Broadwing Bonanza

Harry Fisher (fish8553@dpnet.net)
Fri, 18 Sep 1998 19:34:52 -0400


Well Folks, finally hit paydirt on the Broadwings, not at Turkey Point,
but a trip to Hawk Mountain PA did the trick.  The count between 12-1:00
on Sept. 18 was the highest since 1995- 3800 birds.  The first 1,000
appeared, kettled, set wings and streamed off in 15 minutes.  The sky
was literally filled with them.  This was definitely the experience of a
lifetime for me. Previous to this, the largest kettle I`d ever seen was
50 birds.    My husband, who was not with me, and for whom the quest for
Broadwings has also become something of a Holy Grail, nearly wept when I
told him.  At least he wasn`t one of those who arrived on the mountain
10 min. too late to encounter the smug looks of all present.!!
Leslie Fisher
Cecil Bird Club.