albur18 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 I know what this looks like but would be crazy rare for the area, please help! Western PA today sent to me by fellow birder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk01 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 That looks like a Golden Eagle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk01 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Wait for more responses, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albur18 Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 Yes thank you I need to be 100% sure on this one, it seems to fit perfectly but I need to be positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfinmt Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 The golden nape and overall profile (smallish head compared to body size) are good for Golden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiley Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Yes, that's a Golden. Nice bird, but not super rare. They migrate through Pennsylvania in good numbers each fall. It's not terribly uncommon to have one on the ground like this either. November is peak season for Goldens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albur18 Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 26 minutes ago, akiley said: Yes, that's a Golden. Nice bird, but not super rare. They migrate through Pennsylvania in good numbers each fall. It's not terribly uncommon to have one on the ground like this either. November is peak season for Goldens. It is quite rare for this exact county and to find it actually stopping over this far west of the central mountains. This is near Kittanning, PA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Birder Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Golden for sure ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarscadden Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 (edited) you may have the first sighting there then...looked at eBird and there have been no sightings near Kittanning (2013-2018) https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Golden_Eagle/maps-sightings Edited November 21, 2018 by jcarscadden added URL for eBirds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 3 hours ago, albur18 said: It is quite rare for this exact county and to find it actually stopping over this far west of the central mountains. This is near Kittanning, PA. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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