Observation start time: 07:45:00 Observation end time: 15:45:00 Total observation time: 7.75 hours
Compiler: Laurie Goodrich
Counters:
Weather: Overcast SW 1 to 5
Raptor Observations: 1 local redtail
Non-raptor Observations: 8 raven local Red Crossbill 18! Landed in hemlock for 1-2 min then flew off. Scoped but no photo ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 12/13/25 12:38 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (13 Dec 2025) 2 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Dec 13, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 0 2 1635 OS 0 0 149 BE 1 40 841 NH 0 3 156 SS 0 1 2714 CH 0 4 246 AG 0 0 4 RS 0 6 125 BW 0 0 10265 RT 1 48 1340 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 12 222 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 0 60 PG 0 1 62 UA 0 1 43 UB 0 0 37 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 1 4 UR 0 2 65 SK 0 0 1
Date: 12/13/25 7:32 am From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Subject: Erie County waterbird count for December 13, 2025
Location: Sunset Point, PresqueIsle State Park
Date: December 13, 2025
Time: 0740 to 0840 AM
Weather: Cloudy, snow showers, windWSW to 10 mph, waves 2’ to 5’, temp. 31 F.
Comments: Almost no movement of anything this morning. Even though there were white-out conditions at times, when there was a break in the storm and you could see quite a distance, no waterfowl were seen.
Waterbirds recorded:
Black Scoter 1Long-tailed Duck 1Bufflehead 1Common Goldeneye 24Red-breasted Merganser 12
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.42 hours
Compiler: David Barber
Counters:
Visitors: 9
Weather: Clear with increasing clouds mid-day then clearing later in the afternoon. W and WNW winds 10-20 mph
Raptor Observations: Juvenile golden eagle harassed by two ravens and never went through; immature red-shouldered hawk perched in back of lookout.
Non-raptor Observations: downy, hairy and pileated woodpeckers, white-breasted nuthatch, golden-crowned kinglet, dark-eyed junco, red crossbill (6), American goldfinch (47)
Predictions: All trails closed for deer hunting! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 12/12/25 12:46 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (12 Dec 2025) 6 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Dec 12, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 0 2 1635 OS 0 0 149 BE 3 39 840 NH 0 3 156 SS 0 1 2714 CH 0 4 246 AG 0 0 4 RS 1 6 125 BW 0 0 10265 RT 2 47 1339 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 12 222 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 0 60 PG 0 1 62 UA 0 1 43 UB 0 0 37 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 1 4 UR 0 2 65 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Dave Grove, Ron Freed
Observers: Gene Wagner, Shorty Lowe
Weather: More clouds than sun. Winds light or calm with light snow flurries in the morning.
Raptor Observations: First bird RS 11:45 Last bird BE 2:28
Surpassed 1,000 hours of observation
Non-raptor Observations: CAGO 219 TUSW 80 ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Date: 12/11/25 3:26 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (11 Dec 2025) 17 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Dec 11, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 0 2 1635 OS 0 0 149 BE 8 36 837 NH 1 3 156 SS 0 1 2714 CH 0 4 246 AG 0 0 4 RS 0 5 124 BW 0 0 10265 RT 6 45 1337 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 12 222 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 0 60 PG 0 1 62 UA 1 1 43 UB 0 0 37 UF 0 0 6 UE 1 1 4 UR 0 2 65 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 07:45:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.25 hours
Compiler: Laurie Goodrich
Counters: Bill Moses, Todd Bauman
Visitors: 4
Weather: Partly cloudy NW 20 mph -7 c --4
Raptor Observations: Juv golden eagle seen several times along slope not cted; midday GE comes towards lookout only to be harassed by ravens so it veered north then hunted over Hunters, then headed east. not counted. two others, different ages were counted.
subadult golden 930, Adult golden 1450
Non-raptor Observations: Canada geese 928 , red-belled woodpecker 1, raven 16, pileated woodpecker 1 downy woodpecker, 10 goldfinch ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Contributors: Marc Behr, Kerry Bell, Kimberly Berry, Ron Burkert, Dan Cunkelman, Darlene Douglas, Steve Gosser, Eric Hall, Karen Himmler, Karina Johnson, John Kramer, Malcolm Kurtz, Patrick Lister, Alejandra MacNeil, Jerry McWilliams, Jackson Medeiros, Chris Payne, Amber Pertz, Nathan Rees, Mark Strittmatter, Shannon Thompson, Mark Vass, Sara Wetzel, Ezra White, Jeanne Whitesell, Carole Winslow.
Compiler: Amy Taracido
Tuesday, 25 November 2025 through Tuesday, 2 December 2025
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NOTE: TUNDRA SWAN, COMMON GOLDENEYE, VIRGINIA RAIL continue to be reported.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY:
Through 12/2 in Oakmont, 1 RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD (RB et. al.).
At Flaugherty Run on 11/30, 2 SNOW GEESE (AP).
On 12/2 at North Park, 1 blue-phase SNOW GOOSE (SG).
BEAVER COUNTY:
Over Rochester on 11/30, 200 SNOW GEESE (both phases) (KJ). On 11/30 in Rochester, 1 HARLEQUIN DUCK (MV et. al.).
BUTLER COUNTY:
Northeast of Butler on 11/26, 1 probable GOLDEN EAGLE (KBer).
On 11/30 in the Fernway area, flyover SNOW GEESE (PL).
At Moraine State Park on 11/30, 42 flyover SNOW GEESE (EH).
CLARION COUNTY:
Near Strattanville on 11/26, 3 EVENING GROSBEAKS (reported to CW).
Over Sligo on 11/30, approximately 200+ flyover SNOW GEESE (both phases) (CW).
On 12/1 at Kahle Lake, 13 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS (MS).
CRAWFORD COUNTY:
On 11/29 at Miller's Ponds, 1 CACKLING GOOSE (DD).
ERIE COUNTY:
At Presque Isle this week, sightings included WHITE-WINGED SCOTER, RED-THROATED LOONS, NORTHERN PINTAIL, SURF SCOTER, BLACK SCOTER, 1 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (11/29-11/30), 1 RED-NECKED GREBE (11/30) (JMc, ST), 2 ICELAND GULLS, 3 GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULLS (ST).
Through 11/28 in Erie, 1 BROWN PELICAN (MB et. al.); on 11/29, 1 ICELAND GULL (MK); on 12/1, 5 ICELAND GULLS (JMe); on 12/1-12/2, 1 HERRING GULL X GLAUCOUS GULL (hybrid) (JK, JMe).
FAYETTE COUNTY:
At Greenlick Run Lake on 12/1, 3 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE (KBel)
GREENE COUNTY:
Along Goslin Road on 12/1, 11 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE (NR).
INDIANA COUNTY:
Over Conemaugh Township on 11/30, approximately 50 flyover SNOW GEESE (DC).
LAWRENCE COUNTY:
On 11/29 in Volant, 1 NORTHERN SHRIKE (SG); on 11/30, 60 SNOW GEESE, 1 ROSS'S GOOSE (EW).
In the New Wilmington area on 11/29, 1 LAPLAND LONGSPUR, HORNED LARKS (KH).
SOMERSET COUNTY:
In Rockwood on 11/26, 1 RED-HEADED WOODPECKER (JW).
On 11/30 east of Shanksville, 125 flyover SNOW GEESE (CP).
On 12/1 at Lake Somerset, 12 SNOW GEESE (SW).
WARREN COUNTY:
At Chapman State Park on 12/1, 1 RED CROSSBILL (AM).
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Compiler: JF Therrien
Counters:
Visitors: 1
Weather: Overcast, fog, then snow
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Contributors: David Bennett, Ron Burkert, Martin Carlin, Adrian Fenton, Barbara Griffith, Eric Hall, Ben Kehoe, Michelle Kienholz, Frank Leonard, Nick Logan, Dan McGuire, Jerry McWilliams, Jackson Medeiros, , Scott Pelton, Mark Vass, Atlee Wise.
Compiler: Amy Taracido
Tuesday, 18 November 2025 through Tuesday, 25 November 2025
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NOTE: TUNDRA SWAN, COMMON GOLDENEYE, BUFFLEHEAD, BLACK VULTURE, PINE SISKIN, FOX SPARROW continue to be reported.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY:
Through 11/25 in Oakmont, 1 RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD continued (AF, RB et. al.).
In Aspinwall on 11/21, SURF SCOTER (DB et. al.).
On 11/21 at Imperial Grasslands, 1 DUNLIN (MV, AF).
CRAWFORD COUNTY:
On 11/19 in Conneautville, 1 SNOWY OWL was seen, later injured and rescued (via Ebird).
At Conneaut Marsh on 11/20, 1 RED-HEADED WOODPECKER (BG).
On 11/22 in Pymatuning, 1 ROSS'S GOOSE (MK).
ERIE COUNTY:
At Presque Isle this week, sightings included SURF SCOTER, WHITE-WINGED SCOTER, LONG-TAILED DUCK, RED-THROATED LOONS, MERLIN, SURF/BLACK SCOTER, SNOW BUNTING, REDHEAD (JMc).
On 11/18-11/19 and 11/21 at Dobbins Landing, 1 BROWN PELICAN (via Ebird via SP and FL, JMe).
FAYETTE COUNTY:
In Spring Valley on 11/20, 6 RED CROSSBILLS (DMc).
INDIANA COUNTY:
At Yellow Creek State Park on 11/22, 2 DUNLIN (BK); on 11/23, 1 DUNLIN (NL).
MERCER COUNTY:
On 11/22 along Tower Road, 2 TRUMPETER SWANS (MC).
SOMERSET COUNTY:
At Lake Somerset on 11/23, 3 EVENING GROSBEAKS (AW).
Date: 12/10/25 5:34 am From: A. Liebner <000000d98121eaef-dmarc-request...> Subject: Cowbird, Harrier, Great H Owl, C. Geese, Kestrel & Sharpie Sch.Co.
Good morning everyone,
The heated birdbath is out! Still waiting for the northern finch fallout, but in the meantime the following sightings will do.
Two Brown-headed Cowbirds visited the feeder tray on Friday 12/05.
We drove to the Farm & Feed Store in Pine Grove for the bird seed sale on Saturday (12/06) and on the way back I spotted a bird soaring over the field across from our home. As we approached the intersection the bird circled low overhead giving us a good look at it's white rump and beautiful "Gray Ghost" coloring of a male Northern Harrier. It circled a bit overhead then took the same flight path back Westward over the field.
Over the past week or longer we've been hearing Great Horned Owls vocalizing at night. One night there were three- one was close and the other two, (deeper voice) were further away.
I often hear the local Ravens in the mornings when I'm returning the feeders to the yard.
Tuesday morning was the coldest yet - 3.4*! There were a few Canada Geese around a small patch of open water at one of the HV Golf Course ponds. Further down the road, an American Kestrel the launched from the wires to hunt the fields, then at home a Sharp-shinned Hawk flew into the dogwood and scattered the yardbirds. It sat for a bit, flew from tree to tree, then moved on without a meal.
The local yardbirds: Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, Northern Mockingbird (1), Mourning Dove, DE Junco, Song Sparrow, White-throated SP, White-crowned Sp, Tufted Titmouse, Chickadee species (after they disappeared for a while but their numbers are growing), House Finch, Goldfinch, Hairy, Downy, Red-bellied Woodpeckers, White-breasted Nuthatch, Eastern Bluebird, Carolina Wren.
Good birding & stay warm,
Ann M. Liebner
Wayne Twp. Schuylkill County
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Jim Rocco
Observers: Bob Stewart, Ed Gowarty,Sr
Visitors: one
helping spot: Ed Gowarty Sr, Bob Stewart
Weather: 100% cloud cover except 12-3 o'clock with 50% to 75%. Very cold -11 degrees C to -5 degrees C. Light to moderate wind out of the SE. Visibility 40 km.
Raptor Observations: 14 migrating raptors. 4 Red=tailed hawks and 10 Golden Eagles all close and low. 10 Adult GE: 9:01; 10:47; 12:59;1:09;1:30; 1:33; 1:43; 2:48: 2:54;3:45
Predictions: rain chaning to snow. 2-4 inches of accumulation. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Robert Stewart (<bstewart...>)
Michael Kensinger called us this afternoon to tell us that Connor Schmitt had found Rosss Geese at the Walmart Retention pond also known as Mason Spring pond. It is on the West side of Old Crow with the iron fence around it.
Greg and I had gone to see the Greater White-fronted Geese there and saw what we thought were Snow Geese. And we left.
Well that was a mistake!!
We got the call from Michael with Connors photo and drove down to see them again. While driving through downtown Huntingdon, we saw geese overhead and we got to the pond and nothing was there.
We decided that they might be on the Juniata River so drove to nearby Riverside Park and walked down to the kayak launch near the 4th Street bridge and indeed scoped and saw them east of the bridge on the Juniata.
Greg is going to check the pond and river area in the morning. Sometimes they sit in the park or are in the river near the park but may go and forage elsewhere.
It looks like this is the third record for Huntingdon county. Jon K had one on Lake Perez in 2011 and we had them on this little pond in 2017.
Date: 12/9/25 2:36 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (09 Dec 2025) 4 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Dec 09, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 0 2 1635 OS 0 0 149 BE 1 28 829 NH 0 2 155 SS 0 1 2714 CH 1 4 246 AG 0 0 4 RS 0 5 124 BW 0 0 10265 RT 2 39 1331 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 12 222 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 0 60 PG 0 1 62 UA 0 0 42 UB 0 0 37 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 0 3 UR 0 2 65 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Jess Cosentino
Observers: Dave Grove
Visitors: 0
Weather: A crisp morning with temperatures around 13-14 F in the hour after sunrise, while remaining below freezing for the entire count period, Overcast with some blue sky breaking through by afternoon, South winds throughout the entire count period
Raptor Observations: Only a few raptors moving in the early afternoon, all detected within the 1 PM hour
Predictions: Temps warming into upper 30s F with a rain/snow mix possible throughout the morning and afternoon, Unclear if conditions will permit count ======================================================================== Report submitted by WG Counter ()
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Compiler: Rebecca McCabe
Counters:
Visitors: 3
Weather: Clear/overcast, NE to S winds 4-7 mph
Raptor Observations: Two Northern Harriers migrating low on the north side. Juvenile Golden Eagle perched on top of tree in front of slope of 1, eventually took off and started flying around and chasing ravens. Dropped down into woods but popped back up three more times throughout the rest of the afternoon, flying with ravens in the area, but never migrated.
Non-raptor Observations: Ravens, chickadees, WB nuthatch, pileated and downy woodpecker, American goldfinches, dark-eyed juncos and great look at red crossbill that perched on the hemlock out front of the lookout, snacked on a cone, before flying off.
Predictions: Wintery mix on Wednesday. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 12/9/25 7:16 am From: Dean Newhouse <dean.newhouse...> Subject: Re: Fox Sparrows Allegheny County
Good news! The Fox Sparrow has returned several times this morning. It
seems the Sharpie missed its opportunity; unless of course this is a
different Fox Sparrow. But the breast spot on today's bird appears to be
the same as yesterday's bird.
Dean Newhouse
Allegheny County
On Mon, Dec 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM DAVID KOCH <davilene...> wrote:
Date: 12/8/25 4:54 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (08 Dec 2025) 13 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Dec 08, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 0 2 1635 OS 0 0 149 BE 3 27 828 NH 0 2 155 SS 0 1 2714 CH 1 3 245 AG 0 0 4 RS 0 5 124 BW 0 0 10265 RT 7 37 1329 RL 0 0 0 GE 2 12 222 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 0 60 PG 0 1 62 UA 0 0 42 UB 0 0 37 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 0 3 UR 0 2 65 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 07:45:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7.25 hours
Official Counter: Jess Cosentino, Ron Freed
Observers: Dave Grove, Gene Wagner, Ron Freed
Visitors: 2
Weather: Overcast throughout the count period, with northwest winds strongest in the morning hours and tapering off to very little by afternoon, High 26 F
Raptor Observations: All raptors seen moving down the ride during the morning hours, with no movement in the afternoon. Two closer passes of Golden Eagles along the north side of the ridge in late morning, with good looks at an adult spending an extending time circling to find lift. A run of four Red-tailed Hawks moving down the north side of the ridge was the bulk of the movement on the day. A single juvenile Cooper's Hawk appeared north of the ridge, passing high on a southbound route
Observation start time: 11:15:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 5.75 hours
Official Counter: Nancy Ott
Observers: Ed Gowarty,Sr
Visitors: None
Weather: Solid cloudy skies with temps in the teens .No precipitation. Winds started ESE then turned E with range of mph 2-10.
Raptor Observations: Total count was 29 with a nice look at a male harrier going over watch, 3 distant UR's that could have been eagles but flew down into valley. 18 GE and 4 BE. All nice looks but white cloud background made distinguishing colors a little difficult. Adult BE's 11:40,12:13,2:20. Sub BE 12:13. Adult GE- 11:34,11:40,11:40,12:11,2:20,2:27,2:54,2:57,3:29,3:29,3:30 3:41,3:42,3:50,3:56,4:33,4:44,4:46. GE sub 11:37,11:40,12:20,4:44. There were multiple eagles in sky at a time and some were heavily cropped. most flapped as they flew by.
Non-raptor Observations: Usual juncos, nuthatches, chickadee, crows, ravens. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Nancy Ott (<ednancy.ott...>)
Date: 12/8/25 3:10 pm From: Dean Newhouse <dean.newhouse...> Subject: Fox Sparrows Allegheny County
With the snowfall that arrived five days ago, I've had Fox Sparrows coming to feed on seed fallen to the ground underneath the feeders. One day there were two side by side. This has been a highly unusual treat. I don't normally have Fox Sparrows here around the feeders.
However, today at around 2:00 pm, a Sharpie swooped in, flushing all the birds that were feeding, and it followed the flushed Fox Sparrow into the shrubs in the woods behind the house. The Sharpie was right behind the Fox Sparrow as they followed the same path through the branches and such and then disappeared into the woods. It's amazing to me how they both navigated through all the obstacles and how they found a clear flight path where there appeared to be none. Don't know the outcome of the chase, but I did not see the Fox Sparrow afterwards when all the other birds returned. Hopefully the sparrow outfoxed the hawk! Maybe it'll be back tomorrow.
Dean Newhouse South Fayette Township, Allegheny County
Erie Bird Observatory's Sarah Sargent will be giving this year’s highlights
from PA’s Piping Plovers as well as EBOs banding and marsh bird monitoring
work at Presque Isle State Park.
On Wed, Nov 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM Joe Gyekis <gyekis9...> wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> We're going to have some zoom meetings, open to everyone interested,
> approximately monthly, usually on Thursday evenings at 7 pm, starting in
> December.
>
> Our first speaker is Dr. Sarah Sargent, who will present "Erie Bird
> Observatory: keeping tabs on birds in northwestern Pennsylvania" on
> December 11th at 7 pm.
>
> I am personally excited to hear her talk about all of the waterfowl and
> migratory bird monitoring that they have been doing at what I consider to
> be the most spectacular area for shoreline migration and waterbird watching
> in our state.
>
> Dr. Sarah Sargent has spent over 35 years working on avian ecology and
> conservation. In 2018 she co-founded Erie Bird Observatory and served as
> its Executive Director until 2025. Prior to that she spent over 10 years
> with Audubon Pennsylvania (the state office of National Audubon Society)
> developing and implementing bird conservation programs in northwestern
> Pennsylvania. She previously conducted research on frugivory and seed
> dispersal by birds in South Carolina and Costa Rica. Her educational
> background includes a BA in Biology from Swarthmore College, and MS and PhD
> degrees in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Cornell University. As an
> undergraduate, she spent a semester as an intern at Manomet Bird
> Observatory, a formative experience leading her to a lifetime of studying
> birds. She currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Association
> of Field Ornithologists and the Ornithological Technical Committee of the
> PA Biological Survey.
>
> All of the meetings are free and the registration is quick through the
> links provided below.
>
> Joe Gyekis and the PSO Education Committee
>
>
> The full slate is listed here:
>
> Date/Time: Thurs Dec 11, 7 pm zoom
> Speaker: Sarah Sargent
> Title: "Erie Bird Observatory: keeping tabs on birds in northwestern
> Pennsylvania"
> https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FOrm-SggRL6kQvVcziyhiQ >
> Date/Time: Thurs Jan 22, 7 pm zoom
> Speakers: Nina Jablonski and Bryce Robinson
> Title: "Birds and People: Pigment Parallels and Perpendiculars"
> https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kOY34cHSR0-X4nYPCZZjtw >
> Date/Time: Thurs Feb 12, 7 pm zoom
> Speaker: Sara Isgate
> Title: "Problem-solving in a Changing World: How do Eastern Bluebirds
> respond to Noise Disturbance?"
> https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mNMiUCgYSaSlnmApdTwK6w >
> Date/Time: Thurs Mar 12, 7 pm zoom
> Speakers: Carl Martin
> Title: "Why habitat/land cover diversity is critical for birds... how
> Wildlands Conservancy builds avian habitat into the Stewardship of its
> Preserves."
> https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_46hCTLajSw-ufa0FhaIY5A >
> Date/Time: Mon April 6, 7 pm zoom
> Speaker: Sunny Stout
> Title: "Effect of temperature extremes on blood glucose levels in Eastern
> Bluebirds"
> https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YP2BDntZT7y9YvuPC_oXag >
>
>
>
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Compiler: JF Therrien
Counters:
Visitors: 6
Weather: Overcast, N winds
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 12/7/25 1:27 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (07 Dec 2025) 4 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Dec 07, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 0 2 1635 OS 0 0 149 BE 3 24 825 NH 0 2 155 SS 0 1 2714 CH 0 2 244 AG 0 0 4 RS 0 5 124 BW 0 0 10265 RT 0 30 1322 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 10 220 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 0 60 PG 1 1 62 UA 0 0 42 UB 0 0 37 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 0 3 UR 0 2 65 SK 0 0 1
Predictions: Winds shift back to north at moderate velocity, while temps drop again, High in upper 20s F ======================================================================== Report submitted by WG Counter ()
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7.92 hours
Compiler: David Barber
Counters:
Visitors: 1 hunter
Weather: Hazy and overcast with SW winds 1-5 mph
Raptor Observations: Red-shouldered hawks and bald eagles flapping constantly as they passed the lookout.
Non-raptor Observations: wild turkey, downy, hairy and pileated woodpeckers, American crow, common raven, winter wren, carolina wren, dark-eyed junco, American goldfinch
Predictions: Much better than the last two days; mostly sunny, with a high near 28. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 12/7/25 12:53 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (07 Dec 2025) Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Dec 07, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:45:00 Observation end time: 12:00:00 Total observation time: 3.25 hours
Official Counter: Thom Kurtz
Observers:
Visitors: Father and 2 children, 4 young adults, 4 adults dressed like hunters all vista viewers
Weather: 33 to 36 degrees F, light variable winds all day from N, E, NE, and S, 100 % cloud cover all day but visibility good
Please note: road up to watch has snow and ice around the curves near top and the flat road out to watch is completely snow and ice covered as is the watch area
Raptor Observations: no birds seen not even a TV
Non-raptor Observations: Downy and Red Bellied WP,5 Juncos, 1 white throated sparrow, 2 cardinals, 2 blue jays and 2 chickadeesF
Predictions: slightly cooler, mostly sunny, with winds out of the NNE ======================================================================== Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Date: 12/7/25 7:18 am From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Subject: Erie County waterbird count for December 7, 2025
Date: December 7, 2025
Time: 0720 to 0850 AM
Weather: Cloudy, wind S to 10 mph,waves 1’ to 2’ temp. 34 F.
Comments: A few Red-breastedMergansers as well as some Common Mergansers, moving around, but no directionalflights. A couple of nice flocks of Mallards and American Black Ducks flew past.
Waterbirds recorded:
Mallard 26 (mostly in one flock)American Black Duck 19 (all but one in one flock)Scaup species 29Black Scoter 1 (continuing female)Long-tailed Duck 3Common Goldeneye 9Red-breasted Merganser 228Common Merganser 32 (most in one flock)
Other bird moving along the lake:
Bald Eagle 5
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Observation start time: 07:45:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7.58 hours
Compiler: Laurie Goodrich, Rebecca McCabe
Counters: Rebecca McCabe
Visitors: 0
Weather: Overcast hazy light wind SW.
Raptor Observations: No raptors migrating past the lookout today; however, a few birds seen but not migrating including a sharp-shinned hawk, red-shouldered hawk, two turkey vultures and a golden eagle. The golden eagle (4th/5th year) appeared low on the north side under the slope of 5 with two ravens. The three birds continued to fly in parallel with one another, back and forth in the area for about 5 minutes. The golden eagle eventually dropped down into the woods under the slope of 4 and shortly after the ravens flew southeast.
Non-raptor Observations: 25 American goldfinch, 12 purple finch, 26 common ravens. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 12/6/25 12:49 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (06 Dec 2025) 5 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Dec 06, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 1 2 1635 OS 0 0 149 BE 1 21 822 NH 2 2 155 SS 0 1 2714 CH 0 2 244 AG 0 0 4 RS 0 5 124 BW 0 0 10265 RT 0 30 1322 RL 0 0 0 GE 1 10 220 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 0 60 PG 0 0 61 UA 0 0 42 UB 0 0 37 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 0 3 UR 0 2 65 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Dave Grove, Ron Freed
Observers: Laura Minnich, Pete Biasucci
Visitors: 10
Weather: The morning started overcast with a light WSW breeze and haze. The sun broke through at 10:30 turning the skies to fair, with wind light or calm.
Raptor Observations: First bird NH 11:15 Last bird GE 1:56
The two harriers put the NH count over the ten-year average of 153.
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Sandy Cline
Observers: Bob Stewart, Ed Gowarty,Sr, Rosemary McGlynn
Visitors: Rosemary McGlynn, Ed Gowarty, Sr., Bob Stewart, Adam Maddy
Weather: Frigid! 16F when I arrived - 22F upon leaving; good winds out of the SE 10-15 mph
Raptor Observations: GE 12:37, 2:46 - both sup-adult
Non-raptor Observations: ravens, crows, nuthatch, blue jay, juncos, chckadees,titmousse - The fire was the saving grace of the day!
Predictions: Not as cold, upper 30's and light W winds ======================================================================== Report submitted by Sandy Cline (<horseldy...>)
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Compiler: JF Therrien
Counters:
Visitors: 2
Weather: Clear then overcast with very light S wind
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 12/5/25 12:43 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (05 Dec 2025) 4 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Dec 05, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 0 1 1634 OS 0 0 149 BE 1 20 821 NH 0 0 153 SS 0 1 2714 CH 0 2 244 AG 0 0 4 RS 0 5 124 BW 0 0 10265 RT 3 30 1322 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 9 219 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 0 60 PG 0 0 61 UA 0 0 42 UB 0 0 37 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 0 3 UR 0 2 65 SK 0 0 1
Date: 12/5/25 7:08 am From: Anne Annibali <anneanni...> Subject: Flicker Visit
Just had a Northern Flicker on my suet cage this morning. Usually only spot them once in a while in the summer and never before in winter. Temps are dipping very low today so hopefully it's just passing through on the way south.
That makes every local woodpecker species except red-headed to visit our suet cakes and logs over the years. Pileated, red-bellied, hairy & downy woodpeckers are all regulars but we haven't seen any yellow-bellied sapsuckers for a long time.
Date: 12/4/25 3:33 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (04 Dec 2025) 12 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Dec 04, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 09:15:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 6.75 hours
Official Counter: Sue Dibble
Observers:
Visitors: 2 hunters
Weather: Overcast with on and off snow flurries/showers in the morning. Skies cleared some in the afternoon as the winds got stronger. Temperature hovered between 32-34 degrees F. Light NW winds increased to 10-15 mph, gusts 25mph in the afternoon.
Raptor Observations: Migrating Eagles:
Bald Eagles - 3 adults, 2 immatures Golden Eagles - 1 immature, 1 unaged
2 local adult BEs and 1 RT not counted
Non-raptor Observations: 1900+ Canada Geese, including 1 flock with a lone snow goose
High profile vehicle and 4WD will be needed to reach hawk watch. The top of Cold Spring Rd was compacted and will probably be solid ice after the low temperatures tonight.
Predictions: Cold. High of 29 degrees F. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Date: 12/4/25 3:18 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (04 Dec 2025) 24 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Dec 04, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 0 1 1634 OS 0 0 149 BE 6 19 820 NH 0 0 153 SS 0 1 2714 CH 2 2 244 AG 0 0 4 RS 0 5 124 BW 0 0 10265 RT 10 27 1319 RL 0 0 0 GE 5 9 219 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 0 60 PG 0 0 61 UA 0 0 42 UB 0 0 37 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 0 3 UR 1 2 65 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Jess Cosentino
Observers: Dave Grove, Gene Wagner, Jeff Thompson , Ron Freed
Visitors: 0
Weather: High in mid 30s F by noon, with overcast morning sky clearing with a good bit of sun by early afternoon, Early morning winds were weak but gained strength by noon, NW winds oscillating between moderate and weak
Raptor Observations: The first bird of the morning brought an adult Golden Eagle close and low to the ridge along the north side, popping up from the treeline as if it may have just been lifting off for the day before continuing southward. The next two Golden Eagles of the morning would follow near identical flight lines, offering close looks as they passed along the north side of the ridge at relatively close distances. Several large, young Cooper's Hawks followed a similar close line throughout the day as well.
As the northwest wind gained strength, Goldens and other raptors found considerable lift and gained altitudes that brought them high into the atmosphere. The last two Golden Eagles of the afternoon were spotted as distant darkened specks barely scraping above the horizon line to the north. Both eagles followed similar flight lines despite passing hours apart, pointing south and cutting directly in towards the ridge over several minutes. Once the birds reached the north side of the ridge, they appeared to find ample lift and rose high off the updrafts until they were spiraling in the ceiling of the sky. By this time of the late afternoon, the low angle of setting sun was providing some of the best light of the day - illuminating each bird's chocolate plumage with each rotation against the cold late day blue.
Non-raptor Observations: Canada Goose 904, Snow Goose 1, Tundra Swan 24, duck sp. 20, Common Merganser 4, Ring-billed Gull 71, Pileated Woodpecker 1, Common Raven 6, Cedar Waxwing 22, Tufted Titmouse 3, Carolina Wren 2, American Robin 28, finch sp. 2, Purple Finch 4, RED CROSSBILL 7, American Goldfinch 28, Dark-eyed Junco 5, White-throated Sparrow 2, Northern Cardinal 1
Predictions: Temperatures will drop to potential record lows this evening, with tomorrow reaching highs in the upper 20s F. Southwind throughout the count period ======================================================================== Report submitted by WG Counter ()
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Compiler: Laurie Goodrich
Counters: Bill Moses, John mercer
Visitors: 20
Weather: Overcast NW wind 10-20, -2 to4 deg C
Raptor Observations: golden eagles: immature--935, adult 1336, 1548
local bald eagles chased a migrant bald way south flapping entire way. they can fly fast when they need to. :)
Non-raptor Observations: Am crow9, raven 10, goldfinch 27 Ravens were ruthless today attacking redtails driving them into forest, then after the young golden who flew past while intermittently diving on ravens to try to catch them.
Predictions: trail is getting icy in spots ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 12/4/25 5:22 am From: Lisa Dziuban <dziubanlisa...> Subject: Not much happening-Plumstead Twp., Bucks Co.
In response to Daria’s question regarding Fox sparrows, the only and last one I ever saw was on 11/17/18 at my feeders. It was snowing at the time. I am always looking for them. When I got up this morning there was a sharp shinned hawk sitting on chair near my feeders. It flew off when it saw me approach the window. That was over an hour and half ago and I have not seen any birds. Feeders filled yesterday due to these cold temps.
Lisa Dziuban
“Finally, Brothers and Sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, Whatever is Lovely, whatever is admirable and of good repute, if there is any excellence or anything worthy of praise, Dwell On These Things. -Philippians 4:8
Date: 12/3/25 6:11 pm From: The Sockeys <thesockeys...> Subject: Fox Sparrow, Venango County
I haven't seen a Fox sparrow at any time of year for several years, and today one shows up at my feeder when by now he should have migrated. Anyone else seeing them these days?
Date: 12/3/25 2:39 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (03 Dec 2025) 23 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Dec 03, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 1 1 1634 OS 0 0 149 BE 8 13 814 NH 0 0 153 SS 0 1 2714 CH 0 0 242 AG 0 0 4 RS 1 5 124 BW 0 0 10265 RT 9 17 1309 RL 0 0 0 GE 3 4 214 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 0 60 PG 0 0 61 UA 0 0 42 UB 0 0 37 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 0 3 UR 1 1 64 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Jess Cosentino, Ron Freed
Observers: Dave Grove, Debbie Spinelli, Gene Wagner, Ron Freed
Visitors: 1
Weather: Following yesterday's snowfall, a little over 4" of light snow blanketed the ridge by sunrise this morning. Cloudy start to the morning with the strongest northwest winds of the day, while sun began to break through closer to noon. Despite a high of 36 F, the sun shining down on the rocks made for one of the more pleasant days of late season hawkwatching. Winds shifted to west > southwest by afternoon, decreasing in velocity
Raptor Observations: A similar trend as recent days as northwest winds were strongest early in the count period, resulting in most of the raptor flight pushing south during this time window. The afternoon hours were slow by comparison. Bald Eagles were moving south early in the morning, while almost all of the Red-tailed Hawks on the day were passing along the south side of the ridge despite the northwest winds. Many Red-tailed Hawks were spotted distant out to the south, cutting high over the valley on direct north-south flight lines rather than following the ridge.
The first Golden Eagle of the morning was an adult that appeared gliding down the ridge behind a leading pair of Bald Eagles. The Golden paused for a few moments directly north of the ridge to circle twice, providing the closest look of the day before continuing on. The next two Golden Eagles would appear much more distant to the northeast of the ridge, cutting directly south towards the ridge while passing high over the valley and snow-covered farmfields below. Once the two subadult birds reached the north side of the ridge, they veered southwest and continued southward.
By the early afternoon lull, the momentum of the day's flight had declined dramatically. However, a very distant young Golden Eagle was spotted rising up out over the valley to the north once again. Once again, the flightline for this Golden was cutting high over the valley to the north without reaching the ridge before it continued southwest.
first BE 8:45 last BE 14:19
Non-raptor Observations: Pileated Woodpecker 1, Common Raven 2, Tufted Titmouse 3, Eastern Bluebird 1, American Goldfinch 37, Dark-eyed Junco 5
Predictions: Thursday: Cloudy with moderate northwest winds throughout late morning into early afternoon, High in mid 30s F
Friday: Temps are going to drop considerably, High upper 20s F, Southeast wind, ======================================================================== Report submitted by WG Counter ()
Observation start time: 07:45:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.17 hours
Compiler: JF Therrien
Counters: Bill Moses
Weather: Clear
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Contributors: Nolan Adrian, Nathan Bowser, Alicia Brunner, Ron Burkert, John C. Campbell, Rob Hooton, Dave Keith, Meg & Nick Kolodick, Ryan Lapp, Jerry McWilliams, Daryl Nolt, Tabassam Shah, Jerry Stanley, Russ States, Travis Suckow, Carl Thomson, Jeanne Whitesell.
Compiler: Amy Taracido
Tuesday, 11 November 2025 through Tuesday, 18 November 2025
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NOTE: TUNDRA SWAN, BUFFLEHEAD, COMMON GOLDENEYE, PECTORAL SANDPIPER, GREAT EGRET, PINE SISKIN continue to be reported.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY:
In Oakmont on 11/11-11/17, 1 RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD (RH, RB, et. al.).
BUTLER COUNTY:
At Lake Arthur on 11/14, 1 possible LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (NA).
On 11/15 in Whiskerville, 6 EVENING GROSBEAKS (NB).
CLARION COUNTY:
At Kahle Lake on 11/12, 3 SNOW BUNTINGS, 1 AMERICAN PIPIT (JS); on 11/13, 1 BONAPARTE'S GULL, 15 CANVASBACKS, and others (MK).
Date: 12/2/25 10:20 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (02 Dec 2025) Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Dec 02, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
======================================================================== Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Date: 12/2/25 7:05 am From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Subject: Erie County waterbird count for December 2, 2025
Date: December 2, 2025
Time: 0720 to 0820 AM
Weather: Cloudy, snow showers withabout 2” of ground cover. Calm wind andlake, temp. 30 F.
Comments: Snow showers limitedvisibility over the lake to less than ¼ mile, so if there was any movementfarther out, it went undetected. A largeflock of Mallards settled in next to a breakwater.
Waterbirds recorded:
Mallard 37Surf Scoter 1Common Goldeneye 10Red-breasted Merganser 30Horned Grebe 1
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Date: 12/1/25 5:38 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (01 Dec 2025) 7 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Dec 01, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Gary LaBelle
Observers: Joe Meloney, Kevin Shannon, Rosemary Spreha
Visitors: 2 hunters, 3 observers =5
Weather: Temperature 29 to 37 deg F. Calm to light NW wind. Partly to mostly cloudy.
Raptor Observations: Five bald eagles (1 adult and 4 sub-adult) circled overhead for several minutes but did not migrate.
Non-raptor Observations: several large flocks of Canada Geese, flocks of Am goldfinch
Predictions: Snow overnight predicted 4-6 inches will probably cancel Tuesday's count. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 5.5 hours
Official Counter: Nancy Ott
Observers: Che Mincone
Visitors: 0
Weather: Cold with temps in the 20's F. Winds mild westerly turning SE at the end of the day. Snow flurries at the beginning then mostly partly cloudy with no precip.
Raptor Observations: GE sub ad at 12:32 that rose up towards the south part of valley then migrated south.
Non-raptor Observations: Chickadees, nuthatches, tufted titmouses, blue jays, ravens, juncos, downy wp, 5 tundra swans around 11a and what sounded like a large flock of swans in afternoon around 2p but couldn't locate as it moved across valley.
Predictions: Snow, temps on 20's again with winds starting at SE, ESE, then turning W in afternoon. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Nancy Ott (<ednancy.ott...>)
Date: 12/1/25 3:13 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (01 Dec 2025) 19 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Dec 01, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 0 0 1633 OS 0 0 149 BE 5 5 806 NH 0 0 153 SS 1 1 2714 CH 0 0 242 AG 0 0 4 RS 4 4 123 BW 0 0 10265 RT 8 8 1300 RL 0 0 0 GE 1 1 211 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 0 60 PG 0 0 61 UA 0 0 42 UB 0 0 37 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 0 3 UR 0 0 63 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Jess Cosentino
Observers: Carol Culvyhouse, Dave Grove, Gene Wagner, Pete Biasucci , Ron Freed
Visitors: 5
Weather: Northwest winds strongest in the morning hours, tapering off into the afternoon, High in upper 30s F, Cloudy early with sunshine breaking through late in the morning
Raptor Observations: With the northwest winds strongest during the morning hours, most of the raptor movement passed along the ridge during this time as well. Momentum remained relatively slow all morning, with Bald Eagles and Red-tailed Hawks steadily trickling through. Several Red-shouldered Hawks were spotted at incredibly high altitudes, cutting south out over the valley.
Late in the morning, an adult Golden Eagle rose up along the north side of the ridge, finding lift easily, before tucking into a long glide out of view.
By afternoon, the winds and raptor movement had both diminished. No migrant raptors were seen following the minutes before the start of the 2 PM hour until the end of the count
Observation start time: 07:45:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.25 hours
Compiler: Rebecca McCabe
Counters: John mercer
Visitors: 16
Weather: Partly cloudy/Clear/Mostly cloudy, NW winds throughout the day
Raptor Observations: Adult Bald Eagle and adult Red-tailed Hawk roosting in front of the lookout on the south side ~20 km from one another. They stayed perched in the trees until 1044. Great looks at the three adult red-shoulders and two adult Golden Eagles passing by.
Non-raptor Observations: Morning flight of 185 crows, ravens calling and flying past the lookout all day. Over 370 American Goldfinches with a flock of 150. Canada Geese started flying south with large flocks one-after-the-next from 1200 until 1600, with a very conservative 14,000 tallied!
Predictions: snow forecasted for the region. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Observation start time: 09:15:00 Observation end time: 11:30:00 Total observation time: 2.25 hours
Official Counter: Erika Bowman
Observers:
Visitors: None
Weather: Cloudy with SSE winds. Later had flurries that turned to snow that blanketed the valley. North was heavier snow than valley which signified the flight was done.
Raptor Observations: Mature Golden Eagles 10:07, 10:24
Non-raptor Observations: 2 large flocks of Snow Geese, second one flying with Double-Crested Cormorants
Predictions: Cloudy skies. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High near 30F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Robert Stewart (<bstewart...>)
Date: 11/30/25 6:12 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (30 Nov 2025) 2 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 30, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 0 378 1633 OS 0 0 149 BE 2 358 801 NH 0 24 153 SS 0 96 2713 CH 0 41 242 AG 0 1 4 RS 0 62 119 BW 0 0 10265 RT 0 831 1292 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 166 210 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 9 60 PG 0 7 61 UA 0 2 42 UB 0 12 37 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 3 3 UR 0 10 63 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 08:45:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 5.78 hours
Official Counter: Jess Cosentino
Observers:
Visitors: 9
Weather: A heavy band of snow passed west to east along the ridge in the first hours following sunrise, with some lingering heavy snow showers throughout the morning, Limited visibility, High 33 F, Moderate south winds all morning and tapering off by afternoon, Overcast throughout entire count period
Raptor Observations: Very few birds observed throughout the entire count period, with less than optimal south winds. Two adult Bald Eagles moved down the ridge, with the first cutting low through the gap over the rockpile at eye level before lifting up into the southerly headwind and gliding far out over the valley southbound
Date: 11/30/25 2:48 pm From: Dan Cunkelman <dancunkelman...> Subject: Snow geese, Conemaugh Twp, Indiana County
I was walking my dogs in my yard and heard a strange bird sound. I looked around, then up to see and hear a flock of about 50 Snow Geese flying overhead. I haven't seen or heard Snows for a few years but the muddle huddle (not a V) helped with the ID.
They were headed west so I drove to the Aultman Run boat launch but no waterfowl to be seen. Then I drove to Conemaugh Dam but no geese in the pool behind the dam.
I did see about 25 Common Mergansers. Most were females or juvenile; about 5 males.
Also one double-crested cormorant on a submerged stump by the boom.
With the blustery winds and snow/rain today I was astonished to see at least four flocks of snow geese come over, something I rarely see here. I likely missed at least one other flock as well, but my best estimate for the four is a total of 200, the last flock just came over about 10 minutes ago and included a decent number of blue phase. I know it's not exciting for many but for me out west here it is quite a sight !
Also on Wednesday last week, three evening grosbeaks showed up at one of our local birder's feeders outside of Strattanville, where they visited before several years ago. They have not been seen since though.
Observation start time: 11:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Compiler: David Barber
Counters:
Visitors: 2
Weather: Late start due to snow followed by a low cloud ceiling which descended late in the day reducing visibility to zero; south winds 4-12 mph
Raptor Observations: 5 local turkey vultures
Non-raptor Observations: tundra swan, pileated woodpecker, common raven, cedar waxwing, American goldfinch
Predictions: Sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 11/30/25 12:33 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (30 Nov 2025) 4 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 30, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 13:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 2 hours
Official Counter: Kurt/Sally Kraus
Observers:
Weather: Cold and snowing periodically. Light south winds. Cloud cover 100%
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: Cold - 30 to 38 degrees. Partly sunny most of the day. Winds at 10mph, gusting up to 20mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Date: 11/29/25 4:11 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (29 Nov 2025) 29 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 29, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7.75 hours
Official Counter: Sue Dibble
Observers: Bob Peda, Mike Dale, Rosemary Spreha
Visitors: 5 hunters, 5 for view
Weather: Partly cloudy, NW winds 5-10 mph, 28-40 degrees F.
Raptor Observations: 4 adult, 4 immature Bald Eagles counted. 3 local adult Bald eagles not counted
The first Golden Eagle of the day (12:15pm) was an adult that came in with an immature Bald. Both circled the hawk watch together for a few minutes until they were very high in the sky before moving on. During the 1 o'clock hour a subadult and an immature Golden gave us great views as they passed by together. The final Golden in the 3 o'clock hour had to be left unaged.
Non-raptor Observations: normal feeder birds, flock of 9 bluebirds, 1 high skein of Canada geese heading south
Predictions: chance of showers ======================================================================== Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Brian M. Wargo
Observers:
Visitors: Larkin Werner, Kim Borchert and 10 others.
Weather: Sunny and clear in the morning. With temperature starting at 24°F. Winds Southwest. Sun throughout the day with temperatures nearly hitting the melting temperature. Winds changing to mild southeast by late afternoon.
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations: 65 Tundra Swans and 25 Canada Goose
Predictions: Cloudy. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High 42F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Brian M. Wargo (<brianwargo...>)
Date: 11/29/25 2:25 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (29 Nov 2025) 58 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 29, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 4 378 1633 OS 0 0 149 BE 34 356 799 NH 1 24 153 SS 0 96 2713 CH 1 41 242 AG 0 1 4 RS 0 62 119 BW 0 0 10265 RT 9 831 1292 RL 0 0 0 GE 8 166 210 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 9 60 PG 0 7 61 UA 0 2 42 UB 0 12 37 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 3 3 UR 1 10 63 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8.25 hours
Official Counter: Dave Grove, Ron Freed
Observers: Dave Grove, Gene Wagner, Ian Hess, Laura Minnich, Pete Biasucci , Ron Freed
Visitors: 13
Weather: Mostly cloudy in the morning with a steady NW-N wind, clearing to mostly sunny and less wind in the afternoon.
Raptor Observations: First bird GE 8:55 Last bird GE 3:56
With the passage of the fourth GE of the day the GE count reached the ten year average of 206. Also, a male harrier tied the average of 153 for that species.
Non-raptor Observations: Loons 4 CAGO 65 Corn shock ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Compiler: Laurie Goodrich
Counters:
Visitors: zero
Weather: Clear SW wind 5-10, wind lessens at days end. 0 deg C
Raptor Observations: adult golden eagle 1238
Non-raptor Observations: Raven3, American crow 637,24 goldfinch ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 11/29/25 7:53 am From: Douglas Filler <0000012c09e09177-dmarc-request...> Subject: Silver Lake in Bucks CO. corrected list
The following were seen or heard on the last bird walk of the season from the Silver Lake Nature Center located in Bristol, PA. Two large flocks of Red-Wing Black Birds were seen feeding in various areas of the park with 90% being female. Our walks resume the first Saturday in March, hope to see you then.
Silver Lake Park/Nature Center, Bucks, Pennsylvania, US
Nov 29, 2025 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Protocol: Traveling
Participants : 51.0 mile(s)
36 species
Canada Goose 10
Wood Duck 6
Northern Shoveler 4
Mallard 15
Hooded Merganser 5
Common Merganser 2
Mourning Dove 1
Ring-billed Gull 6
Pied-billed Grebe 5
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Blue Heron 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Belted Kingfisher 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 2
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 3
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 5
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 2
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
Brown Creeper 2
Carolina Wren 3
European Starling 8
American Robin 9
House Sparrow 3
House Finch 4
American Goldfinch 6
Fox Sparrow 1
Dark-eyed Junco 1
White-throated Sparrow 1
Red-winged Blackbird 100
Yellow-rumped Warbler 5
Northern Cardinal 2
Date: 11/29/25 7:47 am From: Douglas Filler <0000012c09e09177-dmarc-request...> Subject: Silver Lake in Bucks CO.
The following were seen or heard on the last bird walk of the season from the Silver Lake Nature Center located in Bristol, PA. Two large flocks of Red-Wing Black Birds were seen feeding in various areas of the park with 90% being female. Our walks resume the first Saturday in March, hope to see you then.
Silver Lake Park/Nature Center, Bucks, Pennsylvania, US
Nov 29, 2025 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.0 mile(s)
34 species
Canada Goose 10
Wood Duck 6
Mallard 15
Hooded Merganser 5
Mourning Dove 1
Ring-billed Gull 6
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Blue Heron 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Belted Kingfisher 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 2
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 3
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 5
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 2
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
Brown Creeper 2
Carolina Wren 3
European Starling 8
American Robin 9
House Sparrow 3
House Finch 4
American Goldfinch 6
Fox Sparrow 1
Dark-eyed Junco 1
White-throated Sparrow 1
Red-winged Blackbird 100
Yellow-rumped Warbler 5
Northern Cardinal 2
Date: 11/28/25 2:17 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (28 Nov 2025) 19 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 28, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 0 374 1629 OS 0 0 149 BE 12 322 765 NH 1 23 152 SS 0 96 2713 CH 0 40 241 AG 0 1 4 RS 0 62 119 BW 0 0 10265 RT 5 822 1283 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 158 202 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 9 60 PG 0 7 61 UA 1 2 42 UB 0 12 37 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 3 3 UR 0 9 62 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Dave Grove, Ron Freed
Observers: Gary LaBelle, Jess Cosentino, Paul Fritz, Regina Gaison, Ron Freed
Visitors: 26
Weather: Mostly cloudy with WNW wind at inconsistent speed. Intermittent snow flurries and graupel all day.
Raptor Observations: First bird RT 9:50 Last bird BE 3:08
Non-raptor Observations: TUSW 17, Loons 3 ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Observation start time: 07:15:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 9.67 hours
Compiler: David Barber
Counters: Rob Feldman
Visitors: 182 people opted outside and visited the lookout
Weather: Mostly cloudy to overcast with occasional snow showers, W winds 15-25 mph
Raptor Observations: Stunning view of a juvenile golden eagle. Dirk would have lost his mind. IYKYK
Non-raptor Observations: 441 American crow, 19 common raven, 3 eastern bluebird, 51 American goldfinch
Predictions: Increasing clouds, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, however, all trails are closed for deer hunting. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Observation start time: 11:45:00 Observation end time: 14:45:00 Total observation time: 3 hours
Official Counter: Bob Stewart
Observers:
Visitors: None
Weather: Snow flurries for almost all of the count. Visibility was limited to 2 km or less. Temp -5.4 to -5.1 degrees C. Wind aver velocity 12 mmph. Wind chill -11 degrees C/.
Raptor Observations: None
Non-raptor Observations: 1 crow
Predictions: Mostly cloudy in AM becoming partly cloudy by afternoon. Wind out of the west 5-10 mph. A little warmer. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Robert Stewart (<bstewart...>)
Date: 11/28/25 12:53 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (28 Nov 2025) 16 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 28, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 15:15:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Steve Walthius
Observers: Rick Schoenberger, Rosemary Spreha
Visitors: 3 Hawkwatchers 6 for View
9 total
Weather: Very windy, 30 - 36 degree partly cloudy day.
Raptor Observations: 3 juvenile and 3 adult Bald Eagles
Non-raptor Observations: Ravens, White Throated Sparrows and Blue Jays
Predictions: Less wind and a little warmer
Tomorrow is the start of rifle deer season in Pennsylvania ======================================================================== Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 12:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Jon Kauffman
Observers:
Weather: Similar conditions as yesterday with slightly stronger wind gusts and and few moments of cloud cover breaking up. Occasional flurries. Watched at the overlook.
Raptor Observations: GOEA: Ad(8:33) Juv(11:21)
Non-raptor Observations: Ring-billed Gull(1) Tundra Swan(72) Common Loon(84) ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jon Kauffman (<jvk5019...>)
Date: 11/28/25 7:32 am From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 28, 2025
Date: November 28, 2025
Time: 0715 to 0915 AM
Weather: Cloudy, wind WNW to 40mph, Waves 5’ to 6’, temp. 35 F.
Comments: A continuation ofyesterday, but with about half the scaup and Red-breasted Mergansers. Highlight was a first winter LesserBlack-backed Gull moving west.
Waterbirds recorded:
Gadwall 12
American Wigeon 9Mallard 2Greater Scaup 30Lesser Scaup 9Scaup species 560Surf Scoter 1White-winged Scoter 16Black Scoter 1Bufflehead 5Common Goldeneye 13Red-breasted Merganser 875Common Loon 6Red-throated Loon 6Loon species 6LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL 1 first winter
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Date: 11/27/25 3:25 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (27 Nov 2025) 37 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 27, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 0 374 1629 OS 0 0 149 BE 17 310 753 NH 0 22 151 SS 1 96 2713 CH 2 40 241 AG 0 1 4 RS 0 62 119 BW 0 0 10265 RT 11 817 1278 RL 0 0 0 GE 5 158 202 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 9 60 PG 0 7 61 UA 0 1 41 UB 0 12 37 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 3 3 UR 1 9 62 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Jess Cosentino, Ron Freed
Observers: Gene Wagner, Laura Minnich, Ron Freed
Visitors: 26
Weather: High in mid 30s F, with wind chill feeling like below freezing by afternoon, Grey overcast all day with light snow flurries throughout the entire count period, Morning winds were light west but gained strength by afternoon shifting to WNW/NW
Raptor Observations: While the morning winds from the west were a bit lighter than forecasted, they gradually increased strength and a steady raptor flight continued to push southward - including good numbers of Bald Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks, and several Golden Eagles. The day's Golden Eagle flight pushed the season total over the 200 mark.
Most birds were spotted north of a ridge at varying distances, passing slowly into the morning west winds. Several Red-tailed Hawks and Bald Eagles seen distant to the north hit the westerly headwinds and struggled to make much progress, taking an extended amount of time to cut south towards the ridge and opt for heading south while on the south side, perhaps finding favorable conditions.
The first Golden Eagle of the morning appeared quickly along the north side of the ridge, popping up close over the treeline and making a slightly above eye-level pass into the headwind, which provided a few extra seconds of viewing from below. This would be the main flight line for all Golden Eagles on the day, appearing in the same location up the ridge while riding the updrafts and passing along the north side after offering great eye-level looks while passing south.
The second Golden on the day was the only bird that opted for a different flight line. The bird appeared very distant to the north of the ridge, passing steadily southwest over the valley and smaller ridges. The late morning west winds seemed to present challenges for the Golden, as it continued to get pushed back northeast each time it began to circle in an attempt to find lift. The bird would make progress south for several minutes, before being buffeted back east several miles.
The next few minutes was spent with observing the distant Golden drop low below eye-level into the valley, cutting low over treelines and farm fields, while searching for the best path south. Eventually, the large raptor found enough lift to suck into a steady glide and fought the west winds enough to make progress southward and out of view. From the moment the Golden was first spotted to the north, it took a little over 20 minutes for the bird to finally make passage through the valley and continue onward.
Predictions: Stronger WNW winds (up to 19 mph), increasing from late morning throughout the afternoon, High upper 30s F
The winds seem similar to today with more force, and could be favorable to more raptor movement ======================================================================== Report submitted by WG Counter ()
Raptor Observations: 3 adult Bald and 2 imm bald not seeming to migrate, not cted. one redtail sat down out front late day.
Non-raptor Observations: Raven 13, and 6 to 8 resident. Am crow migration heavy in am and some late day, 7483 ttl 17 goldfinch ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Observation start time: 10:15:00 Observation end time: 16:15:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Jon Kauffman
Observers:
Weather: 100% overcast but with a few moments of a small clearing of blue sky. Some flurries. Winds out of the W at 13-18mph. Watched at the overlook.
Raptor Observations: NOHA: brown GOEA: Ad(11:44) Ad(11:58) Sub(12:25) Ad(12:40) Unk(12:52) Ad(12:58) Juv(1:07) Unk(1:13) Ad(1:58) Imm(2:47) Juv(2:53) Sub(3:25) Many eagles had bulging crops
Non-raptor Observations: A group of juncos on the road, playful ravens ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jon Kauffman (<jvk5019...>)
Date: 11/26/25 4:35 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (26 Nov 2025) Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 26, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 0 374 1629 OS 0 0 149 BE 0 293 736 NH 0 22 151 SS 0 95 2712 CH 0 38 239 AG 0 1 4 RS 0 62 119 BW 0 0 10265 RT 0 806 1267 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 153 197 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 9 60 PG 0 7 61 UA 0 1 41 UB 0 12 37 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 3 3 UR 0 8 61 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 12:15:00 Observation end time: 14:15:00 Total observation time: 2 hours
Official Counter: Jess Cosentino
Observers:
Visitors: 10
Weather: Count delayed during early morning hours due to heavy ridge fog, clearing a bit by noon but returned by 1 PM; Light drizzle by 2 PM becoming steady later into 2 PM hour, Rain eventually cleared by not until final hour before sunset
Raptor Observations: No raptors observed
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: Moderate west winds throughout the entire count period, Colder temps with a high of 40 F ======================================================================== Report submitted by WG Counter ()
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7.92 hours
Compiler: Rob Feldman
Counters:
Visitors: 54
Weather: Mild temperatures with dense fog all morning that lightened but never lifted. Variable winds 1-7 mph
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations: Evening grosbeak, purple finch, American goldfinch
Predictions: Cloudy, with a high near 42. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Could be a good migration day! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 12:00:00 Total observation time: 3.5 hours
Official Counter: Rosemary McGlynn
Observers:
Visitors: none
Weather: light WSW winds;some valley haze; low cumulus clouds with occasional mist which turned to rain at noon. 46-52F
Raptor Observations: none
Non-raptor Observations: bc chickadees,wb nuthatches,juncos,downy wp,crows
Predictions: strong W/NW winds with very strong gusts throughout Thurs;cloudy with a chance of snow flurries;20-30F ======================================================================== Report submitted by Rosemary McGlynn (<denali...>)
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 15:15:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Pedro Miranda
Observers: Kyle Hamrick
Weather: Overcast in the morning with unfavorable winds that shifted W, maintaining a range of 11-15mph. Upon my arrival at 11 am, temperatures were in the mid-40s, rising to 52°F before I left. Cloudy skies all day, while it cleared over Big Valley at 2 pm, Stone Valley remained overcast.
Non-raptor Observations: AMGO, BCCH, GCKI DEJU ======================================================================== Report submitted by Pedro Miranda (<therespedro75...>)
Date: 11/26/25 3:18 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (25 Nov 2025) 17 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 25, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 9 374 1629 OS 0 0 149 BE 5 293 736 NH 0 22 151 SS 0 95 2712 CH 0 38 239 AG 0 1 4 RS 0 62 119 BW 0 0 10265 RT 1 806 1267 RL 0 0 0 GE 2 153 197 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 9 60 PG 0 7 61 UA 0 1 41 UB 0 12 37 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 3 3 UR 0 8 61 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 12:30:00 Total observation time: 3.5 hours
Official Counter: Jess Cosentino
Observers: Brandon Brogle, Kennedy Sullivan, Ron Freed
Visitors: 0
Weather: South winds, Overcast, as large system of rain moved in from the east throughout the morning and arrived a little after noon
Raptor Observations: A few raptors moving early in the morning before the arrival of rain, including a couple Golden Eagles passing distant over the valley to the north of the ridge. Once the first band of light rain arrived in the late morning, the raptor movement died off.
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: Southwest winds ======================================================================== Report submitted by WG Counter ()
Date: 11/25/25 10:38 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (25 Nov 2025) 2 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 25, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:45:00 Observation end time: 12:00:00 Total observation time: 4.25 hours
Official Counter: Rosemary Spreha
Observers:
Visitors: Two for the view two bear hunters four FIG personnel
Weather: Temperaure from 38-44 degrees. 100% cloud cover, wind from S then SE 4-10 mph. Rain ended the count at noon.
Raptor Observations: One kestrel and one sharp-shinned hawk. No local vultures, hawks or eagles.
Non-raptor Observations: Common feeder birds. One Osprey helicopter put on a nice show passing over the hawk watch.
Predictions: Cloudy skies, high 64 degrees. Wind SW 10-20 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Observation start time: 07:45:00 Observation end time: 12:45:00 Total observation time: 4.83 hours
Compiler: Rebecca McCabe
Counters: Mara Anderson-Skelly
Visitors: 20
Weather: Overcast/rain showers started at 1235
Raptor Observations: Slow day with only five migrants.
Non-raptor Observations: 300+ flock of crows coming from Kempton Valley, circling in front of the pit and then moving south. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 11/25/25 2:03 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (24 Nov 2025) 32 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 24, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 0 365 1620 OS 0 0 149 BE 2 288 731 NH 0 22 151 SS 2 95 2712 CH 0 38 239 AG 0 1 4 RS 3 62 119 BW 0 0 10265 RT 19 805 1266 RL 0 0 0 GE 5 151 195 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 9 60 PG 0 7 61 UA 0 1 41 UB 1 12 37 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 3 3 UR 0 8 61 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 9 hours
Official Counter: Jess Cosentino, Ron Freed
Observers: Gene Wagner, Kennedy Sullivan, Ron Freed
Visitors: 9
Weather: Light to moderate north wind all morning, gradually shifting to south by late afternoon, High low 50s F by afternoon when became sunny and warm
Raptor Observations: First bird GE 8:55 Last bird GE 15:29
Predictions: High 47 F, southeast wind, chance of rain increasing after noon ======================================================================== Report submitted by Ronald Freed (<rpfreed4947...>)
Date: 11/24/25 5:58 pm From: Linda Rowan <000001476b4df963-dmarc-request...> Subject: A Good Birding Day in Levittown Bucks County
I started my day seeing a Red Tail perched on a power tower behind my house.
Early this afternoon while sitting on the enclosed porch I heard the birds take off from the feeders and heard something on the rain gutter.
I went out to see what was on the gutter and a squirrel ran off.
But I looked up and saw an adult Red Tail circling over my house. While I watched it I heard the call of a Red Tail from a different direction.
I located the second Red Tail on the power tower where Red Tails have nested for the last 5 years.
Then an Accipiter flew by. Most likely a Coopers Hawk, which has been harassing birds at our feeders lately.
Next thing I noticed was a Yellow Belly Sapsucker, on the Black Walnut tree.
A few hours later when I looked out at one of the feeders I spotted a Fox Sparrow. This is my favorite sparrow, as there is really no question about its identity.
I looked back at my records and noted that we have had Fox Sparrows in the yard during this same week at least 3 times.
The Fox Sparrow and the Sapsucker were the first for the season.
Date: 11/24/25 5:35 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (24 Nov 2025) 27 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 24, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:45:00 Total observation time: 6.75 hours
Official Counter: Gary LaBelle
Observers: Brian Weaver, Gayle Lawrence, Kevin Shannon
Visitors: 3 observers, 2 for view = 5
Weather: Clear skies becoming overcast. Light NW wind becoming calm. Temperature 41 to 47 F.
Raptor Observations: Turkey and Black vultures and several adult bald eagles seen but not migrating.
Non-raptor Observations: Fox sparrows, GC Kinglets,
Predictions: Similar temperature. Rain may end count early. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:45:00 Total observation time: 7.75 hours
Official Counter: Nancy Ott
Observers: Ed Gowarty,Sr, Jim Rocco
Visitors: 5 visitors.
Weather: Morning mild W winds, variable at times. Towards afternoon winds increased some with thin clouds and direction turned SE , then E.
Raptor Observations: 8 GE today with most in afternoon. Late day were beautiful views with E winds that brought them over top of front, nice looks. GE- sub ad 11:55. Adult GE's 12:03, 1:29, 2:22, 3:08, 4:09, 4:31, 4:32. 1 TV not seen until 2p-3p hr. 10 RT in the 11p-12p hr , most of which were visible if seen from down over edge of front. they were low in valley close to ridge and flew straight through.
Predictions: 90 percent chance of rain with E, SE, winds. temps 30's-40's. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Nancy Ott (<ednancy.ott...>)
Observation start time: 07:45:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.25 hours
Compiler: Matt Wlasniewski
Counters: Chris Arndt
Visitors: 63
Weather: SW to WSW wind, 0-5 mph clear skies
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations: winter wren, 1; br creeper 1, crow-128, rave19, robin 2, bluebird 3, pu finch 7, goldfinch 66 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 11/24/25 7:37 am From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 24, 2025
Date: November 24, 2025
Time: 0700 to 0830 AM
Weather: Clear, calm wind, waves 1’,temp. 33 F.
Comments: One westbound flock ofabout 700 scaup and just a few Red-breasted Mergansers and little of anythingelse. Unseasonably quiet over thelake. Russ States joined me at thecount.
Waterbirds recorded:
Mallard 1
Scaup species 900Common Goldeneye 9Red-breasted Merganser 550Red-throated Loon 1Common Loon 1
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 23, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:45:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.25 hours
Official Counter: Ed Sinkler
Observers: Joe Farkas, John Good, Linda Blacketter, Rick Morrissey
Visitors: Even with the cold temperatures and overcast skies, 68 people and six dogs stopped by the south lookout during the day. Many were families with small children that were excited about the view.
Additional Observers: Sara Purifoy, Brian McNulty, Hassan Alhamami and Ron Kline.
Linda and Sara were diligent observers that spotted the first raven of the day and the Red-Shouldered Hawk.
Rick began the count at 7:45 and began to leave at 12:00 to prepare to see Donna the Buffalo. Ron Kline made a late day appearance to see Rick on his last Sunday of the season. Ed completed the count from Noon until 16:00.
Weather: Cloud cover was near 100% during the count with the exception of short periods during the 11-12 hour and the final hour. Temperatures were 33-42 degrees. Winds moved from the SW to the W and then settled into WNW ranging from 1-2 mph to 5-7 mph and gusts to 15 in the late afternoon.
Raptor Observations: First bird of the day was a Red-shouldered Hawk at 10:15 and a late unidentified raptor, which entered the treeline before being identified.
Non-raptor Observations: There were eight Common Ravens counted throughout the day and a nice flyover of a Pileated Woodpecker.
Predictions: Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Date: 11/23/25 5:24 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (23 Nov 2025) 70 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 23, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 0 365 1620 OS 0 0 149 BE 10 286 729 NH 1 22 151 SS 2 93 2710 CH 2 38 239 AG 0 1 4 RS 8 59 116 BW 0 0 10265 RT 38 786 1247 RL 0 0 0 GE 7 146 190 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 9 60 PG 0 7 61 UA 0 1 41 UB 1 11 36 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 3 3 UR 1 8 61 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Jess Cosentino
Observers: Dave Grove, Gene Wagner, Jeff Thompson , Laura Minnich
Visitors: 30, three dogs (Forrest, Jenny, and Lieutenant Dan)
Weather: A few degrees above freezing in the first hours of daylight, with a light southern breeze persisting all morning, while gray-white overcast kept a dreary early sky. By noon, the clouds began to break with sun, and the wind direction dramatically shifted to west and northwest within a one-hour period. Northwest wind remained sturdy for the early afternoon hours, eventually tapering into a light north breeze in the hours before sunset, High
Raptor Observations: The morning sky was quiet as a light gray overcast blanketed overhead while a soft south breeze lingered. No raptors moving in the early hours, until a dark silhouette suddenly flashed low and very close on the southern side of the ridge. Flapping a few times and folding over on itself in athletic flight, the large dark bird almost resembled a Common Raven at a distance before it revealed white feathers at the base of its tail. The immature Golden Eagle appeared to lift off directly from the treeline along the southern side of the ridge in the late morning, spending some time kiting into the light southern headwind a bit before stooping back down into the forest in acrobatic fashion. The Golden wasn't migrating down the ridge, but rather seemed to be lifting off from the nearby forest and getting its bearings before tucking into a below eye-level glide, taking it directly over the road below the overlook until it disappeared southward.
The remainder of the morning would be uneventful, despite this close morning eagle pass to begin the count. However, as the noon hour struck, the winds pivoted in a near 180 degree momentum and swung to the northwest with force, and the raptors appeared to waste little time jumping on the opportunity for movement.
The first hour following noon saw six migratory raptor species moving southward in response to the abrupt shift to northwest winds. Sharp-shinned and Cooper's Hawks pushed down the ridge quickly, as a female-type Northern Harrier cut distant to the north in a quick flap-assisted pass. A pair of adult Red-Shouldered Hawks followed south on the leeward side of the ridge, distancing themselves from the blustery north winds a bit, while the second Golden Eagle of the day hopped on the winds as the subadult bird moved quickly down the north side.
The Red-tailed Hawk flight gained momentum in the early afternoon, with good movement each hour as the bulk of the day's flight passed - large buteos shooting down the north side of the ridge on similar flight lines, appearing up the ridge and continuing to ride the updrafts southward on steady glides.
Goldens continued to pass each hour as the northwest wind remained strong, and in the 3 PM hour a pair of young Goldens appeared at one point circling very high to the north of the ridge as a Red-tailed Hawk joined in the thermal lift of the ridge updrafts. The eagle duo offered an extended look at both birds for several minutes as they casually rotated while gaining more and more lift until both birds had bumped into the ceiling of the late afternoon sky. By this time of the year, the 3 PM hour offers some of the best sunlight for viewing raptors passing down the ridge, as the low angle illuminates each passing large bird with a wash of golden light and hawkwatchers below shared opportune timing as the Goldens made their extended southbound pass during this ephemeral time window.
As the glow of day diminished, the final Golden Eagle of the count appeared distant up the ridge. A juvenile bird on a steady glide along the north side, as the north winds had diminished to a light breeze. The large bird rode the winds low over the tree line with little effort. Despite many late evening Goldens moving quickly south, this Golden took its time to slowly float low over the treeline, pointing its head directly down towards the ground as if in search of something.
For the next minute, the large eagle lingered north of the ridge without passing, pausing at times to sit into the headwind and briefly kite as if it were an oversized Red-tailed Hawk. Until it finally tucked its large wings inward and began a descent directly towards the rockpile and overlook. Hawkwatchers below locked in on the bird as it extended both of its legs outward while dropping in descent, lower with each passing second. The final drops of sunlight illuminated the young Golden's head and bright white plumage as it dropped from the sky, before it fully extended its legs in the final seconds until landing in the upper pine directly up the ridge!
A collective gasp from hawkwatchers below shuffled the silence, as the Golden took a few seconds to find its footing deep in its new confier roost for the evening. The large pine tree appeared to swallow the large eagle in a sudden moment, as it tucked itself deep under the blanket of green needles. Only a few more moments passed before the bird launched itself back skyward, out of the pine tree and back down the north side of the ridge below the tree-level. Cutting low, the young Golden continued to drop along the north side until it continued steadily southward below eye-level and out of view.
This would be the final migratory raptor seen on the day; however, the final thirty minutes of the count was spent sharing in the collective awe of the shared moment that had just passed. The young Golden Eagle may have drifted just a bit farther down the ridge to find a more suitable roosting tree for the evening, absent of the chatter of excited hawkwatchers below, preparing to resume its long journey south tomorrow at the break of first light.
The count today appeared to be bookended by roosting young Golden Eagles on the ridge: The first bird lifting off just a few hundred meters from the overlook in the early morning hours, as the final bird of the day landed in nearby trees in the final moments of fading sunlight.
Who knows how many Goldens are roosting in darkness along the Kittitany Ridge on this cold evening, a brief respite in their long journeys. Leaving the remote northern forests of Quebec not long ago, each stretch of this southward fall migration - including this ridge - is foreign and unfamiliar to these young birds as they pass over vast human-made landscapes, navigating for their first time to unfamiliar wintering grounds deep in the remote Appalachian Mountains somewhere along the next distant southern horizon.
It's moments like this while hawkwatching that illicit a deep appreciation to be able to witness, even for a glimpse, these incredible annual migrations.
First bird GE 09:25 Last bird GE 15:58
Non-raptor Observations: Cedar Waxwing 16, Tufted Titmouse 3, Horned Lark 2, European Starling 9, American Goldfinch 2, Dark-eyed Junco 5, White-throated Sparrow 2, Common Grackle 13
Predictions: Overcast, High 53 F, Early west wind shifting light northwest ======================================================================== Report submitted by WG Counter ()
Date: 11/23/25 4:09 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (23 Nov 2025) 30 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 23, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Chip Templin, Sue Dibble
Observers: Andy Francis, Anil Kayohcu, Brian Weaver, Joe Meloney, Kurt & Sally Kraus, Mary Brenner, Rosemary Spreha, Sue Dibble
Visitors: 2 hunters and 6 for the view.
Weather: 100% cloud cover until after noon. Light SW winds shifted to WNW. 32-45 degrees F.
Raptor Observations: No migrating birds observed until the clouds cleared a bit after 1pm.
Golden eagles - 2 immatures Bald eagles - 2 adults, 1 immature and 1 distant unaged counted.
Local RTs and 3 adult BE not counted.
Non-raptor Observations: The normal birds at the seed. Pileated, Red-bellied and downy woodpeckers, goldfinches, fox sparrow and 3 purple finches. Great blue heron was observed flying north.
Predictions: Partly cloudy with light WNW winds. High 54 F ======================================================================== Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Erika Bowman
Observers: Adam Katrancha, Barb Carrier, Bill Cline, Bob Stewart, Ed Gowarty,Sr, Greg Gdula, Sandy Cline
Visitors: Sandy & Bill Cline, Bob Stewart, Greg Gdula, Adam Katrancha, Ezra & Charlie White, Chuck Kauric, Joe & Barbara Carrier, Marlene & Monty Murty, Terry Suder, Adam Maddy, Nancy Ott, Jack Gilbert, Ed Gowarty, Sr
Weather: Breezy WSW to WNW winds throughout the day. Sunny, to cloudy then back to sunny. Hazy for much of the day.
Raptor Observations: Several Red-tailed hawks and a Kestrel that didn't migrate.
Bald Eagle: Sub 9:45 Adult 10:56 Golden Eagle: Adult 9:53 10:21 10:56 12:25 1:26 3:19 Sub 10:21 2:16 Unk - 1:28
Non-raptor Observations: C Waxwing, A Crow, C Raven, Downy WP, Hairy WP, T Titmouse, BC Chickadee, BC Chickadee, WB Nuthatch, A Robin, A Goldfinch, DE Junco
Predictions: Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. High 51F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Erika Bowman (<dizzechick...>)
Observation start time: 11:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Brian M. Wargo
Observers: Bob Stewart
Visitors: Terry Suder, Terri and George Berkheimer, Reseph Keiderling, Kennis Trapnell, Kerry Martin
Weather: Drizzle and fog until about 10:45 AM. The fog lifted and the rest of the day was partly cloudy with moderate northwest winds. Temperatures eventually reaching 46 degrees. Excellent visibility most of the day.
Raptor Observations: 21 Golden Eagles throughout the day. All but one needed the spotting scope to identify due to their being so far out in the valley. Many more goldens probably passed through, but were not counted or identified because of the time it took to id each bird. At one point, 5 Golden Eagle adults were kettling.
Bald Eagles: 12:50 Adult, 1:40 Adult, 2:16 Sub III
Non-raptor Observations: American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, Cedar Waxwings, Common Raven, Downy Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Tufted Titmouse, White-Breasted Nuthatch
Predictions: A few passing clouds, otherwise generally sunny. High near 50F. Winds W at 15 to 25 mph. Higher wind gusts possible. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Brian M. Wargo (<brianwargo...>)
Observation start time: 10:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 5.5 hours
Official Counter: brandon brogle
Observers: Kennedy Sullivan
Visitors: None
Weather: Misty drizzle in AM, partly cloudy with a light N wind
Raptor Observations: The flight was delayed until today's weak cold front broke through after which we had an excellent low and close first two hours.
Non-raptor Observations: Canada Goose, American Black Duck, American Herring Gull, Common Loon (2), Double-crested Cormorant, Great Blue Heron, Pine Siskin, American Goldfinch, Dark-eyed Junco, White-throated Sparrow, Swamp Sparrow ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kittatinny counter/l goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Date: 11/22/25 2:49 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (22 Nov 2025) 191 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 22, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 5 365 1620 OS 0 0 149 BE 26 276 719 NH 2 21 150 SS 2 91 2708 CH 1 36 237 AG 0 1 4 RS 8 51 108 BW 0 0 10265 RT 124 748 1209 RL 0 0 0 GE 22 139 183 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 9 60 PG 0 7 61 UA 0 1 41 UB 1 10 35 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 3 3 UR 0 7 60 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 16:45:00 Total observation time: 6.75 hours
Official Counter: Dave Grove, Ron Freed
Observers: Ian Hess, Pete Biasucci , Ron Freed, Tim Reed
Visitors: Tim & Betsy, John & Georgia, Jim & Melanie, 26
Weather: Early drizzle, mist and fog, which started clearing around 10:00 AM, then the flight began immediately with a good push of both eagles. Overcast skies gradually turned to partly cloudy, with winds from the NNW and N.
Raptor Observations: First bird BE 10:10 Last bird RT 4:40
Non-raptor Observations: Fox Sparrow Thanks to Betsy for the Amazing Chocolate Pecan Maple Coffee Truffle Bombs ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8.25 hours
Compiler: Scott Morrison
Counters: Chris Pugliese
Visitors: 141
Weather: Overcast with rain showers in the morning, WNW/NW winds 1-7 mph
Raptor Observations: Nice eagle count with 11 bald and 6 golden eagles.
Non-raptor Observations: Canada goose (341), common loon, double-crested cormorant, carolina wren, dark-eyed junco, red-winged blackbird, purple finch, house finch, American goldfinch (241)
Predictions: A slight chance of showers between 10am and 3pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 49. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 22, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 12:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter:
Observers: Scott Keys
Visitors: 1 hiker stayed for a few minutes
Weather: Rainy in the morning, then giving way to mostly cloudy skies and modest NW winds. Temps in the mid 40's
Raptor Observations: BAEG (2) 1253 (adult), 1415 (sub-adult) Steady push of Red-tailed Hawks using the NW to soar high. 2 Bald Eagles noted, no accipiters or falcons noted during migration, though 1 SSHA was along the road coming in.
Non-raptor Observations: 2 dozen juncos greeted me at noon, but not many songbirds were seen or heard. Common Ravens made several appearances, peaking with a group of 9.
Predictions: No rain expected with temps in the mid 40's and winds shifting to SW. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Observation start time: 10:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 4.5 hours
Official Counter: Sandy Cline
Observers: Nancy Ott
Visitors: Rich Sturtz
Weather: fog lifted about 10:45; mostly cloudy, light winds from the west
Raptor Observations: BE 10:55 juv.; 1:32 juv GE 2:40 Ad
Non-raptor Observations: small tree across lane driving in; crows, ravens, nuthatch, chickadee, titmouse, blue jay, red-bellied wp, pileited wp, mourning dove
Predictions: partly cloudy, light WNW winds, highs in the 40's ======================================================================== Report submitted by Sandy Cline (<horseldy...>)
Observation start time: 13:45:00 Observation end time: 14:45:00 Total observation time: 1 hours
Official Counter: Doug Wentzel
Observers:
Visitors: none
Weather: Calm winds and fog
Raptor Observations: none
Non-raptor Observations: Common Ravens calling, but not visible. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jen Anderson (<jab56...>)
Date: 11/21/25 1:29 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (21 Nov 2025) Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 21, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Weather: Heavy fog with 39 -45 degree temperatures. Calm winds.
Raptor Observations: None
Non-raptor Observations: Fox Sparrows, Cedar Waxwings and American Goldfinches
Predictions: Possible am rain could continue to delay raptor migration ======================================================================== Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Date: 11/21/25 12:49 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (21 Nov 2025) Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 21, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 0 360 1615 OS 0 0 149 BE 0 250 693 NH 0 19 148 SS 0 89 2706 CH 0 35 236 AG 0 1 4 RS 0 43 100 BW 0 0 10265 RT 0 624 1085 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 117 161 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 9 60 PG 0 7 61 UA 0 1 41 UB 0 9 34 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 3 3 UR 0 7 60 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 12:00:00 Observation end time: 14:45:00 Total observation time: 2.75 hours
Official Counter: Dave Grove
Observers: Gene Wagner
Weather: Heavy fog thinned a bit after 2 PM, but there wasn’t enough wind to interest any migrants
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations: Raven and Robins ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Compiler: David Barber
Counters:
Visitors: 94
Weather: Dense fog with 0.5 km visibility at best; light and variable winds
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations: 35 American goldfinches
Predictions: A chance of rain, mainly before 7am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph; should get some movement once it clears. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 11/21/25 6:55 am From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 21, 2025
Date: November 21, 2025
Time: 0715 to 0845 AM
Weather: Cloudy, WSW wind to 10mph, waves 1’ to 2’, temp. 45 F.
Comments: Just a few scaup andRed-breasted Merganser moving around. Scaup were in closer today so I could see the flocks were dominated byGreater Scaup.
Waterbirds recorded:
American BlackDuck 1
GreaterScaup 300 (estimate)Lesser Scaup 100 (estimate)Scaup species 200 (estimate)White-winged Scoter 5Long-tailed Duck 1Common Merganser 1Red-breasted Merganser 318Horned Grebe 3Common Loon 5
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Date: 11/20/25 6:10 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (20 Nov 2025) 4 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 20, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 0 360 1615 OS 0 0 149 BE 1 250 693 NH 0 19 148 SS 0 89 2706 CH 0 35 236 AG 0 1 4 RS 0 43 100 BW 0 0 10265 RT 1 624 1085 RL 0 0 0 GE 2 117 161 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 9 60 PG 0 7 61 UA 0 1 41 UB 0 9 34 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 3 3 UR 0 7 60 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Jess Cosentino
Observers:
Weather: Low cloud ceiling in both valleys to the north and south all morning, with fog creeping up onto the ridge by noon, Light east wind, Below freezing at start of count and high of 3 C by afternoon
Raptor Observations: Very little raptor movement down the ridge, with all birds passing down the south side very close and at eye-level. The highlight being two adult Golden Eagles passing close at eye-level on the south side through the dreary, foggy late morning and early afternoon hours - both eagles passed quickly while flapping heavily and working hard to cover ground south
Non-raptor Observations: Hairy Woodpecker 1, Pileated Woodpecker 1, Common Raven 1, Tufted Titmouse 4, Horned Lark 5, EVENING GROSBEAK 1, Purple Finch 3, American Goldfinch 173, Pine Siskin 1, Fox Sparrow (Red) 1, Dark-eyed Junco 15, White-throated Sparrow 4
Predictions: High 54 F, Variable west winds, Overcast ======================================================================== Report submitted by WG Counter ()
Date: 11/20/25 4:00 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (20 Nov 2025) 41 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 20, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Sue Dibble
Observers: Rosemary Spreha
Visitors: 1 hunter, 2 FITG employees and 3 for view.
Weather: Thick fog covered the south side of the mountain until around 11am, then hazy and cloudy the rest of the day. Calm winds became a light ESE breeze as the morning progressed. 29-42 degrees F.
Raptor Observations: Golden Eagles, 2 adult and 1 immature Bald Eagles, 1 immature, 1 unaged (distant in the fog) First bird of the day at 8:45am was a merlin that briefly perched in a dead snag then chased a flock of goldfinches before continuing down the ridge. A second merlin landed in a tree for a few minutes in the afternoon.
Most of the raptors were flapping all the way through the hawk watch today.
Non-raptor Observations: Ravens, fox sparrows, purple finches and pine siskins
Predictions: Cloudy with temps in the 50's, light SW winds ======================================================================== Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Date: 11/19/25 5:33 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (19 Nov 2025) 7 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 19, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 0 360 1615 OS 0 0 149 BE 0 249 692 NH 0 19 148 SS 1 89 2706 CH 0 35 236 AG 0 1 4 RS 0 43 100 BW 0 0 10265 RT 5 623 1084 RL 0 0 0 GE 1 115 159 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 9 60 PG 0 7 61 UA 0 1 41 UB 0 9 34 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 3 3 UR 0 7 60 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 12:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 3 hours
Official Counter: Jess Cosentino, Paul Kosten
Observers: Paul Kosten
Visitors: Karen Williams and Georgia the dog, 2
Weather: Early morning rain before sunrise lingered and left heavy fog, low cloud ceiling over the ridge during the morning hours, Fog lifted around noon with low overcast for remainder of the afternoon, High in low 40s F
Raptor Observations: Once the fog lifted, the visibility improved after noon. A few Red-tailed Hawks passed along the north side of the ridge flapping steadily, as well as a few Sharp-shinned Hawks.
The highlight on a slower day included an adult Golden Eagle popping up close along the north side of the ridge around 2:30 PM, and passing low while heading out over the valley towards the next ridge to the northwest while continuing south
Non-raptor Observations: Cedar Waxwing 65, Carolina Chickadee 2, Eastern Bluebird 1, American Robin 28, American Pipit 2, American Goldfinch 17, Pine Siskin 1, Dark-eyed Junco 3, White-throated Sparrow 1
Predictions: East winds, chance of precipitation late, Likely a poor raptor migration day of movement ======================================================================== Report submitted by WG Counter ()
Date: 11/19/25 2:43 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (19 Nov 2025) Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 19, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Ed Chubb
Observers: Rick Schoenberger
Visitors: John Long with Rick Schoenberger
Weather: Overcast all day with temps in the high 30's to low 40's. Ridges to the north and south visible thru out the day.
Raptor Observations: Zero!
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: Couldn't be any worse unless it rains. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Predictions: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph; should see some light movement. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 11/19/25 1:46 pm From: Joe Gyekis <gyekis9...> Subject: PSO Webinar Series
Hi Everyone,
We're going to have some zoom meetings, open to everyone interested, approximately monthly, usually on Thursday evenings at 7 pm, starting in December.
Our first speaker is Dr. Sarah Sargent, who will present "Erie Bird Observatory: keeping tabs on birds in northwestern Pennsylvania" on December 11th at 7 pm.
I am personally excited to hear her talk about all of the waterfowl and migratory bird monitoring that they have been doing at what I consider to be the most spectacular area for shoreline migration and waterbird watching in our state.
Dr. Sarah Sargent has spent over 35 years working on avian ecology and conservation. In 2018 she co-founded Erie Bird Observatory and served as its Executive Director until 2025. Prior to that she spent over 10 years with Audubon Pennsylvania (the state office of National Audubon Society) developing and implementing bird conservation programs in northwestern Pennsylvania. She previously conducted research on frugivory and seed dispersal by birds in South Carolina and Costa Rica. Her educational background includes a BA in Biology from Swarthmore College, and MS and PhD degrees in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Cornell University. As an undergraduate, she spent a semester as an intern at Manomet Bird Observatory, a formative experience leading her to a lifetime of studying birds. She currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Association of Field Ornithologists and the Ornithological Technical Committee of the PA Biological Survey.
All of the meetings are free and the registration is quick through the links provided below.
Date/Time: Thurs Mar 12, 7 pm zoom Speakers: Carl Martin Title: "Why habitat/land cover diversity is critical for birds... how Wildlands Conservancy builds avian habitat into the Stewardship of its Preserves." https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_46hCTLajSw-ufa0FhaIY5A
Contributors: Elizabeth Ames, Jeremy Brown, Ron Burkert, Michele Carlson, Eric Hall, Roger Higbee, Ashley Keleher, Malcolm Kurtz, Emily Malovich, Dan McGuire, Jerry McWilliams, Daryl Nolt, Sigurdur Petursson, Jerry Stanley, Randy Stringer, Robert Walczak, Jeanne Whitesell.
Compiler: Amy Taracido
Tuesday, 4 November 2025 through Tuesday, 11 November 2025
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NOTE: TUNDRA SWAN, TEAL SP., BUFFLEHEAD, NORTHERN PINTAIL, COMMON GOLDENEYE, PECTORAL SANDPIPER, BLACK VULTURE, COMMON LOON, PINE SISKIN, FOX SPARROW continue to be reported.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY:
On 11/5-11/11 in Oakmont, 1 RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD continued (RB).
At Duck Hollow on 11/7 and 11/9-11/10, 1 BLACK SCOTER (EH et. al.).
On 11/8 in Upper St. Clair, 1 possible ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER (SP).
CRAWFORD COUNTY:
In an unspecified location on 11/8, 1 CAVE SWALLOW (DN).
On 11/8 at Pymatuning Hartstown Project, 2 LESSER YELLOWLEGS (EM).
ERIE COUNTY:
At Presque Isle this week, sightings included SURF SCOTERS, WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS, BLACK SCOTER, LONG-TAILED DUCKS, MERLIN, PEREGRINE FALCON, SNOW BUNTINGS, 700 DUNLIN (11/6), BONAPARTE'S GULLS (JM), YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO (JB), 1 EARED GREBE (11/10-11/11) (AK. JM, et. al.).
FAYETTE COUNTY:
On 11/6 and 11/10 at Deer Lake, 1 DUNLIN (DM et. al.); on 11/10, 1 LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER (DM).
INDIANA COUNTY:
On 11/4-11/5 at Yellow Creek State Park, 2 WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPERS (RH, MK).
LAWRENCE COUNTY:
At the Volant Strips on 11/9, 1 NORTHERN SHRIKE; on 11/10, 1 ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK (RS).
On 11/10 along Plain Grove Road, 3 SANDHILL CRANES (RW).
SOMERSET COUNTY:
In Rockwood on 11/7, 2 RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS (JW).
VENANGO COUNTY:
At Kahle Lake on 11/10, 3 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS (JS).
WARREN COUNTY:
On 11/9 at Hearts Content Recreation Area, 2 EVENING GROSBEAKS (EA).
WESTMORELAND COUNTY:
At Saint Vincent College on 11/7, 1 LINCOLN'S SPARROW (MC).
Contributors: Marc Behr, Ron Burkert, Liz Carlson, Richard Chirichiello, Linda Greble, Deborah Kalbfleisch, Tom & Janet Kuehl, Jerry McWilliams, Jackson Medeiros, Daryl Nolt, Jeff Payne, Tessa Rhinehart, Dan Richards, Henry Rummel, Quintan Smith, Shawn Sowers, Jeanne Whitesell.
Compiler: Amy Taracido
Tuesday, 28 October 2025 through Tuesday, 4 November 2025
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NOTE: NORTHERN PINTAIL, TEAL SP., CANVASBACK, BUFFLEHEAD, PECTORAL SANDPIPER, NASHVILLE WARBLER, PINE SISKIN continue to be reported.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY:
At Frick Park on 11/1, 1 ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER (TR, QS).
On 11/2 at Wingfield Pines, 1 MARSH WREN (via Ebird).
In Oakmont 11/2-11/4, 1 RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD (RB).
CRAWFORD COUNTY:
On 11/1 at Pymatuning, 1 RED-HEADED WOODPECKER (SS).
Near Cambridge Springs on 11/3, 1 NORTHERN SHRIKE (DN).
ERIE COUNTY:
At Presque Isle this week, sightings included REDHEAD, SURF SCOTER, WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS, BLACK SCOTERS, LONG-TAILED DUCKS, MERLIN, DUNLINS, COMMON GOLDENEYES, RED-THROATED LOONS, PEREGRINE FALCON, SNOW BUNTINGS (11/2-11/4) (JMc), 2 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS (JMe), 1 LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER (11/2) (MB et. al.).
INDIANA COUNTY:
At Yellow Creek State Park on 10/31-11/1 and 11/4, WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER (HR, TK, DK).
SOMERSET COUNTY:
At Lake Somerset on 10/28-10/29, 4 LESSER YELLOWLEGS (LG, JP); on 10/30, 3 LESSER YELLOWLEGS (JP).
On 11/1 in Rockwood, 1 RED-HEADED WOODPECKER (JW).
Near White Horse Road on 11/1, 1 CLAY-COLORED SPARROW (JP).
On 11/4 at Quemahoning Reservoir, 2 TRUMPETER SWANS (via Ebird).
VENANGO COUNTY:
Near Clintonville on 11/1, 3 flyover SANDHILL CRANES (DR).
WESTMORELAND COUNTY:
Along Route 130 near Bear Rocks Road on 11/4, 1 LINCOLN'S SPARROW (RC).
Observation start time: 09:30:00 Observation end time: 12:30:00 Total observation time: 3 hours
Official Counter: Rosemary McGlynn
Observers:
Visitors: none
Weather: light WNW winds;fog with no visibility beyond the Watch site;on arrival branches & ground vegetation were covered in ice which melted by 11:00. 30-36F
Predictions: Light to mod. S or SE winds possibly switching to SW in the PM;cloudy;35-45F ======================================================================== Report submitted by Rosemary McGlynn (<denali...>)
Date: 11/19/25 11:14 am From: Amy Taracido <amytaracido...> Subject: Re: test
I'm glad it's not just me that for at least two years now, my Outlook email puts a few of the PABIRDS items into Spam, including my own messages that *I'VE* sent from my own inbox. It's ridiculous. I have to click "messages from ____ are not spam" every single time I move them out of spam.
Amy Taracido
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From: Bird discussion list for Pennsylvania <PABIRDS...> on behalf of Ryan Tomazin <wvwarblers...>
Sent: Saturday, November 8, 2025 12:34 PM
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Subject: Re: [PABIRDS] test
I'm not having this type of issue, but people that I know both on and off the listserv tend to go to spam this past year or so, but not people I don't email with. Internets. Blame AI...
Ryan Tomazin
now of Burnsville, MN
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From: Bird discussion list for Pennsylvania <PABIRDS...> on behalf of Ron Burkert <000001f506440c4d-dmarc-request...>
Sent: Saturday, November 8, 2025 12:06 PM
To: <PABIRDS...> <PABIRDS...>
Subject: Re: [PABIRDS] test
The listserve evidently is using too many bad emails or Comcast.net has changed what they are accepting because I am experiencing the same issue.
Also happening with Hawkcount.org daily hawk watch reports for the past month or so.
Ron Burkert
Oakmont, Allegheny Co, PA
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Date: 11/19/25 7:09 am From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 19, 2025
Date: November 19, 2025
Time: 0655 to 0825 AM
Weather: Variably cloudy, wind Sto 5 mph, waves 1’, temp. 36 F.
Comments: Very little movement. Maybe the first time I have seen moreWhite-winged Scoters than Red-breasted Mergansers!
Waterbirds recorded:
Mallard 2
Scaup species 325 (about300 were in two rafts sitting on the water far offshore)Surf Scoter 2White-winged Scoter 60Long-tailed Duck 2Common Goldeneye 3Common Merganser 13Red-breasted Merganser 22Horned Grebe 3Red-throated Loon 4Loon species 2
Jerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
Date: 11/19/25 6:34 am From: Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...> Subject: Fw: CH-81007 Re: [PABIRDS] test
I thought I sent this to the listserv but maybe I didn't.
The computer specialist at Audubon gives advise below.
This may be very important for those with Comcast as it has been an offender in the past.
Deb
Deborah S. Grove
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Date: 11/19/25 6:34 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (18 Nov 2025) 37 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 18, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 0 360 1615 OS 0 0 149 BE 3 249 692 NH 0 19 148 SS 5 88 2705 CH 0 35 236 AG 0 1 4 RS 2 43 100 BW 0 0 10265 RT 26 618 1079 RL 0 0 0 GE 1 114 158 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 9 60 PG 0 7 61 UA 0 1 41 UB 0 9 34 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 3 3 UR 0 7 60 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Jess Cosentino, Ron Freed
Observers: Dave Grove, Paul Kosten, Pete Biasucci , Ron Freed
Visitors: Karen Williams
Weather: Light west/southwest wind during the morning was almost non-existent at times, Sun with cloudy sky to begin the morning shifted to overcast as a system of precipitation moved in slowly from the west, Light precipitation during the final minutes of the count
Raptor Observations: Raptor movement was slow overall, despite a brief burst during the late morning before the noon hour. By 10, individual Red-tailed Hawks began to appear up the ridge while passing on long flap-assisted glides down the south side or directly overhead. Some birds passed in small groups of two or three, with 20 Red-tails passing just the one-hour leading up to noon.
In the final minutes before noon, an adult Golden Eagles appeared on a long glide up the ridge and continued to pass slowly on a low sweep over the trees while crossing over to the south side of the ridge before disappearing southward
The afternoon hours saw almost no raptor movement until precipitation arrived and ended the count, aside from a few incredibly distant speck Sharp-shinned Hawks that were pushing steadily high over the valley below
First bird 8:25 Last bird SS 13:21
Non-raptor Observations: Tufted Titmouse 3, White-breasted Nuthatch 2, Eastern Bluebird 4, American Robin 6, Purple Finch 14, American Goldfinch 13, Dark-eyed Junco 2, Song Sparrow 1
Predictions: Rain and possible flurries overnight, Cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later in the day. High 47F. North winds light and variable ======================================================================== Report submitted by WG Counter ()
Date: 11/19/25 6:34 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (18 Nov 2025) 5 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 18, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:45:00 Observation end time: 14:45:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Rosemary Spreha
Observers: Joe Meloney, Sue Dibble
Visitors: Cathy and Brian Schnerr, Wilbur Oberholtzer and Lisa
Weather: Clear sky in the morning becoming overcast in the afternoon. Temperature 30-40 degrees, wind mostly from the NE 8-12 mph. Snow flurries ended the count at 2:45.
Raptor Observations: Raven, local adult bald eagle not counted.
Non-raptor Observations: Purple finch, fox sparrow and brown creeper were highlights at feeders.
Predictions: Overcast, high 47 degrees. Chance of a morning shower. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8.33 hours
Compiler: Rebecca McCabe
Counters: Mara Anderson-Skelly
Visitors: 51
Weather: Overcast to mostly/partly cloudy. Light snow flurries between 1400-1500. W and WNW light winds
Raptor Observations: Nice looks at red-tails, red-shoulders and golden eagles.
Non-raptor Observations: Arrived at the lookout to two ravens curious about the owl pole, flying low and close to it. Over 100 American goldfinches passing in small flocks throughout the day. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Observation start time: 09:15:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 3.75 hours
Official Counter: Jim Rocco
Observers:
Visitors: None
Weather: Light and variable winds.Temperature went from -2 (C) to 1.2 (C). cloud cover was 100%, visibility was clear up to 40 km.
Raptor Observations: No raptors observed.
Non-raptor Observations: Crows, blue jays, wb nuthatches, bc chicadees, t titmouse, downy woodpecker, juncos
Predictions: Temperatures in the 40's withrain in the afternoon. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jim Rocco (<jd.jh.rocco...>)
Date: 11/18/25 4:34 am From: Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...> Subject: Email problem
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Over the years it seems to happen more to Comcast and it may require you to talk to Comcast about the problem.From what I have been told the Audubon server does not block this server.
Date: 11/17/25 10:50 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (17 Nov 2025) 201 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 17, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 5 360 1615 OS 0 0 149 BE 35 246 689 NH 0 19 148 SS 4 83 2700 CH 3 35 236 AG 0 1 4 RS 5 41 98 BW 0 0 10265 RT 118 592 1053 RL 0 0 0 GE 29 113 157 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 9 60 PG 1 7 61 UA 0 1 41 UB 0 9 34 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 3 3 UR 1 7 60 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 9.75 hours
Official Counter: Jess Cosentino, Ron Freed
Observers: Dave Grove, Gene Wagner, Ian Hess, Jeff Thompson , Laura Minnich, Paul Kosten, Ron Freed
Visitors: 9, one dog
Weather: High 47 F, NW winds throughout entire count period, Up to 18-20 mph (gusts up to 38 mph), Mostly blue sky and sunny with some cloud cover
Raptor Observations: A second consecutive day of blustery northwest wind brought another fantastic mid-November flight down the ridge. While yesterday's Golden Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk flights were great, today's flights managed to top them and bring the first triple-digit Red-tail day total this season, while another 29 Goldens passed along the ridge and valleys
Goldens were on the move early, with eight moving in the first two hours following sunrise. This momentum lasted throughout the entire morning, as 16 Golden Eagles were logged migrating south by the time the noon hour arrived. The eagles continued to appear, passing along the north side of the ridge at varying distances and heights. A highlight included a run of three Goldens appearing up the ridge, one after the other, all within a few minutes. As the birds passed on long glides along the north side of the ridge, the three Goldens stretched out in a long spaced out line while following one another.
Several other Golden Eagles provided great extended looks as they rode the updraft winds off the ridge high into the atmosphere, while many Red-tailed Hawks seemed to follow similar flight lines. The Red-tail flight persisted throughout the entire count period, with steady movement south during each hour. The 100th Red-tailed Hawk on the day appeared circling in a high kettle with two Golden Eagles directly above the ridge, while hawkwatchers below looked skyward and enjoyed the view for several minutes.
Several more Red-tails would continue to pass throughout the count period, providing a great day count total. The few Red-shouldered Hawks on the day all cut fast and low along the leeward side of the ridge, sheltered away from the harsh northwest winds while cutting south.
One of the moments of excitement on the day included an adult Peregrine Falcon appearing quickly out of the treeline up the ridge, darting quickly barely above the tree line as it shot south over the rocks and out of view.
As sunset slowly approached during the final hours of the count, the Goldens continued to pass along the north side of the ridge while chasing fleeting daylight. The final birds counted for the day included two Golden Eagles spotted ten minutes before sunset, circling together high over the valley to the north of the ridge. The two large eagles swung in large circles while gaining lift, until each tucked into a glide taking them southward.
First bird BE 7:15 Last bird GE 16:40
Non-raptor Observations: Canada Goose 36, Tundra Swan 29, Common Loon 44, Pileated Woodpecker 2, American Robin 110, Purple Finch 2, American Goldfinch 5, Pine Siskin 24, Red-winged Blackbird 5
Predictions: West winds shifting SW, High in low 40s F ======================================================================== Report submitted by WG Counter ()
Date: 11/17/25 5:40 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (17 Nov 2025) 30 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 17, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Gary LaBelle
Observers:
Visitors: 4 for view
Weather: Gusty NW wind all day. Temp 31 to 41 deg F. A few snow flakes 12:00 to 1:00. Cloud cover varied.
Raptor Observations: GE adult 08:50, 10:13 GE subadult/unaged 9:11, 11:54, 12:37, 2:54 GE juv 11:13
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 7 mph (NWS forecast) ======================================================================== Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Observation start time: 07:45:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.25 hours
Official Counter: Ed Barrell, Hannah Mahar
Observers: Ed Barrell, Jeff Hook, Karen Hardy, Scott Fisher
Visitors: There were no visitors at the lookout today.
Weather: Mostly cloudy with Northwest winds and brief snow flurries. Temperatures 1-3 C.
Raptor Observations: Adult Golden Eagle: 0758, 1341 Immature Golden Eagle: 0945, 1144, 1205, 1357 Adult Bald Eagle: 1140 Immature Bald Eagle: 0858, 0916, 0916, 1124
Local Turkey Vultures: 1 Local Black Vultures: 2
Non-raptor Observations: Common Loon (7) Canada Goose (144) Double-crested Cormorant (13) Common Raven (18)
American Crow. White-throated Sparrow. Dark-eyed Junco. Song Sparrow. American Goldfinch. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kittatinny counter/l goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Observation start time: 07:45:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 9.25 hours
Compiler: Matt Wlasniewski
Counters: Chris Arndt, Kylie Magnus
Visitors: 24
Weather: Clear becoming overcast as front pushed in with WNW winds 15-20 throughout the day.
Raptor Observations: Excellent low red-tailed hawk flight, finished count with two fighting bald eagles that passed below eye level.
Non-raptor Observations: Canada goose, Herring gull, common loon, common raven, American goldfinch
Predictions: Mostly cloudy with west winds 5-10mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Trudy Kyler
Observers: David Kyler
Weather:
Raptor Observations: BE AD 12 IM 1, GE AD 8:11,10:58,11:59,(2)2:53,3:02,(2)3:52-IM 10:32
Observed not counted- BE AD 1, RT 2
Non-raptor Observations: Common Loon 4, DC Cormorant 27 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Trudy Kyler (<trudy.kyler...>)
Observation start time: 10:30:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 3.5 hours
Official Counter: Nancy Ott
Observers: Greg Gdula, Jim Rocco
Visitors: 4 brief visitors.
Weather: West to WSW winds gusts up to 38 mph. Partly cloudy.
Raptor Observations: 5 raptors with one RT headed north and 1 turkey vulture as I pulled away from front at the end of day that was headed south. 11:24 GE far out over turnpike in view of sunny areas golden color visible without any definite markings,
Non-raptor Observations: Crows diving at RS and RT in valley. Red bellied wp. Occasional raven.
Predictions: partly to all clouds as day goes on with west winds turning SE and chance of rain 4-5pm. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Nancy Ott (<ednancy.ott...>)
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Pedro Miranda
Observers: Kyle Hamrick
Weather: Strong WNW (15-22mph) winds that would shift NW around noon. Temps ranging from 36°F to 41°F. Initially, partly cloudy, but after a 20-minute snow squall at 1 pm, mostly blue skies in the afternoon.
Non-raptor Observations: COLO(2) 8:45 Gull sp. (3) ======================================================================== Report submitted by Pedro Miranda (<therespedro75...>)
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 16, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 16:15:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Rick Morrissey
Observers: Bob Astelford, Dan Altif, Guitar Dave , Wendy Bailey
Visitors: We had eight visitors today including our four observers. Once again Wendy Bailey was on fire spotting just about all of the first 10 eagles, an amazing spotter even in brutal near gale force winds. Great to see Dan Altif, who is on a quest to see double digit 'Goldens'. Dan got a look a couple today, yet he is going to read in this report and see that he missed the last 5 or 6 today, sometimes it just works out like that, "dang." Wow, Guitar Dave, 'what's up,' and I have no doubt Dave brought the late day Golden Eagles, great to talk to you about environmental sustainability and what 'history' the future holds. Dave is 'deep,' but we still talked about guitars and the history of rock and roll knowing that Wendy had the skies covered. Thanks Wendy, I have not seen Guitar Dave for a few years.
All days for me should end with closing statements from long time BOK volunteer Bob Astelford, which today was a parking lot consultation. It was literally too 'windy' to talk today on the Knob. Bob beat me down the trail and then waited for me to 'lumber down' at my own pace. Lots to chat about, and I am glad that Bob reminded me that my exercise routine to stay in shape might need to be re-evaluated. The man speaks truth, he's been to the mountain top and back, he's deep like Guitar Dave, and so the sun sets on another great BOK raptor count.
Weather: The partly cloudy troposphere today was filled with weather with near gale force wind gusts at 32 plus mph, along with sheets of snow virga flowing down north ridges like white curtains in a 5K race. You could sense the wind approaching by the rumbling of west northwest winds down ridge with sounds mimicking a fast approaching freight train. The temperature at the start of the count was 42F, the high temperature was an hour later at 43F, and the low temperature of the day was 40F at the end of the count at 1615 EST. Winds were WNW all day, 12-18 mph in the morning with gusts up to 24 mph, then by mid-day until the end of the day, average wind speeds were 19-24 mph and wind gusts up to 32 mph. Case in point, Guitar Dave's wool hat was blown off his head and nearly lost to the bowl below.
Raptor Observations: First raptor and bird of the day was a male Northern Harrier at 0821 EST, I did not even have my binoculars out. Early on I observed a number of Sharpies rising high over the 'hump,' facing strong opposition with little advance, then dropping quickly down to get 'out of the wind', trying this strategy 2 or 3 times, and then disappearing into the forest canopy basically calling it quits. In the afternoon, migration picked up with some steady streams of Redtail Hawks and Bald Eagles. At one point, four eagles flying high over the Pine Tree, two adult 'Balds,' one juvenile BE, one juvenile Golden Eagle. Five late day Golden Eagles, double 'quigged', then Guitar Dave coined the phrase 'super quigged', "Super Quigged?' When will this end?
Late in the day the eagle sightings were 'Golden' with the best sighting of the day, two Golden Eagles flying close in the same flight path with an adult Peregrine Falcon harassing the lead Golden Eagle. The young GE was quite un-phased. I thought there would be more, yet we had an excellent look at an adult Red-shouldered Hawk. Could have missed some, could have miss-identified some, or the strong winds kept the Red-shoulders on a different flight path.
Non-raptor Observations: The larger birds ruled today, we just had three Ravens and we also observed six Snow Geese flying southwest across the bowl.
Predictions: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid-40s with west northwest winds 15 to 20 mph, gusts up to 40 mph. 'Hold on to your hats! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Date: 11/16/25 4:33 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (16 Nov 2025) 35 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 16, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:45:00 Observation end time: 16:15:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Kurt/Sally Kraus, Thom Kurtz
Observers: Kurt & Sally Kraus, Nancy Clupper
Visitors: 14 vista viewers
2 bow deer hunters no deer
Josh Jones an experienced hawk watcher from 1 to 3:30
Weather: STRONG WINDS OUT OF THE NW AND WNW withe apparent gust rom 35 to 50 mph, temp range from 50 to 44 degrees F, cloud cover from 95% to 35%, ended with a small snow squall
Raptor Observations: 4 adult GE, 1 imm GE, 2 adult BE, 1 imm BE, 1 white bellied sub adult BE,
4 Broad wing haws travelling together
Non-raptor Observations: fox sparrow heard, 30 cormorants in a group, mourning doves, chickadees, 5 ravens, and a pileated Wp
Predictions: slightly cooler with winds out of the WNW not as strong and partly cloudy ======================================================================== Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Date: 11/16/25 3:38 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (16 Nov 2025) 152 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 16, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 30 355 1610 OS 0 0 149 BE 11 211 654 NH 0 19 148 SS 2 79 2696 CH 4 32 233 AG 0 1 4 RS 2 36 93 BW 0 0 10265 RT 74 474 935 RL 0 0 0 GE 26 84 128 AK 0 0 165 ML 1 9 60 PG 0 6 60 UA 0 1 41 UB 1 9 34 UF 0 0 6 UE 1 3 3 UR 0 6 59 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 08:45:00 Observation end time: 16:45:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Jess Cosentino
Observers: Brad Lanning , Dave Grove, Dave Stimeling , Debbie Spinelli, Gene Wagner, Jeff Thompson , Laura Minnich, Meredith Lombard, Pete Biasucci , Tim Johnson
Visitors: Tom Humphrey and the Fredrick Bird Club (Maryland) (7), 15, One dog
Weather: Following the passage of last night's front, winds shifted dramatically to the northwest and began to pummel the ridges for the next eight hours following sunrise, Northwest winds were steady throughout the first morning hours following sunrise and were consistent well into the noon hour while gaining intensity and ranging between 25-31 mph (with gusts exceeding 47 mph)
Around 1:40 PM, the ridge was enveloped by a burst of graupel, Temps began to drop in the afternoon into the 40s F as a large wall of snow appeared stretching across much of the valley to the north while passing steadily east, Late afternoon saw light snowflakes on the ridge at times
Lots of sun all day with a mix of light cloud cover
Raptor Observations: As the sun set on the ridge yesterday, optimism lingered in the air. While the sun rose this morning, sturdy northwest winds delivered with the best Golden Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk flights of the season so far.
The northwest winds were churning in the first hours of daylight, and raptors jumped on the opportunity to get moving. The first few Goldens appeared along the north side of the ridge, passing somewhat close and moving quickly. The third Golden of the morning appeared briefly up the ridge alongside a Red-tailed Hawk before dropping into a stoop on the large buteo, chasing it off it, and continuing to pass south. The flight lines for Golden Eagles all morning were variable, with some appearing distant to the north passing along the valley while other appeared overhead cutting directly above the ridge, while other eagles shot up low and closer to the ridge itself along the north side. The hours leading up to noon felt chaotic at times, with a different Golden appearing in view every few minutes while scanning the sky. In the final minutes leading up to noon, there was a run of four Goldens within five minutes - all birds (of different age classes) cutting across the skyscape at different distances, providing one of the most exciting stretches of the entire count period.
The count hit 10 Golden Eagles just before the noon hour, and the northwest winds had picked up in intensity as blustery gusts almost hitting 45-50 mph were slamming down hawkwatchers below. A steady push of Red-tailed Hawks continued for most of the morning into the early afternoon, with large buteos being spotted every few minutes while passing south. A few Red-shouldered Hawks were also spotted passing quickly on the leeward side of the ridge. A few Bald Eagles passed south in the steady winds, while a cohort of local birds continued to linger in the valleys to the north all day. While scarce in November, both Sharp-shinned and Cooper's Hawks passed as individuals at different times, often very high above the ridge and darting south in the heavy wind.
The noon hour continued the Golden momentum with six additional birds, and continued strong until around 4 PM. Several late afternoon Goldens were spotted incredibly distant to the northwest as they cut southward towards the ridge, dropping low into the valley before disappearing and reappearing several minutes later much closer, shooting high up into the atmosphere using the updraft lift from the northwest winds hitting the ridge. Several Goldens ran this similar line, gaining altitude quickly before continuing south.
The final hour before sunset often provides some of the best views of migrating raptors, as the late day light illuminates birds as they pass along the ridge. This was the case with one of the final Golden Eagles on the day appearing north of the ridge as it continued to glide its way south, passing quickly as a distant snow squall shared the backdrop.
By the time the sun had begun to set on the horizon, a fantastic Golden Eagle flight has passed along the ridge, lasting nearly the entire day.
First bird BE 9:09 Last bird BE 16:25
Non-raptor Observations: Snow Goose* 80, Common Loon 3, Common Raven 4, Cedar Waxwing 78, Carolina Wren 1, American Robin 4, Purple Finch 12, American Goldfinch 3, Dark-eyed Junco 3, Red-winged Blackbird 31, Common Grackle 40
*First Snow Goose flock of the fall heading north to south distant to the northeast of the ridge
Predictions: Tomorrow brings a second day of northwest winds (18-21 mph), heaviest by late morning into early afternoon, Temps will be a bit lower than today (High 47 F with a bitter wind chill that will likely feel lower)
Optimism provided a great flight today. It seems best to remain optimistic that tomorrow could also potentially bring another great raptor flight down the ridge and valleys as conditions continue to appear favorable.
If you missed today on the ridge, tomorrow is probably a great opportunity to see some birds. ======================================================================== Report submitted by WG Counter ()
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 9 hours
Compiler: Andy Wlasniewski
Counters: Chris Arndt, David Barber, Matt Wlasniewski
Visitors: 185
Weather: partly to mostly cloudy with WNW and NW winds 12-25 mph gusting over 30 mph
Raptor Observations: Great looks at adult red-shouldered hawks flying below eye level.
Non-raptor Observations: common loon, double-crested cormorant, american crow (946), common raven (19), winter wren, golden-crowned kinglet, red-winged blackbird, brown-headed cowbird, purple finch, pine siskin, american goldfinch
Predictions: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Should be another good migration day. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
This morning on Gull Point, we had at least two and possibly more Lapland Longspurs mixed in with a small flock of Snow Buntings. We also found a Black-bellied Plover. On Pine Tree Trail, we had a flyover light-morph Rough-legged Hawk. It's an interesting time of year to get out and see what all is showing up from the north!
-Daryl Nolt Crawford County
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Observation start time: 08:45:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 6.75 hours
Official Counter: brandon brogle
Observers:
Visitors: 1
Weather: Partly sunny in the morning becoming overcast with a light SE wind eventually turning S.
Raptor Observations: Liftoff brought a few Golden Eagles and then turned into a distant drip of Red tails on the south side.
Non-raptor Observations: Evening Grosbeak (1), Canada Goose, Eastern Bluebird, Cedar Waxwing, American Pipit, Purple Finch, Pine Siskin, American Goldfinch, Dark-eyed Junco, Red-winged Blackbird, and Common Grackle. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kittatinny counter/l goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 15, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Michele Varricchio
Observers: Ed Wanameker, Makayla Hernandez
Visitors: 52 visitors.
Weather: Morning on the South Lookout was partly cloudy, mild S/SW winds, with temps warming to 54F. Clouds thickened and ceiling lowered in the afternoon with some light rain; temps dropped to mid 40s. Winds remained 4-6 mph.
Raptor Observations: 2 Golden Eagles: 1239(i), 1310(a)
Non-raptor Observations: Common Raven 2; Canada Geese 29; Carolina wrens audible in the still of the day; and one good look at a Downy Woodpecker at the lookout.
Predictions: Mostly sunny with high 53F; breezy with 15-25 mph westerly winds with gusts to 35. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Brian M. Wargo
Observers: Dave Darney, Jim Rocco, Judy Johns
Visitors: Darrell Good - Mt. Pleasant, PA (Spotted the Golden Eagle), Rich Sturtz, Virgil, Jonathan, and Michael Burkholder, Kristine & Joseph Benzinger, Ed & Patty Gray, Sharri & Ken Russo, Nancy & Nick Saccimarri
Weather: Overcast and dreary all day. Temperatures approaching 60 degrees.
Raptor Observations: Golden Eagle Adult - 1:31 p.m. Very low in the valley.
Non-raptor Observations: Black-capped Chickadee, Blue Jay, Cedar Waxwings, Common Raven, Double-crested Cormorant, Downy Woodpecker, Tufted Titmouse, White-Breasted Nuthatch
9 Saw-whet Owls with a foreign recapture Saturday night.
Predictions: Partly cloudy and windy. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High 47F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Brian M. Wargo (<brianwargo...>)
Date: 11/15/25 2:57 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (15 Nov 2025) 34 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 15, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Kurt/Sally Kraus
Observers: Gary La Belle, Peggy Holt, Rosemary Spreha
Visitors: Milton a birder from NJ watched the skies for several hours in the morning. Later, the VanScyoc family from Mifflin Co. visited the site today wanting to learn more about raptor migration. Four other visitors parked and walked about but offered no introductions. throughout the day. Six vehicles of late leaf peepers or hunter-folks came and went.
Weather: Calm winds shifted from the ENE to the ESE through the day. Cloud cover from 80% to 100% with an increasing haze from mid-morning to early afternoon. Temperatures from a morning low of 39F (3.9C) to 46F (7.8C) high, kept observers bundled today.
Raptor Observations: Our first hour was without raptors. But the second hour brought 7 birds, the highlight was a south-bound juvenile Golden Eagle being harassed by a gray ghost Harrier. The young eagle dodged and changed direction northward, crossed the watch site before veering back southward. A low haze accompanied the shifting wind direction obscuring a definitive identification of an eagle well north of the site (UE), but it may have been another Golden. Our second and final Golden in the fourth hour dashed our hopes for a "better Golden day."
Non-raptor Observations: Thirty plus Common Grackles and a solo Belted Kingfisher were seen in the first hour. Numerous Purple Finches, a skein of over 50 Canada Geese, and 12 Blue Jays, 20+ additional Grackles, and a stream of 27 American Crows were observed.
A busy live artillery and firearms day for the National Guard offered percussion to accompany observers throughout the day.
Predictions: With rain predicted for late afternoon and early evening and with increasing winds predicted for tomorrow, we're hopeful it will bring a welcome increase in raptors. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Date: 11/15/25 2:17 pm From: <jerrymcw...> <0000001b5c226889-dmarc-request...> Subject: Erie County waterbird count for November 15, 2025
Date: November 15, 2025
Time: 0700 to 0830 AM
Weather: Cloudy, wind S to 5 mph, lakecalm, temp. 43 F.
Comments: Very little movement,though there were a fair number of White-winged Scoters and Common Loons movingaround. There were duck hunters in floatboxes offshore at about 1200 o’clock from where I was doing the count. However nearly all ducks were moving wellnorth of the hunters, so the hunting did not interfere with the count.
Date: 11/15/25 2:07 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (15 Nov 2025) 31 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 15, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 0 325 1580 OS 0 0 149 BE 4 200 643 NH 0 19 148 SS 2 77 2694 CH 1 28 229 AG 0 1 4 RS 0 34 91 BW 0 0 10265 RT 24 400 861 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 58 102 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 8 59 PG 0 6 60 UA 0 1 41 UB 0 8 33 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 2 2 UR 0 6 59 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:15:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Dave Grove, Jess Cosentino
Observers: Dave Grove, Gene Wagner
Visitors: 10
Weather: Overcast with light southeast wind, High in low 50s F
Raptor Observations: Less than ideal wind conditions for mid-November brought a slower flight, with all birds passing along the south side of the ridge. Almost entirely composed of Red-tailed Hawks, the buteos would continue to appear catching lift up the ridge and tucking into long glides that would take the birds slightly above eye level as they rode the updrafts
A single Cooper's Hawk shot down the ridge on the south side, but much higher, in a long glide while a distant speck of a Sharp-shinned Hawk thermaled over the valley to the north of the ridge before heading south
First bird RT 9:39 Last bird BE 3:53
Non-raptor Observations: Pileated Woodpecker 1, Common Raven 1, Cedar Waxwing 34, Tufted Titmouse 3, Carolina Chickadee 2, Horned Lark 5, Eastern Bluebird 2, American Robin 65, American Pipit 4, Purple Finch 19, American Goldfinch 26, White-throated Sparrow 1, Rusty Blackbird 5, blackbird sp. 85, Common Grackle 17, Northern Cardinal 2
Predictions: A front moves through overnight, followed by a shift to northwest winds in the early morning leading up to sunrise. Northwest winds will continue all day, strongest by noon into the afternoon hours well into sunset. High of 51 F and the wind chill will surely feel much colder
Optimism remains high, conditions are highly favorable, and tomorrow could produce a great mid-November raptor flight ======================================================================== Report submitted by WG Counter ()
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.33 hours
Compiler: Rob Feldman
Counters: Beth Sassaman, Laurie Goodrich
Visitors: 175
Weather:
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Sleet & snow from 10:30 to almost 11:00 AM, no accumulation
Saw-whet Owls - 2 had been banded when I left at 8:30 PM
Predictions: Cloudy, WSW winds, possible rain later in day ======================================================================== Report submitted by Sandy Cline (<horseldy...>)
Date: 11/15/25 8:01 am From: Douglas Filler <0000012c09e09177-dmarc-request...> Subject: Silver Lake in Bucks CO.
The following were seen or heard on the morning bird walk from the Silver Lake Nature Center located in Bristol, PA.
Silver Lake Park/Nature Center, Bucks, Pennsylvania, US
Nov 15, 2025 7:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Participants: 7Protocol: Traveling
1.0 mile(s)
32 species
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Emily Sandly
Observers: Dan Knarr, Ed Barrell, Larry Coble, Scott Fisher
Visitors: 0
Weather: AM light cloud cover and warm sunshine. Sustained WNW winds from 6-10mph, with gusts around 20mph throughout the day. Afternoon sun dwindled with increasing cloud cover and chance of showers (which did not arrive).
Non-raptor Observations: Common loon 1, ring-billed gull 3, blue jay, common raven, golden-crowned kinglet 4, red-winged blackbird ~60, several flocks of common grackles, dark-eyed junco 8, pine siskin 4, American goldfinch ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kittatinny counter/l goodrich (<goodrich...>)
Date: 11/14/25 2:26 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (14 Nov 2025) 42 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 14, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 4 325 1580 OS 0 0 149 BE 9 196 639 NH 0 19 148 SS 4 75 2692 CH 2 27 228 AG 1 1 4 RS 0 34 91 BW 0 0 10265 RT 17 376 837 RL 0 0 0 GE 5 58 102 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 8 59 PG 0 6 60 UA 0 1 41 UB 0 8 33 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 2 2 UR 0 6 59 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Dave Grove, Ron Freed
Observers: Brandon Brogle, Gary LaBelle, Gene Wagner, Jeff Thompson , Jim Binder, Pete Biasucci , Ron Freed
Visitors: Jay and Michael Jarvis and Heather O'Hara, 13
Weather: The morning started with mostly clear skies but clouds increased throughout the morning becoming overcast. Winds began calm for the first two hours then a small WNW breeze lasted for an hour before going to periods of calm again.
Raptor Observations: First bird SS 9:40 Last bird BE 3:39
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 9.5 hours
Compiler: David Barber
Counters: Rich Rieger
Visitors: 169
Weather: Clear with increasing clouds in the afternoon making for poor lighting; WNW winds 8-12 mph
Raptor Observations: Two merlins strafed the owl in the morning, excellent looks at bald and golden eagles late in the day.
Non-raptor Observations: great-horned owl, red-bellied woodpecker, common raven, eastern bluebird, rusty blackbird, red-winged blackbird, common grackle, purple finch, house finch, pine siskin, American goldfinch
Predictions: A chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Likely a very slow migration day. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:15:00 Total observation time: 6.25 hours
Official Counter: John Mercer
Observers: Bob Kelly, Robin Queenan
Weather: Cool, not too windy, mostly from the westerly direction. Decent cloud cover Temperatures from the low 40's to 50
Raptor Observations: Not a bad day for the last day of our season. Two Eagles migrated, three stayed local. Many Turkey Vultures popping up all day out front, but most didn't move until the last minute. Locals: TV, BV, RT, RS and CH
Non-raptor Observations: A Common Raven appeared several times during the day.
Predictions: Since today was our last scheduled day, there is no prediction for tomorrow. ======================================================================== Report submitted by John Mercer (<mercer1135...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: https://bcdelco.org/activities/rose-tree-park-hawkwatch/
Observation start time: 09:30:00 Observation end time: 15:45:00 Total observation time: 6.25 hours
Official Counter: Jen Anderson, Mark McLaughlin
Observers: Connor Schmitt, Julian Avery, Mark McLaughlin
Visitors: Connor, Mark McLaughlin, Julian Avery and 15 PSU students
Weather: Started with 25% cloud cover and increased to 100% by noon. Not much wind all day.
Raptor Observations: BAEA: AD 11:17, AD 12:07, IMM 12:28, AD 12:34 GOEA: AD 1:04 1st NOHA: male 2nd NOHA: female A Barred Owl called around 2:30.
Non-raptor Observations: Groups of robins flying over early. 5 Rusty Blackbirds Snow Bunting (male in winter plumage) by the parking area ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jen Anderson (<jab56...>)
Date: 11/14/25 1:40 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (14 Nov 2025) 33 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 14, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Steve Walthius
Observers: Brian Weaver, Gayle Lawrence, Jarrod Derr, Jay George, Joe Meloney, Kevin Shannon, Rick Schoenberger
Visitors: 8 Hawkwatchers 3 Hunters 2 for view
13 total
Weather: Partly cloudy 40 degree morning became completely cloudy 51 degree afternoon. Fairly steady moderate Northwest winds throughout the day.
Raptor Observations: Fly Eagles Fly 11 adult and 2 juvenile Bald Eagles were counted. 5 Golden Eagles
Non-raptor Observations: Ravens, Juncos and White Throated Sparrows
Predictions: Possible rain showers in the afternoon ======================================================================== Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 5.5 hours
Official Counter: Pedro Miranda
Observers:
Weather: The day was bitterly cold with temperatures ranging from 24°F to 32°F. Winds averaged roughly 18mph W all day with gusts reaching up to 30+mph.
Raptor Observations: BAEA 2 AD 1:15 2 Juv 11:30 1:10
Distant flock of gulls at 10:50 (24 birds) ======================================================================== Report submitted by Pedro Miranda (<therespedro75...>)
Date: 11/13/25 4:44 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (13 Nov 2025) 65 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 13, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 11 TV 5 321 1576 OS 0 0 149 BE 22 187 630 NH 0 19 148 SS 2 71 2688 CH 0 25 226 AG 0 0 3 RS 0 34 91 BW 0 0 10265 RT 24 359 820 RL 0 0 0 GE 11 53 97 AK 0 0 165 ML 0 8 59 PG 1 6 60 UA 0 1 41 UB 0 8 33 UF 0 0 6 UE 0 2 2 UR 0 6 59 SK 0 0 1
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:45:00 Total observation time: 8.75 hours
Official Counter: Jess Cosentino, Ron Freed
Observers: Dave Grove, Jeff Thompson , Pete Biasucci , Ron Freed
Visitors: Nick Schaefer, 5
Weather: High around 53 F, Sturdy northwests throughout the entire count period, Reaching 21 mph by noon (with 31 mph scope-tilting gusts), Blue bird sky all day with a light mix of stratocumulus cloud cover
Raptor Observations: The northwest winds were blustery in the first hours following sunrise, and persisted with force well into the late afternoon. These brought the season's first double-digit Golden Eagle flight down the right and along the distant valley to the north, as a good push began in the late morning and carried on into the afternoon hours. The winds also ushered in a great November Bald Eagle flight, finishing with a total of six migratory raptor species on the day.
All the Goldens on the day appeared to the north of the ridge, with the first few appearing quite distant and passing in long glides at high altitude. The hour before noon saw a nice push of four, with several riding the ridge a bit closer. Few Goldens paused to thermal and circle back, taking advantage of the robust northwest winds that were peaking out with gusts at 31 mph by noon, providing looks from below for as long the birds chose to stick around before riding the winds farther south.
In the final thirty minutes before sunset, the day's final Golden Eagle appeared quickly on the north side of the ridge, passing just high enough above the treeline to be washed in the late day sun. The winds had died by this hour, and the eagle sliced through the skyscape effortlessly as the orange glow lit up each of the bird's golden head feathers
First bird TV 8:30 Last bird RT 16:26
Non-raptor Observations: Tundra Swan 25, COMMON LOON* 77, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1, American Crow 38, Fish/American Crow 29, Common Raven 5, Cedar Waxwing 40, American Robin 41, Purple Finch 2, American Goldfinch 19, Common Grackle 60
*At 9:08 AM, a massive single group of Common Loons was detected passing distant to the northeast. The group passed directly over the ridge on a north-south flight line and was estimated at 70, with a few individual straggling birds following within the same hour. The large waterbirds passed in a long, stretched out group with individuals spaced out well between one another and stacked with several birds high while creating a wall that migrated quickly through the morning sky, while the strong northwest winds helped in their journey. It was a remarkable sight to witness through the scope.
LFE 0 Monarch 0 Hummingbird 0
Predictions: Northwest winds will be continued into tomorrow (Friday), albeit with less velocity than seen today but still adequate to promote raptor movement
We are a few birds away from reaching our 100th Golden Eagle of the season, and this bird could very well pass along the ridge tomorrow ======================================================================== Report submitted by WG Counter ()
Date: 11/13/25 4:26 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (13 Nov 2025) 26 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 13, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Sue Dibble
Observers: Gary La Belle, Larry Coble, Rosemary Spreha
Visitors: 6 hunters, 2 for view.
Weather: A chilly and windy day. Cloudy most of the day, with clearing towards the end of the count. WNW 10-15mph, with gusts 30mph. Temps 40 to 49 degrees F.
Raptor Observations: Bald Eagles - 7 adult and 2 immatures counted. Golden eagles - 1 subadult, 1 unaged counted
Local RTs and 2 Bald Eagles not counted. One Red shoulder hawk dropped behind the tree line in front of us and was not seen passing hawk watch, not counted.
Non-raptor Observations: 3 fox sparrows and 3 pine siskins observed. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
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Predictions: Mostly cloudy, W winds, high temp near 7C ======================================================================== Report submitted by Dave Poder (<avions...>)
Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Dave Eberly
Observers:
Weather: Another blustery day with gusty westerly winds— the 4th consecutive day by my count. Clouds kept the temperature at 48°. Wind speeds at 14-18 mph. Mostly cloudy with occasional sun that didn't last long.
Raptor Observations: Some Turkey Vultures moved through early. Otherwise only one Red-shoulder and one Red-tail were spotted migrating.
About a half dozen local TVs were flying around. Five Black Vultures, one Cooper's Hawk and a couple Red-tails and a Red-shoulder were the only local raptors.
Non-raptor Observations: Canada Goose: 25 in formation Flocks of Red-winged Blackbirds, starlings and robins were noted
Predictions: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: https://bcdelco.org/activities/rose-tree-park-hawkwatch/
Observation start time: 10:15:00 Observation end time: 13:30:00 Total observation time: 3.25 hours
Official Counter: Phil Keener
Observers:
Visitors: Five, one (George Miller) with interest in migration once I told him why I was there.
Weather: Temp = 8-9C/46-48F, strong consistent westerly winds swinging NNW to west throughout watch. 50% cloud cover, excellent visibility.
Raptor Observations: Bald eagle movement was pretty well it as far as migrants. Local raptor activity was on low side.
Non-raptor Observations: Continued aerial replacement of the transformers on the transmission tower immediately to the west of the hawkwatch platform. Seven electricians on tower while helicopter provided the materials. Were working when I got there and I was surprised with the wind strength that they were doing it. Did eventually halt work due to the winds and expect to finish up tomorrow. Looked like an exhilarating harness suspended ride when the helicopter transported the crew off the tower two at a time in pretty gusty winds! Staging/drop area was nearby along Druck Valley Rd.
Predictions: A bit warmer with less wind. Even if the migrants aren't passing by tomorrow, seeing the transformer work completion might be worth a visit. Think of it as an episode of Mike Rowe's "Dirty Jobs". ======================================================================== Report submitted by Parks Volunteer (<parks...>)
