Seven Golden Eagles were tallied by Steve Hall at the Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch, near Oneonta, NY, on northerly winds today, bringing the seasonal total to 15. Also counted were 14 Bald Eagles and 121 Red-tailed Hawks. With similar good conditions, Golden numbers will continue to climb to the species migratory peak in mid-November. The average seasonal count for Golden Eagles at this site is 172; last season's total was 146.
Visitors are always welcome at the lookout, which is a relatively easy 100 yd. uphill walk from parking. However, the site is exposed, and dressing more warmly than anticipated is recommended. More information, including directions to Franklin Mt., can be found at www.franklinmt.org <http://www.franklinmt.org> . Also here is sign-up information for email alerts for anticipated good flights. Andy Mason Delaware-Otsego Audubon Soc. Andrew Mason 1039 Peck St. Jefferson, NY 12093 (607) 652-2162 [email protected] -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
