Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 24, 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Ed Sinkler
Observers: Greg Grammes
Visitors: Greg Grammes was able interact with 36 visitors to the hawk watch thanks to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The visitors came from a varied number of states and a foreign country: Two visitors from Germany with their host from Bethlehem, others from Philadelphia, Maryland, Boston, Upstate New York, Scranton, Pennsburg, and Souderton.
Three AT Through hikers. Zach and Bloobs heading south and Dawson heading north.
Weather: Wind 3-6 mph from the SE to SW to E. 100% cloud cover with a low ceiling. Periods of light rain throughout the day. The mountain top was fogged in from 7:30 until 9:25. Air temperature range from 67-72 F.
Raptor Observations: Bald Eagle adult 1247. Up ridge Bald Eagle immature 1453
Very few raptors with the first being an adult Bald Eagle at 12:47 and was immediately followed by an Osprey. The last raptor of the day was the Sharp-shinned Hawk at 14:25.
Non-raptor Observations: A pleasant day on the mountain, even with the dearth of raptors and the uncooperative weather. The visitors and Greg helped to fill the time with stories and company. We were serenaded by a flautist, a high senior using a film camera, appreciative guests of our services and a generally pleasant demeanor by all. The through hikers provided information on the difficulty of their journey and were eager to continue their journey until they reach their goal.
Predictions: Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center (<mail...>) Bake Oven Knob information may be found at: www.lgnc.org
