Conditions look quite promising for significant flights of Golden
Eagles this weekend at the Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch near
Oneonta. Northwest winds and dropping temperatures are forecast for
Friday, Saturday and Sunday. These are ideal conditions, and coupled
with the backup of raptors over the past few days from the storm
passage, plus the timing of the migratory peak for this species--the
stars are aligned for good numbers.
Good numbers of Red-tailed Hawks also occur with these conditions, as
well as Red-shouldered Hawks and other late-season birds.
If you visit, be sure to dress warmly--it can be considerably colder
on the mountain than elsewhere.
More information on the Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch, including directions,
can be found at www.franklinmt.org.
Andy Mason
Andrew Mason
1039 Peck St.
Jefferson, NY 12093
(607) 652-2162
andyma...@earthling.net
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