
noon to 1400 EST. Same story as last week, with only one observer
searching for the late day push of high Redtails I am sure many got by me.
As they say, you can only count the birds you see.

Bald Eagles (3): 0920(i); 1144a; 1500(un-aged)

Golden Eagles (2): 1224(i); 1404a

Non-raptor Observations:
Three Ravens, four loons, 21 Geese.

Predictions:
Sunshine with some clouds. High temperature around 50F with winds SSW at 5
to 10 mph.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>)
Bake Oven Knob information may be found at:
www.lgnc.org


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=399

 

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Date: 11/12/23 7:29 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Waggoner's Gap (12 Nov 2023) 55 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap
40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 12, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 2 6
TV 7 236 2078
OS 0 2 151
BE 2 86 549
NH 0 27 136
SS 3 158 6793
CH 0 19 302
AG 0 1 3
RS 6 111 179
BW 0 0 6068
RT 27 591 1243
RL 0 1 1
GE 8 73 105
AK 0 1 173
ML 1 7 104
PG 0 3 44
UA 0 0 12
UB 1 3 25
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 0 1
UR 0 4 25

Total: 55 1325 17999
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 8.5 hours

Official Counter: Brandon Brogle, Dave Grove

Observers: Dave Grove, Deb Gingrich, Gary LaBelle, Gene Wagner,
Meredith Lombard

Visitors:
26, Lynn Davidson, Hal Wierenga, Hunter Hart.


Weather:
Light NW wind with upper level clouds starting strong and and decreasing
throughout the day.

Raptor Observations:
Over 100 GEs for the season at the end of today's count.

First bird: GE 9:07
Last bird: GE 4:06

Non-raptor Observations:
American Robin, Red-winged Blackbird
========================================================================
Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Waggoner's Gap information may be found at:
www.waggap.com


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=439
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/audubon-pennsylvania/waggoners-gap-hawk-watch-fall-2023

 

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Date: 11/12/23 4:26 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Allegheny Front (12 Nov 2023) 87 Raptors
Allegheny Front
Central City, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 12, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 22
TV 3 29 193
OS 0 0 51
BE 7 26 294
NH 3 6 21
SS 2 24 735
CH 0 8 125
AG 0 0 0
RS 13 32 42
BW 0 0 4439
RT 41 248 663
RL 0 0 0
GE 18 67 75
AK 0 3 54
ML 0 0 19
PG 0 1 31
UA 0 1 10
UB 0 1 15
UF 0 0 5
UE 0 2 2
UR 0 8 61

Total: 87 456 6857
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 16:30:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Erika Bowman

Observers: Chris Payne, Dave Poder, Ed Gowarty,Sr, Jeff Payne,
Rosemary McGlynn, Tom & Janet Kuehl

Visitors:
PSO Group, Chad Kauffman, Evan & Julia Mann, Rosemary McGlynn, Joe Gyekis,
Noah Kauffman, Anthony Fortzier, Frederic Kipp, Gene & Nancy Flament, Randy
Flament, Brian Miller, Olive Keyser-Miller, Angela Keyser, Court Harding,
Dave Poder, Michael Leahy, Sandy & Bill Cline, Jake Kneierf, Debby
Gorarowski, Heather Kaufmann, Tom & Janet Kuehl, Holly Hilliard, Michael
Asher, Henry Gyekis, Nancy Ott, Ed Goherty, Sr, Margaret & Roger Higbee,
Chris & Jeff Payne


Weather:
Variable East, light winds, cloudy early and clearing later. Seasonable
temperature.

Raptor Observations:
2 Adult Bald and 1 Immature Golden Eagles that didn't migrate.
Golden Eagle Adults at 10:12, 10:20, 11:24, 12:25, 1:19, 2:05, 2:09, 2:23,
2:54, 2:58, 3:44, 3:45
Golden Eagle Subs at 1:19, 1:41, 1:44, 1:50, 1:53, 1:54

Bald Eagle Adults at 10:59, 12:32, 12:32, 12:32,
Bald Eagle Subs at 12:32 2yr, 1:19, 1:19

Non-raptor Observations:
Many flocks of A Robins, Downy WP, Hairy WP, Red-bellied WP, WB Nuthatch, T
Titmouse, BC Chickadee, E Bluebird, E Starlings, A Crow, C Raven, Blue Jay

Predictions:
Sunny. High 53F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Erika Bowman (<dizzechick...>)


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Date: 11/12/23 1:58 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Route 183 (12 Nov 2023) 65 Raptors
Route 183
Bethel, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 12, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 16 34 118
Turkey Vulture 3 42 316
Osprey 0 2 67
Bald Eagle 5 39 250
Northern Harrier 0 4 32
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 90 3218
Cooper's Hawk 3 17 234
American Goshawk 0 0 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 3 34 58
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 3107
Red-tailed Hawk 26 221 475
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 1
Golden Eagle 6 22 35
American Kestrel 0 2 83
Merlin 0 4 35
Peregrine Falcon 0 3 13
Unknown Accipiter 0 1 37
Unknown Buteo 1 6 37
Unknown Falcon 0 1 9
Unknown Eagle 2 4 10
Unknown Raptor 0 2 34

Total: 65 528 8170
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 6.5 hours

Official Counter: Rich Rieger

Observers: Dan Knarr, Jim Hartly, Rick Gaeta, Scott Fisher

Weather:
mostly cloudy in the a.m. w light winds, clearing as the day went on, temps
0C - 5C

Raptor Observations:
Scott Fisher and Jim Hartley had a Golden Eagle, Merlin and a Coopers Hawk
prior to official start time.

Non-raptor Observations:
Woodcock seen at 6:30 by Jim Hartley, Flyovers included 4 Common Loons, 3
Common Mergansers and 8 E.Bluebirds
========================================================================
Report submitted by Kittatinny counter/l goodrich (<goodrich...>)


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Date: 11/12/23 1:45 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (12 Nov 2023) 55 Raptors
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 12, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 36 116
Turkey Vulture 9 198 771
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 0 0 219
Bald Eagle 4 86 469
Northern Harrier 2 25 108
Sharp-shinned Hawk 5 153 3579
Cooper's Hawk 0 25 334
American Goshawk 0 0 2
Unknown Accipiter 0 9 24
Red-shouldered Hawk 3 52 92
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 7365
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 27 290 664
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 2 10
Golden Eagle 4 29 47
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 3 251
Merlin 1 6 139
Peregrine Falcon 0 3 59
Unknown Falcon 0 1 5
Unknown Raptor 0 0 14

Total: 55 918 14268
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8.25 hours

Compiler: Doug Wood, Greg George

Counters: David Barber, Doug Wood, Troy Herrel

Visitors:
203


Weather:
Partly to mostly cloudy with clearing late in the day. N winds 1-7 mph

Raptor Observations:
an adult and juvenile golden eagle were the last two birds of the day;
several local bald eagles

Non-raptor Observations:
common loon, herring gull, golden-crowned kinglet, Eastern bluebird,
dark-eyed junco, red-winged blackbird, pine siskin
========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=109
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/hawk-mountain-sanctuary/fall-2023-hawk-count

 

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Date: 11/12/23 9:25 am
From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 12, 2023
Date: November 12, 2023

Time: 0655 to 1055

Weather: Cloudy becoming variably cloudy, SSEwind to 4 mph, temp. 40 F, waves less than 1’

Comments: There was an excellent flight and staging event of Red-breastedMergansers this morning, the most seen in a day at the count since therecord-breaking year of 2013 when I recorded 28,555 birds in a singlemorning.  However, there has been threeother years since then where I counted over 10,000 birds in a singlemorning.  Scaup staged the typical earlymorning movement.  Small numbers ofeverything else.  Assisting me thismorning were Philadelphia birders, Debbie Beer and Margaret Keefe. Alsoassisting for a while were Jason Bojczyk and Roger Donn.

 

Waterbirds recorded:

 

Mallard 10

Mallard/Black duck  5

American Black Duck  12

Redhead 35

Greater Scaup 9

Lesser Scaup 4

Greater/Lesser scaup  700

Surf Scoter 3

White-winged Scoter  27

Long-tailed Duck  1

Bufflehead 54

Common Goldeneye  8

Red-breasted Merganser  12,284 (at least 4000 were staging off SunsetPoint)

Horned Grebe 16

Dunlin 8

Shorebird species  2

Red-throated Loon  3

Common Loon 20

Loon species 3

Double-crested Cormorant  14

 

Other birds moving along the lake:

 

Snow Bunting 14
Pine Siskin 90 (seen and heard by others)

Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <a.jerrymcw...>

 

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Date: 11/12/23 8:42 am
From: Arlene Koch <0000012d74227426-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Oriole, Koch property, Northampton County and nearby rare kingbird
This morning an oriole stopped briefly at a sunflower feeder and it didn’t look like a Baltimore but I only got a short look before it flew away. Also there’s a report of a tropical kingbird in Berks county but to find out about that you need to consult an ebird rare Pa birds report from this morning.

Sent from my iPhone
 

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Date: 11/12/23 1:06 am
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (11 Nov 2023) 9 Raptors
Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake
Wagontown, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 11, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 32 75
Turkey Vulture 3 371 841
Osprey 0 2 168
Bald Eagle 4 30 118
Northern Harrier 0 1 7
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 90 338
Cooper's Hawk 0 19 64
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 25 34
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 4584
Red-tailed Hawk 2 21 72
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 0 1
American Kestrel 0 0 33
Merlin 0 1 19
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0

Total: 9 593 6359
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 16:30:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Larry Lewis (Early Bird Nature Tours)

Observers: Angie Cote, Rick Robinson

Visitors:
CHESTER COUNTY HAWK WATCH & MIGRATION COUNT AT CHAMBERS LAKE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (2): Rick Robinson, Angie Cote
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Chambers Lake!
<BR><BR>



Weather:
<BR><BR>
Weather:
Sunny – Mostly Sunny (0-10% cloud cover), Ceiling – 30-18.5k ft.,
Visibility – 10 miles, Temps 38 - 54F, Winds WNW @ 8-9 mph.
<BR><BR>


Raptor Observations:
----“Raptors” seen but deemed not to be migrating: 2-Red-shouldered
Hawk, 3-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (4) and Turkey Vultures (34).

<BR><BR>
----Bald Eagle ages: 1 yr.-1; 2 yr.-_; 3 yr.-_; 4 yr.-_; adult-3
<BR><BR>


Non-raptor Observations:
TODAY’S Bird Blog: [PLEASE NOTE: I send out a large weekly
“blog/newsletter” detailing much more than these small daily recaps.
This newsletter from EBNT, has our upcoming schedule and the County year
bird list, etc. If you aren’t receiving it and would like to, kindly
email me <earlybirdtours...> to be added.
<BR><BR>
It was cold this morning, necessitating a refill of hot field brew from the
Turkey Hill.
At Chambers Lake, it was evident that the waterfowl was reduced, at least
for the day. A variety was still seen –American Wigeon, Black Ducks,
Wood Ducks, Shovelers, Green-winged Teal, Ring-necked Ducks, Lesser Scaup,
Bufflehead, Hooded Mergansers, Ruddy Ducks, and Pied-billed Grebes – but
in many cases, the numbers reduced. Other birds included Ring-billed Gulls
and Great Blue Herons.
A short walk along the upper western dike produced Hermit Thrush and
Sapsucker. [Additional highlights listed below]
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to Frank Haas and his gracious generosity and support in his
name and in the memory of his wife, Barbara.
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS [not mentioned in Blog above]:
<BR><BR>
Kingfishers
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (0). Dragonflies (0). Reptiles &
Amphibians (0). Mammals (0).
<BR><BR>
----EBNT’s “Walk with Nature” ™ Program Daily Tally with our
Fitbits: This is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I
might tend to “bulk up.” Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking
unaided, at all! Therefore, I keep moving (if you’ve been here, then you
know that I pace endlessly….) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my
“Walk with Nature” program. So, below are MY results at the watch for
the day. Your totals could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax.
You are certainly welcome to take it easy….I simply choose not to,
affording me a panoramic view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So
come join our “Walk with Nature!” ™ Anyway, just for fun, here are my
numbers at the site for today (join me, if you wish): Steps – 1,902,
Miles – 0.8, Floors – 0
<BR><BR>
----“SEASON’S BIRD SPECIES LIST” – we are not just a Hawk Watch but
conduct a migration tally from the site. The complete species list will be
in our weekly email blog sent to those requesting it. Our tally board, on
site, will feature an approximation (very rough, best “guestimate,” –
searching for Hawks must remain our primary focus) for totals of each
species seen for “The Watch” year. The overall list for the season
from the watch will be part of the large weekly “blog,” if you’ve
signed up for that at <earlybirdtours...>
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES – Identified from watch site: today: 48; this season:
137
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEAR’S “WATCH SPECIES LIST (0):”
nothing.
<BR><BR>
Contact:
Larry Lewis
-------
Early Bird Nature Tours(EBNT)---"Exciting & Fun Adventures in Nature"---63
S. Park Ave., Coatesville, PA 19320---484-340-SORA (7672)--Business
Cell---email: <earlybirdtours...>


Predictions:
Tomorrow’s flight looks to be quite sunny with light northerly winds.
<BR><BR> .
The Chester County Hawk Watch and Migration Count is sponsored, in large
part, by Frank Haas and in the memory of Barbara Haas. Membership in EBNT
is requested. Please contact us at <earlybirdtours...> with
questions or comments.

========================================================================
Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=707

Site Description:
The platform just left of the only boat ramp for Chambers Lake in the main
parking lot, overlooking the lake to the north.

Directions to site:
We set up in the main parking lot for the lake, on the platform just left
of the only boat ramp.
The Hawk Watch at Chambers Lake (as part of the Chester County Hawk Watch)
operates daily, March 1 thru April 30 from 9am - 3 pm (unless counter is
away leading a tour elsewhere). In fall the season is Sept. 1 thru Nov.
30,each day 9am-3pm. Please contact Larry at 484-340-7672 to confirm
counter is present. This count welcomes all visitors to this fine
habitat. When there are no hawks present, many birds still are. The lake
holds numerous waterfowl species and the variable shoreline can produce
incredible shorebirds.

Directions to hawk watch:
From the Rt. 30 By-pass take the Rt. 82 exit north. Turn left at the first
light(Rt. 340) and go 1.3 miles to Wagontown Rd. Turn Rt. on Wagontown Rd.
and continue on this winding road for 1.8 miles (you will pass the Hibernia
Park entrance on your right, the Chambers Lake parking lot, and Chambers
Lake on your right). Pull off the road to the left and park safely at the
end of the lake to visit the hawk watch. You will see us sitting on the
dike near the road at the end of the lake.

 

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Date: 11/11/23 4:43 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Bake Oven Knob (11 Nov 2023) 77 Raptors
Bake Oven Knob
2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 11, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 2 38 252
Turkey Vulture 6 95 850
Osprey 0 0 84
Bald Eagle 3 52 322
Northern Harrier 0 3 31
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 60 1617
Cooper's Hawk 1 13 147
American Goshawk 0 1 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 2 18 42
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 6421
Red-tailed Hawk 49 187 524
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 7 22 35
American Kestrel 0 1 96
Merlin 1 7 58
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 32
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 3 15 126

Total: 77 515 10642
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Michele Varricchio

Observers: Amy Kaufman, Joe Farkas, Mike Kaufmann, Rob Keith

Visitors:
Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club was out in full force at 0900 for
Essential Trail Maintenance on the Appalachian Trail. Late afternoon they
were still at it, engineering the AT below the North Lookout by
re-arranging rocks for safety and trail visibility. They are true Rock
Stars. Thank you!
Rick Klinger of Stroudsburg, and a frequent observer at Raccoon Ridge a/k/a
Mount Mohican, arrived early to assist to hawk count. He brought good
stories and cookies to share.
7 people visited the North Lookout,


Weather:
Temp: 44-51; Wind fresh NW 4-8 mph; clear morning skies gave way to full
cloud coverage as the day progressed; 20 miles visibility.

Raptor Observations:
Bald Eagle (3): Adult 1347; Immature 1250, 1345
Golden Eagle (7): Adult 1046,1203,1205,1405,1432,1625; Immature 1451

Non-raptor Observations:
Blue Jay was the morning host. A few Junkos visited the Lookout. 28 very
noisy Ravens. Numerous flocks of Canada Geese as well as small birds.

Predictions:
Cooler temperatures than Saturday, 33-47 degrees, 3 -12 mph Northwest
winds, 20 mph visibility.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>)
Bake Oven Knob information may be found at:
www.lgnc.org


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Date: 11/11/23 4:35 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Allegheny Front (11 Nov 2023) 34 Raptors
Allegheny Front
Central City, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 11, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 22
TV 0 26 190
OS 0 0 51
BE 4 19 287
NH 0 3 18
SS 0 22 733
CH 0 8 125
AG 0 0 0
RS 2 19 29
BW 0 0 4439
RT 21 207 622
RL 0 0 0
GE 3 49 57
AK 0 3 54
ML 0 0 19
PG 0 1 31
UA 0 1 10
UB 1 1 15
UF 0 0 5
UE 2 2 2
UR 1 8 61

Total: 34 369 6770
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 7.5 hours

Official Counter: Brian M. Wargo

Observers: Adam Katrancha, Dave Darney, Dave Poder, Greg Gdula,
Mark McConaughy, Mike and Laura Jackson, Rosemary McGlynn,
Tom & Janet Kuehl

Visitors:
PSO Group, Joe Gyekis, Chad Kauffman, Noah Kauffman, Henry Gyekis, Evan and
Julia Mann, Brian Miller and Olive Keysor Miller, Jim and Shannon Kellar,
Robert and Sally Gordon, Kasia Thomas, Jeffery Chamiec, Rich Jones, Michael
Gualliah, Kaylie and Andrew Fehn, Mike Leahy


Weather:
Sunny and beautiful in the morning with a slight west wind, but with a bit
of haze throughout the valley. Clouds increasing all day as well as the
temperature. Very difficult views of the birds in the east!

Raptor Observations:
Bald Eagles: Adults 11:26; 11:32; 11:33
Sub IV 11:27

Golden Eagles: 2:16 Unaged; Adults 3:27; 3:27

Non-raptor Observations:
American Crow, American Robin, Black-capped Chickadee, Blue Jay, Cedar
Waxwings, Common Raven, Double-crested Cormorant, Dark-eyed Junco, Downy
Woodpecker, Eastern Bluebird, European Starling, Golden-crowned Kinglet,
Northern Cardinal, Northern Flicker, Pine Siskin, Tufted Titmouse, Tundra
Swans, White-Breasted Nuthatch

Predictions:
Possible sun with a light east wind!
========================================================================
Report submitted by Brian M. Wargo (<brianwargo...>)


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Date: 11/11/23 4:27 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Waggoner's Gap (11 Nov 2023) 121 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap
40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 11, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 2 6
TV 11 229 2071
OS 0 2 151
BE 16 84 547
NH 3 27 136
SS 5 155 6790
CH 1 19 302
AG 0 1 3
RS 13 105 173
BW 0 0 6068
RT 63 564 1216
RL 0 1 1
GE 9 65 97
AK 0 1 173
ML 0 6 103
PG 0 3 44
UA 0 0 12
UB 0 2 24
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 0 1
UR 0 4 25

Total: 121 1270 17944
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 10 hours

Official Counter: Gene Wagner, Ron Freed

Observers: Deb Gingrich, Jeff Thompson, Joe Yoder, Karena Johnson,
Keith Gingrich, Pat Freed, Pete Biasucci , Steve Dunwoody

Visitors:
Bruce Beehler, Jim binder, Lynn Davidson, Hal Wierenga, Glenn and Laurie
Mitzel, John and Sam Kelly, 70


Weather:
The morning had clear blue skies and a little wind from the NW. Some clouds
moved in at mid-day eventually becoming totally overcast.


Raptor Observations:
First bird RT 7:40
Last bird RT 4:08

Non-raptor Observations:
Flock of 12 eastern bluebirds
3 loons
7 tundra swans
========================================================================
Report submitted by Gene Wagner (<nate...>)
Waggoner's Gap information may be found at:
www.waggap.com


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Date: 11/11/23 3:38 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Second Mountain (11 Nov 2023) 55 Raptors
Second Mountain
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 11, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 6 16
Turkey Vulture 13 122 486
Osprey 0 0 60
Bald Eagle 5 47 215
Northern Harrier 1 8 46
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 59 1461
Cooper's Hawk 0 11 116
American Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 10 51 81
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 1691
Red-tailed Hawk 22 211 378
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 2 18 23
American Kestrel 0 2 77
Merlin 0 1 14
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 19
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 18
Unknown Buteo 0 7 21
Unknown Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 1 2 14

Total: 55 550 4746
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 7.5 hours

Official Counter: Chris Pugliese, Fred Wilcox

Observers: Bob Peda, Brian Weaver, Fred Wilcox, Peggy Holt, Tom Powers

Visitors:
13 for vista
6 birders

Total 19


Weather:
Mostly sunny in the morning with increasing clouds throughout the day. A
very mild NW breeze. Visibility good to excellent as day progressed.
Temperature range of 37 to 53 degrees F.

Raptor Observations:
5 BE: 2 adults, 1 immature, 2 age unknown
2 GE: 1 adult, 1 age unknown

Non-raptor Observations:
14 commerants
12 Canada Geese


A Fisher ( mammal ) within the Gap

Predictions:
Sunny with a high in the 40’s. A light N wind.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>)
Second Mountain information may be found at:
Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch


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Date: 11/11/23 3:13 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Stone Mt., Pa. (11 Nov 2023) 40 Raptors
Stone Mt., Pa.
Allensville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 11, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 6
TV 0 60 395
OS 0 0 53
BE 3 35 230
NH 0 4 30
SS 0 33 607
CH 0 4 64
AG 0 0 0
RS 3 9 23
BW 0 0 3772
RT 27 158 298
RL 0 0 1
GE 7 37 43
AK 0 0 61
ML 0 2 30
PG 0 2 32
UA 0 0 3
UB 0 2 5
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 0 0
UR 0 0 10

Total: 40 346 5664
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours

Official Counter: Andrew Bechdel

Observers: David Bechdel, David Kyler, Greg Grove, Kathy Bechdel

Visitors:
Dave Kyler, Kathy & Dave Bechdel, Greg Grove, The Feathers Family from
Lancaster


Weather:
Mostly sunny with WNW wind in the am becoming overcast with NW wind late in
the day. Wind about 6-8kmh Temperatures 8-10 degrees.

Raptor Observations:
Local Raptors: Turkey Vultures-9, Black Vultures-8, Bald Eagle-1

Golden Eagles: IM: 11:31, Unk: 12:22, Unk: 1:54, Unk: 1:59, Unk: 2:04, 2
Unk: 2:15

Non-raptor Observations:
Canada Goose:16, Common Loon:7, RedB.Woodpecker:1, D.Woodpecker:1,
P.Woodpecker:1, Blue Jay:2, Common Raven:14, BC.Chickadee:4, G.Kinglet:1,
W.Nuthatch:1, R.Nuthatch:1, C.Wren:1, W.Wren:1, E.Bluebird:19, A.Robin:34,
C.Waxwing:17, A.Goldfinch:8, S.Sparrow: 1, N.Flicker:1, Pine Siskin:3,
B.Cowbird:3, Rusty Blackbird:3, passerine sp.:13

Predictions:
Uncertain; NE wind will likely be unproductive. Next good forecasted day
will most likely be Tuesday
========================================================================
Report submitted by Greg Grove (<gwg2...>)


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Date: 11/11/23 2:22 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (11 Nov 2023) 104 Raptors
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 11, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 3 36 116
Turkey Vulture 0 189 762
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 0 0 219
Bald Eagle 9 82 465
Northern Harrier 5 23 106
Sharp-shinned Hawk 6 148 3574
Cooper's Hawk 4 25 334
American Goshawk 0 0 2
Unknown Accipiter 0 9 24
Red-shouldered Hawk 13 49 89
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 7365
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 59 263 637
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 2 10
Golden Eagle 4 25 43
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 3 251
Merlin 0 5 138
Peregrine Falcon 1 3 59
Unknown Falcon 0 1 5
Unknown Raptor 0 0 14

Total: 104 863 14213
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 6.5 hours

Compiler: Dave Kruel

Counters: Adam Carter, Laurie Goodrich, Natividad Aguilera Alcala

Visitors:
328


Weather:
Sunny to Overcast, NW wind 1-8 mph

Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:
common grackle, red-winged blackbird flocks, 22 raven, 85 C geese, 68 pine
siskin, 72 am. goldfinch, 11 purple finch, 8 snow bunting
========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=109
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/hawk-mountain-sanctuary/fall-2023-hawk-count

 

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Date: 11/11/23 1:43 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Rose Tree Park (11 Nov 2023) 27 Raptors
Rose Tree Park
Media, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 11, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Turkey Vulture 13 255 909
Black Vulture 0 3 3
Osprey 0 0 94
Northern Harrier 0 3 40
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Bald Eagle 3 13 105
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 15 456
Cooper's Hawk 0 10 97
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 4 31 68
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 5231
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 5 45 65
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 1 1 1
American Kestrel 0 0 76
Merlin 0 1 11
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 13
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 14
Unknown Buteo 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Raptor 0 1 10

Total: 27 379 7198
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Observation start time: 13:30:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 2.5 hours

Official Counter: Albert Guarente, Dave Eberly

Observers: Al Guarente, Dave Eberly

Weather:
Mostly cloudy. A chilly afternoon in the low 50s F and a NNW breeze

Raptor Observations:
No counters were scheduled today. Al Gusrente stopped by because he was
hearing multiple reports of Golden Eagles over Philadelphia. He spotted an
adult GE shortly after his arrival.

Non-raptor Observations:
Flocks of Grackles and a single Red-winged Blackbird flock

Predictions:
Sunny but temperatures colder than today. Northerly winds could bring
another GE or two.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
========================================================================
Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>)
Rose Tree Park information may be found at:
www.rtphawkwatch.org


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Date: 11/11/23 1:40 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Route 183 (11 Nov 2023) 73 Raptors
Route 183
Bethel, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 11, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 18 102
Turkey Vulture 1 39 313
Osprey 2 2 67
Bald Eagle 4 34 245
Northern Harrier 0 4 32
Sharp-shinned Hawk 9 90 3218
Cooper's Hawk 2 14 231
American Goshawk 0 0 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 6 31 55
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 3107
Red-tailed Hawk 40 195 449
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 1
Golden Eagle 6 16 29
American Kestrel 0 2 83
Merlin 0 4 35
Peregrine Falcon 0 3 13
Unknown Accipiter 0 1 37
Unknown Buteo 1 5 36
Unknown Falcon 0 1 9
Unknown Eagle 2 2 8
Unknown Raptor 0 2 34

Total: 73 463 8105
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 7.5 hours

Official Counter: Brian Ferrance

Observers: Ed Barrell, Scott Fisher

Weather:
Day started cool and clear with calm winds. Cloud cover varied greatly
throughout the day.

Raptor Observations:
Great day for eagles - especially Golden. 12 eagles total. 6 Golden
Eagles, with 5 in a single hour. Some really nice looks.

Non-raptor Observations:
Good variety of non-raptor migrants. Highlights included 22 loons, a
Yellow Bellied Sapsucker, and two late season Monarchs.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Kittatinny counter/l goodrich (<goodrich...>)


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Date: 11/11/23 9:55 am
From: Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...>
Subject: Huntingdon County: Murray Run Rd
I changed my plans for today and headed down to the quiet road near us, Murray Run Rd. I was surprised to find lots of Bird Activity! 29 species and the White-throated Sparrows and Dark-eyed Juncos were probably undercounted. I don't have good eyes so depend on my ears. That said, I was amazed to hear at least 3 Hermit Thrush with their soft chucks in areas where I have seen them before. I heard Pine Siskins and their ZHREEEE almost a Shrek sound. And, while I watched, I saw one chasing an American Goldfinch. I heard a song that I puzzled over for a bit and then realized I was hearing what can be similar to an Oriole song although I finally learned that the wrong time of the year it is a Fox Sparrow. And it was. I heard 5 and saw 2. The last surprised me when two flushed from a clump of grass near the side of the road and then sat up in a tree looking at me. There were the usual roaming bands of Eastern Bluebirds. And, of course, the usual screaming Blue Jays announcing my presence. A big miss was Downy Woodpecker and I was hoping for a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker but zero.

Murray Run Rd., Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, US
Nov 11, 2023 10:03 AM - 11:31 AM
Protocol: Traveling
2.008 mile(s)
29 species

Mourning Dove 6
Turkey Vulture 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Hairy Woodpecker 2
Pileated Woodpecker 5
Northern Flicker 6
Blue Jay 33
American Crow 1
Common Raven 4
Black-capped Chickadee 13
Tufted Titmouse 3
Golden-crowned Kinglet 6
White-breasted Nuthatch 9
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
Brown Creeper 1
Winter Wren 1
Carolina Wren 2
Eastern Bluebird 11
Hermit Thrush 3
Pine Siskin 4
American Goldfinch 17
Field Sparrow 1
Fox Sparrow 5
Dark-eyed Junco 66
White-throated Sparrow 103
Song Sparrow 8
Northern Cardinal 8

 

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Date: 11/11/23 9:10 am
From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 11, 2023
Date: November 11, 2023

Time: 0650 to 0950

Weather: Mostly to partly cloudy, N wind to 8 mph, temp. 45 F, waves 1’ to 2’.

Comments: Continuing early morning movement of scaup and a bit later a decent movementof Red-breasted Merganser, all westbound. It is the third day in a row for a westbound Red-necked Grebe.  Roger Donn assisted with the count for awhile and Randy Donn stopped for a visit.

 

Waterbirds recorded:

 

Wood Duck 1

Mallard 4

Redhead 24

Ring-necked Duck  1

Greater Scaup 5

Lesser Scaup 13

Greater/Lesser scaup  780

Surf Scoter 18

White-winged Scoter  29 (21 in one flock)

Black Scoter 4

Long-tailed Duck  9

Bufflehead 13

Common Goldeneye  9

Red-breasted Merganser  4230

Horned Grebe 5

RED-NECKED GREBE  1

Dunlin 2

Red-throated Loon  5

Common Loon 31

Loon species 7

 

Other birds moving along or over the lake:

 

Northern Harrier  1 (flying west fat offshore)
Bald Eagle  2

Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>

 

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Date: 11/11/23 8:17 am
From: g. g <birdersx5...>
Subject: Great egret, Washington County
Nice to see a Great egret at Timberlake today. Thanks to Don Weiss for
alerting me to its presence.

There is also a Bald eagle perched above Lake JoAnn. Always nice to see
one there.

Gigi Gerben
Washington County

 

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Date: 11/11/23 7:29 am
From: Douglas Filler <0000012c09e09177-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Silver Lake in Bucks CO.
The following were seen of heard on the morning bird walk from the Silver Lake Nature Center located in Bristol, PA
Silver Lake Park/Nature Center, Bucks, Pennsylvania, US
Nov 11, 2023 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Protocol: TravelingParticipants: 7
1.0 mile(s)
Checklist Comments:    Good views of Sapsuckers and Winter Wrens this morning.29 species

Canada Goose  3
Wood Duck  1
Mallard  20
Mourning Dove  2
Ring-billed Gull  3
Double-crested Cormorant  1
Great Blue Heron  1
Belted Kingfisher  1
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker  2
Red-bellied Woodpecker  4
Downy Woodpecker  3
Hairy Woodpecker  2
Northern Flicker  2
Blue Jay  4
American Crow  3
White-breasted Nuthatch  3
Winter Wren  3
Carolina Wren  5
European Starling  3
American Robin  15
House Sparrow  6
American Goldfinch  5
Dark-eyed Junco  4
White-throated Sparrow  15
Song Sparrow  3
Swamp Sparrow  2
Red-winged Blackbird  5
Yellow-rumped Warbler  12
Northern Cardinal  3

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S154206628

This report was generated automatically by eBird v3 (https://ebird.org/home)


Doug FillerLevittown PA. 

 

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Date: 11/11/23 1:47 am
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (10 Nov 2023) 14 Raptors
Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake
Wagontown, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 10, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 32 75
Turkey Vulture 4 368 838
Osprey 0 2 168
Bald Eagle 7 26 114
Northern Harrier 0 1 7
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 90 338
Cooper's Hawk 0 19 64
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 25 34
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 4584
Red-tailed Hawk 0 19 70
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 0 1
American Kestrel 0 0 33
Merlin 0 1 19
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0

Total: 14 584 6350
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Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 9.5 hours

Official Counter: Larry Lewis (Early Bird Nature Tours)

Observers: John Conlow, Rick Robinson

Visitors:
CHESTER COUNTY HAWK WATCH & MIGRATION COUNT AT CHAMBERS LAKE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (2): Rick Robinson, John Conlow
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Chambers Lake!
<BR><BR>



Weather:
<BR><BR>
Weather:
Cloudy w/Drizzle (100% cloud cover), Ceiling – 9.3-10.1k ft., Visibility
– 10 miles, Temps 48 - 49F, Winds N-WSW @ 4-9 mph.
<BR><BR>


Raptor Observations:
----“Raptors” seen but deemed not to be migrating: 2-Red-shouldered
Hawk, 2-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Turkey Vultures (7).
<BR><BR>
----Bald Eagle ages: 1 yr.-3; 2 yr.-_; 3 yr.-_; 4 yr.-_; adult-4
<BR><BR>


Non-raptor Observations:
TODAY’S Bird Blog: [PLEASE NOTE: I send out a large weekly
“blog/newsletter” detailing much more than these small daily recaps.
This newsletter from EBNT, has our upcoming schedule and the County year
bird list, etc. If you aren’t receiving it and would like to, kindly
email me <earlybirdtours...> to be added.
<BR><BR>
I began the day at Turkey Hill getting my portion of field brew for the
day. A cloudy, dreary day was on the way. I went with the Supreme for a
pick-me-up.
Once at Chambers Lake, I found the shallows loaded with waterfowl: Wood
Ducks, Shovelers, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Green-winged Teal, Ring-necked
Ducks, Lesser Scaup, Bufflehead, Ruddy Ducks, and Pied-billed Grebes.
A walk in the drizzle along the western dike and the thickets lining the
lake produced Sapsucker, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, Field Sparrow, Purple
Finches, Rusty Blackbird, a lingering Catbird, and my first of the season,
Fox Sparrow, chipping in the brush. A second of this striking species was
later heard singing further along the dike. Fox Sparrows will frequently
sing in winter. This sparrow is typically the next-to-last sparrow to
migrate to our region in fall, only preceding American Tree Sparrow. A
Horned Lark was heard calling as it flew over. [Additional highlights
listed below]
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to Frank Haas and his gracious generosity and support in his
name and in the memory of his wife, Barbara.
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS [not mentioned in Blog above]:
<BR><BR>
Black Ducks, Great Blue Herons, Towhee, Swamp Sparrow, and Kingfishers
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (0). Dragonflies (0). Reptiles &
Amphibians (0). Mammals (1): Eastern Gray Squirrel.
<BR><BR>
----EBNT’s “Walk with Nature” ™ Program Daily Tally with our
Fitbits: This is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I
might tend to “bulk up.” Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking
unaided, at all! Therefore, I keep moving (if you’ve been here, then you
know that I pace endlessly….) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my
“Walk with Nature” program. So, below are MY results at the watch for
the day. Your totals could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax.
You are certainly welcome to take it easy….I simply choose not to,
affording me a panoramic view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So
come join our “Walk with Nature!” ™ Anyway, just for fun, here are my
numbers at the site for today (join me, if you wish): Steps – 2,113,
Miles – 0.9, Floors – 10
<BR><BR>
----“SEASON’S BIRD SPECIES LIST” – we are not just a Hawk Watch but
conduct a migration tally from the site. The complete species list will be
in our weekly email blog sent to those requesting it. Our tally board, on
site, will feature an approximation (very rough, best “guestimate,” –
searching for Hawks must remain our primary focus) for totals of each
species seen for “The Watch” year. The overall list for the season
from the watch will be part of the large weekly “blog,” if you’ve
signed up for that at <earlybirdtours...>
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES – Identified from watch site: today: 54; this season:
137
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEAR’S “WATCH SPECIES LIST (1):” Fox
Sparrow.
<BR><BR>
Contact:
Larry Lewis
-------
Early Bird Nature Tours(EBNT)---"Exciting & Fun Adventures in Nature"---63
S. Park Ave., Coatesville, PA 19320---484-340-SORA (7672)--Business
Cell---email: <earlybirdtours...>


Predictions:
Tomorrow’s flight looks much sunnier with NW Winds.
<BR><BR> .
The Chester County Hawk Watch and Migration Count is sponsored, in large
part, by Frank Haas and in the memory of Barbara Haas. Membership in EBNT
is requested. Please contact us at <earlybirdtours...> with
questions or comments.

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Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=707

Site Description:
The platform just left of the only boat ramp for Chambers Lake in the main
parking lot, overlooking the lake to the north.

Directions to site:
We set up in the main parking lot for the lake, on the platform just left
of the only boat ramp.
The Hawk Watch at Chambers Lake (as part of the Chester County Hawk Watch)
operates daily, March 1 thru April 30 from 9am - 3 pm (unless counter is
away leading a tour elsewhere). In fall the season is Sept. 1 thru Nov.
30,each day 9am-3pm. Please contact Larry at 484-340-7672 to confirm
counter is present. This count welcomes all visitors to this fine
habitat. When there are no hawks present, many birds still are. The lake
holds numerous waterfowl species and the variable shoreline can produce
incredible shorebirds.

Directions to hawk watch:
From the Rt. 30 By-pass take the Rt. 82 exit north. Turn left at the first
light(Rt. 340) and go 1.3 miles to Wagontown Rd. Turn Rt. on Wagontown Rd.
and continue on this winding road for 1.8 miles (you will pass the Hibernia
Park entrance on your right, the Chambers Lake parking lot, and Chambers
Lake on your right). Pull off the road to the left and park safely at the
end of the lake to visit the hawk watch. You will see us sitting on the
dike near the road at the end of the lake.

 

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Date: 11/10/23 5:33 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Route 183 (10 Nov 2023) 5 Raptors
Route 183
Bethel, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 10, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 18 102
Turkey Vulture 0 38 312
Osprey 0 0 65
Bald Eagle 0 30 241
Northern Harrier 1 4 32
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 81 3209
Cooper's Hawk 0 12 229
American Goshawk 0 0 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 25 49
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 3107
Red-tailed Hawk 3 155 409
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 1
Golden Eagle 0 10 23
American Kestrel 0 2 83
Merlin 0 4 35
Peregrine Falcon 0 3 13
Unknown Accipiter 0 1 37
Unknown Buteo 0 4 35
Unknown Falcon 0 1 9
Unknown Eagle 0 0 6
Unknown Raptor 0 2 34

Total: 5 390 8032
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Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 7.42 hours

Official Counter: Alexandra Hagans

Observers: Ed Barrell

Visitors:
1 observer


Weather:
AM: Overcast sky, calm W/WSW winds

PM: Stronger W/WSW/SW wind, clouds break during 2-3

Raptor Observations:
4 local TV, 0 local BV

Very good looks at Red-taileds

Non-raptor Observations:
3 Canada Goose, 1 Herring Gull, 1 Red-Bellied WP, 2 Downy WP, 3 Pileated
WP, 15+ Blue Jays, 5 American Crow, 25 Common Raven, 1 Winter Wren, 2
Carolina Wren, 5 BC Chickadee, 5 Tufted Titmouse, 1 GC Kinglet, 3 RC
Kinglet, 10 American Robin, 1 Fox Sparrow, 5 WT Sparrow, 2 Song Sparrow, 6
Dark-eyed Junco, 3 Common Grackle, 1 Am Goldfinch, 2 Northern Cardinal
1 flock of 20 migrating unid songbirds
========================================================================
Report submitted by Kittatinny counter/l goodrich (<goodrich...>)


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Date: 11/10/23 5:28 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Stone Mt., Pa. (10 Nov 2023) 10 Raptors
Stone Mt., Pa.
Allensville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 10, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 6
TV 3 60 395
OS 0 0 53
BE 0 32 227
NH 0 4 30
SS 1 33 607
CH 0 4 64
AG 0 0 0
RS 0 6 20
BW 0 0 3772
RT 6 131 271
RL 0 0 1
GE 0 30 36
AK 0 0 61
ML 0 2 30
PG 0 2 32
UA 0 0 3
UB 0 2 5
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 0 0
UR 0 0 10

Total: 10 306 5624
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 6.5 hours

Official Counter: Andrew Bechdel

Observers: Greg Grove, Laurie McLaughlin

Visitors:
Laurie Mcluaghlin, Greg Grove


Weather:
Completely overcast in morning with no raptor activity (local or migrant).
Clouds began to dissipate around 12:30 at which point migrant and local
raptors took to the sky.

Raptor Observations:
Local Raptors: IM Bald Eagle-1, Turkey Vulture-Many, Red-tailed Hawk-4,
Black Vulture-10

Non-raptor Observations:
RedB.Woodpecker-1, D.Woodpecker-1, H.Woodpecker-1, P.Woodpecker-1,
B.Jay-1, A.Crow-1, C.Raven-10, B.Chickadee-7, W.Nuthatch-1, E.Bluebird-32,
A.Robin-42, C.Waxwing-9, A.Goldfinch-1, P.Siskin-9, D.Junco-15,
C.Merganser-31, B.Creeper-1, W.Wren-1, *R.Crossbill-1*, passerine sp.-19

Predictions:
NW wind should bring some Golden Eagles
========================================================================
Report submitted by Greg Grove (<gwg2...>)


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Date: 11/10/23 5:12 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Allegheny Front (10 Nov 2023) 15 Raptors
Allegheny Front
Central City, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 10, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 22
TV 2 26 190
OS 0 0 51
BE 0 15 283
NH 0 3 18
SS 0 22 733
CH 1 8 125
AG 0 0 0
RS 2 17 27
BW 0 0 4439
RT 9 186 601
RL 0 0 0
GE 1 46 54
AK 0 3 54
ML 0 0 19
PG 0 1 31
UA 0 1 10
UB 0 0 14
UF 0 0 5
UE 0 0 0
UR 0 7 60

Total: 15 335 6736
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours

Official Counter: Ed Gowarty,Sr

Observers: Bob Stewart, Greg Gdula, Heather Kaufman, Mike Leahy

Weather:
AM low ceiling with light winds out of the SW.
Afternoon, sky clearing to 0% clouds, light wind from SW.
Temp 3 to 6 degrees C.
Visibility 15 km in AM increasing to 35 km PM.


Raptor Observations:
15 migrating raptors.
1 GE Adult powered flight at 11:22 AM.


Non-raptor Observations:
Starlings, WB Nuthatch, BC Chickadees, crows, ravens, blue jays, cedar
waxwings, hairy woodpecker.

Predictions:
Wind from the WNW 5-10 mph.
Mix of clouds and sun in AM, becoming more cloudy in afternoon.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Robert Stewart (<bob...>)


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Date: 11/10/23 3:13 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Second Mountain (10 Nov 2023) 3 Raptors
Second Mountain
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 10, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 6 16
Turkey Vulture 0 109 473
Osprey 0 0 60
Bald Eagle 1 42 210
Northern Harrier 2 7 45
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 58 1460
Cooper's Hawk 0 11 116
American Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 41 71
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 1691
Red-tailed Hawk 0 189 356
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 16 21
American Kestrel 0 2 77
Merlin 0 1 14
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 19
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 18
Unknown Buteo 0 7 21
Unknown Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 0 1 13

Total: 3 495 4691
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:15:00
Total observation time: 6.25 hours

Official Counter: Tom Kurtz

Observers: Nancy Clupper

Visitors:
1 vista viewer

2 novice bird wacthers first time at a HW unfortunately no hawks seen while
they where here (45 minutes).


Weather:
Calm to light wind from W and WSW, no rain, temperature range 46 to 50
degrees, with mostly 100% cloud cover.

Raptor Observations:
BE-1 Adult
1 local Red Tail

Non-raptor Observations:
Flock of 10 robbins going SW, blue jays, morning doves (10),
8 ravens with 1 flock or 6 going N, junco plus 50, white throated sparrows,
song sparrows, downy, pileaterd (2), and re bellied wps, titmice and
chicadees

Predictions:
similar high temperature with sun
========================================================================
Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>)
Second Mountain information may be found at:
Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch


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Date: 11/10/23 2:56 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Waggoner's Gap (10 Nov 2023) 27 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap
40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 10, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 2 6
TV 7 218 2060
OS 0 2 151
BE 2 68 531
NH 2 24 133
SS 4 150 6785
CH 0 18 301
AG 0 1 3
RS 0 92 160
BW 0 0 6068
RT 12 501 1153
RL 0 1 1
GE 0 56 88
AK 0 1 173
ML 0 6 103
PG 0 3 44
UA 0 0 12
UB 0 2 24
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 0 1
UR 0 4 25

Total: 27 1149 17823
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Dave Grove, Ron Freed

Observers: Deb Gingrich, Gene Wagner, Jeff Thompson , Pat Freed

Visitors:
Bruce Beehler, HMS (Laurie Goodrich, Todd Bauman, MT, Jeremy Schivert), 8


Weather:
Overcast with SW wind, clearing late.

Raptor Observations:
First bird RT 9:46
Last bird RT 4:14

Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Waggoner's Gap information may be found at:
www.waggap.com


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Date: 11/10/23 1:57 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (10 Nov 2023) 14 Raptors
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 10, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 33 113
Turkey Vulture 0 189 762
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 0 0 219
Bald Eagle 4 73 456
Northern Harrier 2 18 101
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 142 3568
Cooper's Hawk 1 21 330
American Goshawk 0 0 2
Unknown Accipiter 0 9 24
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 36 76
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 7365
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 5 204 578
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 2 10
Golden Eagle 2 21 39
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 3 251
Merlin 0 5 138
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 58
Unknown Falcon 0 1 5
Unknown Raptor 0 0 14

Total: 14 759 14109
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Observation start time: 06:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 9.53 hours

Compiler: David Barber

Counters: Aigerim Olzhayeva

Visitors:
98


Weather:
Overcast for most of the day with clearing after 3 pm. Winds WSW early
shifting to W but remaining light, mostly 1-5 mph

Raptor Observations:
Four 4th year bald eagles in the last hour.

Non-raptor Observations:
red-breasted nuthatch, golden-crowned kinglet, fox sparrow, dark-eyed
junco, purple finch, Am goldfinch, pine siskin
========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=109
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/hawk-mountain-sanctuary/fall-2023-hawk-count

 

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Date: 11/10/23 1:52 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Rose Tree Park (10 Nov 2023) Raptors
Rose Tree Park
Media, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 10, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Turkey Vulture 0 242 896
Black Vulture 0 3 3
Osprey 0 0 94
Northern Harrier 0 3 40
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Bald Eagle 0 10 102
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 14 455
Cooper's Hawk 0 10 97
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 27 64
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 5231
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 0 40 60
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 0 76
Merlin 0 1 11
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 13
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 14
Unknown Buteo 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Raptor 0 1 10

Total: 0 352 7171
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Observation start time: 10:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 4 hours

Official Counter: Chuck Root

Observers: Alan Simon

Weather:
Clouds and intermittent light rain. Light SW wind

Raptor Observations:
No migrants today

Non-raptor Observations:


Predictions:
Some hope for movement. Sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 5 to 10
mph.
========================================================================
Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>)
Rose Tree Park information may be found at:
www.rtphawkwatch.org


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=105

 

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Date: 11/10/23 1:50 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Bake Oven Knob (10 Nov 2023) 2 Raptors
Bake Oven Knob
2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 10, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 36 250
Turkey Vulture 2 89 844
Osprey 0 0 84
Bald Eagle 0 49 319
Northern Harrier 0 3 31
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 57 1614
Cooper's Hawk 0 12 146
American Goshawk 0 1 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 16 40
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 6421
Red-tailed Hawk 0 138 475
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 15 28
American Kestrel 0 1 96
Merlin 0 6 57
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 32
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 12 123

Total: 2 438 10565
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Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Justin Biggerstaff

Observers:

Visitors:
20


Weather:
Temp: 47-49F
Wind: 0-3mph, SW
Cloud cover: 20-100%, but mostly total cover throughout day
Visibility: 20 miles

Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:


Predictions:
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

========================================================================
Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>)
Bake Oven Knob information may be found at:
www.lgnc.org


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Date: 11/10/23 12:52 pm
From: Arlene Koch <0000012d74227426-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Western kingbird Northampton County
Bird continues at Housenick park in Bethlehem. Sent from my iPhone

 

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Date: 11/10/23 9:27 am
From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 10, 2023
Date: November 10, 2023

Time: 0650 to 1020

Weather: Variably cloudy, W wind to 8 mph, temp. 49 F, waves 1’ to 2’.



Date: November 10, 2023

Time: 0650 to 1020

Weather: Variably cloudy, W wind to 8 mph, temp. 49 F, waves 1’ to 2’.

Comments: A fair number of scaup moved west after first light and Red-breastedMergansers showed a steady westward flow for the first couple of hours aftersunrise.  White-winged Scoters continueto be seen in good numbers with one flock containing about 50 birds.  Highlight was a westbound, Red-necked Grebe.  Roger Donn and Bernie O’Connor assisted withthe count.

 

Waterbirds recorded:

 

Tundra Swan 2

American Wigeon  2

American Black Duck  1

Green-winged Teal  1

Greater Scaup 4

Lesser Scaup 3

Greater/Lesser scaup  1570

Surf Scoter 25

White-winged Scoter  136

Black Scoter 2

Long-tailed Duck  3

Bufflehead 4

Common Goldeneye  15

Hooded Merganser  4

Red-breasted Merganser  2935

Horned Grebe 36

RED-NECKED GREBE  1

Dunlin 60  (one flock)

Red-throated Loon  14

Common Loon 36

Loon species 2

 

Other bird moving over the lake:

 
Northern Harrier  1 (flying west about ½ mile offshore)


 

Waterbirds recorded:

 

Tundra Swan 2

American Wigeon  2

American Black Duck  1

Green-winged Teal  1

Greater Scaup 4

Lesser Scaup 3

Greater/Lesser scaup  1570

Surf Scoter 25

White-winged Scoter  136

Black Scoter 2

Long-tailed Duck  3

Bufflehead 4

Common Goldeneye  15

Hooded Merganser  4

Red-breasted Merganser  2935

Horned Grebe 36

RED-NECKED GREBE  1

Dunlin 60  (one flock)

Red-throated Loon  14

Common Loon 36

Loon species 2

 

Other bird moving over the lake:

 
Northern Harrier  1 (flying west about ½ mile offshore)

Jerry McWillimasErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>

 

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Date: 11/10/23 5:43 am
From: Lisa Dziuban <dziubanlisa...>
Subject: Where are my birds? Plumstead Twp., Bucks Co.
For the last two weeks my feeders have been have been devoid of all birds. I have enjoyed watching them ever since I moved here in 1998. Of course there are times when all the feeders are not out (summer months) but the peanut, Niger and sunflower feeders are always kept filled. I had recently filled the mixed seed tube feeders and they remained untouched for 2 weeks. Yesterday I saw 2 bluejays and two juncos. Finally this morning they seem to be all back as normal. Red Bellied woodpecker, robins, titmice, nut hatchers, siskins, cardinals, Carolina wren, sparrows. Last week I saw, out of the corner of my eye, a large bird fly out from one of the shrubs. It was too fast for me to ID it, but I guessed it was a hawk. Never saw it again. I just don’t know why all activity stopped for two weeks and now has thankfully resumed.
Lisa Dziuban

“We are left to the chickadee’s familiar notes, and the jay for trumpeter…The fields are bleak, and they are, as it were, vacated. The very earth is like a house shut up for winter, and I go knocking about it in vain. But just then I hear a chickadee on a hemlock, and was inexpressibly cheered to find that an old acquaintance was yet stirring about the premises, and was, I was assured, to be there all winter. All that is evergreen in me revived at once.”
November 7, 1858
Henry David Thoreau, Thoreau On Birds, ed. Francis Allen, 1998.
 

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Date: 11/9/23 5:41 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Route 183 (09 Nov 2023) 9 Raptors
Route 183
Bethel, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 09, 2023
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 18 102
Turkey Vulture 0 38 312
Osprey 0 0 65
Bald Eagle 0 30 241
Northern Harrier 0 3 31
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 80 3208
Cooper's Hawk 0 12 229
American Goshawk 0 0 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 25 49
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 3107
Red-tailed Hawk 7 152 406
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 1
Golden Eagle 1 10 23
American Kestrel 0 2 83
Merlin 0 4 35
Peregrine Falcon 0 3 13
Unknown Accipiter 0 1 37
Unknown Buteo 0 4 35
Unknown Falcon 0 1 9
Unknown Eagle 0 0 6
Unknown Raptor 0 2 34

Total: 9 385 8027
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Observation start time: 08:15:00
Observation end time: 16:30:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Alexandra Hagans

Observers:

Visitors:
0


Weather:
AM: Overcast, strong SSE/SSW/WSW winds, light rain during 10-11, clouds
break 10-11
PM: Overcast to partly cloudy, varying cloud cover, calmer WSW/W/WNW winds

Varying wind direction throughout the day.



Raptor Observations:
9 local TV, 3 local BV
12:26 GE passes through on North side before immediately turning back E
12:38 GE passes through on North side chased by ravens

Non-raptor Observations:
2 Downy WP, 1 Pileated WP, 4 American Crow, 23 Common Raven, 17 American
Robin, 10 Cedar Waxwing, 9+ WT Sparrow, 5 Dark-eyed Junco, 15 Unid
Blackbird, 2 Northern Cardinal
========================================================================
Report submitted by Kittatinny counter/l goodrich (<goodrich...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=431

 

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Date: 11/9/23 3:56 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Second Mountain (09 Nov 2023) 14 Raptors
Second Mountain
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 09, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 6 16
Turkey Vulture 0 109 473
Osprey 0 0 60
Bald Eagle 1 41 209
Northern Harrier 0 5 43
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 58 1460
Cooper's Hawk 0 11 116
American Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 41 71
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 1691
Red-tailed Hawk 7 189 356
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 3 16 21
American Kestrel 1 2 77
Merlin 0 1 14
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 19
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 18
Unknown Buteo 0 7 21
Unknown Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 0 1 13

Total: 14 492 4688
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Fred Wilcox

Observers: Chip Templin, Gary Labelle, Jeff Hook

Visitors:
2 for vista
4 birders


Weather:
Cloudy with light drizzle before noon . Gradual clearing throughout the
afternoon. A slight breeze from the SE that did not exceed 2 mph throughout
the day. Temperature range of 45 to 58 degrees.

Raptor Observations:
BE (1) adult
GE (3) immature

Non-raptor Observations:
Numerous hairy and downy woodpeckers in the area. Small flock of robins and
blue birds. 1 fox sparrow

Predictions:
Cloudy with a slight chance of showers
========================================================================
Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>)
Second Mountain information may be found at:
Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=432

 

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Date: 11/9/23 2:50 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Waggoner's Gap (09 Nov 2023) 94 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap
40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 09, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 2 6
TV 14 211 2053
OS 0 2 151
BE 0 66 529
NH 1 22 131
SS 6 146 6781
CH 0 18 301
AG 0 1 3
RS 12 92 160
BW 0 0 6068
RT 57 489 1141
RL 0 1 1
GE 3 56 88
AK 0 1 173
ML 0 6 103
PG 0 3 44
UA 0 0 12
UB 0 2 24
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 0 1
UR 1 4 25

Total: 94 1122 17796
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 9 hours

Official Counter: Dave Grove, Ron Freed

Observers: Gene Wagner, Jeff Thompson , Pat Freed, Pete Biasucci

Visitors:
Jesse Adkins 4


Weather:
The morning was overcast with rain showers and fog, clearing to mostly
cloudy at 10 am, with light S-SW wind. The afternoon featured mostly sunny
skies with winds becoming WNW.

Raptor Observations:
A bountiful burst of birds from 2 to 3.

First bird TV 8:17
Last bird RT 4:38

Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Waggoner's Gap information may be found at:
www.waggap.com


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=439

 

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Date: 11/9/23 2:48 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (09 Nov 2023) 36 Raptors
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 09, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 11 33 113
Turkey Vulture 8 189 762
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 0 0 219
Bald Eagle 3 69 452
Northern Harrier 1 15 98
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 142 3568
Cooper's Hawk 0 20 329
American Goshawk 0 0 2
Unknown Accipiter 0 9 24
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 36 76
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 7365
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 8 198 572
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 2 10
Golden Eagle 2 18 36
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 3 251
Merlin 0 5 138
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 58
Unknown Falcon 0 1 5
Unknown Raptor 0 0 14

Total: 36 742 14092
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 9.75 hours

Compiler: Laurie Goodrich

Counters: Zachary Burke

Weather:
heavy overcast with drizzle to north and south side in AM then partial
clearing but heavy haze, then clearing, light winds shifted NW by end of
day.
4-11 deg C

Raptor Observations:
Three immature goldens, 2 immature bald, with one subadult bald

Non-raptor Observations:
winter wren, pine siskin, Am Goldfinch,, robins, RW blackbird, house finch
========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=109
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/hawk-mountain-sanctuary/fall-2023-hawk-count

 

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Date: 11/9/23 2:22 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Stone Mt., Pa. (09 Nov 2023) 29 Raptors
Stone Mt., Pa.
Allensville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 09, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 6
TV 0 57 392
OS 0 0 53
BE 6 32 227
NH 1 4 30
SS 1 32 606
CH 0 4 64
AG 0 0 0
RS 1 6 20
BW 0 0 3772
RT 17 125 265
RL 0 0 1
GE 2 30 36
AK 0 0 61
ML 1 2 30
PG 0 2 32
UA 0 0 3
UB 0 2 5
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 0 0
UR 0 0 10

Total: 29 296 5614
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours

Official Counter: Trudy Kyler

Observers: Betsy Manlove, David Kyler, Ron Crandall

Visitors:
Diane Stewart from Jacks Hawkwatch


Weather:


Raptor Observations:
BE IM 5, AD1-GE 1 IM 2:50, 1AD 3:10- N Harrier 1 M

Observed Not Counted BE 1AD, RT 2

Non-raptor Observations:
Junco 10, Pine Siskin 50, TV 9, BV 4, Raven 16, Sapsucker 1
========================================================================
Report submitted by Trudy Kyler (<trudy.kyler...>)


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Date: 11/9/23 2:17 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Allegheny Front (09 Nov 2023) 14 Raptors
Allegheny Front
Central City, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 09, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 22
TV 3 24 188
OS 0 0 51
BE 0 15 283
NH 0 3 18
SS 0 22 733
CH 0 7 124
AG 0 0 0
RS 1 15 25
BW 0 0 4439
RT 9 177 592
RL 0 0 0
GE 0 45 53
AK 0 3 54
ML 0 0 19
PG 0 1 31
UA 0 1 10
UB 0 0 14
UF 0 0 5
UE 0 0 0
UR 1 7 60

Total: 14 320 6721
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 12:00:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 3.5 hours

Official Counter: Dave Poder

Observers:

Visitors:
Two


Weather:
Mostly sunny, moderate WNW winds gusting to 26mph, visibility 20km
improving to 30km, temps falling from 12.4C to 9.9C

Raptor Observations:
3 TVs, 1 RS, 9 RTs, 1 UR

Non-raptor Observations:
BC Chickadees, WB Nuthatches, Blue Jays, Crows

Predictions:
Cloudy, W winds 5 to 15 mph, high temp near 4C
========================================================================
Report submitted by Dave Poder (<avions...>)


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Date: 11/9/23 1:45 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Bake Oven Knob (09 Nov 2023) 20 Raptors
Bake Oven Knob
2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 09, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 4 36 250
Turkey Vulture 9 87 842
Osprey 0 0 84
Bald Eagle 0 49 319
Northern Harrier 0 3 31
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 57 1614
Cooper's Hawk 1 12 146
American Goshawk 0 1 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 2 16 40
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 6421
Red-tailed Hawk 1 138 475
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 1 15 28
American Kestrel 0 1 96
Merlin 0 6 57
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 32
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 1 12 123

Total: 20 436 10563
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Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Justin Biggerstaff

Observers: Rob Keith

Visitors:
22


Weather:
Temp: 44-61F
Wind: 0-4 SSW
Cloud cover: 10-100%
Visibility: 5-20 miles

Raptor Observations:
GE: 12:09i

Non-raptor Observations:


Predictions:
A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually
becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of precipitation is 20%.

========================================================================
Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>)
Bake Oven Knob information may be found at:
www.lgnc.org


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Date: 11/9/23 12:46 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Rose Tree Park (09 Nov 2023) 2 Raptors
Rose Tree Park
Media, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 09, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Turkey Vulture 0 242 896
Black Vulture 0 3 3
Osprey 0 0 94
Northern Harrier 0 3 40
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Bald Eagle 1 10 102
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 14 455
Cooper's Hawk 1 10 97
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 27 64
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 5231
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 0 40 60
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 0 76
Merlin 0 1 11
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 13
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 14
Unknown Buteo 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Raptor 0 1 10

Total: 2 352 7171
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 09:30:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 4.5 hours

Official Counter: Alan Simon

Observers: Bob Kelly

Visitors:
Robin Queenan


Weather:
Mostly cloudy and warm with a light southwesterly breeze. The temperature
reached an unseasonal 60°F

Raptor Observations:
A quiet day. Only 2 migrants spotted today. A few of the usual locals were
around.

Non-raptor Observations:
Ring-billed Gulls:5
Monarch butterfly:0

Predictions:
A 40% chance of light rain in the wake of a cold front. Light west winds.
Saturday is more promising.
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Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>)
Rose Tree Park information may be found at:
www.rtphawkwatch.org


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Date: 11/9/23 9:44 am
From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 9, 2023
Date: November 9, 2023

Time: 0650 to 1050

Weather: Cloudy, W wind to 16 mph, temp. 51 to 48 F, waves 2’.

Comments: There was a good west movement of Red-breasted Mergansers and a westwardpush of scaup at first light.  Otherwaterfowl movement was light.  A darkduck that landed well offshore was very likely a Harlequin Duck based upon size,length of tail and steep forehead with short bill.  Unfortunately, no face pattern could bedetected.

 

Having been doing the counts for the last 36years, I rarely get stumped on a waterbird ID, at least to family, but today ithappened.  A bird flying west about ¼ mileoffshore flying just a foot or so off the water in a steady straight flightthat at first, I thought was a Peregrine Falcon, since it was relatively darkbrown above and pale below with dark falcon-like wings, but it stayed in a directflight similar to a loon or a grebe.  Thewing beats were not particularly fast, but the strange thing is that it showedno neck, but just a head with what looked like a straight pointed bill angledslightly upward.  Eventually it stopped flapping,quivered its wings and then landed on the water and disappeared.  Upon landing I could see what looked like awhite trailing edge to the secondaries. I still have no idea what it could have been.  Other than the above, highlight today was awestbound Red-necked Grebe.

 

Waterbirds recorded:

 

Canada Goose 12

American Wigeon  2

Mallard 5

American Black Duck  36

Ring-necked Duck  6

Greater Scaup 35

Lesser Scaup 71

Greater/Lesser scaup  450

Surf Scoter 5

White-winged Scoter  5

Black Scoter 15 (one flock)

Surf/Black scoter  2

Long-tailed Duck  13

Bufflehead 33

Common Goldeneye  7

Red-breasted Merganser  4730

Horned Grebe 11

RED-NECKED GREBE  1

Dunlin 78

Common Tern 2

Red-throated Loon  10

Common Loon 36

Loon species 1

 

Other bird moving along the lake:

 
Snow Bunting  1

Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>

 

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Date: 11/8/23 5:59 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Waggoner's Gap (08 Nov 2023) 98 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap
40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 08, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 2 6
TV 2 197 2039
OS 0 2 151
BE 5 66 529
NH 0 21 130
SS 3 140 6775
CH 0 18 301
AG 1 1 3
RS 35 80 148
BW 0 0 6068
RT 43 432 1084
RL 0 1 1
GE 9 53 85
AK 0 1 173
ML 0 6 103
PG 0 3 44
UA 0 0 12
UB 0 2 24
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 0 1
UR 0 3 24

Total: 98 1028 17702
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 8.5 hours

Official Counter: Brandon Brogle, Ron Freed

Observers: Brandon Brogle, Dave Grove, Deb Gingrich, Gene Wagner,
Jeff Thompson, Kevin Shannon, Pat Freed, Ron Freed

Visitors:
4


Weather:
Light NW in the morning eventually shifting E ending the day with a touch
of south in the wind. Clear with high level clouds.

Raptor Observations:
First bird: BE 8:32
Last bird: RT 4:02

Non-raptor Observations:
7 Red Crossbill

https://ebird.org/checklist/S154043989
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Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Waggoner's Gap information may be found at:
www.waggap.com


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=439
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
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Date: 11/8/23 5:55 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Route 183 (08 Nov 2023) 73 Raptors
Route 183
Bethel, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 08, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 5 18 102
Turkey Vulture 13 38 312
Osprey 0 0 65
Bald Eagle 3 30 241
Northern Harrier 0 3 31
Sharp-shinned Hawk 4 80 3208
Cooper's Hawk 3 12 229
American Goshawk 0 0 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 6 24 48
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 3107
Red-tailed Hawk 36 145 399
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 1
Golden Eagle 2 9 22
American Kestrel 0 2 83
Merlin 0 4 35
Peregrine Falcon 0 3 13
Unknown Accipiter 0 1 37
Unknown Buteo 1 4 35
Unknown Falcon 0 1 9
Unknown Eagle 0 0 6
Unknown Raptor 0 2 34

Total: 73 376 8018
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Observation start time: 08:15:00
Observation end time: 16:30:00
Total observation time: 7.93 hours

Official Counter: Alexandra Hagans

Observers: Jeff Hook, Rich Rieger, Scott Fisher

Visitors:
1 visitor
3 observers


Weather:
AM: Clear sky, gusty NNW wind, high visibility
PM: Calmer N/NNW/NNE winds, wispy clouds

Raptor Observations:
15 local TV, 3 local BV
9:10 Immature BE going back East
12:41 Juv GE passes through
1:41 2nd year BE passes through
1:57 Adult GE passes through
3:02 3rd year BE passes through
3:15 2nd year BE going back straight North

Non-raptor Observations:
533 Canada Goose, 7 Common Loon, 1 Herring Gull, 2 Downy WP, 10 Blue Jay, 5
American Crow, 7 Common Raven, 1 N Cardinal, 1 Winter Wren, 2 Carolina
Wren, 6 Chickadee sp., 5+ Tufted Titmouse, 1 WB Nuthatch, 1 Hermit Thrush,
5 Cedar Waxwing, 2 WT Sparrow, 7 Dark-eyed Junco, 315+ RW Blackbird, 1,107+
Common Grackle, 27 Pine Siskin, 2 AM Goldfinch, 9 Unid Finch

640+ RW Blackbird, BH Cowbird, and Common Grackle mixed flocks. Huge
movement of these species.
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Report submitted by Kittatinny counter/l goodrich (<goodrich...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=431

 

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Date: 11/8/23 5:38 pm
From: Randy Phillips <raphillips56...>
Subject: York County Short-eared Owl There was a single Short-eared Owl at the Hopewell Township Park tonight. First saw it at 5:20pm
Randy Phillips

 

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Date: 11/8/23 4:06 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Allegheny Front (08 Nov 2023) 104 Raptors
Allegheny Front
Central City, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 08, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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BV 0 0 22
TV 0 21 185
OS 0 0 51
BE 1 15 283
NH 1 3 18
SS 3 22 733
CH 1 7 124
AG 0 0 0
RS 1 14 24
BW 0 0 4439
RT 81 168 583
RL 0 0 0
GE 15 45 53
AK 0 3 54
ML 0 0 19
PG 0 1 31
UA 0 1 10
UB 0 0 14
UF 0 0 5
UE 0 0 0
UR 1 6 59

Total: 104 306 6707
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 9 hours

Official Counter: Rosemary McGlynn

Observers: Craig Kochel, Dave Poder, Ed Gowarty,Sr, Georgia Shalek,
Jack Julian, Janet Kuehl, Joe Kelly, Joe Sabo,
Larry Helgerman, Mike Smith, Nancy Ott, Peter Livengood

Visitors:
numerous visitors scanning the skies & enjoying the GE flight. It was a
good day on the mountain !


Weather:
mod WNW winds very early switched to SSE/ESE/E that started light &
increased throughout the afternoon; high cloud cover most of the day; high
50F

Raptor Observations:
104 migrating raptors including: 1 BE adult@ 1:55, 4 JUV GEs@
1:14,1:44,1:46,3:07, 2 SUB GEs@ 2:23,3:50, 9 AD
GEs@12:28,1:15,1:31,1:43,2:00,2:23,3:06,3:20,3:46

Non-raptor Observations:
jays,crows,ravens,starlings,grackles,bc chickadees,t titmice,wb
nuthatches,juncos,cardinals,robins,downy wp,pileated wp,N flicker

Predictions:
showers overnight continuing into Thursday AM. Possible mix of sun & clouds
for the PM; high 50-55F with moderate to strong WNW winds
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Report submitted by Rosemary McGlynn (<denali...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=111

 

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Date: 11/8/23 3:59 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Second Mountain (08 Nov 2023) 66 Raptors
Second Mountain
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 08, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 6 16
Turkey Vulture 1 109 473
Osprey 0 0 60
Bald Eagle 3 40 208
Northern Harrier 2 5 43
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 57 1459
Cooper's Hawk 2 11 116
American Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 15 40 70
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 1691
Red-tailed Hawk 37 182 349
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 2 13 18
American Kestrel 1 1 76
Merlin 0 1 14
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 19
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 18
Unknown Buteo 0 7 21
Unknown Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 0 1 13

Total: 66 478 4674
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Ed Chubb

Observers: Ann Fruth, Brian Weaver, Gael McKinne, Joe Meloney,
Rick Schoenberger, Stan Smith, Tom McKinne

Visitors:
Ted Keene regular/visitor/counter watcher at 2nd Mtn.


Weather:
Temps in the 30' to 40's all day. Winds out of the north till late
afternoon then shifting to N/NE. Cloud cover mostly clear until high thin
clouds converged in the later part of the day.

Raptor Observations:
Bald Eagle(s)1-Adult; 2-Immature
Golden Eagle(s)2-Immature

Non-raptor Observations:
Canada Geese movement all day. Seven groups totaling 498 individuals.
Additionally, smaller numbers of loons and cormorants.

Predictions:
Definitely warmer with fair conditions and gusty winds out of the SE but
transitioning to the NW.
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Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>)
Second Mountain information may be found at:
Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=432

 

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Date: 11/8/23 1:51 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Bake Oven Knob (08 Nov 2023) 45 Raptors
Bake Oven Knob
2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 08, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 6 32 246
Turkey Vulture 10 78 833
Osprey 0 0 84
Bald Eagle 3 49 319
Northern Harrier 0 3 31
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 56 1613
Cooper's Hawk 0 11 145
American Goshawk 1 1 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 3 14 38
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 6421
Red-tailed Hawk 19 137 474
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 1 14 27
American Kestrel 0 1 96
Merlin 1 6 57
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 32
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 1 11 122

Total: 45 416 10543
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Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Justin Biggerstaff

Observers: John Leskosky

Visitors:
4


Weather:
Temp: 42-48F
Wind: 0-8mph, NNW
Cloud cover: 0-50%
Visibility: 20 miles

Raptor Observations:
BE: 13:30i, 13:30i, 14:15i

GE: 10:40a

AG: 13:50a

Non-raptor Observations:


Predictions:
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 63.
Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

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Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>)
Bake Oven Knob information may be found at:
www.lgnc.org


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=399

 

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Date: 11/8/23 1:49 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (08 Nov 2023) 83 Raptors
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 08, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 4 22 102
Turkey Vulture 11 181 754
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 0 0 219
Bald Eagle 8 66 449
Northern Harrier 4 14 97
Sharp-shinned Hawk 7 140 3566
Cooper's Hawk 6 20 329
American Goshawk 0 0 2
Unknown Accipiter 1 9 24
Red-shouldered Hawk 8 35 75
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 7365
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 32 190 564
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 1 2 10
Golden Eagle 0 16 34
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 3 251
Merlin 1 5 138
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 58
Unknown Falcon 0 1 5
Unknown Raptor 0 0 14

Total: 83 706 14056
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 8.92 hours

Compiler: JF Therrien

Counters:

Weather:
Clear to partly cloudy
Light winds from the NNW

Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:

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Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=109
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/hawk-mountain-sanctuary/fall-2023-hawk-count

 

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Date: 11/8/23 1:45 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Stone Mt., Pa. (08 Nov 2023) 15 Raptors
Stone Mt., Pa.
Allensville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 08, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 0 0 6
TV 2 57 392
OS 0 0 53
BE 0 26 221
NH 0 3 29
SS 1 31 605
CH 0 4 64
AG 0 0 0
RS 1 5 19
BW 0 0 3772
RT 9 108 248
RL 0 0 1
GE 2 28 34
AK 0 0 61
ML 0 1 29
PG 0 2 32
UA 0 0 3
UB 0 2 5
UF 0 0 1
UE 0 0 0
UR 0 0 10

Total: 15 267 5585
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Observation start time: 10:00:00
Observation end time: 15:15:00
Total observation time: 5.25 hours

Official Counter: Greg Grove

Observers: Pedro Miranda

Weather:
6-8C pt cloudy light ESE

Raptor Observations:
GE Ad(202) Imm(1206)

BE 2 NC

Non-raptor Observations:
Fox Sparrow
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Report submitted by Greg Grove (<gwg2...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=436

 

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Date: 11/8/23 1:10 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Rose Tree Park (08 Nov 2023) 32 Raptors
Rose Tree Park
Media, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 08, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Turkey Vulture 12 242 896
Black Vulture 0 3 3
Osprey 0 0 94
Northern Harrier 0 3 40
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Bald Eagle 4 9 101
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 14 455
Cooper's Hawk 2 9 96
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 3 27 64
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 5231
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 11 40 60
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 0 76
Merlin 0 1 11
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 13
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 14
Unknown Buteo 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Raptor 0 1 10

Total: 32 350 7169
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Observation start time: 10:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 4 hours

Official Counter: Tom Bush

Observers: Alan Simon, Bob Kelly, Dave Eberly

Visitors:
Robin Queenan, Roy Taylor


Weather:
Temperature low 40s to 50F. Sky mostly clear but generally enough clouds to
aid visibility. Winds generally from the north.

Raptor Observations:
A decent tally of migrating Red-tailed Hawks mostly in the morning.
The usual locals were out.



Non-raptor Observations:
Common Raven:2
Common Grackle: a single flock estimated at 1000 individuals
Canada Geese: Several moderate sized skeins


Predictions:
A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of
precipitation is 20%.
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Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>)
Rose Tree Park information may be found at:
www.rtphawkwatch.org


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Date: 11/8/23 1:01 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (08 Nov 2023) 28 Raptors
Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake
Wagontown, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 08, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 32 75
Turkey Vulture 15 364 834
Osprey 1 2 168
Bald Eagle 2 19 107
Northern Harrier 0 1 7
Sharp-shinned Hawk 6 87 335
Cooper's Hawk 1 19 64
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 3 25 34
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 4584
Red-tailed Hawk 0 19 70
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 0 1
American Kestrel 0 0 33
Merlin 0 1 19
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0

Total: 28 570 6336
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Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 7.5 hours

Official Counter: Larry Lewis (Early Bird Nature Tours)

Observers: Rand McIlvaine

Visitors:
CHESTER COUNTY HAWK WATCH & MIGRATION COUNT AT CHAMBERS LAKE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (1): Rand McIlvaine
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Chambers Lake!
<BR><BR>



Weather:
<BR><BR>
Weather:
Mostly Sunny – Partly Sunny (10-50% cloud cover), Ceiling – 30k ft.,
Visibility – 10 miles, Temps 42 - 53F, Winds NNW @ 7-4 mph.
<BR><BR>


Raptor Observations:
----“Raptors” seen, but deemed not to be migrating: 3-Red-shouldered
Hawk, 2-Red-tailed Hawks, and numerous Black (12) and Turkey Vultures (60).

<BR><BR>
----Bald Eagle ages: 1 yr.-_; 2 yr.-_; 3 yr.-_; 4 yr.-_; adult-2
<BR><BR>


Non-raptor Observations:
TODAY’S Bird Blog: [PLEASE NOTE: I send out a large weekly
“blog/newsletter” detailing much more than these small daily recaps.
This newsletter from EBNT, has our upcoming schedule and the County year
bird list, etc. If you aren’t receiving it and would like to, kindly
email me <earlybirdtours...> to be added.
<BR><BR>
A colder day is ahead, calling for full-force field brew. I went with the
“bold” today.
Once at Chambers Lake, the shallows held American Wigeon, Wood Ducks,
Shovelers, Gadwall, Ring-necked Ducks, Lesser Scaup, Bufflehead, Ruddy
Ducks, Pied-billed Grebes, and Coots, in the morning.
Golden-crowned Kinglets were in the thicket lining the lake while a few
Tree Swallows and a Pipit migrated over it. I walked the western dike,
adding a late House Wren, Towhees, Hermit Thrush, Ruby-crowned Kinglets,
Rusty Blackbird, Field Sparrow, and a monospecific flock of 8 Savannah
Sparrows. The Hermit Thrush, many Bluebirds and Robins were all feeding
upon an especially active Holly. This nearly 1.5-mile roundtrip hike has
become one of my very favorite and most productive. [Additional highlights
listed below]
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to Frank Haas and his gracious generosity and support in his
name and in the memory of his wife, Barbara.
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS [not mentioned in Blog above]:
<BR><BR>
Black Ducks, Great Blue Herons, and Kingfishers
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (2): Clouded Sulphur, Orange
Sulphur. Dragonflies (0). Reptiles & Amphibians (0). Mammals (2):
Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk.
<BR><BR>
----EBNT’s “Walk with Nature” ™ Program Daily Tally with our
Fitbits: This is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I
might tend to “bulk up.” Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking
unaided, at all! Therefore, I keep moving (if you’ve been here, then you
know that I pace endlessly….) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my
“Walk with Nature” program. So, below are MY results at the watch for
the day. Your totals could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax.
You are certainly welcome to take it easy….I simply choose not to,
affording me a panoramic view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So
come join our “Walk with Nature!” ™ Anyway, just for fun, here are my
numbers at the site for today (join me, if you wish): Steps – 4,602,
Miles – 1.96, Floors –3
<BR><BR>
----“SEASON’S BIRD SPECIES LIST” – we are not just a Hawk Watch but
conduct a migration tally from the site. The complete species list will be
in our weekly email blog sent to those requesting it. Our tally board, on
site, will feature an approximation (very rough, best “guestimate,” –
searching for Hawks must remain our primary focus) for totals of each
species seen for “The Watch” year. The overall list for the season
from the watch will be part of the large weekly “blog,” if you’ve
signed up for that at <earlybirdtours...>
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES – Identified from watch site: today: 56; this season:
136
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEAR’S “WATCH SPECIES LIST (1):”
Hermit Thrush.
<BR><BR>
Contact:
Larry Lewis
-------
Early Bird Nature Tours(EBNT)---"Exciting & Fun Adventures in Nature"---63
S. Park Ave., Coatesville, PA 19320---484-340-SORA (7672)--Business
Cell---email: <earlybirdtours...>


Predictions:
Tomorrow’s flight looks cloudy with changeable, light winds.
<BR><BR> .
The Chester County Hawk Watch and Migration Count is sponsored, in large
part, by Frank Haas and in the memory of Barbara Haas. Membership in EBNT
is requested. Please contact us at <earlybirdtours...> with
questions or comments.

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Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=707

Site Description:
The platform just left of the only boat ramp for Chambers Lake in the main
parking lot, overlooking the lake to the north.

Directions to site:
We set up in the main parking lot for the lake, on the platform just left
of the only boat ramp.
The Hawk Watch at Chambers Lake (as part of the Chester County Hawk Watch)
operates daily, March 1 thru April 30 from 9am - 3 pm (unless counter is
away leading a tour elsewhere). In fall the season is Sept. 1 thru Nov.
30,each day 9am-3pm. Please contact Larry at 484-340-7672 to confirm
counter is present. This count welcomes all visitors to this fine
habitat. When there are no hawks present, many birds still are. The lake
holds numerous waterfowl species and the variable shoreline can produce
incredible shorebirds.

Directions to hawk watch:
From the Rt. 30 By-pass take the Rt. 82 exit north. Turn left at the first
light(Rt. 340) and go 1.3 miles to Wagontown Rd. Turn Rt. on Wagontown Rd.
and continue on this winding road for 1.8 miles (you will pass the Hibernia
Park entrance on your right, the Chambers Lake parking lot, and Chambers
Lake on your right). Pull off the road to the left and park safely at the
end of the lake to visit the hawk watch. You will see us sitting on the
dike near the road at the end of the lake.

 

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Date: 11/8/23 8:46 am
From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 8, 2023
Date: November 8, 2023

Time: 0650 to 0950

Weather: Mostly cloudy, ENE wind to 15 mph, temp. 38 F, waves 2’.

Comments: Other than a few Red-breasted Mergansers and a fair number of AmericanBlack Ducks moving west, not much else happening.

 

Waterbirds recorded:

 

Mallard 7

American Black Duck  64

Northern Pintail  9

Ring-necked Duck  7

Greater Scaup 17

Greater/Lesser scaup  92

Surf Scoter 20

White-winged Scoter  22

Surf/Black scoter  13

Long-tailed Duck  4

Bufflehead 20

Common Goldeneye  3

Red-breasted Merganser  2050

Horned Grebe 8

Dunlin 21

Shorebird species  1

Red-throated Loon  6

Common Loon 12

Loon species 6

 

Other birds moving along the lake:

 
Snow Bunting  6

Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>

 

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Date: 11/8/23 3:56 am
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake (07 Nov 2023) 36 Raptors
Chester County Hawk Watch & Migration Count at Chambers Lake
Wagontown, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 07, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 32 75
Turkey Vulture 15 349 819
Osprey 0 1 167
Bald Eagle 2 17 105
Northern Harrier 0 1 7
Sharp-shinned Hawk 14 81 329
Cooper's Hawk 2 18 63
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 22 31
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 4584
Red-tailed Hawk 1 19 70
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 0 1
American Kestrel 0 0 33
Merlin 1 1 19
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0

Total: 36 542 6308
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Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 9.5 hours

Official Counter: Larry Lewis (Early Bird Nature Tours)

Observers: Liz Lyng, Rick Robinson

Visitors:
CHESTER COUNTY HAWK WATCH & MIGRATION COUNT AT CHAMBERS LAKE
<BR><BR>
Visitors (2): Rick Robinson, Liz Lyng
<BR><BR>
Thanks everyone, for coming to beautiful Chambers Lake!
<BR><BR>



Weather:
<BR><BR>
Weather:
Cloudy – Partly Sunny (90-50% cloud cover), Ceiling – 18.6-25.9k ft.,
Visibility – 10 miles, Temps 53 - 71F, Winds SW-W @ 13-15 mph.
<BR><BR>


Raptor Observations:
----“Raptors” seen but deemed not to be migrating: 2-Red-shouldered
Hawk, 4-Red-tailed Hawk, and numerous Black (12) and Turkey Vultures (54).

<BR><BR>
----Bald Eagle ages: 1 yr.-_; 2 yr.-_; 3 yr.-_; 4 yr.-_; adult-2
<BR><BR>


Non-raptor Observations:
TODAY’S Bird Blog: [PLEASE NOTE: I send out a large weekly
“blog/newsletter” detailing much more than these small daily recaps.
This newsletter from EBNT, has our upcoming schedule and the County year
bird list, etc. If you aren’t receiving it and would like to, kindly
email me <earlybirdtours...> to be added.
<BR><BR>
It was gonna be a warm day for November, highs over 70. My field brew,
therefore, needn’t be so warm this morning. I threw an extra ice cube in
it.
I arrived at Chambers Lake very early. Waterfowl was in the near shallows,
as always at this hour, among them American Wigeon, Gadwall, Green-winged
Teal, Ring-necked Ducks, Bufflehead, Lesser Scaup, Hooded Mergansers, Ruddy
Ducks, Coots, Pied-billed Grebes, Double-crested Cormorants, Wood Ducks,
and Shovelers.
Three Tundra Swans flew by, heading in the direction of Coatesville
Reservoir. A calling flyover Horned Lark was also new. Other birds of
note included Pipit, Ring-billed Gulls, Tree Swallows, Common Raven,
Phoebe, Yellow-rumped Warblers, Purple Finches, and Towhee. A
Sharp-shinned Hawk came in repetitively swooping on an adult Bald Eagle.
Those Sharpies refuse to “stay in their lane,” attacking any other bird
it wants. At 11:06, a late Greater Yellowlegs flew in, frequently called
while searching for a place to land. [Additional highlights listed below]
<BR><BR>
---- Thanks to Frank Haas and his gracious generosity and support in his
name and in the memory of his wife, Barbara.
<BR><BR>
----ADDITIONAL BIRD HIGHLIGHTS [not mentioned in Blog above]:
<BR><BR>
Black Ducks, Kingfishers and Great Blue Herons
<BR><BR>
----OTHER WILDLIFE NOTED: Butterflies (0). Dragonflies (0). Reptiles &
Amphibians (1): Red-eared Slider. Mammals (5): Eastern Cottontail, Eastern
Gray Squirrel, White-tailed Deer, Woodchuck, Eastern Chipmunk.
<BR><BR>
----EBNT’s “Walk with Nature” ™ Program Daily Tally with our
Fitbits: This is a stationary watch, but if I stay stationary too long, I
might tend to “bulk up.” Besides, I am ever so fortunate to be walking
unaided, at all! Therefore, I keep moving (if you’ve been here, then you
know that I pace endlessly….) - my Fitbit thanks me and its part of my
“Walk with Nature” program. So, below are MY results at the watch for
the day. Your totals could all be zero, if you choose to sit and relax.
You are certainly welcome to take it easy….I simply choose not to,
affording me a panoramic view of our entire sky and a bit of exercise. So
come join our “Walk with Nature!” ™ Anyway, just for fun, here are my
numbers at the site for today (join me, if you wish): Steps – 2,852,
Miles – 1.22, Floors – 2
----“SEASON’S BIRD SPECIES LIST” – we are not just a Hawk Watch but
conduct a migration tally from the site. The complete species list will be
in our weekly email blog sent to those requesting it. Our tally board, on
site, will feature an approximation (very rough, best “guestimate,” –
searching for Hawks must remain our primary focus) for totals of each
species seen for “The Watch” year. The overall list for the season
from the watch will be part of the large weekly “blog,” if you’ve
signed up for that at <earlybirdtours...>
<BR><BR>
TOTAL SPECIES – Identified from watch site: today: 61; this season:
135
<BR><BR>
NEW SPECIES ADDED TODAY TO THIS YEAR’S “WATCH SPECIES LIST (2):”
Tundra Swan and Horned Lark.
<BR><BR>
Contact:
Larry Lewis
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Early Bird Nature Tours(EBNT)---"Exciting & Fun Adventures in Nature"---63
S. Park Ave., Coatesville, PA 19320---484-340-SORA (7672)--Business
Cell---email: <earlybirdtours...>


Predictions:
Tomorrow’s flight looks good with background clouds developing and a
light NW breeze.
<BR><BR> .
The Chester County Hawk Watch and Migration Count is sponsored, in large
part, by Frank Haas and in the memory of Barbara Haas. Membership in EBNT
is requested. Please contact us at <earlybirdtours...> with
questions or comments.

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Report submitted by Larry Lewis (<earlybirdtours...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=707

Site Description:
The platform just left of the only boat ramp for Chambers Lake in the main
parking lot, overlooking the lake to the north.

Directions to site:
We set up in the main parking lot for the lake, on the platform just left
of the only boat ramp.
The Hawk Watch at Chambers Lake (as part of the Chester County Hawk Watch)
operates daily, March 1 thru April 30 from 9am - 3 pm (unless counter is
away leading a tour elsewhere). In fall the season is Sept. 1 thru Nov.
30,each day 9am-3pm. Please contact Larry at 484-340-7672 to confirm
counter is present. This count welcomes all visitors to this fine
habitat. When there are no hawks present, many birds still are. The lake
holds numerous waterfowl species and the variable shoreline can produce
incredible shorebirds.

Directions to hawk watch:
From the Rt. 30 By-pass take the Rt. 82 exit north. Turn left at the first
light(Rt. 340) and go 1.3 miles to Wagontown Rd. Turn Rt. on Wagontown Rd.
and continue on this winding road for 1.8 miles (you will pass the Hibernia
Park entrance on your right, the Chambers Lake parking lot, and Chambers
Lake on your right). Pull off the road to the left and park safely at the
end of the lake to visit the hawk watch. You will see us sitting on the
dike near the road at the end of the lake.

 

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Date: 11/7/23 5:55 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Route 183 (07 Nov 2023) 16 Raptors
Route 183
Bethel, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 07, 2023
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 13 97
Turkey Vulture 0 25 299
Osprey 0 0 65
Bald Eagle 3 27 238
Northern Harrier 0 3 31
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 76 3204
Cooper's Hawk 0 9 226
American Goshawk 0 0 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 2 18 42
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 3107
Red-tailed Hawk 7 109 363
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 1
Golden Eagle 1 7 20
American Kestrel 0 2 83
Merlin 0 4 35
Peregrine Falcon 0 3 13
Unknown Accipiter 0 1 37
Unknown Buteo 0 3 34
Unknown Falcon 0 1 9
Unknown Eagle 0 0 6
Unknown Raptor 0 2 34

Total: 16 303 7945
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Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 16:30:00
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter: Sarah Way

Observers: Ann Marie, Fred Liebner, Jeff Hook, Scott Fisher

Visitors:
5 total observers, 0 visitors


Weather:
Partly cloudy in to morning to mostly sunny in the afternoon. High was 17C,
wind SW to WNW 4-12mph.

Raptor Observations:
Migrating eagles:
2:25P Two adult bald eagles
3:09P 2nd year bald eagle
3:10P Immature golden eagle

Local raptors: 5 turkey vultures, 1 black vulture, 1 red-tailed hawk

Non-raptor Observations:
1 monarch butterfly

11 blue jays, 11 ravens, 1 Carolina chickadee, 1 Carolina wren, 1 tufted
titmouse, 1 white-breasted nuthatch, 2 golden-crowned kinglets, 2
ruby-crowned kinglets, 2 Eastern bluebirds, 31 American robins, 21 European
starlings, 20 cedar waxwings, 1 Eastern towhee, 2 dark-eyed juncos, 3
white-throated sparrows, 20 grackles, 14 pine siskins, 1 song sparrow, 2
hermit thrushes
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Report submitted by Kittatinny counter/l goodrich (<goodrich...>)


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=431