Date: 9/5/26 7:29 am From: Douglas Filler <0000012c09e09177-dmarc-request...> Subject: Silver Lake in Bucks CO.
The following were seen or heard on the first bird walk of this migration season from the Silver Lake Nature located in Bristol PA. Walks meet every Saturday from September till the last Saturday in November at the Nature Center building. We onlk walk weather permitting. and all are welcome.
Silver Lake Park/Nature Center, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USSep 5, 2026 7:30 AM - 10:00 AMProtocol: TravelingParticipants: 81.0 mile(s)29 species Wood Duck 2Mallard 3Mourning Dove 2Chimney Swift 1Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1Great Egret 1Belted Kingfisher 1Red-bellied Woodpecker 2Downy Woodpecker 2Northern Flicker 5Eastern Wood-Pewee 1Great Crested Flycatcher 1Eastern Warbling Vireo 1Red-eyed Vireo 1Blue Jay 4Carolina Chickadee 2Tufted Titmouse 2White-breasted Nuthatch 4Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1Carolina Wren 3European Starling 15Gray Catbird 10American Robin 6Cedar Waxwing 4American Goldfinch 3Black-and-white Warbler 2Common Yellowthroat 1American Redstart 2Northern Cardinal 2 View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S389931401This report was generated automatically by eBird v3 (https://ebird.org/home Doug Filler Levittown PA.
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Tom Bush
Observers: Bob Kelly
Visitors: Robin Queenan and Mike Gallagher
Weather: Beautiful. Nice NW winds, decent cloud cover, temperatures didn't get hot until after the watch, a perfect hawk watching day.
Raptor Observations: Finally got our first migrant, a Sharpie. Locals include two different CH, RT and some TV.
Non-raptor Observations: Birds were scarce, even local birds like robins, MODO and Northern Mockingbirds were low in number. The only fairly common bird were the Chimney Swifts.
Predictions: Tomorrow should be a nice weather day, good wind and clouds are predicted and temperatures not making 80F. Some of the NY and PA sites had Broad-wings today, so maybe we will get some tomorrow. ======================================================================== Report submitted by John Mercer (<mercer1135...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: bcdelco.org/activities/rose-tree-park-hawkwatch/
Observation start time: 05:30:00 Observation end time: 18:00:00 Total observation time: 12.47 hours
Compiler: David Barber
Counters: Chris Arndt, Fer Lopez, Rich Rieger, Sarah Grace Ferber
Visitors: 102
Weather: Clear early with increasing clouds throughout the day, northwest winds 4-12 mph
Raptor Observations: Epic eagle day! 64 bald eagles smashing the old record of 48. Merlin caught swallow in mid-air and flew down into the woods to eat.
Non-raptor Observations: First big warbler flight of the season with 14 species of warblers: Tennessee, Nashville, chestnut-sided, magnolia, 48 Cape May, black-throated blue, black-throated green, blackburnian, bay-breasted, blackpoll, black-and-white, Canada, hooded, and prairie warblers, red-headed woodpecker, yellow-throated vireo, least flycatcher, wood thrush, indigo bunting, rose-breasted grosbeak, scarlet tanager, 61 ruby-throated hummingbirds
Predictions: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Observation start time: 08:45:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 5.75 hours
Official Counter: Jon Kauffman, Ken Bowman
Observers: Ken Bowman, Meredith Sweatlock
Visitors: A couple from Bucks Co headed to their cabin for the weekend to hike thousand steps, golf, and kayak the juniata river.
Weather: Light winds from the NW all day with occasional gusts at 8-10mph. Partly cloudy with a combination of whispy and cumulus cloud formation. Afternoon had a period of 100% cloud cover as a small pocket of potential rain came from the west.
Raptor Observations: AMKE 2M 3F 1Unk
Good Osprey flight with ten in one hour and of those ten, six were circling together.
Non-raptor Observations: Red-headed Woodpecker(1) Red-breasted Nuthatch(1) Eastern Wood Pewee(1) Least Flycatcher(1) Yellow-throated Vireo(1) Tree Swallow (55) Barn Swallow(3) Black and White Warbler(1) Tennessee Warbler(2) Magnolia Warbler(1) Cape May Warbler(1) Blackburnian Warbler(1) Black-throated Green Warbler(2) warbler sp.(9)
Ruby-throated Hummungbird(21)
Lantern Flies, House Flies, Saddlebag Dragonflies, Tiger Swallowtails, Monarch(16) ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jon Kauffman (<jvk5019...>)
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 04, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 06:30:00 Observation end time: 14:15:00 Total observation time: 7.75 hours
Official Counter: Gary LaBelle
Observers: Larry Coble, Rosemary Spreha, Sue Dibble
Visitors: 3 birders, 4 for view
Weather: Warm with N to NW wind and partly cloudy all day
Raptor Observations: Merlin non-migrant - dove into valley
Non-raptor Observations: Olive-sided flycatcher, several red-headed wp, many warblers, yellow-throated and red-eyed vireos, scarlet tanager, rose-breasted grosbeak
Predictions: slightly cooler ======================================================================== Report submitted by Ed Chubb (<edwe3g...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 04, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 8 14 72 BE 11 17 140 NH 0 0 5 SS 1 1 22 CH 0 0 16 AG 0 0 0 RS 0 1 8 BW 15 26 453 RT 12 20 150 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 2 4 22 ML 0 0 2 PG 1 2 4 UA 0 0 2 UB 0 0 2 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 4
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 04, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
A spectacular early season day with just a little bit of everything! Effectively all birds appeared on the north side of the ridge, but many snuck up on us and weren't seen until they were directly overhead. At one point, Brody and I had 8 individual eagles in view at once, all following the same flight line.
Non-raptor Observations: When I arrived, I was immediately realized there were a LOT of warblers moving. Not only were the trees below me teeming with birds, but one scan of the ridge would yield dozens of little yellow shapes bouncing south and giving buzzy little calls. I started counting them 1 by 1 as best I could, only taking time to identify birds who stopped to rest in front of me before continuing south.
I ended up with a grand total of 233 warblers, with THIRTY-FOUR Cape Mays making up the vast majority of what I could identify! Others included 1 blackpoll, 2 magnolia, 2 Blackburnian, 5 Tennessee, 1 redstart, 4 black-throated green, and 184 unidentified. One can only imagine what the count could've been if I'd arrived at dawn.
Also of note were a juvenile red-headed woodpecker and at least two bobolinks calling as they flew over me and Brody.
Lastly, I somehow ended up with the exact same count of eagles and Cape Mays, and almost the same amount of broad-wingeds, which I didn't realize until I submitted my checklist. A statistical inevitability, I guess, but still a little freaky.
Predictions: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 12:30:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Sandy Cline
Observers: Rich Jones
Visitors: Rich Jones
Weather: Hot with light WNW winds. Clear in the morning but clouds moved in fast and count was ended due to approaching storm.
Raptor Observations: No migrating raptors were observed.
Non-raptor Observations: cedar waxwings, hummingbirds, goldfinch, chimney swifts, nuthatch, TV, blue jay, pielated wp flew in and landed on snag; also missed from yesterdays report an immature red-headed wp
Predictions: Cooler, possible showers but still humid - light NNW winds ======================================================================== Report submitted by Sandy Cline (<horseldy...>)
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 03, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 5 6 64 BE 4 6 129 NH 0 0 5 SS 0 0 21 CH 0 0 16 AG 0 0 0 RS 0 1 8 BW 8 11 438 RT 3 8 138 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 0 2 20 ML 0 0 2 PG 0 1 3 UA 0 0 2 UB 0 0 2 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 4
Observation start time: 12:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 3 hours
Official Counter: Sandy Cline
Observers:
Visitors: none
Weather: Severe thunderstorms and rain until mid-day but then cleared and it was a beautiful afternoon, but hot 81F (!) with a light W breeze.
Raptor Observations: only 2 migrating RT - 1 circled the owl a couple times but then moved on
Non-raptor Observations: cedar waxwings, goldfinch, wb nuthatch, TVs, blue jay, hummingbirds
11 Monarchs
Predictions: continued warm with storms and winds from WNW ======================================================================== Report submitted by Sandy Cline (<horseldy...>)
Observation start time: 07:15:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 9.08 hours
Compiler: Laurie Goodrich
Counters: Marcus Fennema, Mitchell Pruitt
Visitors: 23
Weather: Foggy, no visibility. Clearing by 1030, partly cloudy later in the day.
Raptor Observations: Three falcon day! Peregrine Falcon, Merlin, American Kestrel all came low for great looks and perched on lookout snags.
Non-raptor Observations: Lots of swallows today, including Tree, Cliff, Barn, and Northern-rough Winged. Low, close flyby of 12 Common Mergansers early while foggy.
Predictions: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
======================================================================== 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: Sep 03, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7.25 hours
Official Counter: Andre Vu
Observers: Dennis , Doug Burton
Visitors: 4 visitors that I talked to today, including Doug Burton and his friend Dennis who were great company!
Weather: 73-83 degrees F, nice 6mph W wind. Too foggy to count for the first hour but cleared up to about 15% cloud cover and great visibility
Raptor Observations: Bald eagle (1): 1345a
2 local bald eagles stopped by for a bit as well.
Most everything used updrafts on the north side of the ridge. Nice looks at my personal first 2 merlin of the season, and I believe my highest osprey total on the day so far.
Non-raptor Observations: 8 hummingbirds, dozens of tree swallows, yellowthroat, black-throated green, black-billed cuckoo calling.
Felt like there were more lanternflies than usual. Also got pooped on by a millipede.
Predictions: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. ======================================================================== 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: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Dave Eberly
Observers:
Visitors: None
Weather: Heavy AM clouds from the back end of predawn thunderstorms that produced epic lightning were dissipating by start time. Temperatures rose into the low 80sF. Winds were west and SW at about 7 mph. Sky conditions were ideal for viewing but migrating raptors failed to show..
Raptor Observations: After our first three days of the season we have yet to tally any migrating raptors.
Local raptors were two Turkey Vultures, a Cooper's Hawk in a brief tussle with a Red-shouldered Hawk and a single adult Red-tailed Hawk that settled into a nearby tree.
Non-raptor Observations: Chimney Swifts: 15 max count Barn Swallows: a few
Predictions: Mostly sunny and 88� The threat of late afternoon showers should not affect the count. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: bcdelco.org/activities/rose-tree-park-hawkwatch/
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 02, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 0 1 59 BE 0 2 125 NH 0 0 5 SS 0 0 21 CH 0 0 16 AG 0 0 0 RS 0 1 8 BW 0 3 430 RT 0 5 135 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 0 2 20 ML 0 0 2 PG 0 1 3 UA 0 0 2 UB 0 0 2 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 4
Predictions: West wind, likely fog in the morning, possible rain later in the day. ======================================================================== Report submitted by WG Counter ()
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Jim Rocco
Observers: Nancy Ott, Rich Jones
Visitors: Rich Jones and Nancy Ott helped with spotting. 2other visitors.
Weather: Heavy overcast with haze in morning. then a thunder and lightning storm came through across the valley, a heavy line of clouds ran from Bedford to the North with lightning all across the far ridges.It rained down in the valley but we never got a drop at the watch.
Raptor Observations: 7 Bald eagles and 4 unidentified raptors followed the storm and were very high flying in and out of the clouds. We ended up with 2 broad wings and four red tail that we could identify.
Non-raptor Observations: Buterflies Cabbage whites, clouded sulphers , black and tiger swallowtails, red spotted purples, 38 monarchs.
Mourning doves, bluejays, robins, waxwings, local tv's, chimney swirts, tree swallows, 1 olive sided flycatcher 4 hummingbirds
Predictions: Hot and humid with chance of thunder storms ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jim Rocco (<jd.jh.rocco...>)
Observation start time: 06:00:00 Observation end time: 09:00:00 Total observation time: 3.5 hours
Compiler: JF Therrien
Counters:
Visitors: 1
Weather: Heavy fog, drizzle, rain
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== 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: 12:15:00 Total observation time: 3.25 hours
Official Counter: Craig Hedlund
Observers:
Weather: Cloudy with rain. Count halted due to rain at !:20 EDT
Raptor Observations: Local Raptors: RT, CH and ME
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: Tomorrow will be warmer than to day, reaching the mid 80's. They day will start cloudy, but gradually clear with a small chance of a passing shower. Wind will mostly be from the west around 6 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by John Mercer (<mercer1135...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: bcdelco.org/activities/rose-tree-park-hawkwatch/
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Alan Simon
Observers: Bob Kelly, Bruce Childs, Chuck Root, Dave Eberly, Debbie Beer
Visitors: About 10 members of BCDC for our opening day celebration
Weather: Cloudy with some drizzle
Raptor Observations: Local raptors, RT, TV, BV and CH
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: Cloudy with rain forecast, may end up cutting count short ======================================================================== Report submitted by John Mercer (<mercer1135...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: bcdelco.org/activities/rose-tree-park-hawkwatch/
Date: 9/1/26 9:02 pm From: Dave DeReamus <becard...> Subject: San Diego Birding Trip
The shorebird season has been a 'bust' here in Northampton County mostly due to many of the ponds and fields either being dried up or very low due to the drought. We've been getting some recent rains, but it's not enough to refill the better areas.
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Andre Vu
Observers:
Visitors: 8 visitors today at south lookout, interacted with all of them
Weather: Hazy with a chance of ants. 77-86 degrees F, light WSW wind
Raptor Observations: Low clouds and haze made for a very low flight line today.
Non-raptor Observations: Big, big nuptial flight of ants today. Great swirling masses of tens of thousands of insects, if not more, filled the entire sky - and every hole in my face. The chaos lasted most of the morning, and thankfully eased up once raptors started moving.
Songbirds loved it though. I saw almost half a dozen blackburnian and black-throated green each, along with bay-breasted, parula, least flycatcher, pewee, red-eyed vireo, scarlet tanager, baltimore oriole, ovenbird, and more helping themselves to the feast.
Predictions: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 75. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 1 1 59 BE 2 2 125 NH 0 0 5 SS 0 0 21 CH 0 0 16 AG 0 0 0 RS 1 1 8 BW 3 3 430 RT 5 5 135 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 2 2 20 ML 0 0 2 PG 1 1 3 UA 0 0 2 UB 0 0 2 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 4
Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7.17 hours
Official Counter: Tom Filip
Observers: Dave Grove, Glenn Mitzel
Visitors: 2
Weather: Variable gusts of wind, generally S in the morning shifting to WNW by the end of the day. Mostly cloudy in the morning, partly cloudy later. Hazy throughout the day. A couple of showers in the morning moving SE.
Predictions: SE wind, mostly cloudy. Possible chance of some rain and fog in the morning. ======================================================================== Report submitted by WG Counter ()
Observation start time: 09:15:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 6.25 hours
Official Counter: Nick Bolgiano
Observers:
Visitors: Jen and Arthur
Weather: Wind initially SW 4-5 mph, switched to W 8-10 mph in afternoon, mostly sunny, temp 74-87F
Raptor Observations: BE - 2 Ad, AK - 1 F
Non-raptor Observations: Tree Swallow-123, Purple Martin-4 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Nick Bolgiano (<nickbolgiano...>)
Observation start time: 06:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 9.83 hours
Compiler: Rebecca McCabe
Counters: Hannah Upton
Visitors: 20
Weather: Fog slowly cleared around 10, but haze continued for the rest of the day. Very humid with off and on drizzle. NW/NNW winds 6-11 km/h.
Raptor Observations: Nice looks at the three kestrel flying close to the owl pole. Adult broadwing successfully snagged an insect with talons and ate on the wing.
Non-raptor Observations: 198 cedar waxwings, 37 chimney swifts, 17 hummingbirds, great-crested flycatcher calling from below, scarlet tanager, black- throated greens and blues, red-headed woodpecker. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5.75 hours
Official Counter: Jim Rocco
Observers:
Weather: West winds with gust up to 35 mph, Temperatures went from 21 (C) to 28 (C). Visibility up to 30 (km) with a haxe in the valley till after 12 noon.
Raptor Observations: 2 raptors counted for the day 1 sharp shin and 1 broad wing,
Non-raptor Observations: Flying ants and nats were a problem all day. 30 monarchs counted. black swallowtails, cabbage whites, cloudless sulphers, tiger swallowtails, red spotted purples, summer azure, fritillary. Large flock of wax wings, tree swallows, 1 humming bird, black caped chicadees, goldfinches, doves, local tv's.
Predictions: clear with possible chance of rain in late afternoon. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jim Rocco (<jd.jh.rocco...>)
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 06:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Rosemary Spreha
Observers: Joe Meloney
Visitors: FIG police Five for the view.
Weather: Brief rain showers off and on in the morning. Partly to mostly cloudy. Temperature from 67 to 86 degrees. Light wind from the SW.
Raptor Observations: First TV not seen until 11:10 am. Local TV, BV, Raven and Red-tailed hawk not counted. One adult and one immature Bald Eagle counted.
Non-raptor Observations: Swifts and Swallows, one juvenile Red-headed Woodpecker, Scarlet Tanagers, House Wren, Hummingbirds, Cedar Waxwings, Pileated WP, Pewee and Towhee. Cicada and tree frogs calling. Three monarch butterflies.
Predictions: Chance of rain 90%, high 79 degrees. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Ed Chubb (<edwe3g...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 31, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 12:00:00 Total observation time: 4.5 hours
Official Counter: Andre Vu
Observers: Brody Ritter, Cynthia Maguire, Max Ferreli, Sydney Butler
Visitors: 13 visitors at south lookout, interacted with 9. Joined by Brody Ritter (happy birthday!), Sydney Butler, and Max Ferreli from 8:45-11 local time, where they unfortunately saw 0 raptors. Nancy Leitgeb, Cynthia Maguire, and Natashia Nash had better luck from 12:30-1, but joined me in getting rained on.
Really nice to meet everyone :)
Weather: Overcast with tiny drizzles in the morning, intermittent light rain in the afternoon. Very light SW wind, 70-78 degrees F
Raptor Observations: Bald eagle (1): 1250a
No raptors, not even local vultures, until 11:30 local time!
Non-raptor Observations: Red-breasted nuthatch, Empidonax sp., Setophaga sp., hummingbirds and tree swallows migrating
Predictions: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Date: 8/31/26 2:28 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (31 Aug 2026) 7 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 31, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 0 58 58 BE 0 123 123 NH 0 5 5 SS 2 21 21 CH 0 16 16 AG 0 0 0 RS 0 7 7 BW 2 427 427 RT 2 130 130 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 0 18 18 ML 0 2 2 PG 0 2 2 UA 1 2 2 UB 0 2 2 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 4 4
Observation start time: 09:30:00 Observation end time: 13:30:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Nancy Ott
Observers: Greg Gdula
Visitors: 0
Weather: Mostly cloudy day with sprinkles of rain occasionally. Winds never got over 5mph, often 0 with mainly SE winds turning west at end of watch time. Valley was very hazy.
Raptor Observations: The 6 raptors counted went through together during the 10-11 hour, then none others seen. Only a few TV's floated around.
Non-raptor Observations: A variety of butterflies, lantern flies, 10 hummingbirds, chickadees, cedar waxwings, tree swallows, chimney swifts, fly catchers. 50 monarchs.
Predictions: Partly cloudy, west winds, no precipitation. Temps 70-80's. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Nancy Ott (<ednancy.ott...>)
Date: 8/31/26 12:45 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (31 Aug 2026) 7 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 31, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 06:15:00 Observation end time: 13:15:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Sue Dibble
Observers: Rosemary Spreha
Visitors: 5 for view, 1 FITG employee
Weather: Cloudy with light rain showers on and off. Winds were light and variable from the south and southeast. Temp 65-76 degrees F.
Raptor Observations: Slow day for migrating raptors. A merlin stopped by for a brief moment before moving on.
Non-raptor Observations: Large kettles of local Turkey vultures, 1 immature Bald Eagle, Ravens, and 2 Red-tails not counted. Olive-sided Flycatcher, Scarlet Tanagers, RT Hummingbirds No warblers this morning.
Predictions: Partly cloudy, high of 88 degrees and humid. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Ed Chubb (<edwe3g...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Observation start time: 05:30:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Compiler: Bracken Brown
Counters: Julia Davis
Visitors: 29
Weather: Overcast with some sun in late morning. SW wind 0-12mph before becoming calm as rain showers moved in.
Raptor Observations: Some sun before noon allowed a few migrants through. Great look at the final osprey that was flapping hard to get out of the valley.
Predictions: Partly sunny high of 89 and west wind 5mph in the afternoon. Depending on precipitation could see improvement on migration conditions tomorrow. ======================================================================== 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: Aug 30, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:15:00 Total observation time: 8.25 hours
Official Counter: Rick Morrissey
Observers: Brett White, Kathy Ramano, Mark Capozzoli
Visitors: There were 64 visitors today, and we engaged with 32 of them, kids got to borrow our binoculars, go junior hawk counters! We met Johel and his nice family. Johel and Sara are part owners of 'Go Tico,' an Eco tour travel agency for trips to Costa Rico. Music to a birder's ears, a bucket list trip maybe?
Today was a very special day for Dennis and Michele from Allentown, and for all of us, let me tell you why. Forty years ago their relationship was moving along so to speak with a hike to Bake Oven Knob, a day after their first date. They showed us the original photo of the two of them on the iconic 'big rock' looking over the Lehigh Valley. We were honored to re-take the picture today, forty years later, their joy for each other filled the hawk watch and of course lifted our spirits as well. Maybe we missed a raptor or two, didn't seem to matter. Some stories write themselves, and I'll end it with one final note. They had a song developed with the help of 'AI', with some background details of their relationship, the song title 'AI' wrote - "We didn't know it then." 'AI' didn't write the song, the song was written by the life and times of Dennis and Michele. A memorable meeting, and our best wishes.
Weather: The day started and ended with plentiful clouds. Visibility was limited at times with some low fog, maximum visibility of 20 miles. The low temperature was 67F, and the high temperature was 81F at 1400 EST. Mid-day had 50-55% cloud cover with some blue sky patches which we hoped would create some thermals for those high flying raptors. Winds in the morning were variable from ESE to SSW at 2-5 mph, then in the afternoon, calm to 3 mph, variable with more westerly winds.
Raptor Observations: Today we counted from the South lookout. Brett White, our weekend intern for community engagement, started the count at 0700 EST as I was a 'tad' late to today's festivities.
First raptor of the day was a Merlin that flew eye level past the lookout and was headed down ridge. Then the speedy little Falcon made a left turn, and we all had the same thought at the same time - local Merlin. A great look nonetheless.
We counted a total of 13 Broadwing hawks today. We observed 4-5 additional individual Broadwing hawks mid-day that were not counted as they were trying to get lift but it seemed like the BOK bowl would be just fine for another night to roost. The high count for a kettle was three BW's, better days ahead.
We had two adult Bald Eagles in the area above the bowl at the 1100 and 1400 hours, just out for a spin around the neighborhood. We had good looks at Osprey, flying down ridge, we counted them and wished them safe travels to South America.
Bald Eagle (Juvenile) 1408
Non-raptor Observations: Approximately 75 Barn Swallows were feasting on swarms of flying insects (ants?), mixed in were some Swifts. One Raven, 6 Monarchs, 9 hummingbirds
Predictions: Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Humid with highs in the lower 80's. East winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Predictions: Mostly cloudy skies. High 81F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Erika Bowman (<dizzechick...>)
Date: 8/30/26 3:45 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (30 Aug 2026) 45 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 30, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 5 58 58 BE 16 123 123 NH 1 5 5 SS 0 19 19 CH 1 16 16 AG 0 0 0 RS 1 7 7 BW 16 425 425 RT 3 128 128 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 1 18 18 ML 1 2 2 PG 0 2 2 UA 0 1 1 UB 0 2 2 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 4 4
Common Nighthawk: 1 Horned Lark: 1 Bank Swallow: 2 Eastern Kingbird: 1 Black-throated Green Warbler: 2 warbler sp. 4
Predictions: SE wind in the morning shifting to SW wind later, mostly cloudy. ======================================================================== Report submitted by WG Counter ()
Date: 8/30/26 3:33 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (30 Aug 2026) 5 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 30, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 13:45:00 Total observation time: 5.75 hours
Official Counter: Rosemary Spreha, Thom Kurtz
Observers: Gary Labelle, Mary Brenner, Nancy Clupper, Rosemary Spreha, Sharon Rannels, Steve Rannels
Visitors: 5 vista viewers
Weather: Temperature range 19-26 degrees C. Cloud cover - 40% to 100% during the day. Winds light 3-5 mph out of the South southeast, and south, southwest.
Raptor Observations: Cooper's hawk seen but did not go through. Local vultures only.
Non-raptor Observations: Monarchs - 6 Goldfinch, ravens (3), tree swallows, 3 rock doves, cardinal, black-throated green warbler, red-eyed vireo, down WP, Pileated WP, cedar waxwings, red-throated HB, chickadees
Predictions: High near 26 degrees C. Winds out of the west. Mixed cloud cover. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Ed Chubb (<edwe3g...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Observation start time: 05:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 10.5 hours
Compiler: Jeremy Scheivert
Counters: David Barber, Scott Morrison
Visitors: 222
Weather: clear first thing in the morning then low clouds moved in limiting visibility, gradual clearing in the afternoon, light winds out of the south and east
Raptor Observations: Nice push of osprey for late August
Non-raptor Observations: 27 ruby-throated hummingbirds, 114 tree swallows, 34 barn swallows, 538 cedar waxwings
Predictions: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Observation start time: 10:30:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 3.5 hours
Official Counter: Phil Keener, Randy Phillips
Observers: Phil Keener
Visitors: ~ 30
Weather: Light variable winds, predominately SW with occasional swings to as much as WNW. Temp - 26-28C, cloud cover 90-98%.
Raptor Observations: No migrants detected. Continuous BV and TV activity occasionally joined by a red-tailed and as the watch ended a juv Bald Eagle joined them.
Non-raptor Observations: Some chimney swift activity but not much else.
Predictions: With temps forecasted in the mid-80s to mid-90s thru at least Friday with winds light and still showing less than optimal wind direction, prospects don't look good for this site. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Parks Volunteer (<parks...>)
Date: 8/30/26 10:20 am From: Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...> Subject: Re: Are reports being made
Sure! Let me check with you. Did you receive Linda Rowans email yesterday? That was the last one.
Deb
Deborah S. Grove
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From: Bird discussion list for Pennsylvania <PABIRDS...> on behalf of Tom Dougherty <tomdoc...>
Sent: Sunday, 30 August 2026 11:20:46
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Subject: [PABIRDS] Are reports being made
I have not been receiving daily emails. Can you help me?
Date: 8/29/26 6:25 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (29 Aug 2026) 72 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 29, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 6 53 53 BE 10 107 107 NH 1 4 4 SS 3 19 19 CH 1 15 15 AG 0 0 0 RS 0 6 6 BW 30 409 409 RT 17 125 125 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 1 17 17 ML 0 1 1 PG 0 2 2 UA 0 1 1 UB 1 2 2 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 2 4 4
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Brian M. Wargo
Observers: Adam Katrancha, Bob Stewart, Dave Poder, Ed Gowarty,Sr, Jeanine Ging, Jim Rocco, Judy Johns, Kevin Georg, Paul Fritz, Regina Gaison, Sandy Cline
Visitors: About 25
Weather: Winds out of the east, sunny, and clear. Beautiful day.
Raptor Observations: Bald Eagles: Juveniles: 11:37, 11:48, 3:09, 3:14 Sub Adults: 8:36 Sub II, 10:19 Sub IV, 2:10 Sub III, 2:30 Sub III Adults: 9:53, 11:34, 2:33, 2:54, 3:06, 3:40, 3:41, 3:48
Non-raptor Observations: American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, Cedar Waxwings, Chimney Swift, Common Raven, Eastern Towhee, Red-headed Woodpecker (immature)
Predictions: Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High near 85F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Brian M. Wargo (<brianwargo...>)
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 29, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Michele Varricchio
Observers: Brett White
Visitors: 24. Steve Hawk, a veteran hawk counter, visited in hope of late day flight.
Weather: At the North Lookout, blue skies with only a few clouds; visibility 20 miles, temps from 71-81 degrees F with low humidity. Winds Northwest 0-7mph.
Raptor Observations: Non-migrating Osprey early morning, an immature Bald Eagle late afternoon, and Red Tail Hawks through the day. Flight path generally north of the ridge, and also high overhead close to the sun. The birds in the clear blue sky appeared and disappeared in the nearly invisible filaments.
Non-raptor Observations: Common Raven (11); Red-eyed Vireo; Cedar Waxwing(2); American Goldfinch (3); Ruby-throated Hummingbird (2); Black-capped Chickadee; Pine Warbler; Eastern Phoebe.
Eastern Swallowtail (3); Red Spotted Purple Butterfly.
Heard a Great Horned Owl around noon from 2-3 locations, and a Barred Owl.
Predictions: Cloudy, with temps from 60-80 degrees with high humidity. 10-15 miles visibility. Variable south winds 1-9 mph with gusts to 19 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Date: 8/29/26 5:25 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (29 Aug 2026) 16 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 29, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Chip Templin
Observers: Kevin Shannon, Ronnie Montagna, Sal Montagna
Visitors: 11 Vista Viewers
Weather: Sunny all day, high of 78F, wind out of the northeast 4-6 mph early and calm wind from the north late afternoon.
Raptor Observations: Mostly Broadwings counted today. Flying high and to the south. Many seen only with binoculars. Local Turkey Vultures with a few Black Vultures mixed in.
Non-raptor Observations: The usual suspects, swifts, tree swallows, cedar waxwings, Eastern Wood Pewee and a Hairy Woodpecker.
Predictions: Clouds all day, high of 80F, chance of rain late afternoon, early evening. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Ed Chubb (<edwe3g...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Observation start time: 05:45:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 10.25 hours
Compiler: Adam Carter, Dave Kruel
Counters: Bracken Brown, Dave Kruel
Visitors: 181
Weather: Clear with cool temperature and light variable northerly winds. 3-12mph
Raptor Observations: American kestrel perched in front of lookout and gave great looks as did a mid-afternoon adult bald eagle.
Non-raptor Observations: red-headed woodpecker(4) least flycatcher, yellow-throated vireo, red-breasted nuthatch, house wren, magnolia, cape may, bt green, blackburnian warblers, song sparrow, bobolink.
Predictions: Partly cloudy high of 84 and southwest winds 5-10 mph will slow potential migrants. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 8/28/26 6:19 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (28 Aug 2026) 5 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 28, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Gary LaBelle
Observers:
Visitors: 1 for view
Weather: Fog limited view first two hours. Light N wind gradual clearing to partly cloudy.
Raptor Observations: local RTHA, turkey and black vultures
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Ed Chubb (<edwe3g...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Date: 8/28/26 4:33 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (28 Aug 2026) 42 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 28, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 4 47 47 BE 5 97 97 NH 0 3 3 SS 2 16 16 CH 0 14 14 AG 0 0 0 RS 0 6 6 BW 15 379 379 RT 14 108 108 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 1 16 16 ML 0 1 1 PG 0 2 2 UA 0 1 1 UB 0 1 1 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 1 2 2
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 17:15:00 Total observation time: 9.25 hours
Official Counter: Tom Filip
Observers: Dave Grove, Gene Wagner, Steve Espamer
Visitors: 33
Weather: 13-18 mph NNW wind for most of the day, 19-24 mph at times. Dense fog when I arrived, started to clear after 09:00. Mostly cloudy in the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon.
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 28, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:45:00 Observation end time: 15:45:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Andre Vu
Observers:
Visitors: No visitors today at the north lookout other than the folks who cleaned up the graffiti removing their caution tape.
Weather: Very foggy early in the morning, clearing up around 10. Still hazy for a couple hours. 68-78 degrees F with a nice NNW wind at 4-13 mph throughout the day.
Raptor Observations: Bald eagle (3): 1136a, 1221i, 1416a Golden eagle (1): 1136a
In other news, good variety today with numbers staying about the same as they've been this week. Less broad-winged than I was expecting today, and I think today's the first time this season with no local black vultures.
Non-raptor Observations: Decent tree swallow flight once the fog cleared. I wasn't keeping track well enough but had to be about 50-100 birds, along with the expected barn swallows, martins, waxwings, a hummingbird.
Predictions: Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind.
======================================================================== Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Sandy Cline
Observers: Ed Gowarty,Sr, Nancy Ott
Visitors: Nancy Ott Shari Rogers Ed Gowarty George Berkheimer Steve Seremet Sharon Johnsyon
Weather: sunny and warm , light NW winds
Raptor Observations: BE 11:39 Ad; 12:03 Juv.
Non-raptor Observations: flock of cedar waxwings, chichadees, TVs, crows, blue jay, hummingbirds olive sided flycatcher
Predictions: variable winds, turning SSE in afternoon, not as humid ======================================================================== Report submitted by Sandy Cline (<horseldy...>)
Observation start time: 05:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 10.58 hours
Compiler: David Barber
Counters: Mitchell Pruitt, Rich Rieger
Visitors: 64
Weather: Foggy in the morning, transitioning to partly cloudy in the afternoon. NNW winds 1-7 mph.
Raptor Observations: Lots of local Red-taileds hunting in front of lookout today. Good day for Osprey and a male American Kestrel dive-bombing the owl.
Non-raptor Observations: Some passerines through in the morning, included Magnolia, Blackburnian, and Chestnut-sided Warblers. Flyover Greater Yellowlegs and Bobolink.
Predictions: Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind.
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 8/27/26 5:51 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (27 Aug 2026) 2 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 27, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 06:15:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 7.75 hours
Official Counter: Ed Chubb
Observers: Rosemary Spreha
Visitors: Rather quiet visitor wise.
Weather: Southerly light winds with warm temps getting into the 80's. Partly to mostly cloudy conditions all day.
Raptor Observations: Not much to report here with just 2 raptors all day. Not a big migration effort to witness today.
Non-raptor Observations: Olive sided Flycatcher still hanging around.
Predictions: Hope for better conditions. Maybe the weather movement of late Wednesday will help convince raptors of getting in the migration mood. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Ed Chubb (<edwe3g...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Date: 8/27/26 4:30 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (27 Aug 2026) 23 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 27, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 4 43 43 BE 2 92 92 NH 0 3 3 SS 1 14 14 CH 0 14 14 AG 0 0 0 RS 0 6 6 BW 10 364 364 RT 5 94 94 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 0 15 15 ML 0 1 1 PG 0 2 2 UA 0 1 1 UB 0 1 1 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 1 1 1
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Tom Filip
Observers: Pete Biasucci
Visitors: 13
Weather: Hazy and partly cloudy. 6-11 mph ESE wind in the morning, shifting to SSE wind in the afternoon. Wind increased to 12-19 mph around 14:00 for a short time.
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 27, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 13:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 1.5 hours
Official Counter: Andre Vu
Observers:
Visitors: I feel anyone taking the time to read my little journal entry of data should be upgraded to visitor status. In person, though, 4 visitors between morning and afternoon, interacted with 1.
Weather: Put yourselves in my shoes, for just a minute. You arrive in the morning to find the Knob has about 20 feet of visibility. You wait around for a few hours, and when it hasn't resolved by noon and a thunderstorm lingers in the forecast, you leave. At home, you have the lunch you packed, shower, and get tucked into bed ready for a lovely nap in the rain.
Then as you're dozing off, your boss texts to inform you that suddenly, it's lovely outside!
Well, hawkwatching isn't for quitters.
Once I got there I was only able to count for about 90 minutes. I'd wanted to stay for longer to make up for lost time, but my phone died on the way and thunder boomed in the distance. I didn't want to take any chances. But no regrets!
Morning: foggy, no visibility. Afternoon: 75-76 F, 60% cloud cover, light south wind with gusts to 5 mph.
Raptor Observations: With similar wind to yesterday, I wasn't surprised to see the few raptors I had followed a similar flight line - arriving from due north and passing over the ridge to continue due south.
Also, one owl yesterday was upgraded to two duetting today!
Non-raptor Observations: In the morning at the knob, had a hooded warbler, fish crow, 2 scarlet tanagers, black and white, black throated green, redstart, YB cuckoo
While waiting for the fog to die, I went poking around in the woods near the trails and found a northern slimy salamander, ring-necked snake, and red chanterelles.
In the afternoon visit, had an interesting observation of two clamp-tipped emeralds chasing each other and then copulating.
Predictions: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Observation start time: 06:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 10 hours
Compiler: Laurie Goodrich
Counters:
Visitors: 26
Weather: Heavy ovct fog, polyester cldy later, S to var wind
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations: Olive-sided flycatcher, worm-eating warbler, waxwings, barn swallows ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Non-raptor Observations: BC chickadees, Tufted titmouse, M doves, Cedar waxwings, Blue-gray gnatcatcher, 24 hummingbirds, Field sparrows, juv Red-headed woodpecker, Crows, Ravens, local TVs
105 Monarchs
Predictions: Partly sunny, NW winds, high temp near 22C ======================================================================== Report submitted by Dave Poder (<avions...>)
Date: 8/27/26 11:34 am From: Amy Taracido <amytaracido...> Subject: RBA western Pennsylvania, 25 August 2026
RBA
*Pennsylvania
*Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania
*PAWE08.25.26
Highlights:
MOTTLED DUCK (possible/unconfirmed via Ebird, in Washington County)
WILLOW PTARMIGAN (Erie County)
HUDSONIAN WHIMBREL (Erie County)
STILT SANDPIPER (Erie County)
BAIRD'S SANDPIPER (Erie and Mercer Counties)
RED KNOT (Erie County)
COMMON TERN
CASPIAN TERN
LITTLE GULL (Erie County)
LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL
LITTLE BLUE HERON (Westmoreland County)
PHILADELPHIA VIREO
BANK SWALLOW
OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER
GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER
BOBOLINK
DICKCISSEL (Mercer County)
Contributors: Brendyn Baptiste, Ken Behrens, Kimberly Berry, Bill Blauvelt, Martin Carlin, Richard Chirichiello, Thomas Connor, Adrian Fenton, John Flannigan, Thomas Frank, Luke H. via Ebird, Connor Hall, James R. Hill III, Daniel Hinnebusch, Deborah Kalbfleisch, Brian Kaldorf, Mary Alice Koeneke, Andrew M. via Ebird, Doug Massey, Jim McGuire, Jackson Medeiros, Dan Mendenhall, Susan Miller, John Taylor, Carl Thomson, Zachary Vaughan, Michael Williams.
Compiler: Amy Taracido
Tuesday, 18 August 2026 through Tuesday, 25 August 2026
**This report is distributed by e-mail only. Compiler is not responsible for errors on websites who reproduce/reprint these reports. If you would like to receive western PA RBAs, contact AMYTARACIDO@ YAHOO.COM
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NOTE: RUFFED GROUSE, GREATER YELLOWLEGS, COMMON LOON, BLACK VULTURE, BAY-BREASTED WARBLER continue to be reported.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY:
At Sewickley Heights Borough Park on 8/19, 1 GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER (ZV); on 8/21-8/22, 1 YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER (AF et. al.).
On 8/21 and 8/23-8/24 in South Park, 1 OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER (JF, KBeh).
Near Hampton Community Park on 8/23, 1 YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER (BK).
On 8/25 at Hartwood Acres Park, 1 YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER (DMe).
BUTLER COUNTY:
On 8/20 at Moraine State Park, 3 COMMON TERNS (MC).
CRAWFORD COUNTY:
On 8/24 at Erie National Wildlife Refuge, 1 TRUMPETER SWAN (RH).
At Conneaut Lake on 8/24, 1 YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER (BBa).
ERIE COUNTY:
At Presque Isle State Park on 8/18, 1 LITTLE GULL, 1 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (JMe), 1 STILT SANDPIPER (via Ebird); on 8/19, 4 STILT SANDPIPERS (JH); on 8/20, 1 PHILADELPHIA VIREO (CH); on 8/21, 1 HUDSONIAN WHIMBREL (DMa), 1 RED KNOT (BK), 1 STILT SANDPIPER (MAK); on 8/22, 1 WILLOW PTARMIGAN (JB), 1 RED KNOT (RH et. al.), 5 STILT SANDPIPERS (TF), 1 possible MOURNING WARBLER, 1 CASPIAN TERN, 2 BAIRD'S SANDPIPERS (LH); on 8/23, 4 STILT SANDPIPERS (AM); on 8/25, 2 STILT SANDPIPERS (JH).
FAYETTE COUNTY:
Near Yough Lake campground on 8/23, 1 possible FISH CROW (CT).
INDIANA COUNTY:
On 8/20 at Yellow Creek State Park, 1 COMMON TERN (JT); on 8/25, 1 YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER (DK).
At State Gamelands #328 on 8/22, 1 YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER (JT et. al.).
MERCER COUNTY:
On 8/23 at the Shenango Wildlife Area Propagation Ponds, 4 DICKCISSELS, 1 BAIRD'S SANDPIPER, 1 WILLOW FLYCATCHER, 3 BANK SWALLOWS, 1 PURPLE MARTIN, 2 BOBOLINKS (MW).
Near Minis Hollow Run on 8/24, 1 MERLIN (MW).
SOMERSET COUNTY:
Near High Point Lake on 8/22, 1 OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER (BBl).
VENANGO COUNTY:
Near Kahle Lake on 8/21, 2 RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS (KBer).
On 8/23 in Oil City, 1 MERLIN (JMcG).
WASHINGTON COUNTY:
On 8/21 and 8/24-8/25 at Canonsburg Lake, 1 possible MOTTLED DUCK (DH, TC, Ebird).
WESTMORELAND COUNTY:
Near Bear Rocks Road on 8/21 and 8/25, 1 OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER (RC).
On 8/23 at Mammoth Lake Park, 1 LITTLE BLUE HERON (SM).
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Erika Bowman
Observers: Adam Katrancha, Bob Stewart, Jim Rocco
Weather: Light NW winds. Partly cloudy. Temp 16 to 18 degrees C/ Visibility 32km to 40 km.
Raptor Observations: 9 migrating raptors.
Non-raptor Observations: 9 monarch butterflies. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Robert Stewart (<bstewart...>)
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 26, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 13:30:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Andre Vu
Observers:
Visitors: 5 visitors at the south lookout today, interacted with 3.
Weather: Clear day, 72-78 degrees F. Very little wind from the SW.
Raptor Observations: Not many raptors today. Almost all birds today came in from due north and passed over the ridge going due south, not really using the ridge's thermals at all.
A singing great horned owl right at noon was an unexpected surprise!
Non-raptor Observations: Great spangled fritillary, American lady, grey comma, 12-spotted skimmer, and a huge carrion beetle trying to steal my lunch.
Predictions: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 82. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Rosemary McGlynn
Observers: Barb Carrier, Ed Gowarty,Sr, Joe Carrier, Nancy Ott, Rich Jones
Visitors: Rich Jones,Nancy Ott,Ed Gowarty Sr,Barb & Joe Carrier
Weather: light-mod. SE winds;mix of clouds & sun,valley haze/fog early;65-74F
Raptor Observations: 32 migrating raptors including 6 BEs as follows:3 adults @ 10:46,10:58,11:39; 1 sub @ 2:01 & 2 Juv @ 11:39,11:58 Two kestrels dove repeatedly on the owl decoy - nice looks !
Non-raptor Observations: raven,TV,bc chickadee,wb nuthatch,m dove,c waxwing,c swift,5 kildeer in flight & 6 turkeys on the cemetery rd. Also numerous butterflies including great spangled fritillary,c white,o sulfur,t swallowtail,bl swallowtail
Predictions: light to mod, SW/WSW winds;mix of clouds & sun,65-75F;slight chance of PM shower ======================================================================== Report submitted by Rosemary McGlynn (<denali...>)
Observation start time: 06:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 10 hours
Compiler: JF Therrien
Counters:
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/
Date: 8/26/26 1:56 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (26 Aug 2026) 25 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 26, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 5 39 39 BE 7 90 90 NH 0 3 3 SS 0 13 13 CH 0 14 14 AG 0 0 0 RS 1 6 6 BW 8 354 354 RT 3 89 89 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 1 15 15 ML 0 1 1 PG 0 2 2 UA 0 1 1 UB 0 1 1 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 0
Observation start time: 07:45:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7.25 hours
Official Counter: Dave Grove
Observers: Gene Wagner
Visitors: Sal, 8
Weather: Clear early becoming mostly cloudy with light to moderate S winds.
Raptor Observations: First bird BW 9:23 Last bird RT 2:43
Non-raptor Observations: Monarchs 4 Hummers 5 LFE 24 ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Date: 8/26/26 11:59 am From: Amy Taracido <amytaracido...> Subject: RBA western Pennsylvania, 18 August 2026
RBA
*Pennsylvania
*Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania
*PAWE08.18.26
Highlights:
WILSON'S PHALAROPE (Erie County)
SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER
RUDDY TURNSTONE (Erie County)
SANDERLING
BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER (Erie County)
STILT SANDPIPER (Erie County)
BAIRD'S SANDPIPER (Beaver and Erie Counties)
CASPIAN TERN
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL
LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL
BROWN PELICAN (Mercer County)
LITTLE BLUE HERON (Westmoreland County)
OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER
BANK SWALLOW
NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH
GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER
BOBOLINK
Contributors: Ron Burkert, Richard Chirichiello, Jeff Cieslak, Jaslynn Devora, Donald Doherty, John Dzikiy, Adrian Fenton, Eric Hall, Michelle Kienholz, Doug Massey, Jerry McWilliams, Jackson Medeiros, Zach Millen, Bernie O'Connor, Walter Shaffer, Mark Strittmatter, Mark Vass, Robert Warnock, Nina Wolf.
Compiler: Amy Taracido
Tuesday, 11 August 2026 through Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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NOTE: GREATER YELLOWLEGS, LESSER YELLOWLEGS, VIRGINIA RAIL, BLACK VULTURE continues to be reported.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY:
On 8/14 at Thornburg Conservation Park, 1 NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH (JC).
At Frick Park on 8/14, 1 OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER (MK).
On 8/15 at South Park, 1 YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER (AF).
At Sewickley Heights Borough Park on 8/17, 1 GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER (AF).
On 8/18 in Girty's Woods, 1 YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER (JDz).
BEAVER COUNTY:
At Siebel Farm on 8/14, 1 BAIRD'S SANDPIPER (MV).
ERIE COUNTY:
At Presque Isle State Park on 8/12, 1 STILT SANDPIPER (JMc), 1 SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER (JMe); on 8/13 and 8/16, 2 STILT SANDPIPERS (JMc, DM); on 8/14, 20 SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHERS, 13 WILSON'S PHALAROPES, 1 BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, 3 RUDDY TURNSTONES, 2 STILT SANDPIPERS, 2 SANDERLINGS, 3 BAIRD'S SANDPIPERS, 2 GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULLS, 1 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, 3 CASPIAN TERNS, 1 MERLIN, 6 BANK SWALLOWS, 50 PURPLE MARTINS, 1 RED-HEADED WOODPECKER, 1 BOBOLINK (ZM); on 8/15-8/17, 1-2 WILSON'S PHALAROPE (AP, DM, et. al.); on 8/17, 2 STILT SANDPIPERS (BO).
On 8/13 near Scott Park, 1 possible OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER (JDe).
FAYETTE COUNTY:
On 8/18 at Duck Pond Road, 1 SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER (EH).
INDIANA COUNTY:
At State Gamelands #276 on 8/12, 1 YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER (MS).
MERCER COUNTY:
On 8/12 and 8/14-8/15 at Lake Wilhelm, 1 BROWN PELICAN continued (RB et. al.).
WASHINGTON COUNTY:
At Canonsburg Lake on 8/13 and 8/17, 1 possible MOTTLED DUCK (RW, NW).
WESTMORELAND COUNTY:
Near Bear Rocks Road on 8/13 and 8/18, 1 OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER (RC).
On 8/15 in Murrysville, 1 YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER (EH).
At Mammoth Lake Park on 8/18, 1 LITTLE BLUE HERON (WS).
Date: 8/26/26 11:18 am From: Amy Taracido <amytaracido...> Subject: RBA western Pennsylvania, 11 August 2026
RBA
*Pennsylvania
*Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania
*PAWE08.11.26
Highlights:
WILLOW PTARMIGAN (Erie County)
WILLET (Erie County)
STILT SANDPIPER (Erie County)
BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER (Armstrong County)
BLACK TERN (Butler County)
BROWN PELICAN (Mercer County)
LITTLE BLUE HERON (Westmoreland County)
SWALLOW-TAILED KITE (Washington County)
ALDER FLYCATCHER
GRASSHOPPER SPARROW
SWAINSON'S WARBLER (Fayette County)
BLUE GROSBEAK (Allegheny County)
Contributors: Enza Allegretti, Kimberly Berry, John Boback, Ron Burkert, Martin Carlin, Patience Fisher, Eric Hall, Anita Houston-Castor, Darren Johnson, James Laughlin, Brenda McCloskey, Jerry McWilliams, Conor Tompkins, Susan Valenti, Carole Winslow, Andy Wlasniewski.
Compiler: Amy Taracido
Tuesday, 4 August 2026 through Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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NOTE: VIRGINIA RAIL continues to be reported.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY:
In Dormont on 8/8, 1 MERLIN (CT).
On 8/8 at the Imperial grasslands, 1 BLUE GROSBEAK (via Ebird).
ARMSTRONG COUNTY:
At Crooked Creek Lake on 8/10-8/11, 1 BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER (JB).
BUTLER COUNTY:
On 8/7 at Moraine State Park, 1 BLACK TERN (MC).
In Nixon on 8/7, 1 MERLIN (SV).
CLARION COUNTY:
At Maple Glen Farm on 8/5, 1 ALDER FLYCATCHER (CW).
CRAWFORD COUNTY:
At State Gamelands #214 on 8/9, 2 ALDER FLYCATCHERS (PF).
ERIE COUNTY:
At Presque Isle State Park on 8/5, 2 WILLETS (AW); on 8/7, 1 GRASSHOPPER SPARROW (JL); on 8/8, 4 WILLETS (BM), and through 8/8, 1 WILLOW PTARMIGAN continued (EA et. al.); on 8/11, 1 STILT SANDPIPER (JM).
FAYETTE COUNTY:
At Bear Run Nature Reserve on 8/7, 1 SWAINSON'S WARBLER (RB).
MERCER COUNTY:
At Lake Wilhelm on 8/8-8/11, 1 BROWN PELICAN (AHC et. al.).
VENANGO COUNTY:
On 8/6 near Kahle Lake, 2 RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS (KB).
On Myers Mill Road on 8/6, 2 RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS (KB).
WASHINGTON COUNTY:
Near Malone Ridge Road on 8/9, 1 SWALLOW-TAILED KITE (DJ).
WESTMORELAND COUNTY:
At Mammoth Park on 8/7-8/10, 1 LITTLE BLUE HERON (EH et. al.).
Date: 8/26/26 5:39 am From: DAVID KOCH <0000012d74227426-dmarc-request...> Subject: Koch property, Northampton County
As is normal at this time of the year here for me ruby-throated hummingbird activity is steady. I'm seeing many adult males and juvenile males along with other young and adult females. The most interesting one for me was one I saw on a recent night about 7 pm. I was on the deck and it flew into a feeder nearby. Its tail was completely white, but I never had the chance to look further at this leucistic hummer because and adult male flew in and chased it. Then, of course, I never saw it again. Other species recently seen in the yard include two juvenile eastern towhees, parula, yellow, black and white, and redstart warblers, an adult male Baltimore oriole, a scarlet tanager in winter plumage, two eastern wood pewees, and both a Cooper's and a red-shouldered hawk.
lArlene Koch Easton, PA Northampton County <davilene...>
Date: 8/26/26 4:56 am From: Lisa Dziuban <dziubanlisa...> Subject: Wild turkey -Plumstead Twp., Bucks county
This past Sunday morning I was surprised to see a female wild turkey and young walking through my backyard. I’m also hearing the Eastern Screech owl in the evenings. Lots of young tufted titmice, chickadees, Carolina wrens and catbirds being fed by adults. A red tail hawk calls from a tree behind the house.
Lisa Dziuban
“ Humanity has won its battle. Liberty now has a country.”
Marquis de Lafayette
1781 Battle of Yorktown
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 13:30:00 Total observation time: 5.5 hours
Official Counter: Jim Rocco
Observers:
Visitors: Kerry Martin, Julie Contrillo, plus 4 other people
Weather: Light west winds, Average temperature 17 (C), Mostly 100% cloud cover , visibility was clear up to 30 (km)
Raptor Observations: 3 raptors counted for the day
Non-raptor Observations: 3 monarchs, summer azure, tiger swallowtails, cabbage whites, clouded sulphers. crows, local tv's, black capped chickadees.
Predictions: Temperatures in the 70's ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jim Rocco (<jd.jh.rocco...>)
Non-raptor Observations: RT Hummer-10, Chimney Swift-9, C. Nighthawk-2, Purple Martin-3, Tree Swallow-10, Barn Swallow-23, Chestnut-sided Warbler-1, Yellow-rumped Warbler-1 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Nick Bolgiano (<nickbolgiano...>)
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 25, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Andre Vu
Observers:
Visitors: 3 visitors today at north lookout, interacted with 1.
Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy throughout the day, 72 degrees F. Consistent WNW wind with gusts up to 12.
Raptor Observations: Unexpectedly slow day other than a nice look at a lazily soaring harrier.
Non-raptor Observations: Decent flight of goldfinches, waxwings, and passerines, including North America's largest - I had at least 23 ravens today, including a single group of 16! Swallows as well - barn, tree, purple martin. 1 hummingbird.
I received a secondhand report of a rattlesnake seen by some hikers at the south lookout on my way out. I am skeptical, but it isn't impossible, I guess.
Predictions: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Observation start time: 06:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 9.83 hours
Compiler: Rebecca McCabe
Counters:
Visitors: 86
Weather: Clear to overcast, NW winds 6-11 km/hr
Raptor Observations: Close looks at young Bald Eagles and broadwings.Local raven and red-tail diving on one another. Merlin and immature sharpie put on a show after the merlin continously dive bombed the owl pole for 5 minuteS.
Non-raptor Observations: Swifts,swallows,waxwings,and goldfinches dominated the songbird flight. 22 hummingbirds. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 8/25/26 1:59 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (25 Aug 2026) 46 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 25, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 4 34 34 BE 6 83 83 NH 0 3 3 SS 3 13 13 CH 1 14 14 AG 0 0 0 RS 0 5 5 BW 22 346 346 RT 10 86 86 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 0 14 14 ML 0 1 1 PG 0 2 2 UA 0 1 1 UB 0 1 1 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 0
Date: 8/25/26 1:45 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (25 Aug 2026) 8 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 25, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 06:00:00 Observation end time: 14:15:00 Total observation time: 8.25 hours
Official Counter: Rosemary Spreha
Observers: Gayle Lawrence
Visitors: 6 for the view
Weather: Partly to mostly cloudy, temperature from 58 to 80 degrees, light wind from the WNW
Raptor Observations: Local TV, Red-tailed hawks and Ravens. Two immature bald eagles counted.
Non-raptor Observations: Good warbler activity early, Black-throated Green, Black-throated Blue, Blackburnian, Redstart, Hooded, Magnolia, Cape May, Canada and Black and White. Yellow throated vireo singing, Least Flycatcher seen.
Predictions: Mostly cloudy with chance of rain in afternoon. Winds light and variable. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Ed Chubb (<edwe3g...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Nancy Ott
Observers: Che Mincone
Visitors: Che endured the boring but beautiful day. A lovely family with 3 little ones stopped in briefly to brighten the day.
Weather: Partly cloudy, chilly(started 14 C), west wind day. Winds were mild up to 11 mph without gusts.
Raptor Observations: Distant raptors in north end valley that went into ridge not flying south. A BW flew for a long period, naked eye, off edge of ridge, at times coming to owl frequently then flew north. BE- Ad seen in north valley , not migrating. TV's floated around watch and in valley. 12:34 J BE flew over watch from the west to east side then south parallel to E side of edge.
Non-raptor Observations: 2 hummingbirds, goldfinch, blue bird, tree swallows, various butterflies, X9 monarchs.
Predictions: West, NW winds 2-10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. No precipitation, partly sunny with high temp 70 F. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Nancy Ott (<ednancy.ott...>)
Observation start time: 05:30:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 11.5 hours
Compiler: Bracken Brown
Counters: Rich Rieger
Visitors: 131
Weather: Drizzle in the morning becoming partly cloudy to overcast in the afternoon. Winds were stronger than predicted out of the West at 5-15mph
Raptor Observations: Good looks at an adult male northern harrier and osprey.
Non-raptor Observations: Good flight of tree swallow and purple martin, least flycatcher, eastern wood-pewee, eastern phoebe, red-headed woodpecker, ruby-throat hummingbird, wood thrush, ovenbird, northern parula, blackburnian, black-and-white warblers American redstart
Predictions: Sunny high of 79 Northwest wind 5-10mph ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 8/24/26 3:51 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (24 Aug 2026) 18 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 24, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 06:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Sue Dibble
Observers: Rosemary Spreha
Visitors: 8 for view
Weather: A gorgeous summer day! Partly cloudy with temps ranging from 58 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit and a light westerly breeze.
Raptor Observations: A Sharp-shinned hawk made a brief stop at the feeders before moving through. Local Red tails, Ravens, Immature Bald Eagle, Turkey Vultures and 3 Black Vultures not counted. Out of the 5 Bald Eagles counted, only one was an adult.
Non-raptor Observations: Warblers: Ovenbird, Blackburnian, Black-Throated Green, Black and White, Chestnut-sided. Indigo buntings and Red-eyed vireos observed feeding young. Ruby throated hummingbirds.
5 Monarchs ======================================================================== Report submitted by Ed Chubb (<edwe3g...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 24, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Andre Vu
Observers:
Visitors: Being at the north lookout, I only encountered 6 visitors and interacted with 2.
Weather: Sunny to partly cloudy, 68-76 degrees F. Consistent west breeze throughout the day with gusts up to 13.
Raptor Observations: Bald Eagle (2): 0947a, 1410a
Almost all raptors were closely hugging the north side of the ridge, flying relatively low. First red-shouldered of the season, and it was a beautiful close adult!
Non-raptor Observations: Lots of swallow movement throughout the day, also on the north side of the ridge, with the best being a pair of BANK SWALLOWS! Plus tree, barn, and purple martin. 3 hummingbirds, wood thrush, ovenbird, YB cuckoo, and black-throated green warbler as well.
Some fun insects today. Eastern pondhawk dragonfly, snowberry clearwing moth, gray hairstreak butterfly, and a couple species of hoverfly.
Predictions: Isolated showers after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Date: 8/24/26 1:51 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (24 Aug 2026) 15 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 24, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 1 30 30 BE 2 77 77 NH 0 3 3 SS 1 10 10 CH 1 13 13 AG 0 0 0 RS 0 5 5 BW 6 324 324 RT 4 76 76 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 0 14 14 ML 0 1 1 PG 0 2 2 UA 0 1 1 UB 0 1 1 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 0
Observation start time: 06:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 10 hours
Official Counter: Dave Grove, Tom Filip
Observers: Dave Grove, Gary LaBelle
Visitors: 18
Weather: 13-18 mph WSW wind early in the morning, NW wind by the end of the day. Wind speed quickly fell in the morning to 4-7 mph for most of the day. Partly cloudy in the morning, mostly cloudy in the midday, and then partly cloudy again later.
Predictions: 5-9 mph WNW/NW wind, mostly sunny to partly cloudy. ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Date: 8/24/26 12:14 pm From: Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...> Subject: Re: PABIRDS Digest - 22 Aug 2026 to 23 Aug 2026 (#2026-171)
So you no longer want it in Digest form?
I can make it daily.
Deb
Deborah S. Grove
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Date: 8/24/26 11:36 am From: THOMAS REINSEL REV. <000002263a366857-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: PABIRDS Digest - 22 Aug 2026 to 23 Aug 2026 (#2026-171)
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Tom Reinsel.
> On 08/24/2026 12:00 AM EDT PABIRDS automatic digest system <listserv...> wrote:
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> There are 4 messages totaling 313 lines in this issue.
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> Topics of the day:
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> 1. Second Mountain (23 Aug 2026) Raptors
> 2. Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (23 Aug 2026) 14 Raptors
> 3. Waggoner's Gap (23 Aug 2026) 24 Raptors
> 4. Bake Oven Knob (23 Aug 2026) 30 Raptors
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:23:22 +0000
> From: "Hawkcount.Org Reports" <reports...>
> Subject: Second Mountain (23 Aug 2026) Raptors
>
> Second Mountain
> Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
> Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 23, 2026
> -------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
> ------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
> Black Vulture 0 0 0
> Turkey Vulture 0 0 0
> Osprey 0 4 4
> Bald Eagle 0 4 4
> Northern Harrier 0 1 1
> Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 2 2
> Cooper's Hawk 0 1 1
> American Goshawk 0 0 0
> Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
> Broad-winged Hawk 0 112 112
> Red-tailed Hawk 0 17 17
> Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
> Golden Eagle 0 0 0
> American Kestrel 0 1 1
> Merlin 0 0 0
> Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
> Unknown Accipitrine 0 0 0
> Unknown Buteo 0 3 3
> Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
> Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
> Unknown Raptor 0 0 0
>
> Total: 0 145 145
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Observation start time: 11:00:00
> Observation end time: 14:00:00
> Total observation time: 3 hours
>
> Official Counter: Rosemary Spreha
>
> Observers:
>
> Visitors:
> 13 for the view. Two for the hawkwatch.
>
>
> Weather:
> Partly to mostly cloudy, brief rain shower from 2:05 to 2:15, temperature
> ranged from 75 to 70 degrees after the rain.
>
> Raptor Observations:
> Local TV, Red-tailed hawk and Ravens.
>
> Non-raptor Observations:
> Swifts, swallows, cedar waxwing, cardinals, hummingbirds and goldfinch.
> Cicadas calling.
>
> Predictions:
> Partly cloudy, wind from the west.
> ========================================================================
> Report submitted by Ed Chubb (<edwe3g...>)
> Second Mountain information may be found at:
> Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
>
>
> More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=432 >
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:55:24 +0000
> From: "Hawkcount.Org Reports" <reports...>
> Subject: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (23 Aug 2026) 14 Raptors
>
> Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
> Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
> Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 23, 2026
> -------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
> ------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
> Black Vulture 0 0 0
> Turkey Vulture 0 0 0
> Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
> Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
> Osprey 4 30 30
> Bald Eagle 0 13 13
> Northern Harrier 0 1 1
> Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 8 8
> Cooper's Hawk 0 4 4
> American Goshawk 0 0 0
> Unknown Accipitrine 0 0 0
> Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
> Broad-winged Hawk 4 132 132
> Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
> Red-tailed Hawk 2 13 13
> Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
> Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
> Golden Eagle 0 0 0
> Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
> American Kestrel 1 13 13
> Merlin 0 1 1
> Peregrine Falcon 0 2 2
> Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
> Unknown Raptor 0 1 1
>
> Total: 14 218 218
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Observation start time: 05:15:00
> Observation end time: 16:00:00
> Total observation time: 10.75 hours
>
> Compiler: Andy Wlasniewski
>
> Counters: Andy Price, Bill Moses, David Barber, Sean Grace
>
> Visitors:
> 238
>
>
> Weather:
> Low clouds with no visibility until 9:30 then clearing with partly to
> mostly cloudy skies, NW winds 1-12 mph
>
> Raptor Observations:
>
>
> Non-raptor Observations:
> chimney swift, ruby-throated hummingbird, n, rough-winged, tree and barn
> swallows, purple martin, wood thrush, cedar waxwing, black-throated green
> and blackburnian warblers, blue-gray-gnatcatcher
>
> Predictions:
> Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light southwest wind becoming west 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/ >
>
> More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=109 >
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:44:21 +0000
> From: "Hawkcount.Org Reports" <reports...>
> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (23 Aug 2026) 24 Raptors
>
> Waggoner's Gap
> 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
> Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 23, 2026
> -------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
> ------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
> BV 0 0 0
> TV 0 0 0
> OS 2 29 29
> BE 5 75 75
> NH 0 3 3
> SS 0 9 9
> CH 1 12 12
> AG 0 0 0
> RS 1 5 5
> BW 13 318 318
> RT 1 72 72
> RL 0 0 0
> GE 0 0 0
> AK 1 14 14
> ML 0 1 1
> PG 0 2 2
> UA 0 1 1
> UB 0 1 1
> UF 0 0 0
> UE 0 0 0
> UR 0 0 0
>
> Total: 24 542 542
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Observation start time: 08:00:00
> Observation end time: 16:00:00
> Total observation time: 8 hours
>
> Official Counter: Tom Filip
>
> Observers: Betsy Shaver, Dave Grove, Katherine Weber, Pete Biasucci
>
> Visitors:
> 36
> Roger
>
>
> Weather:
> Dense fog for the first hour. Partly cloudy afterwards for most of the day,
> light rain for 15 minutes around 12:00. Variable wind in the morning,
> WNW/NW wind later.
>
> Raptor Observations:
> First: BAEA 10:23
> Last: BAEA 15:04
>
> Non-raptor Observations:
> Hummingbirds: 0
> Monarchs: 8
> Black Swallowtails: 1
> Red-spotted Purples: 1
> LFE: 8
> Five-lined Skinks: 1
>
> Predictions:
> 6-9 mph WSW/W wind, partly cloudy.
> ========================================================================
> Report submitted by WG Counter ()
>
>
> More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=439 > Count data submitted via Trektellen.org - Project info at:
> https://trektellen.org/count/view/3956/20260823 >
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:06:18 +0000
> From: "Hawkcount.Org Reports" <reports...>
> Subject: Bake Oven Knob (23 Aug 2026) 30 Raptors
>
> Bake Oven Knob
> 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA
> Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 23, 2026
> -------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
> ------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
> Black Vulture 2 21 21
> Turkey Vulture 21 93 93
> Osprey 0 8 8
> Bald Eagle 0 9 9
> Northern Harrier 0 1 1
> Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 4 4
> Cooper's Hawk 2 8 8
> American Goshawk 0 0 0
> Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
> Broad-winged Hawk 3 166 166
> Red-tailed Hawk 1 15 15
> Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
> Golden Eagle 0 0 0
> American Kestrel 0 1 1
> Merlin 0 1 1
> Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
> Unknown Accipitrine 1 1 1
> Unknown Buteo 0 8 8
> Unknown Falcon 0 1 1
> Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
> Unknown Raptor 0 9 9
>
> Total: 30 346 346
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Observation start time: 07:00:00
> Observation end time: 15:30:00
> Total observation time: 8.5 hours
>
> Official Counter: Brett White
>
> Observers: Michele Varricchio
>
> Visitors:
> 66 total visitors (31 visitors engaged with).
>
>
> Weather:
> Heavy fog and near zero visibility dominated the morning, gradually
> improving to 10�25 miles as the fog cleared around 10:30, though low clouds
> lingered. Temperatures climbed from the low 70s into the upper 80s, with
> variable winds of 0�9 mph shifting from NE/N in the morning to SE/S by
> afternoon.
>
> Raptor Observations:
> Broad Winged Hawk vocalizations heard through the fog between 8-9. Non
> migratory Accipiter at 10:20. 2 Non migratory Broad Winged Hawks seen at
> 10:30. Non migratory Accipiter seen at 11:00.
>
> Non-raptor Observations:
> Yellow Warbler and a Black and White Warbler observed early in the fog
> between 7-8. A single Raven seen between 12-13. No hummingbirds seen today.
> We have noticed the same Turkey Vulture now two days in a row missing a
> chunk of right wing feathers. The rain last night also produced a large
> increase in mushrooms along the AT heading up to the overlook.
>
> Predictions:
> Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
> ========================================================================
> Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>)
> Bake Oven Knob information may be found at:
> www.lgnc.org
>
>
> More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=399 >
> ------------------------------
>
> End of PABIRDS Digest - 22 Aug 2026 to 23 Aug 2026 (#2026-171)
> **************************************************************
Observation start time: 12:45:00 Observation end time: 15:15:00 Total observation time: 2.5 hours
Official Counter: Phil Keener
Observers:
Visitors: 65, including Lancaster Hiking Club outing. A few asked about migration.
Weather: Beautiful day with temps 23-26C, very light WSW winds predominately, cloud cover 60-70% with occasional rain showers ~ 10-15 miles north of the site.
Raptor Observations: Two migrants recorded. Local BV, TV, and Red-tailed activity. No bald eagle activity detected which is unusual for this site.
Non-raptor Observations: Chimney swifts, couple of tree swallows, pileated WP. Two monarchs. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Parks Volunteer (<parks...>)
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 23, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Brett White
Observers: Michele Varricchio
Visitors: 66 total visitors (31 visitors engaged with).
Weather: Heavy fog and near zero visibility dominated the morning, gradually improving to 10�25 miles as the fog cleared around 10:30, though low clouds lingered. Temperatures climbed from the low 70s into the upper 80s, with variable winds of 0�9 mph shifting from NE/N in the morning to SE/S by afternoon.
Raptor Observations: Broad Winged Hawk vocalizations heard through the fog between 8-9. Non migratory Accipiter at 10:20. 2 Non migratory Broad Winged Hawks seen at 10:30. Non migratory Accipiter seen at 11:00.
Non-raptor Observations: Yellow Warbler and a Black and White Warbler observed early in the fog between 7-8. A single Raven seen between 12-13. No hummingbirds seen today. We have noticed the same Turkey Vulture now two days in a row missing a chunk of right wing feathers. The rain last night also produced a large increase in mushrooms along the AT heading up to the overlook.
Predictions: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest 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: 8/23/26 3:44 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (23 Aug 2026) 24 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 23, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 2 29 29 BE 5 75 75 NH 0 3 3 SS 0 9 9 CH 1 12 12 AG 0 0 0 RS 1 5 5 BW 13 318 318 RT 1 72 72 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 1 14 14 ML 0 1 1 PG 0 2 2 UA 0 1 1 UB 0 1 1 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 0
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Tom Filip
Observers: Betsy Shaver, Dave Grove, Katherine Weber, Pete Biasucci
Visitors: 36 Roger
Weather: Dense fog for the first hour. Partly cloudy afterwards for most of the day, light rain for 15 minutes around 12:00. Variable wind in the morning, WNW/NW wind later.
Observation start time: 05:15:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 10.75 hours
Compiler: Andy Wlasniewski
Counters: Andy Price, Bill Moses, David Barber, Sean Grace
Visitors: 238
Weather: Low clouds with no visibility until 9:30 then clearing with partly to mostly cloudy skies, NW winds 1-12 mph
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations: chimney swift, ruby-throated hummingbird, n, rough-winged, tree and barn swallows, purple martin, wood thrush, cedar waxwing, black-throated green and blackburnian warblers, blue-gray-gnatcatcher
Predictions: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light southwest wind becoming west 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/
Date: 8/23/26 1:23 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (23 Aug 2026) Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 23, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 11:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 3 hours
Official Counter: Rosemary Spreha
Observers:
Visitors: 13 for the view. Two for the hawkwatch.
Weather: Partly to mostly cloudy, brief rain shower from 2:05 to 2:15, temperature ranged from 75 to 70 degrees after the rain.
Raptor Observations: Local TV, Red-tailed hawk and Ravens.
Non-raptor Observations: Swifts, swallows, cedar waxwing, cardinals, hummingbirds and goldfinch. Cicadas calling.
Predictions: Partly cloudy, wind from the west. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Ed Chubb (<edwe3g...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 22, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter:
Observers: Brett White, Brian McNulty, Michele Varricchio, Sara Purifoy
Visitors: 59, including one thru-hiker 'Toomi.' Wishing you safe travels and a successful journey Toomi!
Weather: The South Lookout 'socked in' at the start of the day, and progressively cleared; late afternoon had the best visibility of 20 miles. Overcast skies all day. The temperatures were mostly in the 70's, cooler than usual August temps. Southerly winds 3-8 mph with some afternoon gusting.
Raptor Observations: Immature Bald Eagle passed over head along the ridge at noon. Morning flight path was over the hump and across the South Lookout (NE to SW) Afternoon flight path was higher and along the ridge.
Non-raptor Observations: Scarlet Tanager; Cedar Waxwing; Common Raven (2); and heard Yellow-billed Cuckoo. Red/Orange striped with black glow worm. Several non-migrating juvenile Red Tail Hawks passed each way multiple times during the day. 3 juvenile non-migrating raptors tooled and fooled around in the bowl at the start of the day and the end of the day.
Predictions: Early morning rain and perhaps thunderstorms with temps in the 60's and winds from the south east. Skies should clear by noon and humidity drop with easterly winds 5-10 mph with gust to 20 mph late afternoon. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Date: 8/22/26 4:56 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (22 Aug 2026) 20 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 22, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Chip Templin
Observers: Mary Brenner, Mike Dale, Peggy Holt, Rosemary Spreha
Visitors: 2 hunters scouting deer and 7 vista viewers.
Weather: Misty thick haze early clearing midmorning with total cloud cover most of the day. 68-80 degrees fahrenheit, winds 4-8 mph from the SSE.
Raptor Observations: Broadwing Hawks flying solo, no kettles.
Non-raptor Observations: Many local Turkey Vultures and Black vultures active today. Cedar Wax Wings, Swifts and Tree Swallows. Hummingbirds and goldfinches. 1 young Eastern Milk Snake visited the viewing area.
Predictions: Clouds early sunny in the afternoon, high temp 79. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Ed Chubb (<edwe3g...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Brian M. Wargo
Observers: Bob Stewart, Dave Poder, Ed Gowarty,Sr, Jim Rocco, Kevin Georg
Visitors: Jacob R. Rising, Keerat from CMU, Mary Carey, Tina, Silas and Ashlynn Buckham
Weather: Cool and overcast in the morning, turning partly sunny and beautiful for the rest of the afternoon hours. Slight southeast winds all day that became stronger each hour. Perfect weather.
Raptor Observations: 13 Bald Eagles (All times are in Bird Time) Juvenile: 11:49 Sub II: 10:42 Sub IV: 10:08 Adults: 10:13, 10:40, 11:44, 11:50, 12:06, 1:24, 1:49, 1:49, 2:39 Unknown: 1:49
Non-raptor Observations: American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, Blue Jay, Cedar Waxwings, Chimney Swift, Common Raven
14 Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, 3 Black Swallowtail, 2 Spicebush Swallowtail, 2 Great Spangled Fritillary, 2 Eastern Tailed Blue, 5 Cabbage White, 6 Sulfur, 1 American Lady
1 Dragonfly
Predictions: Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 73F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Brian M. Wargo (<brianwargo...>)
Observation start time: 06:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 9.5 hours
Compiler: Andy Price
Counters: Matt Wlasniewski
Visitors: 139
Weather: Overcast throughout the day with some light rain in the morning. Winds 5-10mph from the south
Raptor Observations: Seven bald eagles past the lookout
Non-raptor Observations: PECTORAL SANDPIPER, landed briefly on the lookout before continuing into the fog. Ruby-throated hummingbird, great crested flycatcher, eastern wood-Pewee, purple martin, barn swallow tree swallow.
Predictions: Patchy fog in the am clouds expected to clear in the afternoon as a front moves in. Winds south 5-10mph in the morning shifting to the west in the pm ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 8/22/26 2:37 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (22 Aug 2026) 33 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 22, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 5 27 27 BE 9 70 70 NH 1 3 3 SS 1 9 9 CH 0 11 11 AG 0 0 0 RS 0 4 4 BW 13 305 305 RT 2 71 71 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 0 13 13 ML 1 1 1 PG 1 2 2 UA 0 1 1 UB 0 1 1 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 0
Observation start time: 06:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Ian Hess
Observers: Betsy Shaver, Katherine Weber, Paul Fritz
Visitors: 31
Weather: Southerly winds, hazy north and south of the count site, mostly cloudy all day.
Raptor Observations: Red-tail carrying prey item, black vulture with yellow patagial tags, a close look at a juvenile Peregrine.
First bird: Merlin 6:31 Last bird: Osprey 13:59
Non-raptor Observations: Hummers 5, LFE 28, Grackle, Red-winged Blackbird, Barn Swallow, Tree Swallow, Purple Martin, Chimney Swift, Pileated WP, Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Cedar Waxwing, Carolina Wren, Goldfinch, Red-eyed Vireo, Cardinal, Great Blue Heron. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Paul Fritz (<p67fritz...>)
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Sandy Cline
Observers: Dave Poder, Ed Gowarty,Sr, Jim Rocco, Nancy Ott
Visitors: 20 plus visitors
Weather: Sunny, tamps in low 70's, light E winds 5-8 mph
Raptor Observations: BE 12:55 Sub. 1:21 Ad, 1:34 Ad, 1:42 Ad, 2:42 2 yr, 3:22 Ad
Non-raptor Observations: BC chickadees, tree swallows, goldfinch, cedar waxwings, turkey vultures, blue jays, hummingbirds, chimney swifts and possible olive sided flycatcher
Predictions: SSE winds, possible late day thunderstorms ======================================================================== Report submitted by Sandy Cline (<horseldy...>)
Date: 8/21/26 4:54 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (21 Aug 2026) 75 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 21, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 3 22 22 BE 8 61 61 NH 0 2 2 SS 1 8 8 CH 2 11 11 AG 0 0 0 RS 1 4 4 BW 48 292 292 RT 11 69 69 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 1 13 13 ML 0 0 0 PG 0 1 1 UA 0 1 1 UB 0 1 1 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 0
Observation start time: 06:45:00 Observation end time: 17:15:00 Total observation time: 10.5 hours
Official Counter: Tom Filip
Observers: Dave Grove, Gene Wagner, Pete Biasucci
Visitors: 20
Weather: 19-14 mph NW wind in the morning, shifting to 8-12 mph NE winds by noon and 4-7 mph NNW winds at the end of the day. Low fog in the north valley, sunny in the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon.
Date: 8/21/26 4:30 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (21 Aug 2026) 33 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 21, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 14:15:00 Total observation time: 6.75 hours
Official Counter: Gary LaBelle
Observers: Joe Meloney, Rosemary Spreha, Sue Dibble
Visitors: six visitors for view and 1 military
Weather: Clear sky, hazy to South so start. Increasing clouds and wind decreased and shifted from Northwest to South.
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: Similar temperature with higher chance of rain. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Ed Chubb (<edwe3g...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 21, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 15:45:00 Total observation time: 8.25 hours
Official Counter: Andre Vu
Observers:
Visitors: 2 visitors at the south lookout who I did not interact with. 0 visitors at the north lookout other than a pilot waving at me.
Weather: 68-80 degrees F. Transition from clear skies to about 40% cover - very picturesque cumulus clouds. A steady north wind at 4 mph with gusts to 12 to start the day, and greatly slowed by noon.
Raptor Observations: Bald eagle (2): 0807a, 1409i
Today was my first time counting from the north lookout. I almost slipped on a lichen-y boulder getting there, but as the infamous Morrissey once said, "to die in a rockslide is such a heavenly way to die." Something like that.
I figured the persistent north wind this morning would create updrafts along that slope of the ridge. For the first hour, I feared I had braved the trek for nothing, but my efforts were soon rewarded. Broad-wingeds and osprey began streaming by, incredibly low and close. One adult broadie even swooped right in front of my face before perching on a snag at the center of the lookout, not 10 yards from me. It kept me company for a couple minutes before going down the ridge with the rest of the kettle - not sure if it was a curious local or a tired migrant, but a very cool encounter in any case.
Once the wind died around noon, movement became more sparse and shifted to thermals on the south side of the ridge. To my knowledge, I was still able to fully observe it all from the north lookout - which I may actually prefer. Some sky-high raptors that would have been head-on from the south lookout were instead wing-on to my right, both easing identification and alleviating neck pain.
Non-raptor Observations: I had a singing yellow-billed cuckoo early in the morning. More neotropical migrants would soon join it - a female redstart, along with males of Blackburnian warbler, black-throated green warbler, and scarlet tanager. Swallows, swifts, and a hummingbird came by downridge throughout the day.
Predictions: A slight chance of showers before 3pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Observation start time: 05:15:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 11.25 hours
Compiler: David Barber
Counters: Laura Berry
Visitors: 156
Weather: WNW and NW winds 5-10 mph in the morning becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Clear turning mostly cloudy in the afternoon
Raptor Observations: Several broad-winged and red-tailed hawks hunting dragonflies over the valley
Non-raptor Observations: 10 common nighthawks, great-crested flycatcher, eastern wood pewee, tree and barn swallow, purple martin, Cape May warbler, black-and-white warbler, ovenbird, scarlet tanager, rose-breasted grosbeak, dickcissel
Predictions: A chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 8/20/26 5:39 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (20 Aug 2026) Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 20, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 12:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Ed Chubb
Observers:
Visitors: The Motus antenna crew was there all morning and into the afternoon setting up a new receiving antenna in the southeast corner of the public parking/car area of the hawk watch site. Appreciated the watch help by Lee and Audrey Wells of Pine Grove for the morning.
Weather: Overcast for the entire count period. Rain predicted from late morning on. Temp's in the 70's to near 80.
Raptor Observations: Zero/zilch/nada!
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: All weather conditions for the day should provide suitable hawk watch conditions-comfortable temperatures, appropriate winds and good skies. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Ed Chubb (<edwe3g...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Date: 8/20/26 3:41 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (20 Aug 2026) 4 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 20, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 1 19 19 BE 2 53 53 NH 0 2 2 SS 0 7 7 CH 0 9 9 AG 0 0 0 RS 0 3 3 BW 1 244 244 RT 0 58 58 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 0 12 12 ML 0 0 0 PG 0 1 1 UA 0 1 1 UB 0 1 1 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 0
Predictions: 3-5 mph NNE/NE wind, possible fog before 8 and then mostly sunny later. ======================================================================== Report submitted by WG Counter ()
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 20, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 11:45:00 Total observation time: 4.25 hours
Official Counter: Andre Vu
Observers:
Visitors: 4 visitors today, interacted with 3.
Weather: 76-80 degrees, on and off rain all day with light 2mph winds ahead of each spell.
Raptor Observations: No raptor activity today. It was bound to happen eventually!
Non-raptor Observations: One large flock of ~20 waxwings was interesting. Some folks I know in Illinois recently counted 3115 southbound waxwings along the Lake Michigan shore.
Swallows and swifts were more present just before and after rain. I think they were working the edges of the rain, which I've seen before during larger fronts.
Predictions: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 79. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Observation start time: 05:45:00 Observation end time: 11:30:00 Total observation time: 5.67 hours
Compiler: Laurie Goodrich
Counters:
Visitors: 28
Weather: Cldy with rain steady by midday
Raptor Observations: Nice low birds
Non-raptor Observations: Chimney swift, cedar waxwings, barn swallow, purple Martin, olive sided flycatcher, Am goldfinch, scarlet tanagers, b and white warbler, ruby thr. Hummingbird ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Date: 8/20/26 8:10 am From: Amy Taracido <amytaracido...> Subject: RBA western Pennsylvania, 4 August 2026
RBA
*Pennsylvania
*Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania
*PAWE08.04.26
Highlights:
WILLOW PTARMIGAN (Erie County)
EASTERN WHIP-POOR-WILL (Clarion County)
LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER (Erie County)
LITTLE BLUE HERON (Butler County)
ALDER FLYCATCHER
HENSLOW'S SPARROW (Clarion County)
LAWRENCE'S WARBLER (Crawford County)
SWAINSON'S WARBLER (Fayette County)
BLUE GROSBEAK (Allegheny, Butler, and Lawrence Counties)
Contributors: David Arrow, Brendyn Baptiste, Mary Birdsong, Margaret Brewster, Dave Brooke, Thomas Frank, Brian Gallagher, Michelle Hanko, Walt Jones, Deborah Kalbfleisch, Brian Kaldorf, Dave Keith, Hayley Kile, Meg Kolodick, Ed McKaveney, Dan Mendenhall, Jim Nieusma, Owen Rick, Shawn Sowers, Mark Vass, Dana Williams, Carole Winslow, David Yeany II.
Compiler: Amy Taracido
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 through Tuesday, 4 August 2026
**This report is distributed by e-mail only. Compiler is not responsible for errors on websites who reproduce/reprint these reports. If you would like to receive western PA RBAs, contact AMYTARACIDO@ YAHOO.COM
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NOTE: CANVASBACK, PINE SISKIN, BAY-BREASTED WARBLER continue to be reported.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY:
On 7/29-7/31 and 8/4 in Cedarhurst, 2 MERLINS (WJ et. al.).
At Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve on 7/30, 1 YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER (DM).
On 8/1 at Wingfield Pines, 1 NORTHERN HARRIER (OR).
At Hoover Elementary on 8/1, 1 MERLIN (EM).
At the Imperial grasslands on 8/1, 1 BLUE GROSBEAK (BK); on 8/2, 4 BLUE GROSBEAKS (MV); on 8/3, 1 BLUE GROSBEAK (BG).
On 8/2 in Wilkinsburg, 1 MERLIN (HK).
ARMSTRONG COUNTY:
Near Adams on 7/31, 6 RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS (DB).
BUTLER COUNTY:
On 7/31-8/1 at Lake Arthur, 1 LITTLE BLUE HERON (DW, MB).
Along Stoughton Road on 8/1, 1 BLUE GROSBEAK (DK).
CLARION COUNTY:
In the Piney Tract area on 7/28, 2 EASTERN WHIP-POOR-WILLS (CW).
This week in Sligo, HENSLOW'S SPARROWS (CW).
CRAWFORD COUNTY:
At Erie National Wildlife Refuge on 7/29, 1 LAWRENCE'S WARBLER (BB).
On 7/31 in Pymatuning, 2 MERLINS (SS).
At State Gamelands #214 on 8/3, 1 ALDER FLYCATCHER (BB).
ERIE COUNTY:
At Presque Isle State Park on 8/1, 1 WILLOW PTARMIGAN (MB); on 8/3, 1 LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER (TF).
FAYETTE COUNTY:
On 7/30 at Bear Run Nature Reserve, 2 SWAINSON'S WARBLERS (DY).
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
On 8/3 west of Brockway at Bond Road wetlands, 2 ALDER FLYCATCHERS (DK).
Along Five Bridges Trail on 8/3, 2 ALDER FLYCATCHERS (DK).
LAWRENCE COUNTY:
In Volant on 7/31, 1 BLUE GROSBEAK (DA); on 8/1, 1 MERLIN (MH).
VENANGO COUNTY:
From last week: at Kahle Lake on 7/24, 3 RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS (MK).
WESTMORELAND COUNTY:
Near Ligonier on 7/30, possible RED CROSSBILL (JN).
Date: 8/19/26 5:35 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (19 Aug 2026) 3 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 19, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Ed Chubb
Observers: Jarrod Derr, Larry Coble, Steve Rannels
Weather: Warm and very sunny! Temp's in the 70's early but getting to the mid 80"s till the afternoon. Not many clouds to start the day but cloud increase made for better later viewing conditions.
Raptor Observations: One high flying Bald Eagle going south thru the Gap.
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: A new piece of "hardware" at the watch site will be delivered on Thursday the 20th. Come out and see the new scientific addition to hawk watch. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 19, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Andre Vu
Observers: Mark Boyd
Visitors: 42 visitors today, including one large summer camp group of 23. Interacted with 33 total. Was joined by longtime visitor Mark Boyd from about 11-12:30. Nice to meet you Mark!
Weather: 78-89 degrees F. Low wind early in the morning, picked up to light gusts of 4.8 mph in afternoon. Gradual transition from clear blue skies early to about 35% cloud cover in afternoon.
Raptor Observations: Raptors today were almost all incredibly high, making viewing and identification difficult in some cases. Mark and I watched many specks disappear overhead to leave us scratching our heads.
To compensate, though, I was treated to very nice views of an osprey overhead, an adult bald eagle in a blazingly fast glide downridge, our first kestrel of the season (it's a girl!) and a personal favorite of a sharpie zipping very close by while I taught a preteen how to use binoculars. All later in the day once there was more cloud cover.
Non-raptor Observations: Some continued swallow and swift movement, plus 2 southbound hummingbirds. The same 4 cedar waxwings bounced around all day.
The standout was LOTS of green darner dragonflies early in the morning, especially when wind was low. A black saddlebags and 3 twelve-spotted skimmers were highlights in the afternoon.
A couple found a "huge" rat snake right on the trail just before reaching the Knob.
Also, in between scans I decided to have fun catching grasshoppers. With help from iNaturalist I've now seen 6 types of grasshopper/cricket on the ridgetop.
Predictions: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Date: 8/19/26 3:56 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (19 Aug 2026) 57 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 19, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 4 18 18 BE 13 51 51 NH 0 2 2 SS 2 7 7 CH 0 9 9 AG 0 0 0 RS 0 3 3 BW 23 243 243 RT 12 58 58 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 2 12 12 ML 0 0 0 PG 0 1 1 UA 0 1 1 UB 1 1 1 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 0
2 Red Crossbills flew low over our heads in the afternoon.
Predictions: 3-6 mph NE wind, rain likely for most of the day. ======================================================================== Report submitted by WG Counter ()
Observation start time: 06:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 10 hours
Compiler: Matt Wlasniewski
Counters:
Visitors: 46
Weather: Sunny to overcast with light NNW winds
Raptor Observations: Local black and turkey vultures
Non-raptor Observations: ruby-throated hummingbird, great-crested flycatcher, tree and barn swallows, purple martin, cedar waxwing, scarlet tanager, Baltimore oriole ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Rosemary McGlynn
Observers:
Visitors: Judy Johns,Ed Paluch,Bob & Gayle Johns
Weather: some form of light W wind all day;light valley haze;sun & clouds yielded to 100% cloud cover by 12EST; 68-77F
Raptor Observations: 4 BWs & 1 subadult BE @ 10:23EST. Also several non-migrating TVs & RTs
Non-raptor Observations: A crow,chimney swift,c waxwing,bc chickadee,b swallow,N flicker
Predictions: S/SE winds;rain likely throughout the count day with chance of t-storms in PM;55F-70F ======================================================================== Report submitted by Rosemary McGlynn (<denali...>)
Date: 8/18/26 4:51 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (18 Aug 2026) 105 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 18, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 2 14 14 BE 7 38 38 NH 0 2 2 SS 2 5 5 CH 1 9 9 AG 0 0 0 RS 0 3 3 BW 80 220 220 RT 11 46 46 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 2 10 10 ML 0 0 0 PG 0 1 1 UA 0 1 1 UB 0 0 0 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 0
Observation start time: 05:15:00 Observation end time: 18:00:00 Total observation time: 12.75 hours
Compiler: Bracken Brown
Counters:
Visitors: 107
Weather: Partly clo0udy and light northwest winds0-10 in the morning, becoming calm and overcast for early afternoon, before wind picked up and pushed clouds out of the region.
Raptor Observations: Good flight mainly on thermals during late morning, end of afternoon had a small push of osprey while an adult peregrine falcon hung around the lookout.
Non-raptor Observations: Common nighthawk, ruby-throated hummingbird, black-billed cuckoo, prairie, chestnut-sided, black-throated green, blackburnian, and black-and-white warbler. Horned lark, song sparrow
Predictions: Sunny high of 84, calm wind in the am becoming west 5mph in pm. ======================================================================== 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: Aug 18, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Andre Vu
Observers:
Visitors: 33 visitors today, interacted with 27.
Weather: 77.8-88.5 degrees. 0-0.6 mph light NNW wind, 50-100 percent cloud cover throughout the day.
Raptor Observations: Some nice broad-winged movement, biggest kettle was 6 birds. They used both the north and south side of the ridge pretty evenly. Not really any other species. Couldn't decide between broadie vs red-shouldered on one tricky bird. Consistent movement throughout the day before dropping off hard around 12:30 - not even any more local vultures!
Non-raptor Observations: Swallow and swift movement continues, mostly barn and tree, with 2 purple martins being my personal favorite. A large distant flock I thought was a buteo kettle revealed itself to be a group of 6 playful ravens as I watched them somersault around each other. It turns out a group of ravens is called an unkindness. While unfortunately named, I got nice views of the unkindness once they got close.
Predictions: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Jim Rocco
Observers: Nancy Ott, Terry Suder
Visitors: 3 visitors
Weather: Early morning fog and haze. Winds 3 to 9 mph. from the NW. Average temperature was 20 degrees (C) cloud cover 50 to 75% with high cumulus clouds. Visibility went from 17 to 40 (km)
Raptor Observations: 25 raptors counted for the day, including 2 bald eagles 22 broad wings and 1 red tail.
Non-raptor Observations: Small flock of turkeys in lower parking lot, 1 humming bird, local tv's, flicker , northern cardinal, Baltimore oriole, cedar waxwings, Black and tiger swallowtails, mourning cloak cabbage whites, red spotted purples,common sulphers. 15 monarchs
Predictions: Clear but partly cloudy ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jim Rocco (<jd.jh.rocco...>)
Date: 8/18/26 1:42 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (18 Aug 2026) 47 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 18, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 06:30:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Rosemary Spreha
Observers: Joe Meloney, Sue Dibble
Visitors: Kevin Shannon, Mike and Leslie Shaak, Glenn Mitzel
Weather: Mostly cloudy all day, light wind from the NW. Temperature ranged from 68 to 80 degrees.
Raptor Observations: Local TV and Raven not counted.
Non-raptor Observations: Common Nighthawk, YB Cuckoo, Scarlet Tanager, RTHU, Hooded, Black and White, Black-throated Green, Blackburnian Warblers, Am Redstart, Baltimore Oriole, Swifts and Swallows active for a couple hours before the Broadwing Hawks started flying.
Predictions: Cloudy with winds from the west. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Date: 8/18/26 9:02 am From: Amy Taracido <amytaracido...> Subject: RBA western Pennsylvania, 28 July 2026 (two weeks)
RBA
*Pennsylvania
*Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania
*PAWE07.28.26twoweeks
Highlights:
WILLOW PTARMIGAN (Erie County)
BAIRD'S SANDPIPER (Erie County)
STILT SANDPIPER (Erie and Mercer Counties)
WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER (Mercer County)
WILLET
LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER (Erie County)
SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER
AMERICAN AVOCET (Erie County)
BROWN PELICAN (Butler and Mercer Counties)
OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER
ALDER FLYCATCHER
SWAINSON'S WARBLER (Fayette County)
BLUE GROSBEAK (Allegheny and Butler Counties)
Contributors: KM Andersen, Kerry Bell, Kimberly Berry, Bill Blauvelt, Jeff Brinker, Jeff Cieslak, Donna Collett, JoAnn Dalley, Lacey Daugherty, Brittany Davis, Martin Dellwo, Natalie Donofrio, Channing Ehlert, Thomas Frank, Rohan Ganguli, Steve Gosser, Lorenzo Kleine, Nicholas Liadis, Michele Mannella, Doug Massey, Brian Miller, Ron Mumme, Dean Newhouse, Shane Ross, David Rothrock, James Saracco, Barry Saylor, Kelly Shattler-Foster, Amanda Sloan, Shawn Sowers, Kim Springer, Brian Stauffer, Brad Steger, Zach Vasey, Michael Williams, Bill Winkler, David Yeany II.
Compiler: Amy Taracido
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 through Tuesday, 28 July 2026 (two weeks)
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NOTE: LONG-TAILED DUCK, LESSER YELLOWLEGS, PECTORAL SANDPIPER, VIRGINIA RAIL continue to be reported.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY:
On 7/19 and 7/26-7/27 at the Imperial grasslands, 1 BLUE GROSBEAK (SG, DN, DC).
In Cedarhurst on 7/26, 1 MERLIN; on 7/27, 2 MERLINS; on 7/28, 4 MERLINS (JS).
On 7/28 near Point Breeze, 1 MERLIN (RG).
BUTLER COUNTY:
On 7/16 and 7/26 along Stoughton Road, 2 BLUE GROSBEAKS (MM et. al.); on 7/17 and 7/20, 1 BLUE GROSBEAK (KBer, ZV).
At Moraine State Park on 7/23-7/26, 1 BROWN PELICAN (KB et. al.).
CLARION COUNTY:
On 7/25-7/26 in Cook Forest State Park, 1 YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER (JD).
CRAWFORD COUNTY:
At Pymatuning on 7/18, 1 MERLIN (SS).
On 7/24 in Meadville, 1 MERLIN (BM).
ERIE COUNTY:
At Presque Isle State Park on 7/14-7/15 and 7/17-7/18, 1 WILLOW PTARMIGAN continued (MD et. al.); on 7/19-7/20, 1 BAIRD'S SANDPIPER (JC et. al.); on 7/21, 2 AMERICAN AVOCETS (DM); on 7/22, 1 AMERICAN AVOCET (CE); on 7/24, 1 STILT SANDPIPER (ND et. al.), 2 BAIRD'S SANDPIPERS (BSt); on 7/25, 1 WINTER WREN (BSt), 1 LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER (LD); on 7/26, 2 WILLETS (KMA et. al.); on 7/27, 1 LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER (TF).
On 7/20 at Union City Reservoir, 1 OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER (BD).
FAYETTE COUNTY:
On 7/14 and 7/20 at Bear Run Nature Reserve, 4 SWAINSON'S WARBLERS (NL, DY et. al.); on 7/25, 1 SWAINSON'S WARBLER (DR).
Near Connellsville on 7/18-7/19, 1 SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER (BSte, KBel).
At Fort Necessity on 7/21, 1 MERLIN (KS).
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
On 7/27 southwest of Brockway, 4 ALDER FLYCATCHERS (BSa).
MERCER COUNTY:
At Shenango Reservoir on 7/14, 1 BROWN PELICAN (KS); on 7/16, 2 BROWN PELICANS (BW); on 7/18-7/19, 1 BROWN PELICAN (JB et. al.).
At Shenango Wildlife Area on 7/18, 1 WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER (MW); on 7/19-7/21, 1 STILT SANDPIPER (AS et. al.), 3 WILLOW FLYCATCHERS, 90 CLIFF SWALLOWS (AS), 1 YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO, 10 BANK SWALLOWS (LK).
SOMERSET COUNTY:
On 7/21 along Sheep Ridge Road, 1 NORTHERN HARRIER (BB).
Near Friedens on 7/27, 1 NORTHERN HARRIER (SR).
VENANGO COUNTY:
In Hill City on 7/24, 4 RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS (RM).
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 17, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 10:15:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Andre Vu
Observers: Brett White, Chad Schwartz
Visitors: Joined by Brett White, our weekend counter, for a bit, as well as Chad Schwartz who stuck around the rest of the day. Friendly hikers and families stopped by totaling 16 people.
Weather: 73-86 degrees F. Generally no wind with some short breezes measured between 0.30-4.78 mph. Very little visibility upon arrival at 8 am, count started when it rapidly cleared up to 30 miles at 10:10 am.
Raptor Observations: 1 Bald Eagle 1247a
Unknown raptor was likely a female/immature harrier
Scattered movement throughout the day, with most raptors (especially broad-winged) choosing a flight line following the ridge before breaking off to the distant SSW.
Non-raptor Observations: Non-raptor visiting birds included a 1st winter F scarlet tanager, Eastern kingbird, blue-gray gnatcatcher, wood thrush, and seemingly migrating chimney swifts.
Predictions: Sunny, with a high near 83. North wind around 5 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Date: 8/17/26 5:01 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (17 Aug 2026) 38 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 17, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 0 12 12 BE 4 31 31 NH 2 2 2 SS 0 3 3 CH 1 8 8 AG 0 0 0 RS 0 3 3 BW 28 140 140 RT 1 35 35 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 0 8 8 ML 0 0 0 PG 1 1 1 UA 1 1 1 UB 0 0 0 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 0
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Tom Filip
Observers: Dave Grove, Gary LaBelle
Visitors: 13 Heather, Jay, Wheeler, Michael
Weather: South side was completely obscured by fog this morning, north side was patchy but offered some visibility. Low SE wind in the morning, N/NNE wind later. Fog cleared when the wind shifted. Some light brief showers in the afternoon.
Raptor Observations: First bird: BAEA 9:44 Last bird: PEFA 16:42
Non-raptor Observations: Hummingbirds: 1 Monarchs: 7 Zebra Swallowtail: 1 LFE: 16 1 Skink 2 Fence Lizards 2 wasps making nests, one dragging litter into a crevice to cover a paralyzed caterpillar, another dragging a paralyzed caterpillar away.
Predictions: 5-7mph NW/NNW winds, partly cloudy. ======================================================================== Report submitted by WG Counter ()
Date: 8/17/26 2:51 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (17 Aug 2026) 42 Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 17, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:15:00 Total observation time: 8.25 hours
Official Counter: Sue Dibble
Observers: Rosemary Spreha
Visitors: 2 birders and 3 for the view
Weather: Thick fog until 10am, then mostly cloudy, hot and humid the rest of the day with a light breeze from the northwest.
Raptor Observations: The first Broad-winged hawks lifted from the valley south of the hawkwatch around 10:15am EDT. Local raptors not counted - 3 Redtails, 2 Osprey, 1 kestrel, 1 immature Bald Eagle, several turkey vultures and 2 Black vultures. A very dark juvenile broadwing circled the watch on and off in the afternoon before heading back to the northeast.
Non-raptor Observations: Black and white warbler, indigo buntings. Monarchs - 5
Predictions: Mostly sunny and hot ======================================================================== Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Observation start time: 07:15:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 8.75 hours
Compiler: Bracken Brown
Counters: Mitchell pruitt
Visitors: 47
Weather: Fog persisted in the morning until 1100. The rest of the day was good visibility and a mix of partly cloudy to cloudy. A thunderstorm ended the count an hour early.
Raptor Observations: First bird of the day was a low and close Broad-winged Hawk. This species dominated the count, but didn't overshadow a nice silhouette of a Peregrine Falcon streaming south!
Non-raptor Observations: Today was a good day for aerial insectivores, with a nice flight of swallows, including Barn, Tree, N. Rough-winged, and Purple Martin. Both cuckoos--Black-billed and Yellow-billed--were nice observations. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/
Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 23:00:00 Total observation time: 2.75 hours
Official Counter: Nancy Ott
Observers:
Visitors: 0
Weather: WNW winds with heavy darker clouds in west up to edge of front and valley partly sunny cumulous clouds. Temps in 70's and no rain but hazy. Rain started around 10:50 and weather app showed rain till evening.
Raptor Observations: Osprey around 8:30 started out over valley towards east but flew over towards front, close look. Rest of hawks high and last 7 BW's out over valley in and out of view in clouds just before rain.
Non-raptor Observations: 2 monarchs and other varieties of butterflies. Chickadees, nuthatches, crows, 1 raven, 4 wild turkeys on the lane.
Predictions: Partly cloudy, temp in 70's, winds NW. No precipitation expected. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Nancy Ott (<ednancy.ott...>)
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 10:30:00 Total observation time: 2 hours
Official Counter: Rosemary McGlynn
Observers:
Visitors: none
Weather: light WSW winds with rain clouds above & patchy fog in the valley below; dry then misty then drizzle by 10:00 EST. 70-75F Due to decreased visibility the count ended after 2 hrs.
Raptor Observations: none
Non-raptor Observations: bc chickadee,A crow,wb nuthatch,blue jay,turkeys on cemetery lane
Predictions: lt to mod W/WNW winds;chance of rain showers throughout the day;high 75F ======================================================================== Report submitted by Rosemary McGlynn (<denali...>)
Date: 8/16/26 10:30 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Bake Oven Knob (16 Aug 2026) 3 Raptors
Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 16, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 06:30:00 Observation end time: 09:00:00 Total observation time: 2.5 hours
Official Counter: Rick Morrissey
Observers: Brett White
Visitors: We had 10 visitors during this two and a half hour hawk count. Technically I was the second 'non-migrating' visitor today as I was greeted by Corey, ironically who is from my home town of Nazareth, Pa. As there was an exchange of 'credentials', he learned that I have two young grandchildren (boys), one who is starting soccer this month. I learned that Corey has two young boys, one who has been excelling in soccer for a number of years (Daymian), currently excited at being an offensive midfielder. My daughter Caitlin, who is the same age Corey, was a midfielder turned 'striker' for Freedom High School. Corey graduated from Freedom High School, the same year as my daughter.
I learned today that our LGNC weekend intern Brett White who I will work with the rest of this season, he is a Phillies fan. I am a Phillies fan. Brett was a catcher in High School, I was a pitcher in high school. We both agreed that the catcher 'calls the pitches', they run the game, and once pitchers accept that fact they become better pitchers.
On the drive home today, I realized that making a statement like "I was shut out today' as a counter is flat out ridiculous. Yes, the migration interns and volunteers count raptors, and that data is shared on this web-site to monitor the health of raptor species which not too long ago were considered vermin and shot out of the sky on this very same lookout.
Yet it is a only community of like minded nature enthusiasts like us who will work to protect the environment which supports these species who are all part of the Planet's Food Web. Our Food web, a conglomerate of food chains which supports us!
Pretty sure we will see Corey again, and at some point Daymian I suspect, and we will talk about soccer, and hawks, and if we talk long enough, Daymian will get a close up look at a Bald Eagle.
So as a final post script, my daughter and Corey both graduated from Freedom High School in 2009. Do you think I told him my favorite soccer story? The one where Caitlin scores her final goal, in the 'top 90', to knock Liberty High School out of the playoffs that year. Damn straight I did!
Weather: The count began at the South Lookout with low fog hugging the bowl, although visibility was 15-20 miles. The sun peaked through the high clouds for about a minute, otherwise it was 100% cloud cover. The low temperature was 68F at 0630EST, and the high temperature was 69F at 0900EST when a steady drizzle turned into a fairly heavy rain which chased us down the mountain. The long range forecast for the rest of the day was 80% rain so we called it a day, ready for better days ahead.
Raptor Observations: For observations raptor related, let me find the right word.....NONE. It has been a very long time since I was 'shut out', but hold that thought for a further observation and reflection of this second day of the BOK Hawk Watch.
Non-raptor Observations: Four Tree Swallows strafed the South lookout for over an hour to give us something to follow in our binoculars other there than the three Turkey Vultures who gracefully patrolled the bowl and Southern valley below. It was a short lived feeling of hope
Predictions: Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Warmer with highs in the mid 80's. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Observation start time: 05:15:00 Observation end time: 10:45:00 Total observation time: 5.42 hours
Compiler: David Barber
Counters:
Visitors: 29
Weather: Overcast with scattered showers with heavier rain starting at 1030. Low clouds with zero visibility after 0730. South winds 5-10 mph
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations: chimney swift, eastern wood-pewee, great-crested flycatcher, purple martin, tree swallow, barn swallow, cedar waxwing, black-and-white warbler, American redstart, black-billed cuckoo ======================================================================== 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: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 1 hours
Official Counter: Wayne Sierer
Observers:
Weather: Light to moderate wind out of the East early then SE. Partly cloudy, high cumulous clouds. Very Nice day.
Today was the opening day of the hawk watch which also corresponded to our work day.
Raptor Observations: This report shows the number of each species to constitute a "temporary" report. A more detailed report will be available in the near future.
Osprey-4 Sharp-shinned hawk-2 Cooper's Hawk - 1 Red-shouldered Hawk- 1 Broad-winged Hawk- 11 Red-tailed Hawk- 8 American Kestrel-2 (1 male and 1 female) Bald Eagle-18 all but about 2 were adults, 2 immature mostly under 100 feet of hieght. TOTALS (ALL RAPTORS): 53
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Robert Stewart (<bstewart...>)
Date: 8/16/26 4:21 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Second Mountain (15 Aug 2026) Raptors
Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 15, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Chip Templin
Observers: Ed Chubb, Rosemary Spreha, Steve Rannels
Visitors: 15 Vista Viewers, 2 Interested Birders, Mike Dale, Eric Witmer and Tom Garner
Weather: Sunny and hot. Winds shifted from Northeast to Northwest 3-5 mph.
Raptor Observations: No migrating Raptors. Local Turkey Vultures, 1 local Kestrel and 1 local Red Tailed Hawk.
Non-raptor Observations: Many Tree Swallows and Cedar Waxwings. At least one Indigo Buntings chirping. Several Tiger Swallowtails and one Red Spotted Purple Butterfly.
Predictions: 100% cloud cover, chance of rain all day. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Frederick Wilcox (<Ftw539...>) Second Mountain information may be found at: Facebook. Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Date: 8/15/26 5:09 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (15 Aug 2026) 110 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 15, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 6 12 12 BE 6 27 27 NH 0 0 0 SS 0 3 3 CH 4 7 7 AG 0 0 0 RS 2 3 3 BW 83 112 112 RT 7 34 34 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 2 8 8 ML 0 0 0 PG 0 0 0 UA 0 0 0 UB 0 0 0 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 0
Predictions: 7-9 mph SE/SSE wind. Good chance of rain after 9. ======================================================================== Report submitted by WG Counter ()
Observation start time: 05:15:00 Observation end time: 18:00:00 Total observation time: 12.58 hours
Compiler: Bracken Brown
Counters: Andy Wlasniewski, Elizabeth weed, Jeremy Scheivert
Visitors: 106
Weather: Clear with some haze in the morning clearing by the afternoon. Winds light to calm out of the NE 0-5mph.
Raptor Observations: First migrant of the 2026 season was a broad-winged hawk that passed the lookout 9:21. Great flight for the day with thermals keeping many of the looks distant.
Non-raptor Observations: Black-billed cuckoos calling throughout the morning, purple martin, barn swallow, tree swallow, northern rough-winged swallow, blackburnian warbler, black-and-white warbler, scarlet tanager
Predictions: Light east to southeast winds and increasing clouds through the morning could keep the flight short before rain is expected to move in. ======================================================================== 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: Aug 15, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Brett White
Observers: Chad Schwartz, Ed Wanamaker
Visitors: 61 total visitors to BOK today.
Weather: 76-96 degrees F. Light wind 0-6 mph S. Visibility about 30 miles.
Raptor Observations: Kettle of 13 Broad Winged Hawks at 10:15 am was largest kettle of the day. Non migratory red shoulder hawk and non migratory red tailed hawk also observed. Very light activity after 12:00 am.
Predictions: Showers, mainly after 1pm. High near 78. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
Date: 8/14/26 12:43 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (14 Aug 2026) 3 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 14, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 0 6 6 BE 1 21 21 NH 0 0 0 SS 0 3 3 CH 0 3 3 AG 0 0 0 RS 1 1 1 BW 0 29 29 RT 0 27 27 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 1 6 6 ML 0 0 0 PG 0 0 0 UA 0 0 0 UB 0 0 0 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 0
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Dave Grove
Observers:
Visitors: 15
Weather: Overcast with wildfire smoke creating haze. Light NW wind going SE. Some clearing late.
Raptor Observations: First bird AK 10:46 Last bird RS 11:58
Non-raptor Observations: Monarch 1 Hummer 1 LFE 7 ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Date: 8/13/26 4:49 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (13 Aug 2026) 46 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 13, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 4 6 6 BE 4 20 20 NH 0 0 0 SS 0 3 3 CH 0 3 3 AG 0 0 0 RS 0 0 0 BW 26 29 29 RT 11 27 27 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 1 5 5 ML 0 0 0 PG 0 0 0 UA 0 0 0 UB 0 0 0 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 0
Date: 8/12/26 3:22 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (12 Aug 2026) 11 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 12, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 0 2 2 BE 3 16 16 NH 0 0 0 SS 0 3 3 CH 1 3 3 AG 0 0 0 RS 0 0 0 BW 1 3 3 RT 5 16 16 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 1 4 4 ML 0 0 0 PG 0 0 0 UA 0 0 0 UB 0 0 0 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 0
Date: 8/11/26 12:54 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (11 Aug 2026) 5 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 11, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 1 2 2 BE 1 13 13 NH 0 0 0 SS 0 3 3 CH 1 2 2 AG 0 0 0 RS 0 0 0 BW 1 2 2 RT 1 11 11 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 0 3 3 ML 0 0 0 PG 0 0 0 UA 0 0 0 UB 0 0 0 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 0
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Dave Grove
Observers: Pete Biasucci
Visitors: Bill Chambers
Weather: High clouds with a moderate NW wind.
Raptor Observations: First bird BE 10:19 Last bird RT 1:18
Non-raptor Observations: Monarch 1 LFE 6 ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Date: 8/10/26 11:56 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (10 Aug 2026) 7 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 10, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 0 1 1 BE 2 12 12 NH 0 0 0 SS 0 3 3 CH 1 1 1 AG 0 0 0 RS 0 0 0 BW 1 1 1 RT 3 10 10 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 0 3 3 ML 0 0 0 PG 0 0 0 UA 0 0 0 UB 0 0 0 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 0
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Dave Grove
Observers:
Visitors: Shorty Lowe, 1
Weather: Rain and fog ended at 9. Mostly cloudy with a light S wind. Thunderstorm returned at 1.
Raptor Observations: First bird BE 10:27 Last bird BE 12:01
Non-raptor Observations: Hummer 1 LFE 4 ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (<waggap...>)
Date: 8/9/26 4:27 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (09 Aug 2026) 15 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 09, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 0 1 1 BE 6 10 10 NH 0 0 0 SS 2 3 3 CH 0 0 0 AG 0 0 0 RS 0 0 0 BW 0 0 0 RT 5 7 7 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 2 3 3 ML 0 0 0 PG 0 0 0 UA 0 0 0 UB 0 0 0 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 0
Date: 8/9/26 8:43 am From: DAVID KOCH <0000012d74227426-dmarc-request...> Subject: Koch property, Northampton County
As usual, not much going on or to say in early hot and humid August and (I probably shouldn't say this) I'm currently delegated to the house because my husband's recovering from a serious medical situation. So recently, but only in the yard, there's been several yellow warblers, an eastern wood pewee, and, because it's August, steady ruby-throated hummingbird activity that's keeping me sane. The rose-breasted grosbeak parade has ended, as is normal for this time of the summer, and I'm only seeing one here and there. However, common species are as regular as ever.
Arlene Koch Easton, PA Northampton County <davilene...>
Date: 8/8/26 11:42 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (08 Aug 2026) 1 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 08, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 0 1 1 BE 0 4 4 NH 0 0 0 SS 1 1 1 CH 0 0 0 AG 0 0 0 RS 0 0 0 BW 0 0 0 RT 0 2 2 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 0 1 1 ML 0 0 0 PG 0 0 0 UA 0 0 0 UB 0 0 0 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 0
Observation start time: 07:45:00 Observation end time: 10:15:00 Total observation time: 2.5 hours
Official Counter: Paul Fritz
Observers:
Visitors: 8 visitors
Weather: Weak SW winds, mostly cloudy, temps stayed around 22 C. Good visibility until rain occurred at 10:15.
Raptor Observations: 1st (and last bird) was a Sharp-shinned hawk at 8:48.
Non-raptor Observations: Hummingbirds 3, LFE 9 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Paul Fritz (<p67fritz...>)
Date: 8/7/26 4:39 pm From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (07 Aug 2026) 2 Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 07, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 0 1 1 BE 0 4 4 NH 0 0 0 SS 0 0 0 CH 0 0 0 AG 0 0 0 RS 0 0 0 BW 0 0 0 RT 1 2 2 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 1 1 1 ML 0 0 0 PG 0 0 0 UA 0 0 0 UB 0 0 0 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 0
Date: 8/7/26 5:08 am From: Grove, Deborah Shuey <dsg4...> Subject: Re: PABIRDS Digest - 4 Aug 2026 to 6 Aug 2026 (#2026-154)
You’re on!
Deb
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Date: Friday, August 7, 2026 at 7:49 AM
To: <PABIRDS...> <PABIRDS...>
Subject: Re: [PABIRDS] PABIRDS Digest - 4 Aug 2026 to 6 Aug 2026 (#2026-154)
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Would you kindly add the following email to the discussion list?
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Thanks!
Clare J Kaczmarek
1825 Bethel Church Road
Latrobe, PA 15650
724.219.7587
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Subject: PABIRDS Digest - 4 Aug 2026 to 6 Aug 2026 (#2026-154)
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Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2026 18:45:54 +0000
From: "Hawkcount.Org Reports" <reports...>
Subject: Waggoner's Gap (06 Aug 2026) Raptors
Waggoner's Gap
40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 06, 2026
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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BV 0 0 0
TV 0 0 0
OS 0 1 1
BE 0 4 4
NH 0 0 0
SS 0 0 0
CH 0 0 0
AG 0 0 0
RS 0 0 0
BW 0 0 0
RT 0 1 1
RL 0 0 0
GE 0 0 0
AK 0 0 0
ML 0 0 0
PG 0 0 0
UA 0 0 0
UB 0 0 0
UF 0 0 0
UE 0 0 0
UR 0 0 0
Date: 8/7/26 4:49 am From: <clarek...> <000002247ffc569b-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: PABIRDS Digest - 4 Aug 2026 to 6 Aug 2026 (#2026-154)
Would you kindly add the following email to the discussion list?
<Jeepingirl01...>
Thanks!
Clare J Kaczmarek
1825 Bethel Church Road
Latrobe, PA 15650
724.219.7587
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Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 9:00 PM
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Subject: PABIRDS Digest - 4 Aug 2026 to 6 Aug 2026 (#2026-154)
There is 1 message totaling 71 lines in this issue.
Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2026 18:45:54 +0000
From: "Hawkcount.Org Reports" <reports...>
Subject: Waggoner's Gap (06 Aug 2026) Raptors
Waggoner's Gap
40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 06, 2026
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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BV 0 0 0
TV 0 0 0
OS 0 1 1
BE 0 4 4
NH 0 0 0
SS 0 0 0
CH 0 0 0
AG 0 0 0
RS 0 0 0
BW 0 0 0
RT 0 1 1
RL 0 0 0
GE 0 0 0
AK 0 0 0
ML 0 0 0
PG 0 0 0
UA 0 0 0
UB 0 0 0
UF 0 0 0
UE 0 0 0
UR 0 0 0
Date: 8/6/26 11:46 am From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...> Subject: Waggoner's Gap (06 Aug 2026) Raptors
Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 06, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 0 1 1 BE 0 4 4 NH 0 0 0 SS 0 0 0 CH 0 0 0 AG 0 0 0 RS 0 0 0 BW 0 0 0 RT 0 1 1 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 0 0 0 ML 0 0 0 PG 0 0 0 UA 0 0 0 UB 0 0 0 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 0
