Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Alexa Sarussi, Jon Kauffman
Observers: Alexa Sarussi
Visitors: FayePatrick Kennedy, Chris and Jenna
Weather:
Raptor Observations: Many local RT, TV, and BV activity along the ridge.
Non-raptor Observations: Golden-crowned Kinglet(1) Ruby-crowned Kinglet(1) Black-throated Green Warbler(1) Yellow-rumped Warbler(1) a flock of 12 Blue Jays and many Chimney Swifts moving NE and SW. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jon Kauffman (<jvk5019...>)
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 14:45:00 Total observation time: 6.25 hours
Official Counter: Ken Tucker
Observers: Diane Stewart
Weather: Overcast with a surprising ESE wind as forecast called for a for a NE wind. Very tough IDing raptors in poor light, several IDed from photos.
Raptor Observations: Bald Eagles Immature at 12:30 Immature at1:15 not counted as migrating When I got to Big Valley when leaving saw an immature Bald Eagle (same bird?)
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Date: 9/30/22 1:33 pm From: Wentzel, Doug <djw105...> Subject: Tripod found at Old Crow
Hi all,
Logan Stenger from the Huntingdon Conservation district contacted me about a recovered tripod found at the Old Crow Wetland. Let me know if it is yours and I’ll put you in touch with Logan. Best, Doug
Doug Wentzel Program Director & Naturalist
Shaver's Creek Environmental Center The Pennsylvania State University 3400 Discovery Road Petersburg, PA 16669-2114
Non-raptor Observations: TV 5,BV 7, Tree Sw. 18, DC Cormorant 26, Common Loon 3, Chimney Swift 4 Canada Goose 1 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Trudy Kyler (<davidkyler...>)
Date: 9/29/22 4:43 am From: McRury, Katie <kpm5676...> Subject: Carpool to Rothrock State Forest field trip
Good morning!
I'm a Penn State undergrad student looking to join the club after having a great time on the recent bird-watching walks at the Arboretum! I saw on the website that there is a field trip this Sunday to Dry Hollow Tract at Rothrock State Forest that sounds great, but since I don't have a car, I would be unable to get there on my own. Is there anyone driving from near the University Park campus who would be willing to carpool to the event? I'd be happy to pay for at least half of the gas to get there, and I'm fully vaccinated against covid and would wear a KN95 mask inside the car.
If that works out, do I have to pay membership dues before the field trip? If so, I could get a check in the mail tomorrow or bring it to the field trip, just let me know.
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Craig Kochel
Observers: Diane Stewart
Visitors: Mike from New Lancaster Valley, Linda Bossert, and the Warner's
Weather: Cool and mostly cloudy. Low ceiling most of the morning yielding to somewhat broken in the afternoon. Winds light to moderate from the WNW and NW
Raptor Observations: Local TVs and BVs and Red-tails.
Bald Eagles: A kettle of 5 Bald Eagles passed by at 11:18 (3 AD and 2 IM). Overall a good BE push.
AD @ 8:48, 11:18 (3); 11:37, 12:13, 12:36 IM @ 11:18 (2), 11:27, 2:33
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Date: 9/28/22 8:50 am From: S.B. Smith <sbsmith333...> Subject: Field Trip this Sunday, Oct.02, trip start time is changed
Dear Bird Club,
We have a field trip this Sunday to Dry Hollow in Rothrock State Forest.
Please note that the time for the Dry Hollow Field Trip on Oct. 02 will be
9:00-11:00 am (not 7:30-9:30 am as originally posted).
All field trips are open to members and nonmembers.
Happy birding!
Susan Smith
VP Field Trips
*Sunday, October 2, 2022 (9:00-11:00 AM)*
*Dry Hollow Tract – Rothrock State Forest*
Join Jon Kauffman in exploring a recently acquired tract of land by the
Bureau of Forestry. This 1,271-acre tract of land, also known as Dry Hollow
or Scotia West, is situated west of Scotia Barrens or SGL 176 and provides
a unique opportunity for the public to enjoy. Participants will be led
through an easy to moderate trail/maintenance road. Wear sturdy shoes,
bring a snack, and water. No facilities.
From Pine Grove Mills: Travel west on Rt 45 for ~6.5 miles, turn right unto
Marengo Rd, continue on Marengo Rd for ~3 miles, turn left unto Dry Hollow
Rd, continue for ~3.3 miles, turn right onto Dungarvin Rd, in 0.5 miles
turn right unto a gravel road Dry Hollow Camp Ln, continue to a large
parking area.
From Stormstown: Travel southwest on Rt 550, in ~ 8miles, turn left unto
Dungarvin Rd, in 1.5 miles turn left onto a gravel road Dry Hollow Camp Ln,
continue to a large parking area.
*Saturday, October 8, 2022 (9:00-10:30 AM)*
*Penn State Campus- University Park*
Join Joe Gyekis at the flagpoles in front of Old Main for campus birding.
Join Doug Wentzel for a lesson on how to lead a bird walk. We will meet in
front of the Nature Center. Bird club field trip leaders and future field
trip leaders welcome!
*Saturday, October 22, 2022 (8:00-10:00 AM)*
*Walk at Rhoneymeade*
*Centre Hall*
Surrounded by a mosaic of hedgerows, successional woodlands and
forest, Rhoneymeade farm is 150 acres, certified organic (primarily hay),
with a 6-acre arboretum at its center. We will take about 2 hours of gentle
hiking. Be prepared for a bit of mud if it is wet, but nothing
extreme. Rhoneymeade Arboretum and Sculpture Garden is 9 miles east of
State College, midway between Linden Hall and Centre Hall. Follow Rt 45 E
out of Boalsburg for 4.5 miles past the junction with 322, then turn left
on Rimmey Rd. Climb the hill ~0.3 mi until the road forces a sharp left,
and then just around the corner you'll see the parking area is on the
left. This field trip is open to members and non-members.
*Sunday, November 13, 2022 8:00- 11:00 am*
*Winter Birds at Bald Eagle State Park*
We will be checking various locations within the main park for winter birds
such as sparrows, hawks and waterfowl. Some of the land birds we would
like to find would include Snow Buntings, American Pipit, perhaps a
Northern Harrier and Northern Shrike. The global climate is changing and
warmer weather tends to linger longer at Bald Eagle SP, so it will be
'anything goes' for this year's outing. We will meet at the Swimming
Beach, then drive to various locations around the park. We will probably do
some walking to the Skater's Pond and/or to the Hunter's Run Cove launch so
sturdy boots are recommended. Come prepared for the weather. All are
welcome. Bring binoculars and a spotting scope if you have one.
Photographers welcome.
Trip Leader: Bob Snyder
email: <birdphotoginpa...>
Date: 9/27/22 6:20 pm From: Laura & Mike Jackson <jacksonlaura73...> Subject: Honduran coffee available Wednesday
Good evening,
Mike and I will be at the club meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 28, and we’ll bring shade-grown organic Honduran coffee to sell. It’s a medium roast and we’ll bring whole bean and ground, as well as some bags of Colombian decaf. It’s the same coffee we’ve sold before, but the label has changed. Also, like everything else, the cost has increased since we last met in person. Small bags (12 oz.) are $14. Large bags (2-lbs.) are $28.
We also have Jacks Mountain Hawk Watch patches for sale - in case Jen runs out. The patches are really nice and certainly support an important hawk watch in our area. Just $5!!!
We saw the first of the season yellow-bellied sapsucker last week and today the first white-throated sparrow showed up. Fall is here in Bedford County!!
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Jen Lee
Observers: Diane Stewart, Ken Tucker, Phil Park
Visitors: Mike returned for photos of eagles and other birds. Phils friend Harvey was visiting. Lester Yoder stopped by hoping to catch Cindy.
Weather: Partly cloudy all day, windy and cool. Winds out of the west mostly. Small rain pockets threatening late but never at the site.
Raptor Observations: Our RECORD SEASON for Broad-winged Hawks continues! Milestone BW #7000 passed us at 10:18am and by the end of the day we have reached 7026!!
A better than expected flight overall with 9 species represented. Nice push of Bald Eagles today, 8 (6 adults: 9:54, 9:58, 10:01, 12:53, 2:02, 2:06; 2 immatures: 2:02, 2:50)
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Date: 9/27/22 2:46 pm From: Lee, Jen <jal21...> Subject: Jack's Mt Hawk Watch Patches available Wednesday
Hi, I'll be at the in-person meeting tomorrow and will bring patches from Jacks Mt Hawk Watch should anyone be interested. We are selling them for $5 to raise funds for site maintenance. The patch features a soaring Red-Shouldered Hawk image from a photo taken at the watch by Craig Kochel.
Thanks,
Date: 9/27/22 2:32 pm From: Karen Kottlowski <kkottlowski...> Subject: Re: Wed 9/28 meeting, Food, decals and membership makes it extra special
Thanks Doug for mentioning membership dues. Only $15 for an individual membership, $25 for a family membership (if, like me, you have persuaded your spouse or other family members to share your interest in birds), or a supporting membership for $40.
You may also choose to specify a donation to help us support the Tussey Mt. Hawkwatch. We have already had several membership renewals and at least one new member (Welcome to the flock!).
See you tomorrow,
Karen
Sent from my iPad
On Sep 27, 2022, at 5:08 PM, Margaret Sprott <margaret.sprott...> wrote:

Doug,
On Tue, Sep 27, 2022 at 4:50 PM Wentzel, Doug <djw105...><mailto:<djw105...>> wrote:
Happy Autumn to all,
We will have a few tables set up for treats and although I’m not known for my baking skills, I do know that a few of our members have considerable talent as bakers (along with being talented birders). So if you are so motivated, I’ll pack compostable plates and napkins and save a place on our table for your baked goods.
Susan Smith and I have a few Bird Club decals and window clings left from our original purchase and we will bring to share. If you have natural history books / field guides that you would like to share, I’ll happily take them for the Alice Fuller bookshelf of gentle used books. Proceeds go towards the Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch.
I’ll be at Millbrook by 6:30 pm tomorrow if you would like to help with chair set or just want to walk the trail and do some late day birding. Looking forward to the meeting.
All the best,
Doug
Doug Wentzel
Program Director & Naturalist
Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
The Pennsylvania State University
3400 Discovery Road
Petersburg, PA 16669-2114
Our invited guest speakers are Sadie Sharma and Melissa Kreye of the Forest Benefits and Values Lab at Penn State. They will present "Public Attitudes towards Birds and Private Forest Land Conservation".
Date: 9/27/22 2:19 pm From: Margaret Sprott <margaret.sprott...> Subject: Re: Wed 9/28 meeting, Food, decals and membership makes it extra special
Doug, I really like this invitation to the in-person tomorrow. I sincerely
wish I could attend but I have been sick for about 3 weeks and in a
hospital in Bethesda, MD for about 2 weeks. I got out a few days ago and am
hoping to get back to our Huntingdon, PA house by the end of the week.
We'll look forward to the future meetings. Margaret Sprott
On Tue, Sep 27, 2022 at 4:50 PM Wentzel, Doug <djw105...> wrote:
We will have a few tables set up for treats and although I’m not known for my baking skills, I do know that a few of our members have considerable talent as bakers (along with being talented birders). So if you are so motivated, I’ll pack compostable plates and napkins and save a place on our table for your baked goods.
Susan Smith and I have a few Bird Club decals and window clings left from our original purchase and we will bring to share. If you have natural history books / field guides that you would like to share, I’ll happily take them for the Alice Fuller bookshelf of gentle used books. Proceeds go towards the Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch.
I’ll be at Millbrook by 6:30 pm tomorrow if you would like to help with chair set or just want to walk the trail and do some late day birding. Looking forward to the meeting.
All the best,
Doug
Doug Wentzel
Program Director & Naturalist
Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
The Pennsylvania State University
3400 Discovery Road
Petersburg, PA 16669-2114
Our invited guest speakers are Sadie Sharma and Melissa Kreye of the Forest Benefits and Values Lab at Penn State. They will present "Public Attitudes towards Birds and Private Forest Land Conservation".
Date: 9/27/22 8:40 am From: Gyekis, Joseph Peter <jpg186...> Subject: Re: Wed 9/28 meeting, Sadie Sharma & Melissa Kreye present "Public Attitudes towards Birds and Private Forest Land Conservation"
Hi All,
Reminder about tomorrow's meeting:
* No Zoom link required, but you have to actually travel in person to Millbrook Marsh Nature Center by 7 pm to enjoy the presentation
*
Sadie Sharma of the Forest Benefits and Values Lab at Penn State will present "Public Attitudes towards Birds and Private Forest Land Conservation". Sadie is a graduate student in Forest Resources, specializing in forest resources economics and policy, private forest landowner’s willingness to implement conservation measures, social and economic benefits of ecosystems, and ecosystem based adaptation in changing environment. In our state where half the forest is privately owned, these are super important topics for birds today and into the future.
Looking forward to seeing some of you in this context for the first time since February 2020 (over 30 months ago)!
Joe
________________________________
From: Gyekis, Joseph Peter <jpg186...>
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2022 11:36 AM
To: Bird Club, State College <scbirdcl...>
Subject: Wed 9/28 meeting, Sadie Sharma & Melissa Kreye present "Public Attitudes towards Birds and Private Forest Land Conservation"
Hi State College Bird Club and all interested folks,
Our invited guest speakers are Sadie Sharma and Melissa Kreye of the Forest Benefits and Values Lab at Penn State. They will present "Public Attitudes towards Birds and Private Forest Land Conservation".
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Cindy Bickel
Observers: Diane Stewart, Jen Lee
Visitors: George Ferguson stopped by for over an hour in the A.M. followed by Mike Bumgardner, with camera in tow, in the P.M. This was Mike's first time to visit the Hawk Watch.
Weather: A beautiful weather day on the mountain. A nice breeze held up all day starting out from the SW and ending up WSW. Light jackets needed. Cumulus cloud cover was ever changing throughout the day, making it easier to spot birds as they approached the watch. Anticipated rain showers did not materialize.
Raptor Observations: Six different species observed today. However, we were chasing our 7,000th Broad-winged Hawk for the year & fell just a few short. Observed a Cooper's Hawk letting a Turkey Vulture know who owned the sky over Big Valley. The flight path today was out over either valley rather than directly overhead. All 3 Bald Eagles seen today were immatures.
Non-raptor Observations: Continuing to see and kill Spotted Lantern Flies but the swarming ants did not show up today. Appreciated the fly swatter left by Diane at the watch. Other birds observed or heard today: Red-Bellied Woodpecker, Red-Headed Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Carolina Wren, Gold Finch, Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Yellow Rump Warbler, Towee, Ravens, Black Vultures, Turkey Vultures, Blue Jays, Flickers. (Thanks Jen!)
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Observation start time: 09:45:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 3 hours
Official Counter: Diane Stewart
Observers:
Visitors: Scott Singer
Weather: Storms coming from the west. Started with cloudy skies. Rain moved through. Skies remained cloudy with some breaks of sun. Another batch of rain moved through for about 30 minutes. Again, cloudy skies followed with some breaks of sun. Mild temps and low winds.
Raptor Observations: Very little flight today. A few broad wings went through as individuals. The Kestrels were moving quickly today. The local coop made an appearance but was not counted.
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Date: 9/25/22 9:04 am From: Julia Plummer <julia...> Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - Moshannon SF--Smays Run Trail, Sep 25, 2022
This morning's fieldtrip to Smays Run Trail was... surprising! The four of
us had to wait for about 5 minutes until torrential downpour finished but
the the rain cleared up and we were able to the trail. We went for half a
mile and the only birds we saw were blue jays (and heard a Canada Goose and
an Eastern Towhee). Then Peggy spotted a bird skullking through the low
branches of some pine trees. Very drab but with a bold eye ring - it was a
Connecticut Warbler! It moved through the branches, hopped down to the
ground, and disappeared. At about that time the sky darkened so we headed
back up the trail as the rain started up again, fortunatey for a short
while. We as we made back to the trail head, we finally intersected with a
lovely group of warblers of friends, including Ruby-Crowned Kinglets and a
Philadelphia Vireo.
Julia
Moshannon SF--Smays Run Trail, Centre, Pennsylvania, US
Sep 25, 2022 7:34 AM - 9:09 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.5 mile(s)
13 species (+2 other taxa)
Canada Goose 1
Philadelphia Vireo 1
Blue Jay 11
American Crow 3
Black-capped Chickadee 4
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 3
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
thrush sp. 1
Eastern Towhee 1
Tennessee Warbler 1
Connecticut Warbler 1 Drab olive back. Pale yellow belly. Not a clear
hood but rather buffy yellow under chin. Bold eye-rings. Appearance
consistent with 1st year bird (The Warbler Guide). Posture consistent with
a COWA - flat not with tail raised. Moving through sparse pine branches
3-5’ up then dropped to forest floor and disappeared. About .5 miles down
trail. Good find by Peggy.
Common Yellowthroat 1
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1
Black-throated Green Warbler 3
warbler sp. (Parulidae sp.) 1
Date: 9/25/22 3:24 am From: Julia Plummer <julia...> Subject: Re: Upcoming Field Trip Sunday, Sept. 25; Oct.02 trip start time is changed
Hi everyone,
There is a pretty good chance that it will rain during this morning's field
trip to Smays Run Trail. Possibly during the whole thing. I am still going
to show up anyway as some folks may want to brave the trail (maybe it will
just drizzle for a while?). And I'm always up for birding!
Julia
On Fri, Sep 23, 2022 at 1:23 PM Julia Plummer <julia...>
wrote:
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 13:15:00 Total observation time: 5.25 hours
Official Counter: Darrell Smith
Observers: Ken Tucker
Visitors: Ken Tucker made the day pass much quicker. Some site seers. Motor Cyclist.
Weather: Started out complete cloud cover with light winds from the WSW. Around 11:00 clouds disappeared and we had clear blue. The winds were light and variable most of the day.
Raptor Observations: Adult BE 10:51. It was a very slow day. Some local TV's & BV's.
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Non-raptor Observations: Chimney Swift-4, Red-bellied Woodpecker-2, Philadelphia Vireo, WB Nuthatch-6 (woodpeckers and nuthatches apparently migrating), Magnolia Warbler-1, Yellow-rumped Warbler-2
Predictions: all day rain predicted ======================================================================== Report submitted by Nick Bolgiano (<nickbolgiano...>)
Date: 9/24/22 12:25 pm From: Jon Kauffman <jvk5019...> Subject: Sparrows @ Haugh Family Preserve
For all those that enjoy shifting through sparrow flocks and working on their sparrow identification, the community garden at Haugh Family Preserve has been very active with birds this past week.
With the nearby cornfields and mixed herbaceous plant life, goldfinches, Indigo Buntings, and sparrows have been enjoying the fall seed production along with the dense cover for safe foraging (a big thank you to all those that garden there).
On occasion, warblers such as nashville, tennessee, and palm can be found as well. If you go, walk the garden fence border as the birds perch nicely on the fences and garden stakes, giving ample time for pictures and careful observations. Or gently and slowly walk the garden paths for even closer looks.
The wooden area around the pond is also producing berry food opportunities. Look for bird activity in the bright red virginia creeper vines.
Today's list of birds are below.
Enjoy, Jon
Wood Duck 6 Black Vulture 4 Turkey Vulture 3 Downy Woodpecker 1 Least Flycatcher 2 Eastern Phoebe 3 Blue-headed Vireo 1 Philadelphia Vireo 1 Red-eyed Vireo 1 Blue Jay 8 American Crow 1 Tufted Titmouse 1 White-breasted Nuthatch 1 House Wren 3 Carolina Wren 3 Gray Catbird 9 Brown Thrasher 1 Eastern Bluebird 3 Swainson's Thrush 1 Cedar Waxwing 1 House Finch 2 Purple Finch 1 American Goldfinch 28 Chipping Sparrow 5 Field Sparrow 5 White-crowned Sparrow 2 Song Sparrow 16 Lincoln's Sparrow 7 Swamp Sparrow 3 Eastern Towhee 4 Red-winged Blackbird 1 Rusty Blackbird 1 Ovenbird 1 Nashville Warbler 2 Common Yellowthroat 1 Magnolia Warbler 1 Palm Warbler 3 Northern Cardinal 1 Rose-breasted Grosbeak 2 Indigo Bunting 1
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Ken Tucker
Observers: Diane Stewart
Visitors: Jim & Lorraine Hamilton
Weather: WSW winds all day at 10 to 15 mph making it a chilly day on the mountain. However that kept all the bugs away today. Clear blue skies made for tough spotting.
Raptor Observations: Several Redtails, a Cooper hawk and an adult Bald Eagle (10:24) not counted as migrating. Strong winds had the raptors riding ridge lift and sailing straight thru with no kettling. Bald Eagles Adults 1:35, 1:37, 2:50 Immature 10:24
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Date: 9/23/22 10:23 am From: Julia Plummer <julia...> Subject: Re: Upcoming Field Trip Sunday, Sept. 25; Oct.02 trip start time is changed
The field trip to Smays Run Trail is *SUNDAY *not tomorrow (as Susan's
email says). Sorry for the mix-up. It has been a busy week and I got my
dates confused. Should be a great day on Sunday. Lots of birds will be in
the area. I hope to see people at Black Moshannon on Sunday :)
Julia
On Fri, Sep 23, 2022 at 12:07 PM Julia Plummer <julia...>
wrote:
There are restrooms in Black Moshannon but they are about another 5-6
minutes drive down Beaver Road into Black Moshannon. So if you plan on
stopping there first, leave a little earlier. Or if you miss us, just head
down the trail as there is just one direction to go on the trail, from the
parking lot. The trail is wide enough to easily accomodate a group without
us having to spread out too far. There is a slope so we'll be walking down
a gradual to moderate incline on the first part of the walk and then we'll
walk back up the way we came.
Julia
On Mon, Sep 19, 2022 at 12:25 PM S.B. Smith <sbsmith333...> wrote:
Date: 9/22/22 6:23 pm From: Scott Lewis <scottlewis38...> Subject: Re: American Avocets Bald Eagle SP
Great pictures!
On Thu, Sep 22, 2022 at 6:07 PM Robert Snyder <birdphotoginpa...>
wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> Thanks to Wayne’s phone call, I got to see these American Avocets at Bald
> Eagle SP. Thanks again Wayne for the ‘heads up’!
> They were still there when I left the beach around 3 pm. I hope they are
> staying through the rainy weather we are having tonight.
>
> Bob Snyder
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Sep 22, 2022 at 3:34 PM Wayne Laubscher <wnlaubscher...>
> wrote:
>
>> This afternoon I found 5 American Avocets at the beach at Bald Eagle SP.
>> They were still there at 2:30 being watched by Bob Snyder.
>>
>> Wayne Laubscher
>> Lock Haven
>> <wnlaubscher...>
>> "Owl be back"
>>
> --
> Do the best you can, where you are, with what you have.
> Theodore Roosevelt
>
Date: 9/22/22 6:07 pm From: Robert Snyder <birdphotoginpa...> Subject: Re: American Avocets Bald Eagle SP
Hello All,
Thanks to Wayne’s phone call, I got to see these American Avocets at Bald
Eagle SP. Thanks again Wayne for the ‘heads up’!
They were still there when I left the beach around 3 pm. I hope they are
staying through the rainy weather we are having tonight.
Bob Snyder
On Thu, Sep 22, 2022 at 3:34 PM Wayne Laubscher <wnlaubscher...>
wrote:
> This afternoon I found 5 American Avocets at the beach at Bald Eagle SP.
> They were still there at 2:30 being watched by Bob Snyder.
>
> Wayne Laubscher
> Lock Haven
> <wnlaubscher...>
> "Owl be back"
>
--
Do the best you can, where you are, with what you have.
Theodore Roosevelt
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Craig Kochel
Observers: Mark Shope
Visitors: Todd, the tire man.
Weather: Started with bouts of hard rain showers, followed by relative calm and then a hard shower in the mid-day. After the mid-day shower the front passed around 12:30 (11:30 EST) and the winds and birds opened up. Cool and windy from the NW. Winds averaged 15-20 but some gusts exceeded 40 mph. Monarchs were blowing all over the place wildly. Fall has arrived!
Raptor Observations: Local Red-tails, BVs and TVs.
Season record total for Broadwings was broken this afternoon! It has been a good Broadwing year
Bald Eagles: AD @ 1:38 (2), 2:10 2:37 IMM @ 1:38, 1:43, 3:42
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Date: 9/22/22 8:36 am From: Gyekis, Joseph Peter <jpg186...> Subject: Wed 9/28 meeting, Sadie Sharma & Melissa Kreye present "Public Attitudes towards Birds and Private Forest Land Conservation"
Hi State College Bird Club and all interested folks,
Our invited guest speakers are Sadie Sharma and Melissa Kreye of the Forest Benefits and Values Lab at Penn State. They will present "Public Attitudes towards Birds and Private Forest Land Conservation".
Weather: Winds out of the SSW at 4-7 but decrease to 1-3 at times. Cloud consisting of wispy cirrus clouds providing a great back drop for picking out migrates
Raptor Observations: AMKE (female)
NOHA (male)
Mostly hugging the ridge to the south but occasionally ridgetop. Low flight and with very little thermal activity.
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Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7.25 hours
Official Counter: Jen Lee
Observers: Cindy Bickel, Ken Tucker
Visitors: Just a few passerbys to take in the views.
Weather: WNW-NW winds all day, 5-10mph. Clouds helped spot the birds most of the day. Comfortable low 70s temps for the counters all day.
Raptor Observations: RECORD BALD EAGLE DAY: A fantastic run of Bald Eagles all day in basically the same flight path, naked eye out from left ridge. 19 bald eagles bested previous high of 15. (12 adults, 7 immatures)
BROAD-WINGED HAWKs continue with strong #s good enough for 2nd best season total 2 big hours in the morning (250, 174) with good numbers most other hours. We have a good chance of reaching a new season high!
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Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Greg Grove, Jon Kauffman
Observers: Bill Chambers, Gary Metzger, Ken Bowman, Peggy Wagoner, Susan Smith
Weather: Consistent winds from the WNW at 8-12mph but occasionally decreasing to 4-7mph. Blue skies in the AM but cloud formation increased and ebb and flowed throughout the day.
Raptor Observations: AMKE: Unk(10) Female(1) Male (1)
On multiple occasions two Peregrine Falcons were chasing each other and on one occasion a pair of Merlins were chasing each other.
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 12:15:00 Total observation time: 3.25 hours
Official Counter: Cindy Bickel
Observers: Jerome Mattey, Ken Tucker
Visitors: Jerome Mattey from Lewistown visited for the first time.
Weather: Partly overcast to start, with SSE, but variable winds. Cloud cover went to 100 percent by 10 am followed by a brief shower. A larger rain front moved in at 12:15 pm.
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Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 10:00:00 Total observation time: 1 hours
Official Counter: David Kyler
Observers: Trudy Kyler
Weather: Rain showers shut down watch for the day
Raptor Observations: Lone bird Sharp-shin chasing one of the waxwing groups
Non-raptor Observations: Cedar Waxwing 178 multiple groups moving down mountain top ======================================================================== Report submitted by Trudy Kyler (<davidkyler...>)
Date: 9/19/22 9:25 am From: S.B. Smith <sbsmith333...> Subject: Upcoming Field Trip Sunday, Sept. 25; Oct.02 trip start time is changed
Dear Bird Club,
We have a field trip this Sunday to Black Moshannon State Park. Please
note that the time for the Dry Hollow Field Trip on Oct. 02 will be
9:00-11:00 am.
All field trips are open to members and nonmembers.
Happy birding!
Susan Smith
VP Field Trips
*Sunday, September 25, 2022 (7:30-9:30 AM)*
*Smays Run Trail*
*Black Moshannon SP*
Join Jon Kauffman in exploring a recently acquired tract of land by the
Bureau of Forestry. This 1,271-acre tract of land, also known as Dry Hollow
or Scotia West, is situated west of Scotia Barrens or SGL 176 and provides
a unique opportunity for the public to enjoy. Participants will be led
through an easy to moderate trail/maintenance road. Wear sturdy shoes,
bring a snack, and water. No facilities.
From Pine Grove Mills: Travel west on Rt 45 for ~6.5 miles, turn right unto
Marengo Rd, continue on Marengo Rd for ~3 miles, turn left unto Dry Hollow
Rd, continue for ~3.3 miles, turn right onto Dungarvin Rd, in 0.5 miles
turn right unto a gravel road Dry Hollow Camp Ln, continue to a large
parking area.
From Stormstown: Travel southwest on Rt 550, in ~ 8miles, turn left unto
Dungarvin Rd, in 1.5 miles turn left onto a gravel road Dry Hollow Camp Ln,
continue to a large parking area.
*Saturday, October 8, 2022 (9:00-10:30 AM)*
*Penn State Campus- University Park*
Join Joe Gyekis at the flagpoles in front of Old Main for campus birding.
Join Doug Wentzel for a lesson on how to lead a bird walk. We will meet in
front of the Nature Center. Bird club field trip leaders and future field
trip leaders welcome!
*Saturday, October 22, 2022 (8:00-10:00 AM)*
*Walk at Rhoneymeade*
*Centre Hall*
Surrounded by a mosaic of hedgerows, successional woodlands and
forest, Rhoneymeade farm is 150 acres, certified organic (primarily hay),
with a 6-acre arboretum at its center. We will take about 2 hours of gentle
hiking. Be prepared for a bit of mud if it is wet, but nothing
extreme. Rhoneymeade Arboretum and Sculpture Garden is 9 miles east of
State College, midway between Linden Hall and Centre Hall. Follow Rt 45 E
out of Boalsburg for 4.5 miles past the junction with 322, then turn left
on Rimmey Rd. Climb the hill ~0.3 mi until the road forces a sharp left,
and then just around the corner you'll see the parking area is on the
left. This field trip is open to members and non-members.
*Sunday, November 13, 2022 8:00- 11:00 am*
*Winter Birds at Bald Eagle State Park*
We will be checking various locations within the main park for winter birds
such as sparrows, hawks and waterfowl. Some of the land birds we would
like to find would include Snow Buntings, American Pipit, perhaps a
Northern Harrier and Northern Shrike. The global climate is changing and
warmer weather tends to linger longer at Bald Eagle SP, so it will be
'anything goes' for this year's outing. We will meet at the Swimming
Beach, then drive to various locations around the park. We will probably do
some walking to the Skater's Pond and/or to the Hunter's Run Cove launch so
sturdy boots are recommended. Come prepared for the weather. All are
welcome. Bring binoculars and a spotting scope if you have one.
Photographers welcome.
Trip Leader: Bob Snyder
email: <birdphotoginpa...>
Observation start time: 07:15:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.75 hours
Official Counter: Jen Lee
Observers: Craig Kochel, Diane Stewart, Ken Tucker, Phil Park
Visitors: Phil Park, 5 from state college, 4 from lewistown
Weather: WNW wind 1-5 mph most of the day. Light fog low in both valleys burned off by 930am. Ridge top no fog. Hazy most of the morning (fire haze from out west) made for difficult hawk spotting.
Raptor Observations: Good BW flight, most high or far off ridge. Last, and biggest single group of the day (87) dropped out of the clouds and we were fortunate to spot them as they were very high and only because visible just about straight up. They were counted looking backward in flight direction.
BAEA: Adult 10:39, Imm. 11:22, 3:02
Non-raptor Observations: 2nd day in a row with a Common Nighthawk appearance. Popped up off north side briefly toward end of the count. Ch Swifts BC Chickadee Towhees C.Wren Pileated WP Am. Crow Am. Goldfinch N.Flicker Downy WP Ced. Waxwing Bl. Jay BTh Green Warbler Scarlet Tanager (non-breeding male) RB Nuthatch Screech Owl - calling early Hairy WP Tree SW Ravens EW Pewee C. Nighthawk
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Non-raptor Observations: Chimney Swift-21, Hummer-4, brown raven, Tree Swallow-33, several spotted lantern flies ======================================================================== Report submitted by Nick Bolgiano (<nickbolgiano...>)
Date: 9/18/22 6:31 am From: Lee, Jen <jal21...> Subject: Re: Saturday pictures from Stone Mt HW
Wonderful!!
Jen Lee
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Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2022 8:02:44 PM
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Subject: Saturday pictures from Stone Mt HW
Observation start time: 06:30:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 9 hours
Official Counter: Craig Kochel , Jen Lee
Observers: Diane Stewart, Ken Tucker, Phil Park
Visitors: Leroy and Amos in their buggy - great spotting all day Ken McMullin, Mike and Dana Henry, and Ron from State College Many short-stay visitors enjoying the view and the parade of Broadwings
Weather: Warm, mostly sunny with weak SE winds. Thick valley fog for the first few hours.
Raptor Observations: Local Redtails, BVs, TVs, Coopers Hawk, Kestrel, and Bald Eagles (not counted) Steady streaming of Broadwings between 9-11.
Bald Eagles: AD at 10:56, 11:15, 12:49, 12:54, 12:58. 1:04, 1:20, 2:58 IMM at 10:58 (2), 11:29, 11:43, 2:46 (2)
Golden Eagles: IMM at 11:29. (a big surprise, confirmed with photos)
Non-raptor Observations: Bluejays, Crows, Ravens, Downy Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, Flicker, Cedar Waxwings, Flycatcher, E Wood Pewee, Towhee, Carolina wren, Red and White Breasted Nuthatch, Palm Warbler, Chickadee, Cardinal, Goldfinch, and many Chimney Swifts. A Nighthawk was seen flying just above the valley fog in Kish Valley in the morning. 6 Hummingbirds
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Non-raptor Observations: Chimney Swift-18, Hummer-2, RH Woodpecker-1 3 spotted lanternflies (showing up here for the first time) ======================================================================== Report submitted by Nick Bolgiano (<nickbolgiano...>)
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 16:15:00 Total observation time: 7.75 hours
Official Counter: Joshua Potter
Observers: Alex Suleski, Brady Thomas, Ken Bowman
Visitors: Evan Tracy Shawn Hopkins
Weather: Calm winds from the WNW all day. Mostly cloudless skies, but consistent haze in both valleys (presumably from West coast wildfires) restricted visibility to a degree.
Raptor Observations: Largest Broad-wing kettles were seen at a distance towards Tussey Mountain and Jacks Mountain, but then some of the birds streaming off the top would cross to Stone and re-kettle above us.
Non-raptor Observations: A porcupine was seen in the morning below the platform, ducking into the forest off of the Standing Stone Trail.
Monarchs and dragonflies were consistent and plentiful throughout the day.
Non-raptor bird highlights included 2 Magnolia Warblers, 2 Black-throated Green Warblers, a couple Ruby-crowned Kinglets, a Red-breasted Nuthatch, multiple hummingbird buzz-bys, the resident Ravens, and frequent fly-bys by a large flock of Cedar Waxwings. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jen Anderson (<jab56...>)
Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter Ken Tucker
Observers: Cindy Bickel, Diane Stewart, Phil Park
Visitors:
None
Weather:
Very light wind from NNW, very thin wispy clouds in the morning, becoming clear skies in the afternoon. Sky somewhat silver colored from western fires.
Raptor Observations:
Very good day with over 1500 broadwings, one kestrel not counted as migrating late in the day. 877 broadwings count from 11 to 12 with most in the first 20 minutes. Bald Eagles Immatures: 9:10 10:10 12:55 1:20 1:59 Adults 11:25 12:57 2:02 2:45
Non-raptor Observations:
Monarchs migrating all day, counted 852. I’m sure 100’s were missed due to the number of hawk migrating. Some smaller birds around but not noted because of the large number of raptors migrating.
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Broad-winged Hawks are moving our way! The peak of their migration is close.
Fri - Sat - Sun could be the peak numbers in central PA. (
*** Birds will be birds *** No guarantees!
Near Belleville there is a unique situation with 2 hawk watch sites a few miles apart. Stone Mt, on the NW ridge, is usually better on NW winds. Jack's Mt, on the SE ridge, is usually better on SE winds.
When there are lots of hawks moving, the wind direction might not matter (kinda like a traffic jam) every route will be busy!!
Stone Mt watch platform is reached via a ~20 min hike along the ridgetop established path over several rock outcroppings. Park at top of Allensville Rd.
Stone had 270 raptors today.
Jack's is a gravel raised viewing area at an overlook along Wills Rd. Park and walk 20 feet. Bring a chair! Jack's had 135 today.
Note: Jack's is celebrating 30 yrs of hawk counting. We have a cool commemorative patch featuring a Red-Shouldered Hawk image from a photo by Craig, one of our counters, that was taken at Jacks. $5 fund raiser toward site maintenance.
Additional info, maps, can be found on the hawkcount.org website.
Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter Jon Kauffman, Ken Tucker
Observers: Ken Bowman, Ken Tucker, Phil Park, Susan Smith
Weather:
Cool NW winds at 4-6 but decreasing in afternoon. Cloud cover in the AM but turning to blue skies in the afternoon
Raptor Observations:
Mostly ridge top flight. One large kettle of about 30 in the afternoon. BLVU and TUVU seen but not counted. Local RT's and BE's also observed but not counted
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Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: David Kyler
Observers: Ron Crandall, Trudy Kyler
Visitors: Michael Charles, Memphis TN doing PHD work on American Chestnut weevil Todd
Weather:
Raptor Observations: Bald Eagle all counted were Immature. 1adult and 1 immature observed not counted as migrants. Kestrel-1 female, 1 male, 2 unknown N Harrier-immature Red-tail-3 observed not counted Merlin observed but went N not counted
Non-raptor Observations: BV 5, TV 4, C Goose 4, DC Cormorant 1, Raven 8 (brown form observed) ======================================================================== Report submitted by Trudy Kyler (<davidkyler...>)
Date: 9/13/22 5:36 pm From: Jon Kauffman <jvk5019...> Subject: Sanderling - Pa Furnace Rd (Huntingdon Co.)
Hello all,
This evening I observed a lone Sanderling mixed in with a group of 55 Killdeer on Pa Furnace Rd. Once you reach the crest of the hill and past the small section of standing water on the left, scan through the area in which the cover crop is growing.
This is the second fall in a row that one has shown up at this location.
Date: 9/13/22 5:07 pm From: THOMAS RODGERS <000058a5b893619d-dmarc-request...> Subject: Great Horned Owl
Our Great Horned Owl is hooting at the very top of the spruce in our backyard right now. This is the earliest in the year and the evening we have ever seen and heard it in our yard. Usually it is late at night in the winter. A great gift this evening.
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Nick Bolgiano
Observers:
Weather: Wind SE 4-7 mph in a.m., mostly 1-3 mph in p.m. with spells of 4-5 mph, sky becoming increasingly cloudy, temp 66-70F
Raptor Observations: BE: 1142 Ad, Im, 1220 Ad, 1222 Ad, 1302 Ad, Im, 1323 Ad, Im, 1345 Im, 1423 Im, 1429 Im, 1439 Im, 1440 Im, 4 BE not counted, most of the BE were above the S end of the bench NH: 1 F
Predictions: rain the next 2 days ======================================================================== Report submitted by Nick Bolgiano (<nickbolgiano...>)
Date: 9/10/22 9:25 am From: Gyekis, Joseph Peter <jpg186...> Subject: Re: Jack's Mt hawk watch
Over 200 bwha over campus since 11 am, just look up!
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From: State College (PA) Bird Club <SCBIRDCL...> on behalf of Lee, Jen <jal21...>
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2022 11:25:44 AM
To: <SCBIRDCL...> <SCBIRDCL...>
Subject: Jack's Mt hawk watch
After 800+ raptors yesterday the flight continues. 100+ so far today, nice and close! No guaranteeit will continue but come on over!
Date: 9/10/22 5:00 am From: Nick Bolgiano <nickbolgiano...> Subject: Bay-breasted Warblers in the fall
With an ongoing spruce budworm infestation in eastern Canada, it has been really fun in recent years to encounter significant numbers of the spruce budworm warblers: Tennessee, Bay-breasted, and Cape May. I see way more Bay-breasteds in the fall than in the spring.
Bay-breasted Warblers often tend to cluster in the fall. Yesterday, I counted 11 on my 11-mile walk north of Black Moshannon SP, often in groups of 2-3. In 2017, I counted 9 there. Thus, many are in the big woods. Last fall, I also saw a group of 20-30 in a spruce plantation at Eagle Field (not in the big woods, but in favorite trees). They seem to like being present with their own kind. In comparison to many warblers, their foraging behavior is slower and more deliberate, akin to a vireo's.
Historically, we haven't seen many Bay-breasted Warblers at the Stone Mt hawk watch. There, Tennessees and Cape Mays are more common. Bay-breasteds (and Cape Mays as well) seem to aggregate by an innate habitat selection.
Date: 9/8/22 5:04 am From: Cindy <cangelone1...> Subject: Screech owl
Heard a screech owl calling with the whinnying sound last evening around 8 pm. Towards the end it made a kind of bubbling noise. It had to compete with the State High Band practice! We used to hear them regularly in the late 90’s. I even have a video of 2 owlets learning to fly from that time.
Shaver's Creek Env. Center, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, US
Sep 7, 2022 7:25 AM - 8:55 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.3 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: Walked from center to lake side pavilion along lake trail back to center.
21 species
Mallard 3
Mourning Dove 3
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 4
Turkey Vulture 1
Bald Eagle 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Pileated Woodpecker 1
Olive-sided Flycatcher 1
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 1
American Crow 2
Common Raven 2
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Carolina Wren 3
Gray Catbird 1
Eastern Bluebird 1
American Robin 2
Cedar Waxwing 2
American Goldfinch 4
Pine Warbler 1
Date: 9/5/22 10:24 am From: Nick Bolgiano <nickbolgiano...> Subject: bird club member with investment experience & willing to help choose club investment options?
About 50 years ago, Audubon sponsored traveling nature shows and the State College bird club hosted several such shows in local theaters. The generated revenue was originally slated for purchasing a bird sanctuary. Decades later, the bird club board decided that it didn't make sense for us to purchase and operate such a sanctuary. For a long time, this money has sat in a bank account and the club has instead periodically donated to Clearwater Conservancy land purchases.
Now, the board is considering investing that money to generate regular income that the club would then donate to worthy causes that would be consistent with the original goal. Examples could include donations for land purchases, as we previously did, or a connectivity to bird migration project. The donation causes will be decided later, though we have that guiding principle in mind.
If you are a bird club member with investment experience and would be willing to help us choose what to invest in, please let me know. We want to do something relatively simple, for example, investing in a mutual fund.
Date: 9/4/22 11:12 am From: Loanne Snavely <loanne.snavely...> Subject: Re: Chimney swift roost in Port Matilda
Chimney Swifts also gather in Millheim,PA near the firehall (left at the light, parking lot along the road). The chimney is in an old schoolhouse next door. Probably at least 200 - they are so hard to count. I thought at first they had left town, but at one minute to 7 the first swift came into sight. They slowly gathered more and more, swirling around the chimney, then far out. Just at 8 pm they descended. A beautiful sight!
And just before 8pm, two bats came out and swirled around the same area, continuing after the swifts went to bed!
Check it out if you are in the area!
best, Loanne
On Thu, Sep 1, 2022 at 8:45 PM Joanna Taylor <bluebirdjoanna...> wrote:
> Went to the Port Matilda Hotel for dinner tonight and as we exited at > dusk, I noticed a swift colony flying in to roost in their chimney. > > Incidentally, the owners are aware, been there for years and support the > roost in the unused chimney. > > Mark, the owner, said bats come out afterwards. So cool. > > Joanna > > >
Non-raptor Observations: Chimney Swift-9, R-t Hummingbird-14, Purple Martin-6, Tree Swallow-4, Barn Swallow-13, Cliff Swallow-10, RB Nuthatch-1, Am. Goldfinch-21
Predictions: chance of rain the next several days ======================================================================== Report submitted by Nick Bolgiano (<nickbolgiano...>)
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Doug Wentzel
Observers: Jon Kauffman
Visitors: Shaver's Creek EE interns: Eva, Kyle, Natalia and Zach; Conservation Interpreters Brady and Alex; AmeriCorps member Rachel and two hikers.
Weather: Southeast winds gusting to 15 mph in the morning, giving way to a mostly calm and warm afternoon.
Raptor Observations: Local Bald Eagle, Turkey Vulture(8), Black Vulture(2)and Red-tail Hawk(2) uncounted.
Non-raptor Observations: Tree (2) and Barn Swallows (10), Red-eyed Vireo(2), Magnolia Warbler, Red-breasted Nuthatch(2), Ruby-throated Hummingbird(6) ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jen Anderson (<jab56...>)
Date: 9/1/22 5:50 pm From: Nick Bolgiano <nickbolgiano...> Subject: Re: brown raven
I don't know the answer to that question, but this is the only case that I have encountered
I think that it has been the same bird over the several years, as it is always the same pale brown color
On Thu, Sep 1, 2022 at 8:39 PM Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...> wrote:
> Do you know often does a morph like this occur? > > Deborah S. Grove > > ------------------------------ > *From:* State College (PA) Bird Club <SCBIRDCL...> on behalf > of Nick Bolgiano <nickbolgiano...> > *Sent:* Thursday, September 1, 2022 7:58:30 PM > *To:* <SCBIRDCL...> <SCBIRDCL...> > *Subject:* brown raven > > attached is a picture of the brown common raven that I took at the Stone > Mt hawk watch yesterday. > > it, or a similar bird, has been seen in previous fall seasons at the Stone > Mt and Jacks Mt hawk watches > > Nick Bolgiano >
Date: 9/1/22 5:39 pm From: Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...> Subject: Re: brown raven
Do you know often does a morph like this occur?
Deborah S. Grove
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Sent: Thursday, September 1, 2022 7:58:30 PM
To: <SCBIRDCL...> <SCBIRDCL...>
Subject: brown raven
attached is a picture of the brown common raven that I took at the Stone Mt hawk watch yesterday.
it, or a similar bird, has been seen in previous fall seasons at the Stone Mt and Jacks Mt hawk watches
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