Date: 10/22/25 2:49 pm From: James Phillips <jimandjudyphillips...> Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV, Oct 22, 2025
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Oct 22, 2025
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East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV, Mercer, West Virginia, US
Oct 22, 2025 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Checklist Comments: unofficial hawk watch - 48 degrees, 10-5% cloud
cover and NW wind 3-5 mph with gusts to 13 mph.
10 species
Turkey Vulture 4
Sharp-shinned Hawk 7
Cooper's Hawk 3
Bald Eagle 1 adult
Red-tailed Hawk 6 2 probably residents, 4 migrants
Peregrine Falcon 1
Blue Jay 7
American Crow 10
Common Raven 4
American Robin 1
Date: 10/22/25 7:45 am From: James Phillips <jimandjudyphillips...> Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV, Oct 21, 2025
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Subject: eBird Report - East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV,
Oct 21, 2025
To: <jimandjudyphillips...>
East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV, Mercer, West Virginia, US
Oct 21, 2025 1:20 PM - 1:30 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Checklist Comments: unofficial hawk watch - 50% cloud cover, 61 degrees
& wind mostly calm with gusts to 5 mph.
6 species
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 5
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3
Blue Jay 1
American Crow 2
Common Raven 1
Date: 10/22/25 7:42 am From: Kathryn Henry <kdreitzh...> Subject: Re: Done for the year
I agree that there were probably fewer this year. Interestingly the date of
my last hummingbird sighting in 2024 was 10/5; this year it was 10/6. Last
sighting of monarch butterflies in my flower garden was 10/7 both years!
Kathryn Henry
Jefferson County
On Tue, Oct 21, 2025 at 9:31 AM MFowler <monty...> wrote:
> Took in our hummingbird feeder last weekend. I've not seen one in over a
> month. It seemed to me that there were fewer this year, they arrived later
> and left earlier. But since I don't track them, it's anecdotal.
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> Monty Fowler
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> Beverly Hills area
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> Huntington
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Date: 10/21/25 6:31 am From: MFowler <monty...> Subject: Done for the year
Took in our hummingbird feeder last weekend. I've not seen one in over a month. It seemed to me that there were fewer this year, they arrived later and left earlier. But since I don't track them, it's anecdotal.
Date: 10/21/25 5:12 am From: James Phillips <jimandjudyphillips...> Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV, Oct 20, 2025
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Subject: eBird Report - East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV,
Oct 20, 2025
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East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV, Mercer, West Virginia, US
Oct 20, 2025 12:20 PM - 1:20 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Checklist Comments: unofficial hawk watch - clear sky, N wind 0-2 mph
and 47 degrees.
7 species
Turkey Vulture 8
Sharp-shinned Hawk 7
Red-tailed Hawk 5 2 residents, 3 migrants
Blue Jay 1
American Crow 1
Common Raven 2
American Goldfinch 1
Date: 10/20/25 7:49 am From: James Phillips <jimandjudyphillips...> Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - Bellepoint Park, Oct 19, 2025
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Subject: eBird Report - Bellepoint Park, Oct 19, 2025
To: <jimandjudyphillips...>
Bellepoint Park, Summers, West Virginia, US
Oct 19, 2025 2:15 PM - 2:40 PM
Protocol: Traveling
1.0 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: cloudy, 69 degrees
11 species
Canada Goose 167
Mallard 10
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 224 All perched on the same utility lines
with little movement. Easy to count.
Double-crested Cormorant 7
Great Blue Heron 2
Turkey Vulture 10
American Kestrel 1
Blue Jay 2
American Robin 1
House Sparrow 6
House Finch 5
Date: 10/20/25 7:48 am From: James Phillips <jimandjudyphillips...> Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - New River Gorge NP--Madams Creek to Sandstone Falls (Summers Co.), Oct 19, 2025
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Subject: eBird Report - New River Gorge NP--Madams Creek to Sandstone Falls
(Summers Co.), Oct 19, 2025
To: <jimandjudyphillips...>
New River Gorge NP--Madams Creek to Sandstone Falls (Summers Co.), Summers,
West Virginia, US
Oct 19, 2025 1:05 PM - 1:50 PM
Protocol: Traveling
8.0 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: 19th day of government shutdown
Areas represented by license plates in Sandstone Falls Parking Area - WV,
CO, TX(Bridge Day Sticker on bumper), VA, OH, ON, IL,PA, NY, DE, MD, AZ,KY
& FL.
12 species
Canada Goose 147
Mallard 16
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 11
Killdeer 1
Double-crested Cormorant 10
Great Blue Heron 3
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 1
Belted Kingfisher 1
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 8
Cedar Waxwing 43
Date: 10/18/25 6:06 am From: James Phillips <jimandjudyphillips...> Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV, Oct 17, 2025
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Subject: eBird Report - East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV,
Oct 17, 2025
To: <jimandjudyphillips...>
East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV, Mercer, West Virginia, US
Oct 17, 2025 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Checklist Comments: unofficial hawk watch - 10% cloud cover, calm wind
& 55 degrees.
13 species
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 2 adults
Red-tailed Hawk 5 3 migrants, 2 residents
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1
Red-headed Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 1
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 1
Common Raven 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Date: 10/16/25 3:39 pm From: James Phillips <jimandjudyphillips...> Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV, Oct 16, 2025
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Subject: eBird Report - East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV,
Oct 16, 2025
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East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV, Mercer, West Virginia, US
Oct 16, 2025 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Checklist Comments: unofficial hawk watch - 55 degrees, O% cloud cover
and N wind 0-3 mph.
10 species
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 1 immature
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 16 2 probably residents, 14 migrants
Red-headed Woodpecker 1
Blue Jay 8
American Crow 5
Common Raven 5
Date: 10/15/25 4:33 pm From: James Phillips <jimandjudyphillips...> Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV, Oct 15, 2025
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Subject: eBird Report - East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV,
Oct 15, 2025
To: <jimandjudyphillips...>
East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV, Mercer, West Virginia, US
Oct 15, 2025 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Checklist Comments: unofficial hawk watch - 10% cloud cover, 60
degrees, N wind 3-5 mph.
9 species
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 4
Golden Eagle 1 adult
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3
Red-tailed Hawk 9 2 probably residents, 7 migrants
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 2
Common Raven 2
American Goldfinch 2
Date: 10/13/25 2:39 pm From: Derek Courtney <derek.dana.courtney...> Subject: Morgantown CBC - December 20, 2025
Hi, all!
In just over 2 months, the Christmas Bird Count season will officially kick off! Today on my lunchtime walk around the Law School I had about 100 Yellow-rumped Warblers feeding on the ground and in the trees. The ducks will soon be arriving. So it seems like the perfect time to get started with our Morgantown CBC planning.
Here are the details: Count Day is Saturday, December 20, 2025 Count Week is December 17-23, 2025 so if you're birding locally, keep an eye out for unusual species. You can join in by birding in the field, or watching for birds at your feeders if you live within the count circle. Or both! I am coordinating once more, so if you want to join in, just let me know. Our website is still being updated, and I will let you know whenever it's up and running.
In the meantime, National Audubon has given us the opportunity to use an additional platform for sign-ups and communication. Our CBC Circle has its own website here: https://www.mobilize.us/audubon-community-science/event/857362/ that you all can use to sign up if you wish. You will also be able to communicate with the group at large. I have set up each sector with its own private website as well for information and communication purposes. On the Circle website you can see basic information and resources for our count with a short description of our team areas. Feel free to contact me with any questions. I will also update that main page with more information/resources as we get closer to count day.
Feel free to share this email, my contact info, our sign-up website, etc. with anyone who might be interested. Likewise, if you want to be removed from this email list, just let me know, and I will do my best not to spam you this year :)
Any other questions, feel free to get in touch. More info will follow as we move closer to the date and we get more sign-ups.
Date: 10/10/25 12:34 pm From: Bruni Haydl <bruni...> Subject: Merlin was right
While getting an ID on a call early this morning, which turned out to be just a Cardinal, it also showed White-throated sparrow. It was not within earshot, so I thought it might be a mistake. Nope. When it got light, there was the White-throated sparrow at the birdbath. First new arrival. Just yesterday morning I still had two Hummingbirds, most likely the last ones passing through.
Also this morning a Song Sparrow arrived. Haven't seen one of them for a while. A male Towhee and Gray Catbird were in and out of the quince shrub.
A cool visitor came by yesterday. It was a juvenile Red-winged blackbird. Very interesting marking. When he used the birdbath, I got glimpses of the small, red patches.
There is a male Cardinal that is missing his left eye. It may be from an old injury. It doesn't look like conjunctivitis. Finches with that usually have an odd, unbalanced way of flying. This Cardinal looks normal. The only reason I noticed his eye was because the kitchen window feeder tray is so close.
Date: 10/9/25 6:11 pm From: James Phillips <jimandjudyphillips...> Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV, Oct 9, 2025
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Subject: eBird Report - East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV,
Oct 9, 2025
To: <jimandjudyphillips...>
East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV, Mercer, West Virginia, US
Oct 9, 2025 11:50 AM - 1:35 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Checklist Comments: unofficial hawk watch - 49 degrees, NW wind 5-8 mph
& 0% cloud cover.
10 species
Turkey Vulture 6
Sharp-shinned Hawk 5
Broad-winged Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 4 2 were migrants
Red-headed Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 1
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 4
Common Raven 1
Carolina Chickadee 1
Date: 10/8/25 4:53 pm From: James Phillips <jimandjudyphillips...> Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV, Oct 8, 2025
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Subject: eBird Report - East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV,
Oct 8, 2025
To: <jimandjudyphillips...>
East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV, Mercer, West Virginia, US
Oct 8, 2025 1:40 PM - 3:10 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Checklist Comments: unofficial hawk watch - NE wind 6-8 mph, 60 degrees
& 95-90% cloud cover.
10 species
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3
Bald Eagle 1 adult
Red-tailed Hawk 5 2 were probably residents, 3 were migrants.
Northern Flicker 1
Eastern Phoebe 1
Blue Jay 3
American Crow 55
Common Raven 1
Date: 10/7/25 2:23 pm From: James Phillips <jimandjudyphillips...> Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV, Oct 7, 2025
On the way home, we a saw a bald eagle fly into the Mercer County Landfill.
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Subject: eBird Report - East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV,
Oct 7, 2025
To: <jimandjudyphillips...>
East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV, Mercer, West Virginia, US
Oct 7, 2025 11:45 AM - 2:00 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Checklist Comments: unofficial hawk watch - 70 degrees, NE wind 7-9 mph
and 100% cloud cover. Rain started as we left the mountain.
11 species
Black Vulture 3
Turkey Vulture 13
Sharp-shinned Hawk 5
Bald Eagle 4 3 adults, 1 immature
Red-tailed Hawk 4 2 most likely residents, 2 migrants
American Kestrel 1
Blue Jay 5
American Crow 38
Common Raven 1
American Robin 3
Cedar Waxwing 2
Date: 10/5/25 7:58 pm From: James Phillips <jimandjudyphillips...> Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - Bluestone S.P., Meador Campground, Oct 5, 2025
From: Jim & Judy Phillips
Summers County
Pipestem, WV
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Subject: eBird Report - Bluestone S.P., Meador Campground, Oct 5, 2025
To: <jimandjudyphillips...>
Bluestone S.P., Meador Campground, Summers, West Virginia, US
Oct 5, 2025 12:50 PM - 1:30 PM
Protocol: Traveling
1.0 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: 72 degrees, sunny
Day 5 of the government shutdown
This state park was created through mitigation with the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers when the Army Corps built Bluestone Dam on nearby New River.
18 species
Date: 10/4/25 11:26 am From: Donna Mitchell <dmitchellbirding...> Subject: meadow larks and palm warblers
There have been many meadow larks singing in the neighbor's pasture the past 4 mornings, after several weeks of not hearing a peep from them. Palm warblers common in the yard.
Date: 10/3/25 6:25 pm From: James Phillips <jimandjudyphillips...> Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - Bertha Campground, Bluestone WMA, Oct 3, 2025
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Subject: eBird Report - Bertha Campground, Bluestone WMA, Oct 3, 2025
To: <jimandjudyphillips...>
Bertha Campground, Bluestone WMA, Summers, West Virginia, US
Oct 3, 2025 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Protocol: Traveling
1.0 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: 71 degrees & sunny
We decided the 3rd day of the government shutdown would be an appropriate
time to bird Bertha. It is a campground along New River in the Bluestone
Wildlife Management Area and a cooperative arrangement between the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers and the WV Division of Natural Resources.
16 species
Common Merganser 2
Great Egret 3
Great Blue Heron 5
Turkey Vulture 3
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Blue Jay 3
American Crow 3
Tufted Titmouse 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Carolina Wren 1
Gray Catbird 1
Chipping Sparrow 1
Early yesterday morning I saw the three hummingbirds that had were regulars in my yard. They had been feeding and resting a lot, on their favorite perch about a foot from the feeder. Nine times out of ten, I would see one of them when I looked out the kitchen window. I didn't see them today, so they must have departed yesterday. That one in particular was a regular fixture. I know he's gone, but I still find myself looking for him on his favorite perch. Can't complain because they have given me much joy this summer.
Two new, smaller arrivals showed up, so I made some fresh nectar. They also enjoy the flowers of the pineapple sage and salvias.
Walked my dog down to the Shenandoah on my neighbor's property. Seeing a Bald Eagle on a sycamore was a nice surprise. He flew off but I spotted him again on a tree on another property. I've seen them in that tree before. Couldn't help but wonder if it was one of the adults who's nest I had monitored and photographed. That was the opportunity of a lifetime.
The warblers too have departed except for an occasional straggler. I noticed a titmouse in the tree with something in it's bill. It seemed bigger than the usual caterpillar. Turned out to be a wooly bear caterpillar. The odd thing was that the Titmouse kept whacking it against the tree branch. Reminded me of the way kingfishers treat their prey before swallowing it.
Date: 10/2/25 9:05 am From: Andy Weaks <awboat...> Subject: Hummer
Still got one hanging around. Crazy. Really checked this one out with the binoculars hoping for something rare. Nah, just a Ruby-throated. It was more interested in the few left over flowers and bugs than the feeder where it did a couple of sips in.
Date: 10/2/25 4:36 am From: Jack OConnell <jack...> Subject: Tree Swallows - Thought they were gone
I have not seen Tree Swallows for a few weeks and thought they were gone. Then, on September 30 I was driving home in the vicinity of Lost World Caverns when I noticed some swallows foraging over a pasture. I continued to see swallows as I traveled northward, with a few perched on the utility wires. I finally ran out of the flock three miles later as I approached Rt. 219. This was one of the largest flocks that I have ever seen. Jack
Date: 10/1/25 6:25 pm From: James Phillips <jimandjudyphillips...> Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV, Oct 1, 2025
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Subject: eBird Report - East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV,
Oct 1, 2025
To: <jimandjudyphillips...>
East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV, Mercer, West Virginia, US
Oct 1, 2025 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Checklist Comments: unofficial hawk watch - 63 degrees, 10% cloud cover
& wind calm.
10 species
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 4
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3
Broad-winged Hawk 3
Red-tailed Hawk 4 1 probably a resident, 3 migrants
Blue Jay 1
American Crow 4
Common Raven 2
Cedar Waxwing 1
House Finch 2
Date: 10/1/25 9:15 am From: Debby Koegler <kullbeach...> Subject: eBird -- Oglebay Park Crispin Golf Course -- Oct 1, 2025
Oglebay Park Crispin Golf Course
Oct 1, 2025
10:05 AM
Traveling
5.21 miles
122 Minutes
All birds reported? Yes
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Date: 9/29/25 6:23 am From: James Phillips <jimandjudyphillips...> Subject: Morning activity
We had a good many Swainson's thrushes in our neighborhood this morning. Red-breasted nuthatch, rose-breasted grosbeaks, a scarlet tanager, 3 red-eyed vireos and Cape May, Tennessee, N. parula & magnolia warblers contributed to the 36 species. The big surprise was not a bird. A river otter crossed our driveway, followed the creek bed and then proceeded along our neighbor's driveway. First time we've seen one on our property. Jim Phillips Summers County Pipestem, WV
Knob Ridge Road, Pipestem, WV, Summers, West Virginia, US
Sep 27, 2025 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Checklist Comments: From the porch in the rain & thunder - 67 degrees
16 species
Date: 9/27/25 10:40 am From: Bruni Haydl <bruni...> Subject: Singin' in the Rain
It was a rainy Thursday with intermittent downpours. During one of these, I saw a hummingbird sitting on a favorite perch near the feeder. It had its head thrown back, wings up and fluttering, and tail spread out and was thoroughly enjoying the rain. Cutest thing I've seen in a while. They must really have a good grip.
Even though warbler mania seems to be over, I'm still getting some in late afternoon. I'm glad I had the good sense to spend so much time observing and photographing them without getting "warbler neck." It's hard to tell if this was an unusual influx or was it that I took the time to learn their pattern and wait for them. It certainly made for a memorable fall. I've identified 11 species from my photos sofar.
The Cardinal family continued to put on a show, feeding the two youngsters who are chirping and begging even though capable of feeding themselves. The dad seems to get harassed the most, but
displays amazing dedication and patience. Lucky youngsters.
Date: 9/26/25 6:55 am From: Rachel <rachel...> Subject: Christmas Bird Count, Oak Hill area Fayette County, December 27
Christmas Bird Count, Oak Hill circle, Fayette County, WV.
Reply that you will attend the Social (and request your favorite pie) and/or that you'll participate in the Count!
Circle Social with pie and warm drinks. December 20th, 4pm to 6pm, check out our poster-size circle map, see all the routes, and meet other Counters! The Mount Hope Christmas Parade begins at 6pm -- enjoy the parade or duck-out the back-way. Location details are provided to RSVP's.
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Yard feeder counters are fantastic.
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Field routes/destinations are available in Thurmond, Mount Hope, Oak Hill Rail Trail, Gatewood, Cunard, etc.
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Nocturnal/Owling!
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We usually have a guide with transportation for beginner field counters.
Reply that you will attend the Social (and request your favorite pie) and/or that you'll participate in the Count!
Date: 9/26/25 3:21 am From: Derek Courtney <derek.dana.courtney...> Subject: Big migrant movement - Mon. Co.
Hi all,
Large number of migrants moving over Morgantown this morning. Fog and low clouds have really brought the birds lower. Loads of Thrushes, Warblers, etc. just in my brief walk so far.
Date: 9/25/25 11:01 am From: Andy Weaks <awboat...> Subject: Hummingbird
I was checking out a singing Yellow-throated Vireo in the side yard and had a Ruby-throated check me out. Zipped to some flowers and decided to bail on south.
Date: 9/24/25 7:49 am From: James Phillips <jimandjudyphillips...> Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV, Sep 23, 2025
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Date: Wed, Sep 24, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Subject: eBird Report - East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV,
Sep 23, 2025
To: <jimandjudyphillips...>
East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV, Mercer, West Virginia, US
Sep 23, 2025 1:10 PM - 3:10 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Checklist Comments: unofficial hawk watch - NE wind 3-5 mph with gusts
12-14 mph, 100-90% cloud cover & 68 degrees.
11 species
Mourning Dove 1
Chimney Swift 11
Turkey Vulture 5
Broad-winged Hawk 8
Red-tailed Hawk 1 probable resident
Northern Flicker 1
Blue Jay 1
American Crow 2
Common Raven 2
Tree Swallow 20
American Goldfinch 1
Date: 9/24/25 4:19 am From: Jack OConnell <jack...> Subject: Bald Eagle toy?
I was sitting on a ridge watching for migrating raptors a few days ago and saw something interesting. A juvenile bald eagle was circling and slowly moving down the ridge. As it moved closer to me I noticed that it was carrying a good-size stick the entire time. I guess it was a kid playing with its toy. Jack
Date: 9/22/25 4:43 pm From: James Phillips <jimandjudyphillips...> Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV, Sep 22, 2025
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Date: Mon, Sep 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Subject: eBird Report - East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV,
Sep 22, 2025
To: <jimandjudyphillips...>
East River Mountain Overlook, Mercer County, WV, Mercer, West Virginia, US
Sep 22, 2025 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Checklist Comments: unofficial hawk watch - 20-40% cloud cover, 70
degrees & varied wind direction 0-3 mph.
10 species
Turkey Vulture 3
Bald Eagle 1 immature
Broad-winged Hawk 59
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Pileated Woodpecker 1
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 4
Common Raven 1
Cedar Waxwing 1
American Goldfinch 1
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Subject: eBird Report - Knob Ridge Road, Pipestem, WV, Sep 21, 2025
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Knob Ridge Road, Pipestem, WV, Summers, West Virginia, US
Sep 21, 2025 6:35 AM - 8:00 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.25 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: 57 degrees, light fog
36 species
Canada Goose 16
Mourning Dove 9
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 2
Pileated Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 3
Blue-headed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 6
American Crow 4
Common Raven 1
Carolina Chickadee 3
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 3
Carolina Wren 4
European Starling 8
Gray Catbird 6
Swainson's Thrush 4 More flying over but couldn't get a good count
Wood Thrush 2
American Robin 1
American Goldfinch 10
Eastern Towhee 5
Red-winged Blackbird 27
Tennessee Warbler 3
American Redstart 1
Northern Parula 2
Magnolia Warbler 3
Bay-breasted Warbler 1
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1
Blackpoll Warbler 2
Pine Warbler 1
Black-throated Green Warbler 1
Northern Cardinal 5
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 2
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