Date: 11/30/21 3:41 pm From: Caroline Fegley <cgfegley...> Subject: Bald Eagle Mtn (30 Nov 21)
Greetings from the mountain! It was a completely birdless count today due to snow and unfavorable winds. It's looking to be poor conditions again tomorrow, so the count will be put off until it's better on Thursday.
Happy birding! - Caroline Fegley
Bald Eagle Mountain - Eagle Field State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 30, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 11:30:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Caroline Fegley
Observers:
Weather: Delayed start due to snow. Snow stopped but full cloud cover persisted into the afternoon. Light WSW winds 4-8 km/h. Temp consistent 1 celsius
Raptor Observations: Count held at north lookout. No migrants due to unfavorable winds.
Non-raptor Observations: None seen today besides a few juncos coming up the road to Karl's
Predictions: Unfavorable conditions again. Will rest up for better conditions on Thursday. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Caroline Fegley ()
Date: 11/30/21 9:17 am From: Ramsey, Lawrence William <lwr...> Subject: Re: White-Winged Scoter at Colyer Lake
Excellent! Thanks for this We were out there between 9:30 and 9:45 and saw what I felt was a female white winged scoter with its head tucked back did not ID as never got a good look at the head to feel sure. Also had 42 ruddy ducks, hooded and common mergs and the domestic ducks; and a cold wind.
larry
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From: State College (PA) Bird Club <SCBIRDCL...> on behalf of Debra Rittelmann <dlrittelmann...>
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2021 12:10 PM
To: <SCBIRDCL...> <SCBIRDCL...>
Subject: White-Winged Scoter at Colyer Lake
There was a White-Winged Scoter this morning at Colyer, hanging out with a Hooded Merganser and two Ruddy Ducks.
Also, the domestic goose and mallard mix friend are still there.
Date: 11/30/21 5:49 am From: Peggy Wagoner Saporito <raven966...> Subject: Re: Golden Eagle tally charts
Very interesting! Looks like we pulled ahead of Waggoner's gap....yay for Caroline:-)
On Tue, Nov 30, 2021 at 7:53 AM Nick Bolgiano <nickbolgiano...> wrote:
> Attached are charts showing this year's daily GE pattern for 9 hawk > watches. > > It will be interesting to see how this extraordinarily late flight will > play out. Bald Eagle Mt HW has counted about 2/3 of the 2019 total there. >
Non-raptor Observations: Another decent robin push with some ea bluebirds mixed in. 1 migratory great blue heron.
Predictions: am snow showers, SW winds. not looking favorable ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Kyler (<davidkyler...>)
Date: 11/29/21 2:23 pm From: Caroline Fegley <cgfegley...> Subject: Bald Eagle Mtn (29 Nov 21)
Greetings from the mountain! Another good push of GOEAs moved through today. The weather is less favorable for migration tomorrow, but it looks promising on Thursday so we expect the eagle numbers to continue increasing.
Happy birding! - Caroline Fegley
Bald Eagle Mountain - Eagle Field State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 29, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Predictions: Chance of snow in the morning, S/SSW/SW/W winds ======================================================================== Report submitted by Caroline Fegley ()
Date: 11/28/21 2:56 pm From: Caroline Fegley <cgfegley...> Subject: Bald Eagle Mtn (28 Nov 21)
Hello from the (birdless) mountain! I had dreams about rough-legs again so even though the weather wasn't great, I was compelled to spend a few hours at the watchsite to make sure I wasn't missing anything... no roughies unfortunately. Tomorrow and Tuesday the weather looks much more promising for migration, so we are expecting to keep the GOEA numbers climbing.
Happy birding! - Caroline Fegley
Bald Eagle Mountain - Eagle Field State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 28, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 11/28/21 4:45 am From: Grove, Gregory William <gwg2...> Subject: Fri/Sat and season GE at Stone Mt.
It was an excellent two-day period at Stone Mt. for Golden Eagles. 38 over Friday/Saturday, which I believe is second highest total in PA., topped only by Bald Eagle ridge.
The 25 GE on Friday is tied for 4th best day ever.
The season total so far is 138, tied for for 5th best season ever, with a few more birds to come. (Record high season was 218).
NOTE on travel:
If you go up to Stone while there is snow, be aware the road is not maintained at all (except to remove downed trees), and can be especially treacherous on the Stone Valley side. The Allensville side (from Big Valley) is usually better but the upper part of the road there may also be a problem.
Today (Sunday) does not look good for raptor migration.
Date: 11/27/21 3:55 pm From: Caroline Fegley <cgfegley...> Subject: Bald Eagle Mtn (27 Nov 21)
Greetings from the mountain! Today was another beautiful day for watching GOEAs. Nick and I saw the second migrant of the day fly super close to the watchsite before it noticed us, which was an exciting highlight! Unfortunately, tomorrow's forecast doesn't look as promising. Depending on how the wind speed/direction are, I may come up to the north lookout for a while, but the current prediction of WSW winds and a chance of precipitation are not optimal for migration.
Happy birding! - Caroline Fegley
Bald Eagle Mountain - Eagle Field State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 27, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 9.5 hours
Official Counter: Bill Chambers, Caroline Fegley, Nick Bolgiano
Observers: Anne Ribilow, Bill Chambers, Caroline Fegley, Joe Sabo, Nick Bolgiano, Phil Ribilow
Visitors: Dave Arbutina, a neighbor and his dog, Anne and Phil Ribilow, Karl Striedieck, Joe Sabo, Bill Chambers, Deb Escalet
Weather: Snow flurries in the morning, clearing up to partly cloudy and eventually cloudless skies in the afternoon. Winds WNW 13-19 km/h and temps -2-2C
Raptor Observations: Most raptors flying close in the morning and then further out in the distance later on.
Full checklist:https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febird.org%2Fchecklist%2FS98160188&data=04%7C01%<7Cscbirdcl...>%7Cd59222aec1204bec575208d9b201481e%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637736540833721058%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=ggilMqyjH0MO%2BnVl%2Bk8qdPrnaPWaQYD0dg8up%2FBsaOI%3D&reserved=0
Predictions: Snow in the morning and possible rain in the afternoon. WSW winds not optimal for migration ======================================================================== Report submitted by Caroline Fegley ()
Non-raptor Observations: 100 Can Geese ======================================================================== Report submitted by Greg Grove (<gwg2...>)
Date: 11/26/21 4:30 pm From: Caroline Fegley <cgfegley...> Subject: Bald Eagle Mtn (26 Nov 21)
Greetings from the (snowy) mountain, Wow what an awesome day at the watch! We broke our record for peak GOEAs for the season and are up to 174 total so far. A large chunk of today's birds moved through first thing in the morning before the heaviest snow hit, and then were trickling through for the rest of the count. Tomorrow winds are predicted to continue WNW, but be a little lighter than today. We will have more sun than snow. Hopefully the birds keep coming and we can catch up with our numbers!
Happy birding and hunting! - Caroline Fegley
Bald Eagle Mountain - Eagle Field State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 26, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Caroline Fegley, Nick Bolgiano
Observers: Anne Ribilow, Bill Chambers, Caroline Fegley, Larry Miles, Nick Bolgiano, Phil Ribilow
Visitors: Larry Miles, Phil and Anne Ribilow, Karl Striedieck, Bill Chambers, Dave Arbutina and about 10 of his family/friends
Weather: Flurries in the morning with a large snow squall hitting at 0950, slowing down migration significantly. Flurries continued throughout the day until the last 1.5 hours with periods of low visibility. WNW winds 19-30 km/h (with gusts up to 44 km/h) and temperatures -2 to 1 degree celsius
Raptor Observations: Large movement of GOEAs first thing in the morning until the first large snow squall hit. We could see GOEAs duck into the trees or turn around at the front of the squalls.
Non-raptor Observations: A few ravens and crows, 6 bluebirds, 12 robins, 60 cedar waxwings
Full checklist:https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febird.org%2Fchecklist%2FS98111229&data=04%7C01%<7Cscbirdcl...>%7C1f91c1bf85fc459f963508d9b13d242f%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637735698435306901%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=r7p%2F9KU0R37LNEX1D1QAnrrSqAUrpIDPNWWzq9rG9Gk%3D&reserved=0
Predictions: WNW winds lighter than today, less snow and more sun ======================================================================== Report submitted by Caroline Fegley ()
Observation start time: 08:45:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 7.75 hours
Official Counter: Greg Grove
Observers:
Weather: WNW 20+ mph with much higher gusts, increasing in p.m. -2 C. 100% clouds most of day.
Raptor Observations: GE were mostly high and many far off ridge. All ad except 2 ND: 950, 1003(2), 1005 (2), 1007, 1008, 1040, 1055, 1112, 1210 (2),1214(2), 1220(2), 1229, 1314, 1340, 1342, 1346, 1427, 1506, 1550, 1558
BE - 3 NC
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Greg Grove (<gwg2...>)
Date: 11/25/21 8:57 am From: Lorrie Miller <miller.lorrie...> Subject: Re: The Wait for a Rufous/Calliope begins….
Your hummers will love it!
Sent from my iPad
> On Nov 25, 2021, at 11:46 AM, Robert Snyder <birdphotoginpa...> wrote: > > Installed by heated hummingbird feeder today: next to the heated in-ground birdbath. > > The bird bath isn’t the prettiest thing, but it’s functional. > > Bob Snyder > > <IMG_2192.jpg> > > -- > Do the best you can, where you are, with what you have. > Theodore Roosevelt
Date: 11/25/21 7:00 am From: william chambers <00001038fb156184-dmarc-request...> Subject: merlins
Hello, everyone hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Wanted to let everyone know that the Merlin's are back in the area and using PSU golf course as there roosting area again this year. I have already seen up to 3 at one time in there. I attached a pic of a beautiful male that I took a few days ago. He is very light almost like he may have a few Richardson's genes in him.
The best time to go looking for them is the last 1 1/2 to 1 hour of day light. I am not sure how long this will be a hot spot, because it looks like they are going to cut down 95% of the Pine trees on the course, which is what the Merlin's like for roosting and hiding the extra food. They have all of them marked with pink tape.
Take care, Bill C!
Date: 11/23/21 6:41 pm From: Nick Bolgiano <nickbolgiano...> Subject: Re: Golden Eagle Cumulative Charts for 5 hawk watches
I forgot to mention that the thick gold lines represent 2021.
On Tue, Nov 23, 2021 at 9:36 PM Nick Bolgiano <nickbolgiano...> wrote:
> In the same way that I have created cumulative count charts for Golden > Eagles at the Tussey Mt spring count, I have done the same for 5 fall > counts. Very interesting results. > > At Waggoner's Gap and Stone Mt, this years's GE count is tracking the > long-term average and almost at the long-term average for Hawk Mt. > > However, for Franklin Mt, NY, and Allegheny Front, this year's count is > way behind the long-term average. If we had many years of data for Bald > Eagle Mt, I believe that we would see the same pattern. > > I think that the difference is between those sites that typically benefit > by eagles drifting on moderate winds vs. those sites that typically benefit > by blasts of strong cold fronts. Some of this cold front description may > apply to what has happened to the north of us, where the late eagles are > hanging out. > > I don't believe that it is an equal-sum game - that Wag Gap-Hawk Mt-Stone > Mt gain matches the Franklin-Bald Eagle-All Fr loss. It is just that > conditions have given one set of sites their average, while leaving the > other set of sites with fewer than expected. In 2019, it was the opposite > case for Wag Gap-Hawk Mt vs. Bald Eagle. I had been hoping more for a > typical year, as we aren't able to do the Bald Eagle Mt count often, but it > all provides learning. > > In some years, especially 2018, the winds benefit all (except All Front, > but that site is an outlier because it is so highly dependent upon E/SE > winds). Franklin Mt is also a bit of an odd case for a similar reason - > chance plays a large role in their counts. > > Nick Bolgiano >
Date: 11/23/21 6:37 pm From: Nick Bolgiano <nickbolgiano...> Subject: Golden Eagle Cumulative Charts for 5 hawk watches
In the same way that I have created cumulative count charts for Golden Eagles at the Tussey Mt spring count, I have done the same for 5 fall counts. Very interesting results.
At Waggoner's Gap and Stone Mt, this years's GE count is tracking the long-term average and almost at the long-term average for Hawk Mt.
However, for Franklin Mt, NY, and Allegheny Front, this year's count is way behind the long-term average. If we had many years of data for Bald Eagle Mt, I believe that we would see the same pattern.
I think that the difference is between those sites that typically benefit by eagles drifting on moderate winds vs. those sites that typically benefit by blasts of strong cold fronts. Some of this cold front description may apply to what has happened to the north of us, where the late eagles are hanging out.
I don't believe that it is an equal-sum game - that Wag Gap-Hawk Mt-Stone Mt gain matches the Franklin-Bald Eagle-All Fr loss. It is just that conditions have given one set of sites their average, while leaving the other set of sites with fewer than expected. In 2019, it was the opposite case for Wag Gap-Hawk Mt vs. Bald Eagle. I had been hoping more for a typical year, as we aren't able to do the Bald Eagle Mt count often, but it all provides learning.
In some years, especially 2018, the winds benefit all (except All Front, but that site is an outlier because it is so highly dependent upon E/SE winds). Franklin Mt is also a bit of an odd case for a similar reason - chance plays a large role in their counts.
Raptor Observations: GE ad 958, imm 1020, Ad 1210, ND 1308, Ad 1318, Ad 1320, ND 1335, Ad 1450
BE Ad 1340, 1453
BE 5 Not counted
Non-raptor Observations: Brown Raven seen again ======================================================================== Report submitted by Greg Grove (<gwg2...>)
Hello from Tussey Mountain! The WNW winds brought me 9 BAEAs, 3 GOEAs, 30 RTHAS, 1 COHA, and 1 SSHA today. The count ended with a stunning sunset and a visit from Peter the juvenile raven who is getting very comfortable with close flybys and is constantly showing off his (or her) aerial tricks. The forecast isn't promising tomorrow due to light SW winds, so me and Des will both be resting our hawk-filled brains.
Happy birding! - Caroline Fegley
Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 23, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Caroline Fegley
Observers:
Visitors: Only one hiker today
Weather: Haze in S valley in the morning. Clear skies until clouds and flurries moved from Allegheny across N valley to Tussey midday. Partly cloudy or full cloud coverage in afternoon. Winds WNW 14-30 km/h
Raptor Observations: BAEA: 1015 Imm 1124 Ad 1140 Imm 1414 Imm 1414 Ad 1513 Ad 1513 (3) Imm
GOEA: 1320 Ad 1417 ? 1554 Imm
Min # local: 2 TUVU
Non-raptor Observations: Not a ton of non-raptor activity today. Most species were only heard and not seen, except for a PIWO that flew across the watchsite and the usual corvids.
Full checklist:https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febird.org%2Fchecklist%2FS97983536&data=04%7C01%<7Cscbirdcl...>%7C8e122ba396f3409bcc8608d9aed0dd94%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637733034361585562%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=mvzAwrcyfJCoRHqX1nQT5H4ATEw1%2BkK7tagu5%2FxGeBc%3D&reserved=0
Predictions: Light SW winds, bad for migration ======================================================================== Report submitted by Caroline Fegley () Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at:tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 22, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Non-raptor Observations: Full eBird checklist:https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febird.org%2Fchecklist%2FS97936603&data=04%7C01%<7CSCBIRDCL...>%7C47a5c859942f41f41e5308d9ae0c15da%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637732189211963374%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=5iTVlEh3eOAt9v9pjTy4aPxYGpRnxyYClp%2Fdl8mGk3A%3D&reserved=0
Predictions: favorable WNW winds ======================================================================== Report submitted by Nick Bolgiano (<nickbolgiano...>)
Non-raptor Observations: Notable movements of Tundra Swan, American Robin, Double-crested cormorant
Predictions: WNW winds 16mph. Could be another excellent late flight ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Kyler (<davidkyler...>)
Date: 11/21/21 10:25 am From: Robert Snyder <birdphotoginpa...> Subject: Bald Eagle State Park Christmas Bird Count Date is Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Hello All,
*The Count date for Audubon CBC Circle PABE (Bald Eagle State Park Circle)
is Tuesday, December 28, 2021. * Currently, *all Routes* have been
assigned (or in the process of being assigned to volunteers. Nash Turley
and Brian Schilling, I will contact each of you with details for the routes
you will cover).
Since *COVID-19 *is still a health threat, I am not open to walk-ins this
year. For those who are assigned a count route, use your own common sense
on proceeding.
*Please remember to include the following information when you submit your
data to me after the count;*
a) Local weather conditions, snow cover in inches and ground area covered,
rain, temperature, sunny, overcast, open water or % ice cover.
b) Number of participants and their names for your group
c) Number of miles covered by foot and car
d) Hours covering your route by foot and car
e) Your START and STOP times.
f) Your Route designation
You may submit your count report to me as an attachment to an email or
pasted into the body of an email. You may find data forms on the State
College Bird Club website.
*Note: I have attached a .jpg map of the PABE Circle with current routes
marked in color (3.1MB).*
*For more information, *I copied this excerpt from Bob Fowles and Jen Lee's
email about the State College CBC, which can apply to the BESP CBC as well.
*Health and Weather Note:*
This is the second CBC we have had to deal with the Coronavirus pandemic.
If you participate and are considering going with one or more persons in
the same vehicle, you should carefully consider how much risk is involved.
Also, please pay attention to the local weather forecasts and dress
accordingly. If ice or blizzard conditions are forecast, I will alert
everyone if the count date will need to be rescheduled.
*Please send your Count Day Report to me at <rhs2...> <rhs2...>*
Any urgent questions, or if you cannot make the count due to illness etc,
give me a call to my cell at 814-753-2629.
Have a good CBC and stay safe!
Bob Snyder
Compiler, PABE; Bald Eagle SP CBC Circle
--
Do the best you can, where you are, with what you have.
Theodore Roosevelt
Greetings from the mountain! Today I learned that cocooning into my sleeping bag works very well to keep warm in 52 km/h winds... though the hikers and hunters thought I looked silly. The strong SSE/S headwinds were not conducive to migration, so I only saw 2 TUVUs migrating in the S valley this morning. There were a few locals including TUVUs, a COHA, and one BAEA Ad. Tomorrow the winds will be light and southerly and there will be a chance of rain in the afternoon, so migrants are not expected.
Happy birding! - Caroline Fegley
Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 20, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Caroline Fegley
Observers:
Visitors: A few hunters and hikers who seemed to think I looked silly cocooned in my sleeping bag staying warm.
Weather: Mostly clear skies with haze in the morning shifting to full cloud cover midday through the afternoon. Winds at the lowest first thing in the morning at 13 km/h SSE picking up to a high of 52 km/h S midday. -5 to 4 degrees C
Raptor Observations: Only 2 TUVUs migrating in the S valley. 3 local TUVU, 1 local COHA, and 1 local BAEA Ad also seen.
Non-raptor Observations: Startled a ruffed grouse on the side of the trail in the morning. Otherwise there was a lack of non-raptors besides a few usual species such as the ravens.
Full eBird checklist:https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febird.org%2Fchecklist%2FS97839889&data=04%7C01%<7Cscbirdcl...>%7C372110c13dda4db8d31608d9ac7819c1%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637730454110361959%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=ljVLqFb7%2F1J%2Beg6lRj5FUgDv1xTovjx3yegZebCAFfQ%3D&reserved=0
Predictions: Mostly S winds a little lighter than today. Chance of rain in the afternoon. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Caroline Fegley () Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at:tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
Date: 11/20/21 2:34 pm From: Robert Snyder <birdphotoginpa...> Subject: Re: m19 Why Warthog Flights over PA WILDS Must be Stopped
I’ve lived in Howard since 1991 and it’s a regular thing here: training
runs on the dam.
On Sat, Nov 20, 2021 at 5:14 PM Blake Ketchum <podzol...> wrote:
>
> They frequently fly over Blue Knob and the state park down in northern
> Bedford/Southern Blair counties.
>
> Blake
>
> 814.360.5039
>
> On Nov 20, 2021, at 3:03 PM, Nick Kerlin <
> <000056793b0161d0-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From:* Richard Martin <forestcoalition...>
> *Date:* November 20, 2021 at 2:15:02 PM EST
> *To:* <conservation...>
> *Subject:* *m19 Why Warthog Flights over PA WILDS Must be Stopped*
> *Reply-To:* Richard Martin <forestcoalition...>
>
>
>
> * Why Warthog Flights over PA WILDS Must be Stopped*
>
> *We hunt, fish, hike, paddle, bike, watch Elk, birds & other wildlife and
> enjoy nature at its best in the PA WILDS. We seek solitude, not aircraft
> strafing at tree-top level.*
>
> [image: A jet flying in the skyDescription automatically generated with
> low confidence]
>
> *While we support our military, the PA Wilds is not the appropriate place
> to conduct extremely low-level training in airplanes. Our voices must be
> heard before the public comment period closes on December 15.*
>
> The PA WILDS is a $1.8 billion industry that makes up 11 percent of the
> region’s economy. DCNR, alone, has invested over $180 million in the
> region since 2003.
>
> The PA WILDS is promoted as an unspoiled destination for those seeking
> nature-based tourism. It cannot become a training ground for aircraft
> strafing runs.
>
> *Please use only 3 or 4 of the ten comments below, along with your own
> thoughts. Your comments should be clear, valid and NOT just a copy & paste
> of everything. That would be viewed as a form letter and disregarded**.*
>
>
>
> Prior to any final decisions on these extremely low-level training flights
> over PA WILDS, the *Maryland *Air National Guard must hold Public
> Meetings in the counties which will be affected by the flights. These
> meetings must be held at times and places which encourage wide
> participation. Meeting must be well-advertised, including efforts to
> include the Plain Sect communites residing within this region.
>
> *By law*, all Federal agencies must protect the environment by carefully
> weighing environmental considerations and considering potential
> alternatives to the proposed action before launching any major federal
> action.
>
> The National Guard is required to prepare a detailed Environmental Impact
> Statement (EIS). It must be complete, comprehensive and must be published
> for all those affected may view it.
>
> The EIS must include any adverse effects *and alternatives** to the
> proposed action. * In short, the National Guard must clearly justify all Federal
> actions which affect the quality of our environment
>
> The National Guard’s very premature statement of FONSI ( Finding Of No
> Significant Impact ). Demonstrates bad faith. The National Guard must
> conduct a full Environmental Impact Study *and then* *host public
> meetings* in each of the impacted counties (Cameron, Clinton, Elk, McKean
> and Potter).
>
> The National Guard has not considered a simple, safe and reasonable
> alternative: Set up courses for training at their airports with Red
> Bull aircraft race pylons to safely practice maneuvers.
>
> Previous training flights by the *NY *National Guard in Pennsylvania were
> at tree-top level and had resulted in extremely dangerous situations.
>
> DCNR reports detailed several incidents during previous A-10 (Warthog)
> flights by the NY National Guard which raised serious safety concerns
> during training flights over the PA Wilds area.
>
> [ ] While using an air tanker on a wildfire, our plane was flying in
> a generally easterly direction from the Moshannon Air tanker base,
> approaching the side hill fire header. Airspace was closed to all other
> traffic, but a Warthog was flying low just above the west branch of
> Susquehanna River. The air tanker was diverted just in time to avoid a
> disastrous mid air collision. The Air operations manager for Bureau of
> Forestry made an official complaint.
>
> [ ] Where a power line crosses the West Branch of the Susquehanna
> River in the vicinity of the village of Keating in western Clinton County,
> an A-10 was flying low above the river and the tail sections of the
> aircraft severed a power line which crossed the river. The high voltage
> power line whipped across Pa Route 120.
>
> [ ] While BOF crews were planting tree seedlings by using mechanized
> tree planters pulled by small dozers, National Guard Warthogs would
> practice strafing by using the active tree planter as targets. This was
> totally unsafe and frightening.
>
> The Maryland Air National Guard must extend the December 15th deadline to
> accommodate the Public Meetings and ensure that participants have ample
> opportunity to respond to what they hear during the presentations.
>
> *Make your voice heard. Repost this message and *
>
> *Submit your Public Comment to*
>
> *<ngb.a4.a4a.nepa.comments.org...>*
> <ngb.a4.a4a.nepa.comments.org...>
>
> please CC *<ForestCoalition...>* <ForestCoalition...>
>
> Your statement is important.
>
> Submit your public comment NOW and encourage others.
>
> Yours in conservation*,*
>
> *Dick Martin*
>
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Date: 11/20/21 2:31 pm From: Robert Snyder <birdphotoginpa...> Subject: Re: m19 Why Warthog Flights over PA WILDS Must be Stopped
This is a good one: I agree. Warthogs “bomb” Howard and the dam regularly:
4 in succession 2 weeks ago. A C-130 ( 4 engine prop transport) buzzed the
Rte 26 causeway bridge at Howard last weekend as I was driving across the
bridge. At about 200-300 ft above the bridge it was a little too impressive.
We’ve even had a Chinook Helicopter practicing refueling from a tanker
aircraft over Howard (several years ago).
Bob Snyder
On Sat, Nov 20, 2021 at 3:03 PM Nick Kerlin <
<000056793b0161d0-dmarc-request...> wrote:
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> Sent from my iPad
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> Begin forwarded message:
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> *From:* Richard Martin <forestcoalition...>
> *Date:* November 20, 2021 at 2:15:02 PM EST
> *To:* <conservation...>
> *Subject:* *m19 Why Warthog Flights over PA WILDS Must be Stopped*
> *Reply-To:* Richard Martin <forestcoalition...>
>
>
>
> * Why Warthog Flights over PA WILDS Must be Stopped*
>
> *We hunt, fish, hike, paddle, bike, watch Elk, birds & other wildlife and
> enjoy nature at its best in the PA WILDS. We seek solitude, not aircraft
> strafing at tree-top level.*
>
> [image: A jet flying in the skyDescription automatically generated with
> low confidence]
>
> *While we support our military, the PA Wilds is not the appropriate place
> to conduct extremely low-level training in airplanes. Our voices must be
> heard before the public comment period closes on December 15.*
>
> The PA WILDS is a $1.8 billion industry that makes up 11 percent of the
> region’s economy. DCNR, alone, has invested over $180 million in the
> region since 2003.
>
> The PA WILDS is promoted as an unspoiled destination for those seeking
> nature-based tourism. It cannot become a training ground for aircraft
> strafing runs.
>
> *Please use only 3 or 4 of the ten comments below, along with your own
> thoughts. Your comments should be clear, valid and NOT just a copy & paste
> of everything. That would be viewed as a form letter and disregarded**.*
>
>
>
> Prior to any final decisions on these extremely low-level training flights
> over PA WILDS, the *Maryland *Air National Guard must hold Public
> Meetings in the counties which will be affected by the flights. These
> meetings must be held at times and places which encourage wide
> participation. Meeting must be well-advertised, including efforts to
> include the Plain Sect communites residing within this region.
>
> *By law*, all Federal agencies must protect the environment by carefully
> weighing environmental considerations and considering potential
> alternatives to the proposed action before launching any major federal
> action.
>
> The National Guard is required to prepare a detailed Environmental Impact
> Statement (EIS). It must be complete, comprehensive and must be published
> for all those affected may view it.
>
> The EIS must include any adverse effects *and alternatives** to the
> proposed action. * In short, the National Guard must clearly justify all Federal
> actions which affect the quality of our environment
>
> The National Guard’s very premature statement of FONSI ( Finding Of No
> Significant Impact ). Demonstrates bad faith. The National Guard must
> conduct a full Environmental Impact Study *and then* *host public
> meetings* in each of the impacted counties (Cameron, Clinton, Elk, McKean
> and Potter).
>
> The National Guard has not considered a simple, safe and reasonable
> alternative: Set up courses for training at their airports with Red
> Bull aircraft race pylons to safely practice maneuvers.
>
> Previous training flights by the *NY *National Guard in Pennsylvania were
> at tree-top level and had resulted in extremely dangerous situations.
>
> DCNR reports detailed several incidents during previous A-10 (Warthog)
> flights by the NY National Guard which raised serious safety concerns
> during training flights over the PA Wilds area.
>
> [ ] While using an air tanker on a wildfire, our plane was flying in
> a generally easterly direction from the Moshannon Air tanker base,
> approaching the side hill fire header. Airspace was closed to all other
> traffic, but a Warthog was flying low just above the west branch of
> Susquehanna River. The air tanker was diverted just in time to avoid a
> disastrous mid air collision. The Air operations manager for Bureau of
> Forestry made an official complaint.
>
> [ ] Where a power line crosses the West Branch of the Susquehanna
> River in the vicinity of the village of Keating in western Clinton County,
> an A-10 was flying low above the river and the tail sections of the
> aircraft severed a power line which crossed the river. The high voltage
> power line whipped across Pa Route 120.
>
> [ ] While BOF crews were planting tree seedlings by using mechanized
> tree planters pulled by small dozers, National Guard Warthogs would
> practice strafing by using the active tree planter as targets. This was
> totally unsafe and frightening.
>
> The Maryland Air National Guard must extend the December 15th deadline to
> accommodate the Public Meetings and ensure that participants have ample
> opportunity to respond to what they hear during the presentations.
>
> *Make your voice heard. Repost this message and *
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Date: 11/20/21 2:14 pm From: Blake Ketchum <podzol...> Subject: Re: m19 Why Warthog Flights over PA WILDS Must be Stopped
They frequently fly over Blue Knob and the state park down in northern Bedford/Southern Blair counties.
Blake
814.360.5039
> On Nov 20, 2021, at 3:03 PM, Nick Kerlin <000056793b0161d0-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> From: Richard Martin <forestcoalition...>
> Date: November 20, 2021 at 2:15:02 PM EST
> To: <conservation...>
> Subject: m19 Why Warthog Flights over PA WILDS Must be Stopped
> Reply-To: Richard Martin <forestcoalition...>
>
>
> Why Warthog Flights over PA WILDS Must be Stopped
>
> We hunt, fish, hike, paddle, bike, watch Elk, birds & other wildlife and enjoy nature at its best in the PA WILDS. We seek solitude, not aircraft strafing at tree-top level.
>
>
>
> While we support our military, the PA Wilds is not the appropriate place to conduct extremely low-level training in airplanes. Our voices must be heard before the public comment period closes on December 15.
>
> The PA WILDS is a $1.8 billion industry that makes up 11 percent of the region’s economy. DCNR, alone, has invested over $180 million in the region since 2003.
>
> The PA WILDS is promoted as an unspoiled destination for those seeking nature-based tourism. It cannot become a training ground for aircraft strafing runs.
>
> Please use only 3 or 4 of the ten comments below, along with your own thoughts. Your comments should be clear, valid and NOT just a copy & paste of everything. That would be viewed as a form letter and disregarded.
>
>
>
> Prior to any final decisions on these extremely low-level training flights over PA WILDS, the Maryland Air National Guard must hold Public Meetings in the counties which will be affected by the flights. These meetings must be held at times and places which encourage wide participation. Meeting must be well-advertised, including efforts to include the Plain Sect communites residing within this region.
>
> By law, all Federal agencies must protect the environment by carefully weighing environmental considerations and considering potential alternatives to the proposed action before launching any major federal action.
>
> The National Guard is required to prepare a detailed Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). It must be complete, comprehensive and must be published for all those affected may view it.
>
> The EIS must include any adverse effects and alternatives to the proposed action. In short, the National Guard must clearly justify all Federal actions which affect the quality of our environment
>
> The National Guard’s very premature statement of FONSI ( Finding Of No Significant Impact ). Demonstrates bad faith. The National Guard must conduct a full Environmental Impact Study and then host public meetings in each of the impacted counties (Cameron, Clinton, Elk, McKean and Potter).
>
> The National Guard has not considered a simple, safe and reasonable alternative: Set up courses for training at their airports with Red Bull aircraft race pylons to safely practice maneuvers.
>
> Previous training flights by the NY National Guard in Pennsylvania were at tree-top level and had resulted in extremely dangerous situations.
>
> DCNR reports detailed several incidents during previous A-10 (Warthog) flights by the NY National Guard which raised serious safety concerns during training flights over the PA Wilds area.
> [ ] While using an air tanker on a wildfire, our plane was flying in a generally easterly direction from the Moshannon Air tanker base, approaching the side hill fire header. Airspace was closed to all other traffic, but a Warthog was flying low just above the west branch of Susquehanna River. The air tanker was diverted just in time to avoid a disastrous mid air collision. The Air operations manager for Bureau of Forestry made an official complaint.
> [ ] Where a power line crosses the West Branch of the Susquehanna River in the vicinity of the village of Keating in western Clinton County, an A-10 was flying low above the river and the tail sections of the aircraft severed a power line which crossed the river. The high voltage power line whipped across Pa Route 120.
> [ ] While BOF crews were planting tree seedlings by using mechanized tree planters pulled by small dozers, National Guard Warthogs would practice strafing by using the active tree planter as targets. This was totally unsafe and frightening.
> The Maryland Air National Guard must extend the December 15th deadline to accommodate the Public Meetings and ensure that participants have ample opportunity to respond to what they hear during the presentations.
> Make your voice heard. Repost this message and
> Submit your Public Comment to
> <ngb.a4.a4a.nepa.comments.org...>
> please CC <ForestCoalition...>
> Your statement is important.
>
> Submit your public comment NOW and encourage others.
>
> Yours in conservation,
>
> Dick Martin
>
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Date: 11/20/21 1:58 pm From: Nick Bolgiano <nickbolgiano...> Subject: Bald Eagle Mt HW, Saturday
Bald Eagle Mountain - Eagle Field State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 20, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:45:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7.25 hours
Official Counter: Nick Bolgiano
Observers: Paul Grotzinger, Ron Rovansek
Visitors: Dave Arbutina and friends
Weather: Wind S 5-10 mph, clouds thickened throughout the day
Raptor Observations: watched from South Lookout
GE: 1030 Ad, 1315 Unk
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: light SSW winds and rain in afternoon, unfavorable for raptor migration ======================================================================== Report submitted by Nick Bolgiano (<nickbolgiano...>)
Date: 11/20/21 12:03 pm From: Nick Kerlin <000056793b0161d0-dmarc-request...> Subject: Fwd: m19 Why Warthog Flights over PA WILDS Must be Stopped
Sent from my iPad
Begin forwarded message:
From: Richard Martin <forestcoalition...>
Date: November 20, 2021 at 2:15:02 PM EST
To: <conservation...>
Subject: m19 Why Warthog Flights over PA WILDS Must be Stopped
Reply-To: Richard Martin <forestcoalition...>
Why Warthog Flights over PA WILDS Must be Stopped
We hunt, fish, hike, paddle, bike, watch Elk, birds & other wildlife and enjoy nature at its best in the PA WILDS. We seek solitude, not aircraft strafing at tree-top level.
While we support our military, the PA Wilds is not the appropriate place to conduct extremely low-level training in airplanes. Our voices must be heard before the public comment period closes on December 15.
The PA WILDS is a $1.8 billion industry that makes up 11 percent of the region’s economy. DCNR, alone, has invested over $180 million in the region since 2003.
The PA WILDS is promoted as an unspoiled destination for those seeking nature-based tourism. It cannot become a training ground for aircraft strafing runs.
Please use only 3 or 4 of the ten comments below, along with your own thoughts. Your comments should be clear, valid and NOT just a copy & paste of everything. That would be viewed as a form letter and disregarded.
Prior to any final decisions on these extremely low-level training flights over PA WILDS, the Maryland Air National Guard must hold Public Meetings in the counties which will be affected by the flights. These meetings must be held at times and places which encourage wide participation. Meeting must be well-advertised, including efforts to include the Plain Sect communites residing within this region.
By law, all Federal agencies must protect the environment by carefully weighing environmental considerations and considering potential alternatives to the proposed action before launching any major federal action.
The National Guard is required to prepare a detailed Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). It must be complete, comprehensive and must be published for all those affected may view it.
The EIS must include any adverse effects and alternatives to the proposed action. In short, the National Guard must clearly justify all Federal actions which affect the quality of our environment
The National Guard’s very premature statement of FONSI ( Finding Of No Significant Impact ). Demonstrates bad faith. The National Guard must conduct a full Environmental Impact Study and then host public meetings in each of the impacted counties (Cameron, Clinton, Elk, McKean and Potter).
The National Guard has not considered a simple, safe and reasonable alternative: Set up courses for training at their airports with Red Bull aircraft race pylons to safely practice maneuvers.
Previous training flights by the NY National Guard in Pennsylvania were at tree-top level and had resulted in extremely dangerous situations.
DCNR reports detailed several incidents during previous A-10 (Warthog) flights by the NY National Guard which raised serious safety concerns during training flights over the PA Wilds area.
[ ] While using an air tanker on a wildfire, our plane was flying in a generally easterly direction from the Moshannon Air tanker base, approaching the side hill fire header. Airspace was closed to all other traffic, but a Warthog was flying low just above the west branch of Susquehanna River. The air tanker was diverted just in time to avoid a disastrous mid air collision. The Air operations manager for Bureau of Forestry made an official complaint.
[ ] Where a power line crosses the West Branch of the Susquehanna River in the vicinity of the village of Keating in western Clinton County, an A-10 was flying low above the river and the tail sections of the aircraft severed a power line which crossed the river. The high voltage power line whipped across Pa Route 120.
[ ] While BOF crews were planting tree seedlings by using mechanized tree planters pulled by small dozers, National Guard Warthogs would practice strafing by using the active tree planter as targets. This was totally unsafe and frightening.
The Maryland Air National Guard must extend the December 15th deadline to accommodate the Public Meetings and ensure that participants have ample opportunity to respond to what they hear during the presentations.
Make your voice heard. Repost this message and
Submit your Public Comment to
<ngb.a4.a4a.nepa.comments.org...>
please CC <ForestCoalition...>
Your statement is important.
Submit your public comment NOW and encourage others.
Observation start time: 09:30:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Jen Anderson
Observers: Jon Kauffman
Visitors: 4 folks out for a walk to see the view from the mtn. 2 curious people in a truck 1 hunter, who had not seen any deer 1 DCNR fella, Mr. Stake, checking the platform for new graffiti
Weather: 100% cloud cover all day. Consistent NW winds 8 - 12 mph. Temperature didn't change much over the course of the day. We were at the platform until 2:30 and then moved to watch at the curve in the road.
Date: 11/19/21 3:45 pm From: Caroline Fegley <cgfegley...> Subject: Bald Eagle Mtn (19 Nov 2021)
Greetings from the mountain! The WNW/NW winds gave us 14 GOEAs including one carrying a transmitter and 10 BAEAs as well as a few RTHAs. Thanks to everyone who visited and helped spot! Tomorrow the winds are predicted to start SSE and shift S. Des will be covering Bald Eagle and I will be at Tussey Mtn.
Happy birding! - Caroline Fegley
Bald Eagle Mountain - Eagle Field State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 19, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Caroline Fegley, Nick Bolgiano
Observers: Caroline Fegley
Weather: Cloudy with a few snowflakes falling occasionally. WNW/NW winds 11-18 km/h. Watch was held at N lookout
Raptor Observations: A decent push of GOEAs for this season including an early morning migrating adult spotted with a transmitter on its back. Thanks to everyone who visited and helped spot!
GOEA: 0845 Ad (transmittered) 0930 Ad 0942 Ad 0947 Ad 1018 Ad 1138 Ad 1135 Ad 1216 Ad 1233 Ad 1257 Ad 1305 Sub 1325 ? 1449 Ad 1500 Ad
BAEA: 0944 Imm 1018 (2) Imm 1033 Ad 1037 (2) Ad 1106 Imm 1216 (2) Imm 1340 Ad
Non-raptor Observations: Some highlights include 76 tundra swans, 12 common loons, 20 cormorants, 4 eastern bluebirds, and 12 red-winged blackbirds
Full eBird checklist:https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febird.org%2Fchecklist%2FS97796869&data=04%7C01%<7Cscbirdcl...>%7Cc1dade7aa9004d180ca808d9abb6aac2%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637729623295173198%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=T1srh%2F1UKK64QORSbnfJYGeS3hNu56x5XjTicWAbLwg%3D&reserved=0
Predictions: SSE/S winds, Des will be at south lookout ======================================================================== Report submitted by Caroline Fegley ()
Date: 11/19/21 6:19 am From: Roana Fuller <roanafuller1956...> Subject: Re: Cattle Egret at Fairbrook: still here?
The cattle egret is still at fairbrook wetlands
Ro
On Fri, Nov 19, 2021 at 8:08 AM Robert Snyder <birdphotoginpa...> wrote:
> Hello All, > > According to eBird, yesterday, there were 18 reports of CAEG from Centre, > 1 from Bucks and 1 from Erie. Has anyone been over to Fairbrook this > morning? > > Bob Snyder > -- > Do the best you can, where you are, with what you have. > Theodore Roosevelt >
Date: 11/19/21 5:08 am From: Robert Snyder <birdphotoginpa...> Subject: Cattle Egret at Fairbrook: still here?
Hello All,
According to eBird, yesterday, there were 18 reports of CAEG from Centre, 1 from Bucks and 1 from Erie. Has anyone been over to Fairbrook this morning?
Bob Snyder -- Do the best you can, where you are, with what you have. Theodore Roosevelt
Date: 11/18/21 2:32 pm From: Nick Bolgiano <nickbolgiano...> Subject: Bald Eagle Mt HW, Thurs
Bald Eagle Mountain - Eagle Field State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 18, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Sean McLaughlin
Observers:
Visitors: 1
Weather: Warm day, high cirrus and mostly clear, full cloud ceiling developed into afternoon. Winds SW/WSW 10-15
Raptor Observations: 1 CH Adult
Non-raptor Observations: bc chickadee, de junco, local tv and bv, am robin, ea bluebird, eu starling and a rainbow over stone valley
Predictions: WNW winds, 10-20 mph. could be a big day for eagles ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Kyler (<davidkyler...>)
Date: 11/18/21 9:35 am From: Robert Snyder <birdphotoginpa...> Subject: Fwd: Cattle Egret still at Fairbrook
Hello All, A Cattle Egret is at Fairbrook marsh (12:33). I’m parked off
Whitehall Rd at the army truck, a food from the Methodist Church. The bird
stays along the grassy banks of the stream.
Bob Snydet
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Kurt Engstrom <kge161...>
Date: Thu, Nov 18, 2021 at 12:22 PM
Subject: Re: Cattle Egret
To: Robert Snyder <birdphotoginpa...>
It was as still there 20 minutes ago.
Sent from my iPhone
On Nov 18, 2021, at 11:21 AM, Robert Snyder <birdphotoginpa...>
wrote:
Hello Kurt, is it still there? I’m going to make a run over there in a few
minutes.
Bob Snyder
On Thu, Nov 18, 2021 at 11:13 AM Kurt Engstrom <
<000000926143b032-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> There is currently a Cattle Egret at Fairbrook Wetlands. Best seen from
> Fairbrook United Methodist Church parking lot.
>
> Kurt Engstrom
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
--
Do the best you can, where you are, with what you have.
Theodore Roosevelt
--
Do the best you can, where you are, with what you have.
Theodore Roosevelt
We are also accepting field guide donations for the Alice Fuller gently used nature books if you are paring down your collection—proceeds go to the Tussey Mountain Spring Hawkwatch. And if you are looking to pick up a few State College Bird Club decals or window clings, you can find them at the welcome desk, as well as Lenca Farms / Standing Stone bird friendly coffee.
All the best,
Doug
[cid:<3BCAA45C-E242-42D6-A2AE-E49F177D5700...>][cid:<19A27993-F996-479A-B04B-48F8AAFFD976...>]
Doug Wentzel
Program Director & Naturalist
Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
The Pennsylvania State University
3400 Discovery Road
Petersburg, PA 16669-2114
Date: 11/17/21 3:51 pm From: Caroline Fegley <cgfegley...> Subject: Bald Eagle Mtn (17 Nov 21)
Greetings from the mountain! It was a fairly raptor-less day with migrants and locals only seen between 11am and 2pm. The weather looks bleak tomorrow, but the forecast looks more promising on Friday.
Happy birding! - Caroline Fegley
Bald Eagle Mountain - Eagle Field State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 17, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Predictions: SSW/SW/WSW/W winds shifting throughout the day with possible rain in the afternoon ======================================================================== Report submitted by Caroline Fegley ()
Observation start time: 11:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 3.5 hours
Official Counter: Greg Grove
Observers:
Weather: Cloudy to pt. cloudy. SSE, 4-7, 6-8C
Raptor Observations: female NOHA
Non-raptor Observations: Brown Raven, perhaps the same individual as seen a few times in the last 3-4 years. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Greg Grove (<gwg2...>)
Date: 11/16/21 4:15 pm From: Caroline Fegley <cgfegley...> Subject: Bald Eagle Mtn (16 Nov 2021)
Greetings from the mountain! In contrast to yesterday, we had sunny skies and fairly light W winds. Two BAEAs and three GOEAs moved through along with a few TUVUs, RTHAs, and SSHAs. Though the day was fairly slow, we had a few decent flocks of non-raptors such as red-winged bbs, geese, starlings, crows, and grackles fly by. Tomorrow the prediction is cloudy skies and S winds, so the watch will be conducted at the S lookout.
Happy birding! - Caroline Fegley
Bald Eagle Mountain - Eagle Field State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 16, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Caroline Fegley
Observers: Bill Chambers, Nick Bolgiano, Susan Smith
Visitors: Dave Arbutina
Weather: Mostly cloudless skies with W winds 3-17 km/h.
Raptor Observations: Migrants had to use thermals due to lack of wind, so flight paths were not as predictable as high-wind days.
BAEA: 1115 Ad 1222 Imm
GOEA: 1146 Ad 1412 Ad 1508 Ad
Non-raptor Observations: Flock of 130 geese flew from N valley over the ridge behind the tower, 55 american crows, 260 grackles, roughly 223 starlings, 62 redwinged blackbirds, plus a few juncos, goldfinches, waxwings, a purple finch, and a downy woodpecker
Full eBird checklist:https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febird.org%2Fchecklist%2FS97681579&data=04%7C01%<7Cscbirdcl...>%7Ca03085e0bcda43a031c708d9a95f56ab%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637727049199686634%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=rMg%2F5ebdGdKDcKmNtwcm9AMjFymGqeO6SBI8k6XYJpQ%3D&reserved=0
Predictions: S winds, will be at S lookout ======================================================================== Report submitted by Caroline Fegley ()
Observation start time: 09:15:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 6.75 hours
Official Counter: Greg Grove, Jon Kauffman
Observers:
Weather: Blue skies turning to partly cloudy. 3-8 mph wind from the west.
Raptor Observations: NOHA: unk
RSHA, RTHA, SSHA, BLVU, and TUVU all seen but not counted.
Ad GE 335, 420 Imm BE 345, 353
Non-raptor Observations: Canada Goose(27) Common Loon(39) Double-crested Cormorant(one large flock of 120) American Robin(15)
Air Force Boeing E-3 Sentry or AWACS being fueled by tanker aircraft. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Greg Grove (<gwg2...>)
Date: 11/16/21 8:59 am From: Ron Crandall <robberfly12...> Subject: Stone Mt. Raptor photos, 11/15
We had some decent raptor movement with yesterday's cold, blustery west winds at the Stone Mountain Hawkwatch. The highlight was a "late" Peregrine Falcon. but I was also excited to finally see my first Golden Eagles of the fall. We also had an interesting adult Bald Eagle hanging its feet while flying. You can see some snow flurries on the silhouettes of the peregrine.
Thanks to my expert fellow hawkwatchers, Dave and Trudy Kyler, for pointing out the birds!
Date: 11/15/21 4:51 pm From: Robyn Graboski <centrewildlifecare...> Subject: Re: Unidentified waterfowl at Colyer Lake this AM
People dump domestics all the time and its awful. They often don't live
through the winter or get predated or get hit by cars. It's illegal to
dump domestics, immoral, inhumane and infuriating for those of who care
about the welfare of these animals. We have gotten several domestic ducks
over the years, because they were dumped and ended up injured. BTW, we
only take domestic ducks if they are injured, are not owned by anyone "and"
we have room.
I wish people would stop dumping domestic anything that will have trouble
surviving in the wild. It hurts my heart to see that. All people need
to do is go on FB to some of the duck/chicken/home steading/whatever pages
and you can find someone who will take
ducks/chickens/geese/rabbits/whatever. And there are also rescues that
will help if you just look. Stepping down from my soap box now...
Date: 11/15/21 3:23 pm From: Caroline Fegley <cgfegley...> Subject: Bald Eagle Mtn (15 Nov 2021)
Hello from the mountain! It was a fun and snowy day today bringing us several eagles, a merlin, and a few redtails. The weather should be sunnier tomorrow with more W winds. The watch will be at the N lookout once again.
Hope to see you there! - Caroline Fegley
Bald Eagle Mountain - Eagle Field State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 15, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Caroline Fegley
Observers: Nick Bolgiano, Peggy Wagoner
Visitors: Dave Arbutina
Weather: Snow in the morning and then shifts between snow squalls and sun through the rest of the day. W winds 13-35 km/h. Watch conducted at north lookout.
Raptor Observations: Majority of birds appeared along the ridge by the tower and then moved into the N valley after hitting the I-99 cut.
BAEA: 1136 Ad 1322 Ad 1545 Ad 1625 Ad
GOEA: 1241 Ad 1432 Ad
Non-migrants: 2 RTHA, 3 BAEA Ad, 1 TUVU
Non-raptor Observations: Several crows, two ravens, and at least one black-capped chickadee and goldfinch
Full eBird checklist:https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febird.org%2Fchecklist%2FS97641214&data=04%7C01%<7Cscbirdcl...>%7Cad85d62795d2419e5e4908d9a88ee4ae%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637726153934933929%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=Rh98yLAdkFJLjzujU04%2BSvFgSKGPhutDOF9GkVbRVjQ%3D&reserved=0
Predictions: Partly cloudy skies with W winds lighter than today. Watch will be at N lookout ======================================================================== Report submitted by Caroline Fegley ()
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: David Kyler
Observers: Ron Crandall, Trudy Kyler
Weather: Constant northwest winds from 13-18 MPH. Snow Squalls for the first two hours. Mostly overcast the remainder of the day. Temperatures from -2 to +2 degrees Celsius.
Raptor Observations: Bald Eagle (adult) at 12:37 (2), 2:04, and 4:05. (Immature) at 1:40. Golden Eagles were all adult at 10:36, 10:54, 11:22, 11:37, 1:34, 2:47 and 2:58. Two adult and one immature Bald Eagle not counted.
Non-raptor Observations: Common Loon (2), Groups of Ring-billed Gull (40), (15), (16) and (12). ======================================================================== Report submitted by Trudy Kyler (<davidkyler...>)
Date: 11/15/21 2:15 pm From: Des ODonovan <desod734...> Subject: Re: Unidentified waterfowl at Colyer Lake this AM
The one on the right looks like a domestic Mallard
Sent from my iPhone
> On Nov 15, 2021, at 4:14 PM, Feldstein, Steven B <sbf1...> wrote:
>
>
> Larry,
>
> To me, the duck on the left looks mostly like a Swan Goose, which I think is commonly kept in captivity in both in Canada and the US. It is native to eastern Asia.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Steven
>
> From: State College (PA) Bird Club <SCBIRDCL...> on behalf of Ramsey, Lawrence William <lwr...>
> Sent: Monday, November 15, 2021 4:00 PM
> To: <SCBIRDCL...> <SCBIRDCL...>
> Subject: Unidentified waterfowl at Colyer Lake this AM
>
> Was a decent selection of migrating ducks at Colyer this AM which was not surprising giving the weather which was less than decent; e-bird list here(eBird Checklist - 15 Nov 2021 - Colyer Lake Recreation Area - 9 species (+1 other taxa)). The attached pic shows two goose size waterfowl which were foraging along the shore East of the south launch area. Anyone else seen them or have any idea of the hybrid combination?
> Assume they are domestic derivatives of some sort.
> larry
Date: 11/15/21 1:13 pm From: Feldstein, Steven B <sbf1...> Subject: Re: Unidentified waterfowl at Colyer Lake this AM
Larry,
To me, the duck on the left looks mostly like a Swan Goose, which I think is commonly kept in captivity in both in Canada and the US. It is native to eastern Asia.
Best wishes,
Steven
________________________________
From: State College (PA) Bird Club <SCBIRDCL...> on behalf of Ramsey, Lawrence William <lwr...>
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2021 4:00 PM
To: <SCBIRDCL...> <SCBIRDCL...>
Subject: Unidentified waterfowl at Colyer Lake this AM
Date: 11/15/21 4:09 am From: Gyekis, Joseph Peter <jpg186...> Subject: Zoom Meeting This Wednesday 7 pm: Charles Miller with "A geologist photographs birds"
Hello Everyone,
All our welcome to our regular bird club meeting this Wednesday Nov 17th. Our guest speaker will be Charles Miller, who will give a presentation titled, "A geologist photographs birds".
Date: 11/14/21 3:26 pm From: Caroline Fegley <cgfegley...> Subject: Bald Eagle Mtn (14 Nov 2021)
Greetings from the mountain! No birds to report today due to the snow. The count will be at the north lookout tomorrow.
Happy birding! - Caroline Fegley
Bald Eagle Mountain - Eagle Field State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 14, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 10:30:00 Total observation time: 1.58 hours
Official Counter: Caroline Fegley
Observers:
Weather: Snow and loss of visibility ended the count early. SW winds 5-10 km/h. Count was at south lookout.
Raptor Observations: 2 nonmigratory TUVU
Non-raptor Observations: A few robins, waxwings, and black-capped chickadees
Predictions: W/WNW winds, will be at N lookout ======================================================================== Report submitted by Caroline Fegley ()
Date: 11/14/21 2:05 pm From: Bryant, Don <dab14...> Subject:
Hi all,
I had an adult golden eagle flapping like crazy flying due south through the snow and rain at 1:00 today just at Carson’s Corner. I don’t think it was a happy camper, but it was still moving on, but not on the ridge where things were even worse for flying.
don
Donald A. Bryant
Ernest C. Pollard Professor of Biotechnology and Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
403C Althouse Laboratory
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802
Date: 11/14/21 1:56 pm From: Robert Snyder <birdphotoginpa...> Subject: Field Trip to Bald Eagle State Park 11/14/21
Hello All,
Nine winter-hearty birders had a grand good time on a field trip to Bald
Eagle State Park this morning, braving the 39-degree temperature and a
gusting, chilling wind.
We birded at the Swimming Beach, along the main park road, The Sunken Road
Overlook, from the top of Sayers Dam and had a bracing walk to Hunters Cove
and the spillway marsh.
We had looks at Buffleheads, Ruddy Ducks, Common Mergansers, 2 Pied-billed
Grebes, several Double-crested Cormorants and a female Wigeon at several
locations around the lake. We also saw 2 Ring-billed Gulls and a
Bonaparte’s Gull at the dam.
White-throated Sparrows were singing in the shrubby growth at the bottom of
the hill at the Nature Inn and a couple Northern Flickers and Downy
Woodpeckers were active in the same area.
Two Red-tailed Hawks, 2 Bald Eagles (an adult and an immature) and a
Cooper’s Hawk were observed. A Northern Mockingbird streaked across the
park road as our caravan approached the parking lot for the Frog Pond.
We did not find any Northern Shrike, Snow Buntings or American Pipits (none
have been seen in the area so far, but are anticipated). So those quests
still are unfulfilled!
Everyone enjoyed the walk from the war memorial parking area at the dam to
the spillway marsh. In my opinion, our best bird of the morning was a
reddish-plumaged Fox Sparrow as we approached the spillway marsh. It was
in the shrubs along the west side of the path and gave us fair looks and it
was silent. I will send out my ‘lucky 🍀 shot’ photo of the Fox Sparrow
either tonight or tomorrow.
It was a fine field trip to our local bird haven, Bald Eagle SP.
Bob Snyder
--
Do the best you can, where you are, with what you have.
Theodore Roosevelt
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 14:45:00 Total observation time: 5.75 hours
Official Counter: Sean McLaughlin
Observers:
Visitors: Laurie McLaughlin
Weather: Snow all morning, lifted slightly around 12, began again around 2:30. Winds light from SW. Temps 32-37 F
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations: ced waxwing, c raven, bc chickadee, de junco
Predictions: clouds, W wind 10-20 mph ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Kyler (<davidkyler...>)
On Tue, Nov 9, 2021 at 8:47 AM S.B. Smith <sbsmith333...> wrote:
> Dear Bird Club, > > Bob Snyder will be leading a field trip this Sunday. > Happy birding! > Susan Smith > > *Sunday, November 14, 2021 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: 11/13/21 4:43 pm From: Caroline Fegley <cgfegley...> Subject: Bald Eagle Mtn (13 Nov 2021)
Greetings from the mountain! Though the count was delayed due to the weather and the snow flurries continued into the afternoon, we had at least one BAEA and one GOEA move through every hour.
Tomorrow the winds will shift SW and there is a chance of more snow in the afternoon. The watch will be held at the S lookout.
Happy birding! - Caroline Fegley
Bald Eagle Mountain - Eagle Field State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 13, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 11:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 4.83 hours
Official Counter: Caroline Fegley
Observers: Nick Bolgiano, Paul Grotzinger, Sean Mclaughlin
Weather: Late start due to weather. Snow flurries continued into the afternoon with W winds 18-30 km/h and full cloud coverage with a very brief moment of some sun in the afternoon. Watch was conducted at N lookout.
Raptor Observations: BAEA: 1145 Imm 1259 Ad 1305 Ad 1443 Imm 1540 Imm
GOEA: 1130 Ad 1244 Ad 1355 Ad 1411 Ad 1515 Ad 1516 Ad
Nonmigratory: 1 RTHA, 2 BAEA Ad
Non-raptor Observations: geese, ravens, juncos, waxwings, goldfinch, and a black-capped chickadee
Predictions: SW winds with a chance of snow in the afternoon. Will be at south lookout. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Caroline Fegley ()
Date: 11/13/21 7:15 am From: Robert Snyder <birdphotoginpa...> Subject: Audubon 122nd Christmas Bird Count: Bald Eagle State Park CBC date:
Hello All Regular Participants to the Bald Eagle State Park Christmas Bird Count (BESP CBC).
*The 122 Audubon CBC will be held from December 14 2021 through January 5, 2022. This year Christmas falls on a Saturday. I would normally hold the BESP CBC on the last Sunday of December (Dec 26).*
*I am asking if the Dec 26 date (Sunday) will be agreeable for the circle Regular Participants, or should the date be set to Tuesday, Dec 28? Please let me know your thoughts by Wednesday, November 17th.*
You may respond directly to this email.
Thank you for your time, Bob Snyder CBC Compiler for the Bald Eagle State Park Circle
-- Do the best you can, where you are, with what you have. Theodore Roosevelt
Observation start time: 11:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 4.5 hours
Official Counter: Sean McLaughlin
Observers:
Visitors: 10, Carmen Hixson, Ryan Witham
Weather: Mostly sunny, wind light from WSW and W, temps 53-56F
Raptor Observations: BE: 2 Ad 1222, 1 J 1258, 1 Ad 1 Sub 1305, 2 Ad 1435, 1 Sub 1434 1 non mig Juv NH
Non-raptor Observations: local TV, BV brown creeper, raven, bc chickadee, am goldfinch, eu starling, horned lark, ced waxwing
Predictions: AM rain, clearing to 9-13 mph W wind ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Kyler (<davidkyler...>)
Date: 11/12/21 2:58 pm From: Nick Bolgiano <nickbolgiano...> Subject: Bald Eagle Mt, Friday
Golden Eagles continue to trickle through. Continued to see several over the Allegheny Front and its foothills, as on Mon-Tues with W wind and sunshine.
The young Golden Eagle that passed the South Lookout late on Thursday was trapped and banded by Karl's banding crew, then released. Soon after I saw that bird above the point opposite the South Lookout, it dropped quickly into the forest with its feet extended down. Karl reported the same behavior over the trap lure.
Bald Eagle Mountain - Eagle Field State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 12, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Nick Bolgiano
Observers: Bill Chambers, Peggy Wagoner
Visitors: Karl, Abby and captive red-tail, Ron Rovansek
Weather: Wind mostly W 4-12 mph, rain overnight ended by watch time and skies cleared by mid-morning, temp 47-56F
Raptor Observations: Watched from North Lookout
GE(5): 1026 Unk, 1153 Ad, 1215 Ad, 1325 Ad, 1501 Imm First GE over Allegheny Front, second over Front foothills, others on Bald Eagle Mt, all viewed from a long distance
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: morning rain possible, then winds W 10-15, count will be at North lookout ======================================================================== Report submitted by Nick Bolgiano (<nickbolgiano...>)
Date: 11/12/21 9:10 am From: Roana Fuller <roanafuller1956...> Subject: Fwd: FW: Playback of Dr. Mark Ian Cook
Hi
My cousin who lives in Florida sent this to me. He is also an awesome
photographer
Ro
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: <latimer.al...>
Date: Fri, Nov 12, 2021 at 11:11 AM
Subject: FW: Playback of Dr. Mark Ian Cook
To: Roana Fuller <roanafuller1956...>
Ro:
You and your birding group may really enjoy this presentation about record
nesting in the Everglades in 2021 and why.
He’s a photographer too and included a lot of interesting pics.
We watched it live on zoom last night.
al
*From:* Friends of Arthur R Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge <
<communications...>
*Sent:* Friday, November 12, 2021 10:44 AM
*To:* <alatimer48...>
*Subject:* Playback of Dr. Mark Ian Cook
Lecture Recording
SPEAKER SERIES VIDEO RECORDING
*Thank you for registering for Dr. Mark Ian Cook’s presentation. Click
below to view the recording on YouTube. *
We apologize for the technical issues at the start of the event last night;
however, we’re pleased to provide a recording of Mark’s exceptional and
encouraging presentation for your enlightenment and enjoyment. :-)
This is currently an unlisted video exclusively for event registrants. It
will be made available to the public on December 5th.
Hello from Tussey Mtn! High SE winds today ranging from 32-42 km/h. Only 5 RTHAs migrated past the watchsite. Tomorrow Des will be at Tussey and Nick will be covering for me at Bald Eagle.
Happy birding! - Caroline Fegley
Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 11, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Caroline Fegley
Observers:
Weather: Haze most of the day, worse in the afternoon. Part or full cloud coverage. SE winds 32-42 km/h
Raptor Observations: 5 migrating RTHAs, 1 local RTHA, 1 local TUVU
Non-raptor Observations: 3 ravens and a large flock of approximately 120 starlings
eBird checklist:https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febird.org%2Fchecklist%2FS97452000&data=04%7C01%<7Cscbirdcl...>%7Cf0bbbae0652d4b3ab8ac08d9a56cf827%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637722709704453210%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=LM70N%2FywWydDufdDE%2B1QPSm3Ly%2BJ0KBlGKiiW3xjol0%3D&reserved=0 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Caroline Fegley () Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at:tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
Date: 11/11/21 2:22 pm From: Nick Bolgiano <nickbolgiano...> Subject: Bald Eagle Mt, Thursday
Bald Eagle Mountain - Eagle Field State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 11, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Predictions: rain showers possible early, wind W 10-12 mph, count will be at North Lookout ======================================================================== Report submitted by Nick Bolgiano (<nickbolgiano...>)
Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: David Kyler
Observers: Ron Crandall, Trudy Kyler
Weather: Medium southeast winds from 8-12 MPH. Total cloud cover with high cirrus. Temperature from 10-12 degrees Celsius.
Raptor Observations: Two pairs of adult Bald Eagle went south then returned north and were not counted. Northern Harrier was a juvenile. Peregrine was large, probably female.
Non-raptor Observations: Cedar Waxwing (25). ======================================================================== Report submitted by Trudy Kyler (<davidkyler...>)
Date: 11/11/21 4:47 am From: Nick Bolgiano <nickbolgiano...> Subject: Golden Eagle update
Eagles have been drifting south in moderate numbers without any front to concentrate them. Franklin Mt, NY, has recorded very few eagles this season, as that site requires fronts to concentrate. Sites that "collect" eagles - Waggoner's Gap, Allegheny Front, Bald Eagle Mt, Stone Mt, have counted the most.
This drifting pattern should change today through Tuesday. Sites favored by SE winds should get a good push today. Sites favored by W winds should get a good push with the cold fronts that come through on Saturday and Monday.
It is hard to predict the best days for the W wind sites.
The first GOEA took its time down ridge and circled a few times eventually going out over the valley to the north. All other individuals were low and using ridge lift to the north side.
Non-raptor Observations: Purple Finch(3) Common Loon(2) Ring-billed Gull(3)
1 Porcupine ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jon Kauffman (<jvk5019...>)
Date: 11/10/21 4:17 pm From: Fowles, Robert B <rbf...> Subject: State College Christmas Bird Count for 2021 on Sunday, December 19
The State College Christmas Bird Count for 2021 will take place Sunday, Dec 19 as part of the 122nd Audubon Christmas Bird Count which is from Tuesday December 14, 2021 through Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
If you wish to do the same route this year, or do a different route, or if you wish to participate and do not have a route, or you would like to accompany someone else on their route, or if you know a non-club member who would like to participate, please respond to this note or tell the compiler below as soon as possible.
This is the second CBC we have had to deal with the Coronavirus pandemic. If you participate and are considering going with one or more persons in the same vehicle, you should carefully consider how much risk is involved.
Have a good CBC and stay safe!
Jen Lee, Compiler, <jal21...> (collecting and reporting the CBC results) Bob Fowles, Pine Grove Mills, Co-compiler, <rbf...> (coordinating and assigning the CBC routes)
Greetings from the mountain! Only 1 migrating MERL today and not many local raptors. Tomorrow the winds will be light SE in the morning, then picking up slightly and shifting SSE in the afternoon. Expecting the lull to continue for another day or so.
Happy birding! - Caroline Fegley
Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 10, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Caroline Fegley
Observers:
Visitors: One hiker named Kyle
Weather: Clear skies and warm temperatures. Light NW winds. Some gusts up to 14km/h in the morning dying down to a low of 3km/h in the afternoon.
Raptor Observations: Only 1 MERL migrating today.
Min # local: TUVU 4 BAEA Imm 1
Non-raptor Observations: Some of the usual birds, bluebirds, the large flock of starlings on the tower, a few robins, ravens, etc.
Full checklist:https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febird.org%2Fchecklist%2FS97409404&data=04%7C01%<7Cscbirdcl...>%7C6818219e899f4ea40ddf08d9a4a2528b%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637721839344656010%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=V0O62wAvVjcsF%2FpVlLwGg6yF7QG8TkXpldZoGyL6EYA%3D&reserved=0
Predictions: Light SE winds in the morning picking up slightly and shifting SSE ======================================================================== Report submitted by Caroline Fegley () Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at:tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
Greetings from the mountain! It was another sunny and warm day at the watchsite. Thankfully it wasn't another 0-migrant day, but the birds are still lagging.
Happy birding! - Caroline Fegley
Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 09, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Caroline Fegley
Observers:
Weather: Clear skies until the last two hours. WSW winds all day, stronger in the morning with a high of 9kph and dwindling throughout the day to 0kph the last hour.
Raptor Observations: More migrants than yesterday, but still lagging.
Min # local: 2 TUVU 1 RTHA
Non-raptor Observations: The starlings spent nearly the entire day on the tower again and would go silent whenever a raptor was nearby, which was convenient.
Predictions: Sunny and warm with light NW/WNW winds ======================================================================== Report submitted by Caroline Fegley () Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at:tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
Date: 11/9/21 5:46 am From: S.B. Smith <sbsmith333...> Subject: Sunday, Nov. 14 BESP field trip
Dear Bird Club,
Bob Snyder will be leading a field trip this Sunday. Happy birding! Susan Smith
*Sunday, November 14, 2021 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...>
Greetings from the mountain! No migrants to report today, and considering the northern watchsites are also having low numbers, I expect the total to stay low again tomorrow.
Happy birding! - Caroline Fegley
Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 08, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Caroline Fegley
Observers: Phil Kress
Weather: Cloudless and hazy, especially in S valley, but mostly cleared by the afternoon. NW/WNW winds 14kph in the morning dying down to a low of 6kph in the afternoon.
Raptor Observations: No migrants today. Local TUVUs didn't pick up until the afternoon. Two very distant BAEAs moved SW parallel to the ridge midday, but were seen returning along the same path an hour later.
Non-raptor Observations: Large flock of about 100 starlings hung out on top of the tower for awhile and a bluebird also kept me company on a wire.
For a full checklist:https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febird.org%2Fchecklist%2FS97325774&data=04%7C01%<7Cscbirdcl...>%7Cda30b28914a54a6cbc5308d9a31467e7%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637720130298896004%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=TPdQvRG0BCYIQDFVo%2BnUX3yefPXKwaMn%2Fqb%2BVwEeo7s%3D&reserved=0
Predictions: Clear skies, light W/WSW winds, and relatively warm weather similar to today. Considering the northern watchsites have also had low numbers lately, I don't expect a large migration movement. May start late since the birds have been especially slacking in the mornings. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Caroline Fegley () Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at:tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
Greetings from Tussey! Not much raptor or non-raptor activity to report today due to the lack of wind, but the juvenile raven flock has reappeared! I love seeing them do tricks and play games with each other in the sky. One RTHA passed through their group on its way along the ridge and some great antics ensued. Winds are predicted to be a little better tomorrow and it looks like we're going to have some nice warm, sunny weather for the next few days.
Happy birding! - Caroline Fegley
Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 07, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 10:30:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Caroline Fegley
Observers:
Visitors: Quite a few families and hikers travelled the midstate trail in the relatively warm weather today. Some were lucky enough to see the BAEAs fly low over the watchsite.
Weather: Short day due to light W winds 2-7 kph. Haze in south valley for the first few hours. Sunny, clear skies.
Raptor Observations: Not many migrants, but the TUVUs were migrating parallel to either side of the ridge at a distance. The two RTHAs flew almost directly over the ridge.
Min # local: 4 TUVU 1 BAEA Imm (4 year) 1 BAEA J
Non-raptor Observations: Not many non-raptors today, but the juvenile flock of ravens is back.
Predictions: WNW winds a bit stronger than today ======================================================================== Report submitted by Caroline Fegley () Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at:tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
Date: 11/7/21 2:26 pm From: Gyekis, Joseph Peter <jpg186...> Subject: Re: [PABIRDS] Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch (06 Nov 2021) 116 Raptors
We were blessed with an adult (my first ever good view of an adult and lifer for several others including Deb Rittelmann who took these pics) at Waggoner's Gap today at the tail end of the PSO trip Chad Kauffman organized. I think Ian brought us good luck with his shirt.
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From: State College (PA) Bird Club <SCBIRDCL...> on behalf of Nick Bolgiano <nickbolgiano...>
Sent: Saturday, November 6, 2021 6:05:35 PM
To: <SCBIRDCL...> <SCBIRDCL...>
Subject: Fwd: [PABIRDS] Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch (06 Nov 2021) 116 Raptors
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From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...><mailto:<reports...>> Date: Sat, Nov 6, 2021 at 5:57 PM
Subject: [PABIRDS] Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch (06 Nov 2021) 116 Raptors
To: <PABIRDS...><mailto:<PABIRDS...>>
I can attest that seeing a goshawk at Tussey Mt is a religious experience. Just before 11, I sat down to put on my wind pants. While doing this, I looked up and a ginormous accipiter was rocketing just above the 3-foot knoll 50 feet in front of me. It flew 20 feet above my head and I saw every dark feather streak from throat to undertail coverts. When I become ancient and sitting in my rocking chair, I hope that this memory recurs in my mind frequently. I suspect that it flew down the Mid State Trail and burst into the powerline, which Jon K and I previously witnessed years ago.
Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch
State College, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 06, 2021
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Date: 11/7/21 6:01 am From: Robert Snyder <birdphotoginpa...> Subject: Marsh Wren at Sayers Dam
I found what appeared to be a Marsh Wren, missing tail feathers at the small spillway marsh on Sayers Dam, Bald Eagle SP, 11/6/21. The bird stayed within the cattails, making observation difficult. Other photos that I checked last night, did not show a tail, so it must be under going a tail molt?
Bob Snyder
Marsh Wren
-- Do the best you can, where you are, with what you have. Theodore Roosevelt
Date: 11/7/21 5:11 am From: Ilene White <rimwhite...> Subject: First DEJU
Good morning, The end of daylight savings time heralded the first arrival of a junco at my feeder this morning. Looking at some of my bird records from earlier this year, the juncos will be almost daily visitors at my feeders into April. Ilene White
Date: 11/7/21 4:04 am From: Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...> Subject: Project Feederwatch
Put up a Feeder. Count Birds. Enter your numbers at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. It's a great way to enjoy birds in the winter.
We are starting our 32nd year and have had 56 different species. Two of the most surprising were a Northern Shrike and a Ruby-crowned Kinglet that visited in the winter of 1994-1995 when temps dipped towards -20. It would almost take food from Greg's hand when he went out to fill the feeder.
Never be bored, and you will never be boring. Eleanor Roosevelt,
Ecclesiates 5:18 This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them.
Date: 11/6/21 3:06 pm From: Nick Bolgiano <nickbolgiano...> Subject: Fwd: [PABIRDS] Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch (06 Nov 2021) 116 Raptors
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I can attest that seeing a goshawk at Tussey Mt is a religious experience. Just before 11, I sat down to put on my wind pants. While doing this, I looked up and a ginormous accipiter was rocketing just above the 3-foot knoll 50 feet in front of me. It flew 20 feet above my head and I saw every dark feather streak from throat to undertail coverts. When I become ancient and sitting in my rocking chair, I hope that this memory recurs in my mind frequently. I suspect that it flew down the Mid State Trail and burst into the powerline, which Jon K and I previously witnessed years ago.
Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 06, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Nick Bolgiano
Observers:
Visitors: Dave Bonta
Weather: Wind S 6-10 mph, sky clear, temp 37-46F
Raptor Observations: NG: 1 juvenile, may have flown down trail as seen once before, as it came across power line feet above the ground
GE(unk age): 1353, 1453, 1526, all appeared to be over Rudy Ridge 2 miles to the S (visible to L of first wire)
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Nick Bolgiano (<nickbolgiano...>) Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
Date: 11/6/21 10:56 am From: Amy Roberts <1amyeroberts...> Subject: Re: Merlin female from Bald Eagle SP on 10/31/21
It was just in my backyard! I tried to get a picture, but it flew away too fast. I live on the hill in Howard.
On Friday, November 5, 2021, Lee, Jen <jal21...> wrote:
> Cool shot! Looks like you were being sized up for lunch!! :) > > Jen Lee > ------------------------------ > *From:* State College (PA) Bird Club <SCBIRDCL...> on behalf > of Robert Snyder <birdphotoginpa...> > *Sent:* Friday, November 5, 2021 6:08:10 PM > *To:* <SCBIRDCL...> <SCBIRDCL...> > *Subject:* Merlin female from Bald Eagle SP on 10/31/21 > > This female Merlin was perched at the top of a tree, along the main park > road (Bald Eagle SP), just across from the Winter Launch on 10/31/21. > > Bob Snyder > > -- > Do the best you can, where you are, with what you have. > Theodore Roosevelt >
Date: 11/5/21 3:43 pm From: Lee, Jen <jal21...> Subject: Re: Merlin female from Bald Eagle SP on 10/31/21
Cool shot! Looks like you were being sized up for lunch!! :)
Jen Lee
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From: State College (PA) Bird Club <SCBIRDCL...> on behalf of Robert Snyder <birdphotoginpa...>
Sent: Friday, November 5, 2021 6:08:10 PM
To: <SCBIRDCL...> <SCBIRDCL...>
Subject: Merlin female from Bald Eagle SP on 10/31/21
This female Merlin was perched at the top of a tree, along the main park road (Bald Eagle SP), just across from the Winter Launch on 10/31/21.
Bob Snyder
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Do the best you can, where you are, with what you have.
Theodore Roosevelt
Greetings from the mountain! It's a short list of migrants from today, but it was still a sunny and beautiful day at the watch.
Happy birding! - Caroline Fegley
Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 05, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Caroline Fegley
Observers: Phil Kress, Zachary Bordner
Weather: Only a few clouds in the afternoon. Light NW winds 3-8 kph
Raptor Observations: Not much migration today. Only 1 RSHA in the morning and a few RTHAs, BAEA, and a UR all far in the distance around 1400.
BAEA: 1400 Ad
Min # local: TUVU 4
Non-raptor Observations: Crows, ravens, finches, a red-breasted nuthatch, etc.
Full checklist:https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febird.org%2Fchecklist%2FS97167830&data=04%7C01%<7Cscbirdcl...>%7C5b7f33ba6d6b4fbdf56f08d9a0aa6561%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637717475984945138%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=PkEdAcke8UwNwhHSYD1cTTxAfE%2FTyNo1a1OIFky4zL8%3D&reserved=0 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Caroline Fegley () Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at:tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
Date: 11/4/21 3:10 pm From: Caroline Fegley <cgfegley...> Subject: Bald Eagle Mtn (4 Nov 2021)
Greetings from the mountain! It was an uneventful day with hardly any wind or birds. Hopefully there's some more activity tomorrow with the more northerly winds.
Happy birding! - Caroline Fegley
Bald Eagle Mountain - Eagle Field State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 04, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Caroline Fegley
Observers:
Weather: Late start due to lack of wind. Partly cloudy skies and winds SW/WSW 0-2 kph. Watch was conducted at north lookout.
Raptor Observations: Not much activity today. A couple TUVU and RTHA picked up at the end of the first hour, but then slowed to a complete stop in the afternoon.
BAEA: 1258 Ad
Minimum # local: TUVU 5 RTHA 1
Non-raptor Observations: A few juncos, finches, ravens, and crows
Predictions: NW winds, Caroline will be at Tussey and Des will be at Bald Eagle North ======================================================================== Report submitted by Caroline Fegley ()
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: David Kyler
Observers: Trudy Kyler
Weather: Winds light and variable. Cloud cover slowly increasing from clear to partly cloudy. Temperature increase from 2-4 degrees Celsius.
Raptor Observations: Golden Eagle’s were both adult and at extreme elevation.
Non-raptor Observations: American Robin (26) and Red-winged Blackbird (75). ======================================================================== Report submitted by Trudy Kyler (<davidkyler...>)
Date: 11/3/21 5:05 pm From: Blizard, David A <dab22...> Subject: Re: Bald Eagle Mtn (3 Nov 2021)
9 different BOP species..very exciting! Well done!
Sent from my iPad
On Nov 3, 2021, at 7:35 PM, Caroline Fegley <cgfegley...> wrote:
Greetings from the mountain,
It was an amazing day at the watch! I finally have all 16 PA daytime raptors on my lifelist with the RLHA that flew directly overhead this afternoon. I definitely shed a few tears of joy. This was also the first RLHA recorded in Bald Eagle Mtn's data and the first of the season for our local watches.
Tomorrow winds are expected to be basically nonexistent first thing in the morning, so both Tussey and Bald Eagle Mtn might have a slightly later start than normal. Once the winds pick up, they will be W/WSW so the count will be at the north lookout.
Happy birding!
- Caroline Fegley
Bald Eagle Mountain - Eagle Field
State College, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 03, 2021
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Caroline Fegley
Observers: Bill Chambers, Nick Bolgiano, Peggy Wagoner, Susan Smith
Visitors:
Dave Arbutina
Karl and Walter Striediek and two women
Ron Rovansek and Steve
Weather:
Partly cloudy skies with coverage building throughout the day. WNW winds
4-14 mph with speeds decreasing in the afternoon. A few snowflakes during
the last hour with a dark cloud front. Count conducted at north lookout.
Raptor Observations:
We had our first RLHA for the watchsite and a lifer for me! Birds were
moving along the ridge fairly well until the winds died down.
Predictions:
No wind expected in the morning, so will probably start slightly later than
normal. Winds will be W/WSW so count will be at north lookout.
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Report submitted by Caroline Fegley ()
Date: 11/3/21 4:34 pm From: Caroline Fegley <cgfegley...> Subject: Bald Eagle Mtn (3 Nov 2021)
Greetings from the mountain, It was an amazing day at the watch! I finally have all 16 PA daytime raptors on my lifelist with the RLHA that flew directly overhead this afternoon. I definitely shed a few tears of joy. This was also the first RLHA recorded in Bald Eagle Mtn's data and the first of the season for our local watches. Tomorrow winds are expected to be basically nonexistent first thing in the morning, so both Tussey and Bald Eagle Mtn might have a slightly later start than normal. Once the winds pick up, they will be W/WSW so the count will be at the north lookout.
Happy birding! - Caroline Fegley
Bald Eagle Mountain - Eagle Field State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 03, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Caroline Fegley
Observers: Bill Chambers, Nick Bolgiano, Peggy Wagoner, Susan Smith
Visitors: Dave Arbutina Karl and Walter Striediek and two women Ron Rovansek and Steve
Weather: Partly cloudy skies with coverage building throughout the day. WNW winds 4-14 mph with speeds decreasing in the afternoon. A few snowflakes during the last hour with a dark cloud front. Count conducted at north lookout.
Raptor Observations: We had our first RLHA for the watchsite and a lifer for me! Birds were moving along the ridge fairly well until the winds died down.
Predictions: No wind expected in the morning, so will probably start slightly later than normal. Winds will be W/WSW so count will be at north lookout. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Caroline Fegley ()
Date: 11/2/21 4:08 pm From: Caroline Fegley <cgfegley...> Subject: Bald Eagle Mtn (2 Nov 2021)
Greetings from the mountain, We had our first snow/rain mix this afternoon, a great reminder that we are halfway done the season and moving into the colder months! Migration was slower than yesterday, but hopefully the winds will shift north a little tomorrow and give us more birds.
Happy birding! - Caroline Fegley
Bald Eagle Mountain - Eagle Field State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 02, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Caroline Fegley
Observers: Bill Chambers, Margaret Brittingham, Nick Bolgiano, Paul Roberts, Ron Rovansek
Visitors: Dave Arbutina
Weather: Cloudy skies becoming partly cloudy in the late afternoon. WSW/W winds 5-13 kph. Ended 30 minutes early due to a sudden rain/snow shower. Watch was at N lookout.
Raptor Observations: BAEA: 1015 Imm and J 1030 unknown
GOEA: 1112 Imm 1132 Ad 1230 Ad 1327 Ad
Min # local: 1 RTHA 6 TUVU 1 BAEA Imm 1 BAEA Ad
Non-raptor Observations: Lots of finches (purple and gold), loons, robins, and crows.
For a full checklist:https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febird.org%2Fchecklist%2FS97044705&data=04%7C01%<7Cscbirdcl...>%7C9bfae2ba0ff34ccf091808d99e55a4c9%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637714912932123616%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=%2FpY%2FcQdWRvARQ1EUWN4HgaZmgHOgoLfwBRq4zWrRpPE%3D&reserved=0
Predictions: W winds early in the morning shifting to WNW winds. Partly cloudy. Will be at N lookout again ======================================================================== Report submitted by Caroline Fegley ()
Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5.75 hours
Official Counter: Jon Kauffman
Observers:
Weather: WSW the first hour than shifting to the west. 4-7mph with increasing winds during the last hour.
Raptor Observations: Early part of the flight the RT's were gliding with the occasional flapping. SSHA's maintained a steady glide. As the winds shifted and increased in speed, the birds were higher and glider more steadily.
High count of BLVU's was 7. TV's seen but not counted
Non-raptor Observations: Purple Finch(2) Eastern Bluebird(11) Double-crested Cormorant(1) Common Loon(25, 1st loon seen at 9:58)
American Robin (405)- A steady flight of groups of 10, 20, 30, and 40 with a group reaching 90 individuals. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jon Kauffman (<jvk5019...>)
Date: 11/2/21 4:43 am From: Nick Bolgiano <nickbolgiano...> Subject: an eagle ID that wasn't straight-forward
Attached is a picture of a young bald eagle, I think 3 years old, that we saw at the Bald Eagle Mt HW Monday. Until it came overhead, we couldn't tell if it was a bald or a golden eagle. Its height and the strong wind made the ID challenging..
It has a light-colored head, a white tail except for a dark band, and white wingpits. A 3-year old bald don't usually retain the white wingpits that they acquire in their first year. What first seemed as if it could be a golden eagle turned into a bald eagle. A young golden eagle would have white in the middle of its wings and the white on the tail would be restricted to the inner half.
Date: 11/1/21 5:40 pm From: Caroline Fegley <cgfegley...> Subject: Bald Eagle Mtn (1 Nov 2021)
Greetings from the mountain! It was a long day of hawk watching today since the W/NW winds were blowing the birds in all directions. The winds are predicted to be similar (W) tomorrow with more partly cloudy skies. Excited for the GOEAs to keep on flying by!
Happy birding! - Caroline Fegley
Bald Eagle Mountain - Eagle Field State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 01, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Caroline Fegley
Observers: Nick Bolgiano, Paul Grotzinger, Peggy Wagoner, Robert McLaughlin, Ron Rovansek, Susan Smith
Visitors: Dave Arbutina
Weather: Cloudless skies the first hour turning into partly cloudy the rest of the day. W/WNW winds 9-19 kph
Raptor Observations: Difficult day to keep track of the migrants/nonmigrants because of wind direction blowing them all over the place. Notable non-migrating GOEA Imm came high off Allegheny plateau and dropped down heading south towards the end of the day.
BAEA: 0929 Imm (chasing raven) 1111 Ad 1126 Imm 1205 Imm 1207 Imm 1226 Imm 1308 Imm 1400 Ad 1417 Imm 1555 Ad
GOEA: 0851 Ad 1155 Ad 1205 (2) Ad 1207 Ad 1359 Ad
Min # nonmigratory raptors: 1 GOEA Imm 6 TUVU (modest # as many were floating around throughout the day) 2 BLVU 2 RTHA
Non-raptor Observations: A lot of small passerines, especially in the morning. I believe many were finches, but I couldn't get species-specific IDs because of lighting and focus on the raptors. Large flock of ~60 geese and 2 loons as well as the usual songirds.
For a full checklist:https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febird.org%2Fchecklist%2FS97006688&data=04%7C01%<7Cscbirdcl...>%7C08be03c1617e451403ba08d99d9950ee%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637714104075644324%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=nEFCgdgBKl8WISpgmL68TqT7urUn2p9ojoVCdyCCpeQ%3D&reserved=0
Predictions: W winds and partly cloudy skies ======================================================================== Report submitted by Caroline Fegley ()
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 10 hours
Official Counter: Trudy Kyler
Observers: David Kyler
Weather: Steady northwest winds all day from 8-12 MPH. Temperature from 2-8 degrees Celsius. Cloud cover variable from 0-40 percent.
Raptor Observations: Bald Eagle (immature) at 7:01, (adult) at 8:45 and 11:47. Golden Eagle (immature) at 7:03, 7:28, 11:07 and 3:27, (adult) at 9:19, 9:26, 10:12, 10:57, 11:40, 12:19 (2), 12:33, 12:42, 12:54, 1:10, 1:36 and 2:40. Northern Harrier was immature. American Kestrel sex was unknown. One unidentifiable Falcon.
Non-raptor Observations: Common Loon (38), Double-crested Cormorant (65). ======================================================================== Report submitted by Trudy Kyler (<davidkyler...>)
Date: 11/1/21 5:28 am From: Rob Dickerson <radickerson...> Subject: Summer Request for Photos
Do you have some great photos of any birds taken in Pennsylvania from June 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021? Or a picture of a notable/significant sighting from that period?
I am currently accepting photo submissions through end of day November 14 to be considered for publication as space permits in the Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology (PSO) Summer 2021 issue of Pennsylvania Birds.
**Important Note** Images submitted must be high-res and are preferred to be horizontal shots. Submitted images must be able to be cropped to 1050px x 700px with a resolution of 300 px/in for horizontal images. If space allows high-quality vertical portrait shots may be used, but they take up the space of 2 photos in the layout used by the journal. Vertical photos submitted must be able to be cropped to 1050px x 1313px at 300 px/in.
Some further instructions... If your submission does not follow the instructions below or contain the info requested below, it will not be processed!
- Submissions for consideration **must** be taken during the above date range and emailed to <radickerson...>, please make mention of the word SUMMER in the subject line to simplify processing.
- Please do not submit me dozens of images for consideration, please do some initial limiting/judging of selections on your end that reflect the best of your work. However, if you have 15 different images of truly notable sightings in the state from this period, I'll gladly accept them for consideration!
- VERY important!!! For each image attached to the e-mail, you must include a description in the body of the e-mail for that image. Best format to follow: Species Name - Location, County, DD Month. Sentence about significance if known/applicable. (Photographer Name) Example: Antillean Nighthawk - Presque Isle SP, Erie, 12 June. This bird represented a first state record and was observed through 1 July. (John Doe)
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Date: 10/31/21 5:24 pm From: Nick Bolgiano <nickbolgiano...> Subject: Bald Eagle Mt HW, Sunday
good Golden Eagle flight
Bald Eagle Mountain - Eagle Field State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 31, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Greetings from the mountain! The birds played some tricks with weird silhouettes and flight patterns due to the heavy winds, but the mountain provided a lot of treats with beautiful foliage, an afternoon rainbow, and some particularly good looks at GOEAs and a RSHA. Winds tomorrow are predicted to be WNW and the skies will be partly cloudy. Des will be back on Tussey and I will be covering Bald Eagle.
Happy Halloween! - Caroline Fegley
Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch State College, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 31, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 5.83 hours
Official Counter: Caroline Fegley
Observers:
Weather: Rain and fog delayed start. Cloud cover remained low and at 100% until the last hour. Fog and periodic showers kept moving through for most of the count, though the birds kept migrating fairly consistently despite the precipitation. W/WNW winds 10-31 kph
Raptor Observations: Better migration than expected despite the rain. Heavy W winds caused birds to fly with wrists pushed forward and could sometimes cause unsteady flight. This made it difficult to identify two eagles early in the day and required extra careful looks overall.
UE: 1000 - N valley within 30m above eye level 1209 - N valley below eye level
GOEA: 1039 unknown age 1046 J 1129 Sub 1221 Ad 1244 Ad 1427 Ad
BAEA (all Imm) 1137 1139 1305 1349 1444
Minimum # local raptors: 3 BLVU 2 TUVU 1 BAEA Imm
Non-raptor Observations: Not much activity, especially after the first two hours. There were more crows than I usually see (up to 10 at once). I've usually only been seeing the usual adult raven pair plus one other occasional raven, so I believe the juvenile flock may have moved out of the area.
For a full checklist:https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febird.org%2Fchecklist%2FS96958982&data=04%7C01%<7Cscbirdcl...>%7C5bafeed512be432a5ffc08d99cc1f8d9%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637713179181093611%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=g3t1jk28tVg4rnbuCfztHUiWAZC%2F3%2F%2BzK2jA6Fw3lXY%3D&reserved=0
Predictions: Des will be at Tussey, Caroline will be covering Bald Eagle. Partly cloudy skies with WNW winds. Colder than today. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Caroline Fegley () Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at:tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
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