Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter Craig Kochel Observers:
*Visitors:* One Amish boy who helped spot for a while, a veterinarian from Chicago and his friends on a motorbike tour, and a woman who was married at the lookout.
*Weather:* Cold and moderate wind from NW and WNW. The day started with snow and sleet squalls with winds over 30 mph, then winds eased and overcast skies dominated the day with clearing late.
*Raptor Observations:* BE AD - 9:15, 14:22 (2) IM - 9:23 (2), 13:04, 14:22 GE AD - 8:12, 8:27, 9:47, 13:06, 13:32 IM - 8:21, 10:18, 13:01 Two bald eagles seen but not migrating
*Non-raptor Observations:* BV, TV, crows, ravens, chickadees, carolina wrens, and bluejays along with a movement of 100's of grackles through the trees 14 loons, 27 canada geese, 37 cormorants
Date: 10/21/18 4:25 pm From: Nick Bolgiano <nickbolgiano...> Subject: Re: a distinctive Montana golden eagle
I received some consensus opinions (Bill Clark, Laurie Goodrich, Dave
Brandes) about the odd-looking eagle that flew close overhead at Camp
Baker, Montana:
- a golden eagle with damaged alula feathers (the several small flight
feathers that constitute a bird's thumb), causing the white bases of some
primaries to be uncovered, giving the apparent epaulets or white spots
Nick Bolgiano
On Sun, Oct 21, 2018 at 12:20 PM Chad Kauffman <chadkauffman...>
wrote:
> no problem. I know we have shared some in the past and didn't want to do
> so without your approval.
>
> thanks for sharing on the listserv though.
>
>
>
> On 10/21/2018 9:52 AM, Nick Bolgiano wrote:
>
> Hi Chad,
>
> I'm not inclined to have pictures posed on FB. Nick
>
> On Sat, Oct 20, 2018 at 9:15 AM Bryant, Donald Ashley <dab14...>
> wrote:
>
>> Nick,
>>
>> That’s interesting about the location. A friend of mine, Jeff Pentel, and
>> I saw a funky golden/bald looking cross in Shields Valley south of White
>> Sulfur Springs several years ago. It was sort of the same deal—a bird with
>> obvious characteristics of both bald and golden eagles, and it was a
>> juvenile when we saw it as well. There are a lot of goldens (and sometimes
>> ferruginous) over in that area because of the sage hillsides. Up on the
>> sides of the Crazy Mtns there are also a lot of goldens and in winter,
>> loads of rough-legs…
>>
>> d
>>
>> 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
>>
>> http://bmb.psu.edu/directory/dab14 >>
>> Phone: 814-865-1992
>> Fax: 814-863-7024
>> e-mail: <dab14...>
>>
>> Research Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
>> Montana State University
>> Bozeman, MT 59717
>>
>>
>> On Oct 20, 2018, at 8:13 AM, Nick Bolgiano <nickbolgiano...>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Don,
>>
>> Good suggestion. That bird is unlike any GE I have seen.
>>
>> Camp Baker is on the Smith River, NW of White Sulphur Springs. You can
>> Google Map "Camp Baker, MT".
>>
>> Nick
>>
>> On Fri, Oct 19, 2018 at 10:23 PM Bryant, Donald Ashley <dab14...>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Nick,
>>>
>>> I suppose you have considered the possibility that this is some sort of
>>> hybrid bird? Those pale wing feathers are rather more like those of a
>>> juvenile bald eagle, that characteristically have whitish feathers at that
>>> position. Also, the wings, are not as elongated and broader than is often
>>> the case with goldens, and overall, to me, the body is pretty bulky for a
>>> golden juvenile. Yes, it has a lot of golden traits too, but it is in no
>>> way a typical golden eagle juvenile, at least not to me. WHen did you take
>>> this? And where exactly??
>>>
>>> d
>>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>> http://bmb.psu.edu/directory/dab14 >>>
>>> Phone: 814-865-1992
>>> Fax: 814-863-7024
>>> e-mail: <dab14...>
>>>
>>> Research Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
>>> Montana State University
>>> Bozeman, MT 59717
>>>
>>>
>>> On Oct 19, 2018, at 10:11 PM, Nick Bolgiano <nickbolgiano...>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Attached are pictures that I took of a distinctive immature golden
>>> eagle in Montana. These were taken at the new site that Steve
>>> Hoffman's tour group found in central Montana, near the Big Belt Mts.
>>>
>>> This bird has white feathers at top of the wrist (epaulets) and a
>>> crease between primaries and secondaries. I'm trying to find out what
>>> might have caused this crease. This bird seemed very curious about our
>>> group of 10 people, flying right over us and not very high for a
>>> golden eagle.
>>>
>>> Nick Bolgiano
>>> <golden eagle with epaulets_Camp Baker, MT_10-08-2018a.jpg><golden
>>> eagle with epaulets_Camp Baker, MT_10-08-2018b.jpg><golden eagle with
>>> epaulets_Camp Baker, MT_10-08-2018c.jpg><golden eagle with
>>> epaulets_Camp Baker, MT_10-08-2018d.jpg><golden eagle with
>>> epaulets_Camp Baker, MT_10-08-2018e.jpg>
>>>
>>>
>>> <PastedGraphic-1.tiff><PastedGraphic-1.tiff>
>>
>>
>>
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Date: 10/19/18 7:12 pm From: Nick Bolgiano <nickbolgiano...> Subject: a distinctive Montana golden eagle
Attached are pictures that I took of a distinctive immature golden eagle in Montana. These were taken at the new site that Steve Hoffman's tour group found in central Montana, near the Big Belt Mts.
This bird has white feathers at top of the wrist (epaulets) and a crease between primaries and secondaries. I'm trying to find out what might have caused this crease. This bird seemed very curious about our group of 10 people, flying right over us and not very high for a golden eagle.
Date: 10/19/18 4:07 pm From: Gregory William Grove <gwg2...> Subject: Fwd: Stone Mt., Pa. (19 Oct 2018) 47 Raptors
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2018 6:03:59 PM Subject: Stone Mt., Pa. (19 Oct 2018) 47 Raptors
Stone Mt., Pa. Allensville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 19, 2018 Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total BV 13 24 24 TV 14 133 133 OS 0 9 65 BE 1 34 91 NH 2 19 27 SS 10 536 731 CH 0 54 79 NG 0 1 2 RS 2 29 37 BW 0 6 3027 RT 3 191 214 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 10 11 AK 1 41 90 ML 0 21 26 PG 0 12 24 UA 0 3 4 UB 0 1 1 UF 0 1 1 UE 0 0 0 UR 1 16 21 Total: 47 1141 4608
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours Official Counter Jon Kauffman Observers: Nick Bolgiano, Zoey Greenburg
Visitors: A few great interactions with very interested and engaged visitors!
Weather: Clear skies in the morning turned to mostly cloudy in the afternoon. Winds from the west and south. Crisp day.
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations: Other species observed: CAWR, AMCR, CORA, BCCH, WBNU, YRWA, AMGO, DOWO, HAWO, RBNU, YBCU, NOFL, DEJU, BLJA, 1 dragonfly and 3 monarchs.
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:15:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter Ken Tucker Observers: Alex, Nick, Phil Park
*Visitors:* Alex & Nick from Penn State Phil Park About 30 kids & adults from Belleville Mennonite school walked up mountain trail
*Weather:* Light winds in morning becoming slightly stronger later in the day
*Raptor Observations:* Great harrrier day (for us) Immature golden 10:28 Immature golden 12:10 4th year bald eagle, saw twice, not counted
Date: 10/19/18 9:17 am From: Chad Kauffman <chadkauffman...> Subject: Re: Living Bird issues avail.
offer it to some amish birding families
they eat it up and pass it around
I have given those mags and several other kind to my amish friends and feel good it wasn't wasted.
On 10/19/2018 12:10 PM, Gregory William Grove wrote: > Hi all > > I have about 12 years of Cornell's excellent LIVING BIRD mag. avail > to anyone interested in some or all. I can bring to bird club next > week, or make other arrangements to transfer to you. > > It would be painful to send these to re-cycle bin, but I have huge > collections of various journals - that will have be dealt with > eventually ------ > > Greg > > > > Greg Grove > Editor - Pennsylvania Birds > 9524 Stone Creek Ridge Road, Huntingdon, PA. 16652 > 814 643 3295 > <gwg2...> >
Date: 10/19/18 9:10 am From: Gregory William Grove <gwg2...> Subject: Living Bird issues avail.
Hi all
I have about 12 years of Cornell's excellent LIVING BIRD mag. avail to anyone interested in some or all. I can bring to bird club next week, or make other arrangements to transfer to you.
It would be painful to send these to re-cycle bin, but I have huge collections of various journals - that will have be dealt with eventually ------
Greg
Greg Grove Editor - Pennsylvania Birds 9524 Stone Creek Ridge Road, Huntingdon, PA. 16652 814 643 3295 <gwg2...>
Date: 10/19/18 7:08 am From: Gyekis, Joseph Peter <jpg186...> Subject: Pre-meeting dinner at Happy Valley Brewing Company
Hello All, If anyone would like to join us for dinner with Lisa Williams at Happy Valley Brewing Company before the meeting next Wednesday, we will be assembling there at 5:30. Please send me an email to help me get an approximate head count. Joe
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours Official Counter Darrell Smith Observers: Craig Kochel
*Visitors:* Craig Kochel, Nice lady from Brooklyn, NY.
*Weather:* cold with modest winds from the WNW and mostly sunny skies.
*Raptor Observations:* First Bird Sharpie 8:45. Adult BE's 2 @ 1:32. Imm. BE's 2 @ 10:15, 10:16. Juvenile at 2:25. Peregrine at 12:47. 2 Immature & 1 Adult Bald Eagles not counted.
*Non-raptor Observations:* Ravens, Goldfinches and 6 Monarchs.
Date: 10/18/18 6:12 pm From: Gregory William Grove <gwg2...> Subject: Fwd: Stone Mt., Pa. (18 Oct 2018) 168 Raptors
Record one-day count of Red-shouldered Hawks today for Stone Mt.
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 6:54:35 PM Subject: Stone Mt., Pa. (18 Oct 2018) 168 Raptors
Stone Mt., Pa. Allensville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 18, 2018 Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total BV 0 11 11 TV 10 119 119 OS 0 9 65 BE 6 33 90 NH 2 17 25 SS 48 526 721 CH 6 54 79 NG 0 1 2 RS 19 27 35 BW 0 6 3027 RT 54 188 211 RL 0 0 0 GE 2 10 11 AK 11 40 89 ML 8 21 26 PG 0 12 24 UA 0 3 4 UB 0 1 1 UF 0 1 1 UE 0 0 0 UR 2 15 20 Total: 168 1094 4561
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter David Kyler Observers: Don Deuppel, Greg Grove, Nick Bolgiano, Ron Crandall, Trudy Kyler
Visitors: Bill & Audrey Chambers, friend from Austin TX, helped spot for approx 1 hr, Don Deuppel
Weather:
Raptor Observations: GE AD 8:17, 1:02 BE AD 10:05, 11:58 IM 10:07, 12:31, 1:07, 1:13, 1:42 IM BE not counted N Harrier 1 Female, 1 Immature
Non-raptor Observations: DCCormorant 89, Common Loon 42, Raven 4, Robin 12, Yellow-rump Warbler 1 Monarchs 22
Thanks all - I got ahold of Robyn and am taking it to Animal Medical Hospital as a drop off for them to pick up.
Julia
On Thu, Oct 18, 2018 at 4:02 PM Robert Snyder <rhs2...> wrote:
> Here's the web address Julia. > > http://www.centrewildlifecare.org and the phone number (814) 692-0004 > > Bob > > Robert Snyder > Research Technologist III > Penn State University > Dept of Plant Science > Rm 219 Tyson Bldg > University Park, PA 16802 > Office: 814-863-6168 > Cell: 814-753-2629- > Fax: 814-863-6139 > <rhs2...> > > "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." > Teddy Roosevelt > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Julia Plummer" <julia...> > To: "StateCollegeBirdClub" <SCBIRDCL...> > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 3:56:08 PM > Subject: Window strike > > Found an injured cedar waxing. How do I get in touch with Robin to see > about taking it in for rehabilitation? > > Julia > > Sent from my iPhone >
> On Oct 18, 2018, at 3:56 PM, Julia Plummer <julia...> wrote:
>
> Found an injured cedar waxing. How do I get in touch with Robin to see about taking it in for rehabilitation?
>
> Julia
>
> Sent from my iPhone
Robert Snyder Research Technologist III Penn State University Dept of Plant Science Rm 219 Tyson Bldg University Park, PA 16802 Office: 814-863-6168 Cell: 814-753-2629- Fax: 814-863-6139 <rhs2...>
"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." Teddy Roosevelt
----- Original Message ----- From: "Julia Plummer" <julia...> To: "StateCollegeBirdClub" <SCBIRDCL...> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 3:56:08 PM Subject: Window strike
Found an injured cedar waxing. How do I get in touch with Robin to see about taking it in for rehabilitation?
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours Official Counter Darrell Smith Observers:
*Visitors:* Several Amish and Mennonite groups checked out the views of Big & Ferguson Valleys. A nice couple from Altoona' Pa.
*Weather:* Clear skies and cool with moderate winds from the W to start. Later the winds were 30 mph with gusts 40 mph plus. At 2:30 it started to sprinkle rain.
*Raptor Observations:* First Bird Coopers Hawk at 9:00am. Adult BE at 10:42. Juvenile GE at 12:57. Local TV's, BV's & Red-tails.
*Non-raptor Observations:* Ravens with 10 at one time. BC Chickadees.
Date: 10/17/18 5:20 pm From: Gyekis, Joseph Peter <jpg186...> Subject: 10/24: Lisa Williams on "Restoring Imperiled Young Forest Communities"
Hi everyone,
Next week is our October meeting--many of our declining bird species in this area depend on young forest habitat. Lisa Williams from the Pennsylvania Game Commission will be speaking about this critical component of our ecosystem.
In 2011, Lisa became the Game Commission Species Specialist for ruffed grouse, woodcock, mourning doves and webless waterfowl (coots, rails, snipe, moorhen, and gallinules). Her particular interest lies in the restoration and management of young forests and other early succession habitats. The loss of these habitats across Pennsylvania and throughout the East has resulted in widespread species declines. This is a conservation challenge that bridges game and nongame interests, with declines occurring in 75% of the bird species that rely on these habitats. Fortunately it is a crisis that can be solved through responsible management of our forests and shrub lands. For this reason, Lisa places a high emphasis on public outreach, education and collaboration.
Date: 10/17/18 4:57 pm From: Gregory William Grove <gwg2...> Subject: Fwd: Stone Mt., Pa. (17 Oct 2018) 105 Raptors
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 7:55:24 PM Subject: Stone Mt., Pa. (17 Oct 2018) 105 Raptors
Stone Mt., Pa. Allensville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 17, 2018 Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total BV 0 11 11 TV 0 109 109 OS 1 9 65 BE 6 27 84 NH 4 15 23 SS 40 478 673 CH 11 48 73 NG 0 1 2 RS 0 8 16 BW 0 6 3027 RT 41 134 157 RL 0 0 0 GE 1 8 9 AK 0 29 78 ML 0 13 18 PG 0 12 24 UA 0 3 4 UB 0 1 1 UF 0 1 1 UE 0 0 0 UR 1 13 18 Total: 105 926 4393
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 9 hours Official Counter Greg Grove Observers: Don Deuppel, Jon Kauffman
Weather: WNW wind. Moderate in am, turning very strong in afternoon. Clear in am, turning heavy clouds mid-afternoon, before partial clearing later. 50F
Raptor Observations: BE IMM 1025, 1045, 1639, 1642; AD BE 1125, 1405 GE IMM 1639
"Save the best for last" was the theme of the final banding day for Fall 2018. We had the highest number of birds handled this season with 45 individuals of 12 species. New for the season included: Brown Creeper, Golden-crowned Kinglet and a late Warbling Vireo. The latter was only the second one encountered since 2010.
Many thanks to today's volunteers who were kept very busy and to all who have helped through the season.
New Banded:Warbling Vireo 1Black-capped Chickadee 3Brown Creeper 1Golden-crowned Kinglet 1Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2G. Catbird 1White-throated Sparrow 25Song Sparrow 1E. Towhee 4
Ovenbird 1
Recaptures:Downy Woodpecker banded 4/12/16Black-capped Chickadee banded 9/19/18White-throated Sparrow banded 10/3/18N. Cardinal # 1 banded 10/10/17N. Cardinal # 2 banded 10/3/18
Nick Kerlin, Bander-in-chargeAvian Education ProgramThe Arboretum at Penn State
Date: 10/16/18 5:14 pm From: Robert Snyder <birdphotoginpa...> Subject: late season Monarchs
We are still getting a migrating Monarch or so at our zinnia patch. We will hold out until the first killing frost. Here's one that visited the zinnias last weekend.
Bob Snyder
-- Do the best you can, where you are, with what you have. Theodore Roosevelt
To those of you who haven't seen this latest addition to PA birders-Photography Face Book site for the PSO, I photographed this Barred Owl at Bald Eagle State Park last Sunday (10/14) in the early afternoon.
I felt pretty lucky to have this view of a secretive bird.
Bob Snyder
-- Do the best you can, where you are, with what you have. Theodore Roosevelt
Raptor Observations: BE: 1130 Imm GE: 1138 Sub, 1203 Imm, 1421 Sub AK: 1 male
Non-raptor Observations: C. Loon-3, monarch-10 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Nick Bolgiano (<nickbolgiano...>)
Date: 10/16/18 9:31 am From: Margaret Brittingham <mxb21...> Subject: Re: Free birding software for young birders in Pre-K, Grade School, Middle School and High School
Hi All
The code for young birders to use to get the software is
*PennsylvaniaYoungBirder
.*
College students, teachers and wildlife professionals can get a 50%
discount. Email me if interested in the codes for those.
On Tue, Oct 16, 2018 at 10:25 AM Bob Fowles <rbf...> wrote:
> Thayer Birdware Software is offering its birding software for free to
> young birders in Pre-K, Grade School, Middle School and High School. For
> details about the software and how to take advantage of this free offer,
> see http://www.thayerbirding.com >
> I received an email from them about this offer, and this is the reason
> given:
>
> Why are we doing this? Because the company founder, Peter W. Thayer,
> decided that this would be the perfect way to celebrate his 70th birthday.
>
> "Over the past 24 years I have heard from thousands of folks who told me
> how much this birding program meant to them. I have been overwhelmed by the
> kind words and feedback we have received from people who are now
> professional bird guides, ornithologists, college professors and wildlife
> managers. They told me they used our program when they were growing up to
> learn more about the birds around them...and they still use it today!”
>
> Now it is time to give back something to the birding community and to the
> millions of young birders (and potential young birders) who just need a
> spark to get them started on a life-long quest for knowledge about our
> natural world and the importance of preserving the habitat we still have.
> What better way than this to celebrate the year of the bird?
>
> Bob Fowles, Pine Grove Mills
>
--
Margaret Brittingham
Professor of Wildlife Resources
Dept of Ecosystem Science and Management
814-863-8442
<mxb21...>
Date: 10/16/18 9:03 am From: Susan Braun <braun3112...> Subject: Fwd: roundtable on climate change
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Ed Perry <paglobalwarmingoutreach...>
Date: Mon, Oct 15, 2018 at 7:34 PM
Subject: roundtable on climate change
To: Susan Braun <braun3112...>
Susan - could you forward this to your bird club friends?
*Contact*: Ed Perry, Pennsylvania Outreach Coordinator
*How a Warming World is Changing the Forecast for Wildlife*
This past decade has seen a procession of extreme weather events in the
form of droughts, floods, wildfires and hurricanes, that have devastated
communities all across our country. The driving force behind these
catastrophic events is a planet that is slowing heating up.
Here in central Pennsylvania, a warming planet is subtly altering the
forecast for wildlife, putting at risk species that have been with us for
millions of years. Climate change is putting its thumb on the scales,
giving a leg up to noxious insect pests and other species that were once
held in check by colder winters. Meanwhile, our state fish, state bird and
state tree, along with many other species, are struggling to survive.
Our experts will present the latest science, their forecast for wildlife,
and actions we need to take to help wildlife survive.
*WHO: *Greg Czarnecki, Climate Change & Research Coordinator, Pennsylvania
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Margaret Brittingham, Professor of Wildlife Resources, Penn State University
Lisa Williams, Program Leader, Ruffed Grouse and Webless
Migratory Game Birds, Bureau of Wildlife Management, Pennsylvania Game
Commission
Ed Perry, National Wildlife Federation, Pennsylvania Outreach Coordinator,
Climate Change Campaign
*WHAT:* Roundtable discussion on the effects of climate change on
wildlife
*WHEN:* Monday, November 12, 2018, from 6:00 – 8:00pm
*WHERE: *Boalsburg Fire Hall, 113 W Pine St. Boalsburg
*FREE and open to the public*
*The National Wildlife Federation <http://www.nwf.org/>is America's largest
conservation organization inspiring Americans to protect wildlife for our
children's future. Follow us at nwf.org <http://nwf.org>.*
--
Ed Perry
National Wildlife Federation
Climate Change Campaign
Phone - 814-880-9593
<paglobalwarmingoutreach...>
Date: 10/16/18 7:52 am From: Susan Braun <braun3112...> Subject: Fwd: JVAS meeting Tuesday, Oct. 16
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Laura Jackson <mljackson2...>
Date: Tue, Oct 16, 2018 at 7:16 AM
Subject: JVAS meeting Tuesday, Oct. 16
To: Mike & Laura Jackson <mljackson2...>
Dear JVAS Friends,
Tonight’s program should be of great interest: *Arsonist Raptors in
Northern Australia Summary Discussion presented by John Carter, Brian
Schmoke and Sean Herrmann*
"Bird watchers keep a life list, noting each new species that they
discover, along with important details such as the date and location. When
you venture to a part of the globe that you have never seen before, you can
be certain you will find birds that are new to you and have
attention-grabbing behaviors. This is exactly what a group of Central
Pennsylvanian birders found during a bird expedition in Northern Australia
in May 2018 with Dr. Mark Bonta. We are excited to share with the JVAS
group the photography and video obtained, data collection, such as
assessing fire dynamics, the bird species observed around fires, what the
raptors were eating, and more.
We will talk about the controlled burns that we worked around with Nathan
Ferguson, the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service commanding officer
at Tennant Creek, and the Jawoyn Rangers, an Aboriginal land management
corporation in Katherine."
Don’t forget the free dinner with shade organic coffee from 6 - 6:45 pm
before the meeting - and bring a friend; all programs are free and open to
the public. We meet in the Bellwood-Antis Library at 526 Main Street,
Bellwood, PA.
*Directions:* Take Interstate I-99 to the Bellwood/Route 865 Exit (Exit
41). Follow Rt. 865 through the Sheetz/Martin's intersection. Proceed
about 4 blocks and turn right at the "Business District" sign, just before
the railroad overpass. Turn left at the dead end and travel to the stop
sign. Continue straight for a short distance; the library will be on your
right.
Date: 10/16/18 7:26 am From: Bob Fowles <rbf...> Subject: Free birding software for young birders in Pre-K, Grade School, Middle School and High School
Thayer Birdware Software is offering its birding software for free to young birders in Pre-K, Grade School, Middle School and High School. For details about the software and how to take advantage of this free offer, see http://www.thayerbirding.com
I received an email from them about this offer, and this is the reason given:
Why are we doing this? Because the company founder, Peter W. Thayer, decided that this would be the perfect way to celebrate his 70th birthday.
"Over the past 24 years I have heard from thousands of folks who told me how much this birding program meant to them. I have been overwhelmed by the kind words and feedback we have received from people who are now professional bird guides, ornithologists, college professors and wildlife managers. They told me they used our program when they were growing up to learn more about the birds around them...and they still use it today!”
Now it is time to give back something to the birding community and to the millions of young birders (and potential young birders) who just need a spark to get them started on a life-long quest for knowledge about our natural world and the importance of preserving the habitat we still have. What better way than this to celebrate the year of the bird?
Date: 10/16/18 6:55 am From: Mark Henry <markstanh73...> Subject: Fwd: roundtable on climate change
I know this isn't directly birding but some members might be interested in
this program
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Ed Perry <paglobalwarmingoutreach...>
Date: Mon, Oct 15, 2018 at 7:35 PM
Subject: roundtable on climate change
To: mark henry <markstanh73...>
Mark - could you forward this to your bird club friends?
*Contact*: Ed Perry, Pennsylvania Outreach Coordinator
*How a Warming World is Changing the Forecast for Wildlife*
This past decade has seen a procession of extreme weather events in the
form of droughts, floods, wildfires and hurricanes, that have devastated
communities all across our country. The driving force behind these
catastrophic events is a planet that is slowing heating up.
Here in central Pennsylvania, a warming planet is subtly altering the
forecast for wildlife, putting at risk species that have been with us for
millions of years. Climate change is putting its thumb on the scales,
giving a leg up to noxious insect pests and other species that were once
held in check by colder winters. Meanwhile, our state fish, state bird and
state tree, along with many other species, are struggling to survive.
Our experts will present the latest science, their forecast for wildlife,
and actions we need to take to help wildlife survive.
*WHO: *Greg Czarnecki, Climate Change & Research Coordinator, Pennsylvania
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Margaret Brittingham, Professor of Wildlife Resources, Penn State University
Lisa Williams, Program Leader, Ruffed Grouse and Webless
Migratory Game Birds, Bureau of Wildlife Management, Pennsylvania Game
Commission
Ed Perry, National Wildlife Federation, Pennsylvania Outreach Coordinator,
Climate Change Campaign
*WHAT:* Roundtable discussion on the effects of climate change on
wildlife
*WHEN:* Monday, November 12, 2018, from 6:00 – 8:00pm
*WHERE: *Boalsburg Fire Hall, 113 W Pine St. Boalsburg
*FREE and open to the public*
*The National Wildlife Federation <http://www.nwf.org/>is America's largest
conservation organization inspiring Americans to protect wildlife for our
children's future. Follow us at nwf.org <http://nwf.org>.*
--
Ed Perry
National Wildlife Federation
Climate Change Campaign
Phone - 814-880-9593
<paglobalwarmingoutreach...>
Date: 10/15/18 10:43 am From: <bluebird6771...> <bluebird6771...> Subject: Banding Day 14
We were able to band this morning, albeit to a lesser degree than normal due to threatening rain, wind and project assist with Dr. Corien Bakermans of the PSU Altoona campus. Only seven nets were open that allowed us to band 15 individuals of seven species. New for the season was Ruby-crowned Kinglet. No recaptures for the day.
Next (and possibly final banding day) is this Wednesday, Oct. 17, 7:30 am at the Air Quality Site. Many thanks to the volunteers who responded to a late request for assisting this morning.
New Banded:R.C. Kinglet 1Swainson's Thrush 2Hermit Thrush 1G. Catbird 1E. Towhee 1White-throated Sparrow 5N. Cardinal 4
Recaptures:None
Nick Kerlin, Bander-in-chargeAvian Education ProgramThe Arboretum at Penn State
Observation start time: 07:15:00 Observation end time: 15:15:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter Craig Kochel Observers:
*Visitors:* Phil and Rose Park
*Weather:* Overcast and cool with light winds from the south.
*Raptor Observations:* Local red-tails,1 adult Bald Eagle not migrating. Bald Eagle -- Imm at 15:51 Golden Eagle -- Adults at 11:52 and 13:05
*Non-raptor Observations:* TV's, BV's, ravens, goldfinches, blue jays, robins, carolina wrens, red-bellied, downy, and pileated woodpeckers, wb and rb nuthatc hes, chickadees,towhees, and a huge grackle swarm passing through in the morning - spending time around the lookout. 2 loons. 4 Monarchs. A small plane passed though the lookout low enough to obscure the tower.
Date: 10/13/18 10:15 am From: Chet Gottfried <chetg...> Subject: Friday additions for Jo Hays
Hello everyone,
From my notes, we had 8 bald eagles (not 4): the first observed by Todd before I had arrived, and then 11:03 (adult); 11:05 (almost adult); 11:06; 11:23; 12:30 (two); and 1:19.
We also had 2 osprey.
Attached are a few tiny photos: the almost adult bald eagle; the peregrine; and two kestrel photos. (It was a great opportunity to photograph different kestrels!)
Date: 10/12/18 6:04 pm From: Jon Kauffman <jvk5019...> Subject: American Kestrel flight
Hello all,
As the reports pour in from hawkwatch sites throughout the mid-Atlantic region, its wonderful to see all the numbers of American Kestrels migrating. Along with decent numbers passing through Pennsylvania, Cape May tallied *5,406* for the day. Cape Henlopen Hawkwatch in Lewes, DE tallied 328. The counter Jennifer Ottinger stated the following:
* "An amazing Kestrel flight today! Falcons were coming across from Cape May all day. Highest single day count since 2010 with 328 Kestrels. Osprey still moving through, 20 Bald Eagles, 39 Merlin and a few Harriers and Peregrines. Very few Accipiters." *
Date: 10/12/18 4:54 pm From: Gregory William Grove <gwg2...> Subject: Fwd: Stone Mt., Pa. (12 Oct 2018) 291 Raptors
Second highest Sharp-shin count ever for Stone Mt (since 1995)
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2018 7:52:02 PM Subject: Stone Mt., Pa. (12 Oct 2018) 291 Raptors
Stone Mt., Pa. Allensville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 12, 2018 Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total BV 6 6 6 TV 21 56 56 OS 3 4 60 BE 11 17 74 NH 1 7 15 SS 188 317 512 CH 8 20 45 NG 0 0 1 RS 1 1 9 BW 0 6 3027 RT 17 45 68 RL 0 0 0 GE 2 3 4 AK 20 26 75 ML 3 5 10 PG 4 10 22 UA 2 3 4 UB 1 1 1 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 3 9 14 Total: 291 536 4003
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours Official Counter Greg Grove, Jen Steigerwalt Observers: David Kyler, Deb Grove, Greg Grove, Lou Saporito, Luke Fultz, Pam Fisher, Peggy Wagoner
Visitors: Pam Fisher from Lancaster, Aiden Griffiths, Nagle
Weather: Moderate to str NW wind. Mostly cloudy. Temp 8-10C
Raptor Observations: BE Imm (2) 1008, Ad (2) 1017, Imm 1115, Ad 1118, Imm 1135, Ad 1201, Ad 1232, Ad 1237, Ad (2), Imm 1335 GE Ad 1043, Ad 1133 AK - 1 M, 19 not aged
Non-raptor Observations: Can Geese 170 Com Loon 7 DC Cormorant 57 Monarchs 23
Date: 10/12/18 12:53 pm From: Jon Kauffman <jvk5019...> Subject: Field Trip Annoucement
*Birding Bald Eagle State Park* joint field with Juniata Valley Audubon
Society
Saturday, November 10, 2018 (9am – 1pm)
Let’s explore Bald Eagle State Park to look for migrating waterfowl, hawks
and more. The 5,900-acre Bald Eagle State Park is in the broad Bald Eagle
Valley in Centre County. It includes a lake along Bald Eagle Mountain which
is surrounded by forests, fields and wetlands. We’ll stop at several birdy
places on our way up to the park and within the park. We’ll finish by
driving to the dam and taking a short walk on an old road. Bring
binoculars, drinks, and snacks. We’ll stop in Howard afterwards for a bite
to eat.
Field Trip Leaders:
Susan Braun: 814-574-0795 or <braun3112...> and Julia Plummer:
<julia...>
Date: 10/12/18 8:01 am From: Wentzel, Douglas <djw105...> Subject: Re: The Big Sit
Hi All,
Shaver’s Creek will be hosting a Big Sit on our boardwalk platform tomorrow. All are welcome to join at any point in the day, and you can find us by coming to Shaver’s Creek or you can park at Stone Valley and walk the lake trail to the center. Bring a chair and snacks and dress for the weather.
best,
Doug
On Oct 11, 2018, at 6:08 PM, Gyekis, Joseph Peter <jpg186...><mailto:<jpg186...>> wrote:
If anyone wants to come out to Muddy Paws on Sunday and help count that circle we don't have anyone for late morning. I'll be there early morning and you can meet some other Penns Valley birding people around 6 pm.
________________________________
From: State College (PA) Bird Club <SCBIRDCL...><mailto:<SCBIRDCL...>> on behalf of Chad Kauffman <chadkauffman...><mailto:<chadkauffman...>> Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 4:56:22 PM
To: <SCBIRDCL...><mailto:<SCBIRDCL...> Subject: The Big Sit
its coming up this weekend, saturday and/or sunday
our state is leading for the most circles registered, which is cool we
have so many willing to participate
if you haven't done one before, its easy, or find one near you to join
for a while
sitting at a hawkwatch? you are already doing a big sit, just need to
register and add the raptor food as counters like to call it.
can only do it a few hours? thats fine. you can come an go.
here is the site where you can see registereed circles for all of the
state and other countries.
Date: 10/11/18 3:08 pm From: Gyekis, Joseph Peter <jpg186...> Subject: Re: The Big Sit
If anyone wants to come out to Muddy Paws on Sunday and help count that circle we don't have anyone for late morning. I'll be there early morning and you can meet some other Penns Valley birding people around 6 pm.
________________________________
From: State College (PA) Bird Club <SCBIRDCL...> on behalf of Chad Kauffman <chadkauffman...>
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 4:56:22 PM
To: <SCBIRDCL...>
Subject: The Big Sit
its coming up this weekend, saturday and/or sunday
our state is leading for the most circles registered, which is cool we
have so many willing to participate
if you haven't done one before, its easy, or find one near you to join
for a while
sitting at a hawkwatch? you are already doing a big sit, just need to
register and add the raptor food as counters like to call it.
can only do it a few hours? thats fine. you can come an go.
here is the site where you can see registereed circles for all of the
state and other countries.
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours Official Counter Darrell Smith Observers: Cindy Bickel
*Visitors:* Cindy Bickel, Phil Park, Amos Swarey, Lady from California visiting relatives, Reed Lucas from Black Moshanan, Ken Brana from Clearfield.
*Weather:* Foggy to start with winds from the S turning to SW later in the day. Mostly overcast during the day.
*Raptor Observations:* Adult BE's 10:21, 11:28, 2:37. Imm. BE 10:30. Peregrine Falcons 10:53, 1:22. Local Red-tails, TV's & BV's.
Date: 10/10/18 3:43 pm From: Jon Kauffman <jvk5019...> Subject: Stone Mt 10/10
*Stone Mt., Pa. Allensville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 10, 2018 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 35 35 OS 0 1 57 BE 0 6 63 NH 2 6 14 SS 28 129 324 CH 1 12 37 NG 0 0 1 RS 0 0 8 BW 1 6 3027 RT 0 28 51 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 1 2 AK 1 6 55 ML 0 2 7 PG 0 6 18 UA 0 1 2 UB 0 0 0 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 6 11 Total: 33 245 3712 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Jon Kauffman Observers: Deb Grove, Greg Grove, Jason Beale, Margaret Brittingham, Rob Dickerson, Ron Crandall Visitors: Margaret Brittingham, Jason Beale and 7 students from PSU Avian Outreach Class and Cathy, a friend of the Grove's. Weather: For the fist 1 1/2, fog was at ridgetop with cloud cover beginning to break up in the valleys. Cloud cover eventually becoming partly cloudy (75%). A nice cool wind from the SE at 4-7mph throughout the day. Very consistent speed and direction. Raptor Observations: NOHA: Female and Unk AMKE: Female Black Vulture(5) Turkey Vulture(12) Red-tailed Hawk (3) not migrating. Majority of the flight was tucked close to the ridge with a few high and over the valley to the south. Non-raptor Observations: Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker 2 Downy Woodpecker 1 Pileated Woodpecker 1 Blue Jay 3 American Crow 1 Common Raven 2 Tree Swallow 5 Black-capped Chickadee 2 White-breasted Nuthatch 1 Carolina Wren 3 Golden-crowned Kinglet 1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 American Robin 10 Cedar Waxwing 15 American Goldfinch 5 Dark-eyed Junco 1 Eastern Towhee 2 Yellow-rumped Warbler 1 Monarch (47) Black Swallowtail (1) Dragonflies present ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jon Kauffman (<jvk5019...> <jvk5019...>) *
Date: 10/9/18 6:31 am From: Ron Crandall <robberfly12...> Subject: Article on Forecasting Bird Migration
An article in Science Magazine (pointed out to me by my son) describes a model for forecasting migration flows using radar and atmospheric condition data:
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours Official Counter Darrell Smith Observers: Cindy Bickel, Craig Kochel, Ken Tucker
*Visitors:* Cindy Bickel, Craig Kochel, Ken Tucker.
*Weather:* Thick fog to start. It finally started to lift around 10:30 somewhat, but continued to persist for another hour. The winds were mostly out of the SE. They were mostly light during the day. It was at least 90% overcast after the fog lifted.
*Raptor Observations:* Adult BE's 11:24, 12:10, 12:59. Imm. BE's 2 @ 11:52, 2 @ 1:03, 2:45. Adult GE at 10:49. Local Red-tails, BV's & TV's. 4 Bald Eagles not counted as migrating.
Date: 10/8/18 11:40 am From: <bluebird6771...> <bluebird6771...> Subject: Banding Day 13
A humid, foggy and overcast morning made the few birds we handled seem even more dreary. Only nine birds of seven species this morning. One however was new for the season - Blackpoll Warbler. Thanks as always to our volunteers - six this morning. Next banding is Thursday, Oct. 11 at the Air Quality site.
New Banded: Gray Catbird 1 Blackpoll Warbler 1 E. Towhee 2 N. Cardinal 1 White-throated Sparrow 2 Purple Finch 1
Recaptures: Ovenbird banded 9/27/18 (3rd time we've handled this bird)
Nick Kerlin, Bander-in-charge Avian Education Program The Arboretum at Penn State
Date: 10/7/18 4:51 pm From: Kurt <000000926143b032-dmarc-request...> Subject: Rock Wren: eBird Report - Dixon Meadow Preserve, Oct 4, 2018
Carl and I went to see the Montgomery County Rock Wren this past Thursday. If you click on the link to the eBird check list, you can see the digiscope photos Carl took. We lucked out. The wren had gone MIA for 5 hours after being hunted by a Cooper's Hawk. It reappeared 15 minutes before we arrived and we immediately got good looks at it before it disappeared for a short time. Kurt Engstrom
Subject: eBird Report - Dixon Meadow Preserve, Oct 4, 2018
Dixon Meadow Preserve, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, US
Oct 4, 2018 3:13 PM - 5:28 PM
Protocol: Traveling
1.088 mile(s)
Comments: Chase for the Rock Wren - most of the time was spent on the bridge watching for the bird, did walk the loop around the boardwalk once.
21 species
Canada Goose 31
Mourning Dove 1
Chimney Swift 80 Close estimate - huge swirling flock overhead for a few minutes, small flocks passing over as darkness approached
Great Blue Heron 1
Turkey Vulture 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
American Kestrel 1
Peregrine Falcon 1 Seen in flight over field across road from parking area when we got back to the car. Large raptor, typically powerful flight with wings tapering down to sharp point, bird was only seen flying diagonally away so we were unable to determine age for it.
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 1
Tufted Titmouse 1
Rock Wren 1 First state record first found on the evening of 10/2 and continuing all day today. After vanishing for close to 5 hours earlier in the day, the bird reappeared right around 3 PM and was seen in the area until darkness which seems to be the daily routine for this guy. Bird was extremely loyal to the thin seam of river rock visible from the boardwalk bridge (bridge with paved walking path on both sides, NOT the main boardwalk), it was seen working this area from ~20 yards up from the bridge all the way up to where the rocks bend away out of sight. Best bet for locating this bird seems to be to stakeout this location in the early morning and late afternoon into evening.
Super energetic bird, actively foraging nearly the entire time it was in view. Constantly popping up and down, into and out of sight, as it worked the length of the rock seam, never leaving it. Watched it catch a katydid at one point, smash it against a rock, and eventually choke it down. After eating this big meal the bird spent some time sitting up on a rock digesting for a little before going back to its active behavior. Large, pale wren with noticeably long bill with a slight curve along it. Was really taken aback by the very buffy tail tips on the bird that we especially evident in flight, faint pinkish hues on the flanks were a nice touch as well. Overall the bird seemed very healthy although some missing feathers on the left thigh might indicate a close encounter with a predator of some sort.
House Wren 1 Working the rock seam along with the ROWR at one point. Much darker and smaller
Marsh Wren 1 Continuing in the area for a few days now. Spent its time in the tall grass around the base of bluebird boxes 5/6, easy to locate when it would give its 'chit' call notes. Secretive but did offer a few nice views at different points, may of been two but could not fully confirm this.
European Starling 200
American Goldfinch 10
Savannah Sparrow 5
Song Sparrow 5
Swamp Sparrow 1
Red-winged Blackbird 4
Palm Warbler 12 Abundant, likely more than this
Date: 10/7/18 4:46 pm From: Gregory William Grove <gwg2...> Subject: Fwd: Stone Mt., Pa. (07 Oct 2018) 38 Raptors
Sent: Sunday, October 7, 2018 7:25:06 PM Subject: Stone Mt., Pa. (07 Oct 2018) 38 Raptors
Stone Mt., Pa. Allensville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 07, 2018 Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 0 1 57 BE 0 2 59 NH 2 2 10 SS 21 46 241 CH 2 2 27 NG 0 0 1 RS 0 0 8 BW 1 5 3026 RT 6 11 34 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 1 AK 2 4 53 ML 1 2 7 PG 0 3 15 UA 1 1 2 UB 0 0 0 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 2 4 9 Total: 38 83 3550
Observation start time: 09:30:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter Greg Grove Observers: Ken Tucker, Luke Fultz
Visitors: ~20; Conservation students from Juniata Col.
Weather: fog , then mostly sunny. Calm or very light var. wind. Very warm
Raptor Observations: One Ad Be - not c. AK - 2 M NH - one M, one F
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours Official Counter Craig Kochel Observers:
*Visitors:* Several Amish boys who helped a lot in spotting as well as a handful of sight-seers
*Weather:* Very hot and humid - July-like weather. Light winds from WSW. Stinkbugs were partying like it was 2017 -- making it hard to focus on the watch. Fog was heavy on south side until noon, occasionally drifting over the lookout for brief periods.
*Raptor Observations:* BV's, TVs, and local Red-tails. Bald Eagles : AD at 11:26, 13:19, and 2 at 13:20 Golden Eagles : AD at 13:17 One of a pair of sharpies turned back and dove repeatedly on blue jays in the bushes on the north side of the overlook.... but missed.
*Non-raptor Observations:* Chickadees, towhees, crows, ravens, crows, Woodpeckers - downy, red-bellied and pileated, blue jays, RB and WB nuthatches, carolina wrens, YB sapsucker
Date: 10/7/18 3:26 pm From: Jon Kauffman <jvk5019...> Subject: Scotia Barrens Field Trip Report
Hello all,
With a slight delay from an earlier morning shower, nine participants fought through the large flocks of mosquitoes to enjoy some lingering fall migrants at Scotia Barrens this morning. The activity was low but we did have good looks at Black and White Warbler, Blue-headed Vireo, and Ruby-crowned Kinglets.
The activity of the mosquitoes did eventually die-off once we entered the Waffle Shop.
Thank you to all those that came out and stay alert for upcoming field trips through our the State College Bird Club webpage and Facebook page.
Best, Jon
Scotia Barrens (IBA)--general, Centre, Pennsylvania, US Oct 7, 2018 7:45 AM - 9:00 AM Protocol: Traveling 0.5 mile(s) 24 species
Chimney Swift 2 Downy Woodpecker 2 Hairy Woodpecker 1 Pileated Woodpecker 1 Northern Flicker 1 Eastern Phoebe 2 Blue-headed Vireo 1 Blue Jay 22 Black-capped Chickadee 2 Red-breasted Nuthatch 1 White-breasted Nuthatch 1 Brown Creeper 1 Golden-crowned Kinglet 1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2 American Robin 6 European Starling 4 American Goldfinch 2 Chipping Sparrow 8 White-throated Sparrow 1 Song Sparrow 5 Eastern Towhee 4 Black-and-white Warbler 2 Common Yellowthroat 1 Northern Parula 1
Observation start time: 12:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 3.5 hours Official Counter Mark Shope Observers: Craig Kochel, Jen Lee
*Visitors:* Craig Kochel Jen Lee
*Weather:* Foggy with no count until 12:00 South wind
*Raptor Observations:* Local Red-tails
*Non-raptor Observations:* TVs, BVs, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Downy WP, Carolina Wren, Blue Jays, Ravens, E. Towhee, Goldfinch, BC Chickadee 23 Monarchs Clouded Sulphur 3 Dragonflies Eastern Milk Snake
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 12:45:00 Total observation time: 4.75 hours Official Counter Jon Kauffman Observers: Rob Dickerson
*Weather:* Winds from the south then to the SW and then to the west. Partly cloudy at ridgetop with heavy fog in both valleys which eventually lifted, but with approaching storm from the west, cloud clover became 100% and light fog still lingered in the valleys. Light rain began in the last hour.
*Raptor Observations:* Flight path was on the south slope with only an Osprey migrating at ridgetop to the north. Very little thermal use. Majority of the migrants had direct flight. AMKE: Male and unk Black Vulture (4) and Turkey Vulture(6) not counted
*Non-raptor Observations:* Mourning Dove 1 Downy Woodpecker 1 Pileated Woodpecker 1 Eastern Phoebe 2 Blue-headed Vireo 1 Blue Jay 12 American Crow 2 Common Raven 2 Tree Swallow 12 Black-capped Chickadee 1 Tufted Titmouse 2 Red-breasted Nuthatch 1 White-breasted Nuthatch 2 Carolina Wren 3 Purple Finch 2 American Goldfinch 4 Eastern Towhee 2 Magnolia Warbler 1 Black-throated Blue Warbler 1 Northern Cardinal 2 Monarchs: 139 - Large push of Monarchs flew past the watch before approaching storm. Raptor migration shutdown but Monarch flight continued. I thought we were in the clear of another fall stinkbug infestation, but I was wrong. They were horrendous today.
Date: 10/4/18 11:40 am From: Gregory William Grove <gwg2...> Subject: Fwd: Stone Mt., Pa. (04 Oct 2018) 2 Raptors
Sent: Thursday, October 4, 2018 2:09:14 PM Subject: Stone Mt., Pa. (04 Oct 2018) 2 Raptors
Stone Mt., Pa. Allensville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 04, 2018 Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 0 1 57 BE 0 2 59 NH 0 0 8 SS 2 25 220 CH 0 0 25 NG 0 0 1 RS 0 0 8 BW 0 4 3025 RT 0 5 28 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 1 AK 0 2 51 ML 0 1 6 PG 0 3 15 UA 0 0 1 UB 0 0 0 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 2 7 Total: 2 45 3512
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 11:30:00 Total observation time: 3 hours Official Counter Trudy Kyler Observers: David Kyler, Ron Crandall
Date: 10/4/18 7:21 am From: Margaret Brittingham <mxb21...> Subject: Arboretum Bird Walk
We had a great bird walk this morning. The weather was beautiful and birds were on the move. We got good looks at a northern parula warbler, scarlet tanager and purple finch. Had a total of 33 species (see list below). Other warblers included common yellowthroat, yellow-rumped and Nashville. Also good view of a Philadelphia vireo. This was the last Arboretum bird walk of the season. Walks will start up again in the Spring.
PSU Arboretum, Centre, Pennsylvania, US Oct 4, 2018 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Protocol: Traveling 1.5 mile(s) Comments: Last Arboretum Bird walk of the season 33 species (+1 other taxa)
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 15 Mourning Dove 3 Killdeer 1 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1 Downy Woodpecker 1 Pileated Woodpecker 1 Eastern Phoebe 3 Philadelphia Vireo 1 Blue Jay 6 American Crow 3 Black-capped Chickadee 4 Tufted Titmouse 1 White-breasted Nuthatch 7 Carolina Wren 3 Eastern Bluebird 6 American Robin 1 Gray Catbird 7 Northern Mockingbird 5 European Starling 15 Cedar Waxwing 20 House Finch 10 Purple Finch 4 American Goldfinch 50 White-throated Sparrow 2 Eastern Towhee 2 Brown-headed Cowbird 4 Nashville Warbler 1 Common Yellowthroat 2 Northern Parula 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler 1 Black-throated Green Warbler 2 warbler sp. (Parulidae sp.) 3 Scarlet Tanager 2 Northern Cardinal 1
-- Margaret Brittingham Professor of Wildlife Resources Dept of Ecosystem Science and Management 814-863-8442 <mxb21...>
Date: 10/4/18 5:45 am From: Gyekis, Joseph Peter <jpg186...> Subject: Re: Evening grosbeak bear meadows Retraction
I'm starting to wonder if I didn't just over react to a very yellow rose-breasted grosbeak. The call fits a lot better.
________________________________
From: State College (PA) Bird Club <SCBIRDCL...> on behalf of Gyekis, Joseph Peter <jpg186...>
Sent: Thursday, October 4, 2018 7:56:42 AM
To: <SCBIRDCL...>
Subject: Evening grosbeak bear meadows
Date: 10/3/18 3:35 pm From: Gregory William Grove <gwg2...> Subject: Fwd: Stone Mt., Pa. (03 Oct 2018) 20 Raptors
Sent: Wednesday, October 3, 2018 6:33:40 PM Subject: Stone Mt., Pa. (03 Oct 2018) 20 Raptors
Stone Mt., Pa. Allensville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 03, 2018 Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 0 1 57 BE 1 2 59 NH 0 0 8 SS 8 23 218 CH 0 0 25 NG 0 0 1 RS 0 0 8 BW 1 4 3025 RT 5 5 28 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 1 AK 2 2 51 ML 0 1 6 PG 2 3 15 UA 0 0 1 UB 0 0 0 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 1 2 7 Total: 20 43 3510
Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 14:45:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours Official Counter Greg Grove Observers: Jim Dunn, Lou Saporito
Date: 10/3/18 11:55 am From: <bluebird6771...> <bluebird6771...> Subject: Day 12 Banding
A slow day at banding this morning with only 16 birds handled. New for the season was a Lincoln's Sparrow. Many thanks to our five volunteers of the day.
Date: 10/2/18 8:27 am From: Jon Kauffman <jvk5019...> Subject: Millbrook Marsh walk 10/02/18
Hello all,
This morning was last walk of the fall early morning birds walks offered by Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. Highlights for the group included many singing Eastern Phoebes, a fly over and perched Yellow-billed Cuckoo, and long looks at a very cooperative Marsh Wren.
Thank you to Mandy Maguffey and the Millbrook Marsh staff for offering these walks and giving me the opportunity to lead some of them.
Best, Jon
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, Centre, Pennsylvania, US Oct 2, 2018 8:05 AM - 9:40 AM Protocol: Traveling 0.5 mile(s) 26 species
Mourning Dove 4 Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker 2 Downy Woodpecker 2 Eastern Phoebe 5 Blue Jay 10 Tree Swallow 2 Black-capped Chickadee 1 White-breasted Nuthatch 2 Marsh Wren 1 Carolina Wren 2 American Robin 5 Gray Catbird 1 Brown Thrasher 1 European Starling 2 Cedar Waxwing 35 White-throated Sparrow 2 Song Sparrow 3 Red-winged Blackbird 12 Brown-headed Cowbird 2 Common Yellowthroat 2 Magnolia Warbler 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler 1 Northern Cardinal 1 Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours Official Counter Darrell Smith Observers: Cindy Bickel, Esther Bratton, Linda Whitesel
*Visitors:* Cindy Bickel, Linda Whitesel, Esther Bratton, Mark Shope stopped to say hello.
*Weather:* Warm to start with light variable winds. Mostly cloudy during the day. Became very warm later in the day.
*Raptor Observations:* Adult BE 12:29. Imm. BE's 11:36, 12:29. Local TV's & BV's. 2 Adult BE's not counted as migrating. At approximately 9:45am Cindy Bickel saw a bird that she described to me which appeared to be a Mississippi Kite. I did not see the bird and we did not post it. I am mentioning it in case it might show up at another site after today.
Date: 10/1/18 10:15 am From: <bluebird6771...> <bluebird6771...> Subject: Day 11 Banding
Three new species for the season at bird banding this morning at the Air Quality site: Swainson's Thrush, Rose-breasted Grosbeak and White-throated Sparrow. A total of 23 birds handled of 10 species.
Thank to our five volunteers of the day. Next banding is Wednesday, Oct. 3 at the Air Quality site. We now switch to the new start time of 7:30 am.
New Banded: Downy Woodpecker 1 Red-eyed Vireo 1 Swainson's Thrush 1 G. Catbird 3 Brown Thrasher 2 Ovenbird 3 Black-throated Blue Warbler 1 Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1 N. Cardinal 2 White-throated Sparrow 5
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours Official Counter Darrell Smith Observers: Jen Lee, Ken Tucker
*Visitors:* Jen Lee, Ken Tucker, Ed and Helen Rogusky.
*Weather:* Started out clear blue and cool with light winds from the SE. Had some clouds off and on in the afternoon.
*Raptor Observations:* Adult BE's 11:41, 12:36, 1:25, 2:34. Imm. BE's 12:20, 12:36, 2:53, 2:54. 4 BE's not migrating. Many Local TV's & BV's. Some local Red-tails.
*Non-raptor Observations:* Bluejays, Ravens, Carolina Wren and 36 Monarchs.
Date: 10/1/18 3:31 am From: Julia Plummer <julia...> Subject: Field Trip Report - Scotia Barrens (IBA)--general, Sep 30, 2018
Good morning,
Yesterday, we had the first of our Warblers and Waffles fall walks at Scotia Barrens. The morning started out cold and relatively quiet. Nine of us gathered and walked up and down Scotia Range Rd in search of warblers and other birds, but few warblers were found - and those we saw were flew by quickly. However, the group had a good view of an immature Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and enjoyed views and the tentative songs of a young White-Throated Sparrow. Red-breasted nuthatches continue in the area.
Afterwards, a subset of us enjoyed breakfast at Waffle Shop West (on College Ave.). Birding highlight as we waited outside for our table (post-game day - busy spot!) was a close flyby of a calling raven!
Julia
Scotia Barrens (IBA)--general, Centre, Pennsylvania, US Sep 30, 2018 7:18 AM - 9:38 AM Protocol: Traveling 0.8 mile(s) 25 species (+1 other taxa)
Mourning Dove 1 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 2 Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 Downy Woodpecker 4 Hairy Woodpecker 1 Pileated Woodpecker 1 Northern Flicker 3 Eastern Phoebe 2 Blue-headed Vireo 1 Blue Jay 56 Common Raven 1 Black-capped Chickadee 5 Red-breasted Nuthatch 2 White-breasted Nuthatch 5 American Robin 2 Gray Catbird 6 American Goldfinch 2 Chipping Sparrow 7 White-throated Sparrow 4 Eastern Towhee 19 Red-winged Blackbird 10 Brown-headed Cowbird 1 Common Grackle 112 Common Yellowthroat 1 Magnolia Warbler 1 warbler sp. (Parulidae sp.) 6
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Nick Bolgiano
Observers: Betsy Manlove
Weather: During 830-1015, sky clear with little wind; during 1015-1600, partly cloudy with wind NW 4-7 mph; during 1600-1700, clear with wind NW 8-10 mph; temp 55-61F
Non-raptor Observations: C. Goose-5, C. Loon-1, Chimney Swift-5, Red-bellied Woodpecker-2, Tree Swallow-41, Blue-headed Vireo-2, monarch-92 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Nick Bolgiano (<nickbolgiano...>)
Date: 9/28/18 1:43 pm From: Ron Crandall <robberfly12...> Subject: Stone Mountain - Photos from yesterday
We've have had a really nice fall for Broad-winged Hawks at Stone with the total hovering around 3000. Yesterday was no exception, when the Kylers and I tallied 571.
Photography yesterday was a little challenging with it being overcast all day, but here's some of the birds we saw: Cooper's and Sharp-shinned Hawks, a Harrier, and (of course) Broadwings.
*Jacks Mountain Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 27, 2018 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 2 83 83 Bald Eagle 4 82 82 Northern Harrier 0 6 6 Sharp-shinned Hawk 13 83 83 Cooper's Hawk 4 35 35 Northern Goshawk 0 1 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 108 3612 3612 Red-tailed Hawk 0 49 49 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 3 3 American Kestrel 2 20 20 Merlin 0 5 5 Peregrine Falcon 2 5 5 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 4 4 Black Vulture 0 0 0 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0 Total: 135 3988 3988 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 13:30:00 Total observation time: 5.5 hours Official Counter: Jon Kauffman Observers: Weather: Cloud cover was ~70% at the start of the count then turning to 100% 2 hours later. Wind was 3-5mph starting ESE then shifting East. Visibility was great with the cloud cover. Small patches of fog to the valley to the north but dissipating quickly. Raptor Observations: The flight at start was low and to the south then moving high and at ridge top. I suspect the birds were getting lift from the light winds to ESE then once the thermals increased slightly the flight move to the ridge top. Once 100% cloud began and the winds shifted to the east, the flight shutdown with only a few individuals moving through to the south. BAEA(EST): 1010(Ad) 1045(Ad) 1128(Ad) 1225(Ad) Non-raptor Observations: Large Blue Jay flight throughout the day. Groups averaged around 8-12 but were as large as 30 plus. Many warbler species that were not identifiable. Canada Goose 8 Chimney Swift 2 Red-bellied Woodpecker 3 Downy Woodpecker 2 Pileated Woodpecker 1 Northern Flicker 4 Blue-headed Vireo 1 Blue Jay 178 American Crow 5 Common Raven 1 Tree Swallow 2 swallow sp. 11 Black-capped Chickadee 6 Tufted Titmouse 2 White-breasted Nuthatch 2 Carolina Wren 2 American Robin 2 European Starling 1 American Goldfinch 3 Eastern Towhee 1 Magnolia Warbler 1 Blackburnian Warbler 1 Black-throated Green Warbler 1 Northern Cardinal 2 Indigo Bunting 1 Monarch 16 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jon Kauffman (<jvk5019...> <jvk5019...>) Jacks Mountain information may be found at: http://sites.google.com/site/jacksmountainhawkwatch/home <http://sites.google.com/site/jacksmountainhawkwatch/home> *
Date: 9/27/18 2:38 pm From: Gregory William Grove <gwg2...> Subject: Fwd: Stone Mt., Pa. (27 Sep 2018) 618 Raptors
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2018 5:35:46 PM Subject: Stone Mt., Pa. (27 Sep 2018) 618 Raptors
Stone Mt., Pa. Allensville, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 27, 2018 Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 2 42 44 BE 2 43 44 NH 1 5 5 SS 37 104 105 CH 2 8 8 NG 0 0 0 RS 1 6 6 BW 571 2945 2946 RT 0 13 13 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 1 1 AK 0 30 30 ML 1 5 5 PG 1 4 4 UA 0 1 1 UB 0 0 0 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 0 Total: 618 3207 3212
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter Trudy Kyler Observers: David Kyler, Ron Crandall, Trudy Kyler
Weather: Chilly & windy. Count shut down due to rain showers
Raptor Observations: BE Adult 9:24 IM. 9:27 Peregrine Adult Harrier Immature
Non-raptor Observations: Great Blue Heron 1, Canada Goose 10, DC Cormorant 15, Common Loon 1,Red breasted Nuthatch 1, Blue Jay 23, TV 4, BV 2 Monarch 49
Date: 9/27/18 10:07 am From: <bluebird6771...> <bluebird6771...> Subject: Day 10 Banding
Another good day of banding with 25 birds handled of seven species. Ovenbird and Magnolia Warbler remain in good numbers. Over the past 9 years the average for Ovenbird is 3/season. This fall we have banded 21. Average for Magnolia Warbler is 5/season. This fall we have banded 20. New for the season was a Black-throated Blue Warbler.
Many thanks to our eight volunteers of the day.
New Banded: Blue Jay 2 Wood Thrush 2 G. Catbird 1 Ovenbird 9 Black-throated Blue Warbler 1
Date: 9/26/18 9:45 am From: Margaret Brittingham <mxb21...> Subject: Arboretum Bird Walk
We had 12 people on the Arboretum Bird walk this AM. Despite a few raindrops and some ravenous mosquitoes, we saw a wide diversity of birds including a late migrating hummingbird, a Copper's hawk and 4 species of warblers, 34 species in all. Our last walk will be next Thursday October 4 at 8:00 AM.
34 species (+2 other taxa)
Mallard 1 Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2 Mourning Dove 20 Chimney Swift 6 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1 Turkey Vulture 4 Cooper's Hawk 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 Downy Woodpecker 1 Empidonax sp. 2 Eastern Phoebe 3 Red-eyed Vireo 1 Blue Jay 29 American Crow 21 Black-capped Chickadee 2 Tufted Titmouse 2 White-breasted Nuthatch 3 House Wren 1 House Wren (Northern) 1 Carolina Wren 2 Eastern Bluebird 6 American Robin 1 Gray Catbird 12 Northern Mockingbird 1 European Starling 19 Cedar Waxwing 9 Purple Finch 8 American Goldfinch 4 Song Sparrow 2 Eastern Towhee 2 Common Yellowthroat 2 American Redstart 1 Magnolia Warbler 1 Black-throated Green Warbler 5 Northern Cardinal 1 Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1
-- Margaret Brittingham Professor of Wildlife Resources Dept of Ecosystem Science and Management 814-863-8442 <mxb21...>
Date: 9/26/18 8:46 am From: Wentzel, Douglas <djw105...> Subject: Migration Morning, September 26
Greetings all,
Our sunny group of nine managed to avoid all but a few drops of rain this morning. We came across a few small migrant flocks and added six new species for the series: Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Bay-breasted Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Northern Parula, and Yellow-throated Vireo (62 species total for the five Wednesdays). Group highlights included a perched Osprey, flight of Blue Jays, and good looks at Northern Parula and Rose-breasted Grosbeak among others. As always, a big thank you to Wiscoy for Animals for their continued support of our bird walks and feeding station. And thanks to co-leaders Jon Kauffman and Joshua Potter for their bird watching expertise and lively banter.
Hope to see many of you at tonight's meeting, best, Doug
PS. Shaver’s Creek will be hosting a Big Sit on October 13th, and you are welcome to join us on our boardwalk “circle”. More information will be forthcoming.
Shaver's Creek Env. Center--Boardwalk, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, US Sep 26, 2018 7:25 AM - 9:05 AM Protocol: Traveling 0.5 mile(s) 35 species
Ring-necked Duck 1 Continuing bird for this location. Pied-billed Grebe 1 Chimney Swift 3 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2 (observed at the feeders) Osprey 3 Red-tailed Hawk 1 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker 2 Downy Woodpecker 2 Pileated Woodpecker 1 Northern Flicker 2 Eastern Phoebe 2 Yellow-throated Vireo 1 Blue-headed Vireo 1 Red-eyed Vireo 1 Blue Jay 84 American Crow 2 Black-capped Chickadee 6 Tufted Titmouse 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch 1 White-breasted Nuthatch 3 Brown Creeper 2 Carolina Wren 1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 Eastern Bluebird 5 American Robin 1 Gray Catbird 3 Eastern Towhee 3 Black-and-white Warbler 1 Northern Parula 1 Bay-breasted Warbler 1 Pine Warbler 5 Yellow-rumped Warbler 1 Black-throated Green Warbler 2 Rose-breasted Grosbeak 3
Doug Wentzel Program Director & Naturalist
Shaver's Creek Environmental Center The Pennsylvania State University 3400 Discovery Road Petersburg, PA 16669-2114
Date: 9/25/18 1:20 pm From: Gyekis, Joseph Peter <jpg186...> Subject: NFC Resources/Links
Hi everyone, during our talk tomorrow Julia and I will be mentioning some online resources for identifying nocturnal flight calls and we thought it would be easiest to distribute the links by email. You can see the little bibliography here:
Date: 9/25/18 1:07 pm From: Jon Kauffman <jvk5019...> Subject: Another field trip date correction
Hello all,
Due to Archery season starting this Saturday the Game Commission has asked
that the field trip to Scotia Barrens planned for Saturday, October 6th be
moved to Sunday, October 7th.
I apologize for the confusion. Updated dates below and thank you Bob Fowles
for updating these dates on the State College Bird Club webpage.
Best,
Jon
*Warblers and Waffles: Field trip to Scotia Barrens State Game Land 176*
Please join us for a field trip to Scotia Barrens State Game Land 176 to
look for warblers and other fall migrants followed by an option gathering
at the waffle shop to share highlights of the morning while enjoying
waffles. No registration is required and all member and non-member bird
club participants welcome.
Date: 9/24/18 11:06 am From: <bluebird6771...> <bluebird6771...> Subject: Banding Day 9
A cool, overcast morning made for a good banding day, A total of 32 birds handled of 10 species. New for the season was a Purple Finch. We also welcomed a group from Foxdale Village Retirement Community. Many extra thanks to our three volunteers who stayed late to handle a late rush of birds. Next banding is Thursday, Sept. 27 at the Air Quality site.
New Banded: Least Flycatcher 1 Carolina Wren 1 Wood Thrush 1 G. Catbird 11 Ovenbird 2 Black & White Warbler 2 Magnolia Warbler 9 Am. Redstart 2 N. Cardinal 1 Purple Finch 1
Recaptures: E. Towhee banded 9/20/18
Nick Kerlin, Bander-in-charge
Avian Education Program The Arboretum at Penn State
Date: 9/24/18 10:27 am From: Lee, Jen <jal21...> Subject: FW: FOUNDATION AWARDED STATE GRANT TO LAUNCH ACCESSIBLE WILDLIFE CENTER
This should be of interest to the birders 😊
Jen Lee
From: Wildlife For Everyone Endowment Foundation <news...>
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 12:42 PM
To: Lee, Jen <jal21...>
Subject: FOUNDATION AWARDED STATE GRANT TO LAUNCH ACCESSIBLE WILDLIFE CENTER
Date: 9/24/18 6:18 am From: David Facey <dcf2005...> Subject: Re: WTSP
I have a hummer at my feeder today, as well as yesterday, so I'd like to think we're transitioning into autumn. Not to mention I haven't made my first batch of suet cakes yet. That's my unofficial start of the autumn season.
-----Original Message----- From: State College (PA) Bird Club [mailto:<SCBIRDCL...>] On Behalf Of Margaret Brittingham Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2018 9:01 AM To: <SCBIRDCL...> Subject: WTSP
Date: 9/23/18 5:13 pm From: Jon Kauffman <jvk5019...> Subject: Scotia Field Trip date correction
Hello all,
Please note the date correction for the Scotia Barrens Field Trips. The
first walk will be on Sunday, September 30th NOT the 29th.
Best,
Jon
*Warblers and Waffles: Field trip to Scotia Barrens State Game Land 176*
Please join us for a field trip to Scotia Barrens State Game Land 176 to
look for warblers and other fall migrants followed by an option gathering
at the waffle shop to share highlights of the morning while enjoying
waffles. No registration is required and all member and non-member bird
club participants welcome.
Date: 9/23/18 11:06 am From: Robert Snyder <birdphotoginpa...> Subject: eBird -- Bald Eagle SP--Bullit Run -- Sep 23, 2018
The water at Bullit Run has been lowered about 3-4 ft since 9/21.
Bird activity slow, but did briefly see one migrating Worm-eating Warbler at Bullit Run bridge.
Bob Snyder
Bald Eagle SP--Bullit Run Sep 23, 2018 11:55 AM Traveling 0.18 miles 40 Minutes All birds reported? Yes Comments: Flood water at Bullit Run has dropped about 3 ft since 9/21/18 Submitted from eBird for iOS, version 1.7.4 Build 36
1 Mourning Dove 2 Bald Eagle -- 2 first year birds 1 Belted Kingfisher 2 Red-bellied Woodpecker 3 Pileated Woodpecker 2 Northern Flicker 1 Eastern Phoebe 8 Blue Jay 1 American Crow 2 Black-capped Chickadee 1 Carolina Wren 3 Gray Catbird 4 American Goldfinch 1 Worm-eating Warbler -- Bird had posture like a nuthatch with black and tan stripes on the head and a yellowisj breast
Date: 9/22/18 4:03 pm From: JENNIFER ALAINE LEE <jal21...> Subject: eBird -- Jo Hayes Vista -- Sep 22, 2018
Fun time at Jo Hays counting 642 broadwings today!! Thanks for the help from Ann, Debra and 2 other birders whose names escape me. I'm guessing Stone Mt had a good day too on this wind direction (my original destination) but a quick stop here was immediately good so I stayed for 7 hrs. Jo Hayes VistaSep 22, 20189:37 AMStationary420 minutesAll birds reported? YesComments:Several other birders present for part of the day to help count the Broadwings. Also 21 Monarch Butterfly 7 Canada Goose 1 Mourning Dove 24 Chimney Swift 3 Black Vulture 8 Turkey Vulture 3 Osprey 6 Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 Cooper's Hawk 9 Bald Eagle -- 7 adults . 2 immature642 Broad-winged Hawk -- Peak of Broad-winged migration. 5-8mph NW winds most of the day. Perfect for Jo Hays Vista. Largest kettle was 157 at 12:45pm. Other kettles of 108 (2:26pm), 61, 37, 35, 24.10 Red-tailed Hawk 1 Downy Woodpecker 1 Northern Flicker 8 American Kestrel 37 Blue Jay 1 American Crow 2 Common Raven 25 swallow sp. -- Swirling high over ridge for 30some minutes around 2:301 Carolina Wren 1 Gray Catbird 5 American Goldfinch 1 Eastern Towhee 1 Northern Cardinal Number of Taxa: 23
Today's half way point of banding this season had good numbers with 29 birds handled of ten species at the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens of The Arboretum at Penn State. New species for the season included Song Sparrow and Mourning Dove. Seven visitors enjoyed the time along with our six volunteers. Next banding is Monday, Sept. 24 at the Air Quality Site.
New Banded: Mourning Dove 1 Red-eyed Vireo 1 Black-capped Chickadee 1 White-breasted Nuthatch 1 Gray Catbird 10 Magnolia Warbler 2 Song Sparrow 1 Am. Goldfinch 7 House Finch 1 House Sparrow 1
Recaptures: N. Cardinal banded 9/20/18 N.Cardinal # 2 banded 9/8/18
White-breasted Nuthatch banded 9/19/18
Nick Kerlin, Bander-in-charge Avian Education Program The Arboretum at Penn State
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