The day I was there (2/2/2005), I saw 20+ SEOWs, 2 Rough-legs, 4 Harriers,
the lucistic RTHA, too many other RTHAs to count, Savannah Sparrows ... all
of these from the one spot near the farmhouse near the intersection of
Bigham and Pumping Station Rds within an hour of each other.
Continuing north on Pumping Station Road for 1.6 miles to the intersection
of Roberta Way and Pumping Station Rd, I also saw an immature Red-shouldered
Hawk which I was lucky enough to photograph and get a recording of its call.
If you would like to see the pics and listen to the field recording of the
RSHA giving a call, they are at:
http://home.att.net/~loulcar/PAB_RSHA_JPG2_and_WAV.HTM
Lou Carpenter
York, PA
PS: the metronome-like noise you hear in the recording is my car flashers,
which I absentmindedly didn't think to turn off as I was recording.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Smyle" <>
To: <>
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 10:19 PM
Subject: [MDOSPREY] Short-eared Owls, leucistic Red-tailed Location in PA {6
miles from MD border}
Directions: Rt. 15 North to Steinwehr Avenue {only a couple of miles into
PA} exit, go west toward Gettysburg, about 250 yards, turn left on to
Bullfrog
Rd, from Bullfrog turn right on to Pumping Station Rd, turn left on to
Bigham
Rd, first field on left – Large bails and roost site @ woodpile & trees
near 1st farm house on left
Also, Rough-legged Hawks in area
Gary Smyle
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