I decided to drive the 130 miles up to Waggoner's Gap, Pa. today as the
weather looked promising for a good day at the hawk watch. It turned out to
be partly good and partly not. I arrived about 11:30 and for the first 3
hours, except for an adult golden eagle, it was very slow. Then about 2:30
the winds shifted and picked up and we had a great flight. In the 40 minutes
from about 3:40 until 4:20 we had good looks at SEVEN GOLDEN EAGLES
(adults,sub-adults, and juveniles), and an immature Bald Eagle as well. Lots
of Red Tails then as well.  One of the Goldens appeared to have a RADIO
TRACKING PACK on its back. It was also flying somewhat oddly.  The total
Golden Eagle count for the day was 13, with five Bald Eagles as well.  It
was well worth the drive up and back. If the predicted winds for Friday
materialize, I may go back again.
  --
Donald Sweig
Falls Church, Va.