thunderstorms

tonight we had thunderstorms ~ We do need the rain for the garden ~ tomatoes are in bloom ~ peppers are in bloom ~ carrots and red beets are coming up ~ garden looking realgood

rte 711 South of Ligonier

a ringed neck pheasant ran across the road in front of us - picture of him will be on facebook & our webpage later today

Ethel Lake

Great Blue Heron (young one) fishing along with the regular swans, & mallards plus the black headed duck. About 20 Killdeer were here also - pictures on facebook & our webpage later today

Keystone Lake

5 Mallards & 2 Coots - calm here also - temp is high forties

Bush Recreational Area

no waterfowl out today - just sparrows, Blue Jays, Crows and a few other small birds - local fishermen - but what a beautiful morning it was - even the clouds were reflecting in the water along with the fall foliage - pictures on facebook & our webpage later today

Benezette PA - Elk in Pennsylvania

On September 25 & 26, 2010 we went to Benezette PA to see the free roaming Elk in Pennsylvania. We have the pictures posted on facebook @ www.facebook.com/PaResearchers & on our website @ http://www.paresearchers.com/ . There are over 700 Elk in this area. They roam the streets of Benezette PA, plus the surrounding communities. Right now the elk are in their rut season and finding mates. The bull Elk are bugling to bring in the cows. If you are lucky enough to see this, you can watch the bull elk fighting for the cows.

Allegheny Front

Today we went to the Allegheny Front. It is located on the border of Somerset & Bedford counties in Pennsylvania. This is the beginning of the hawk migration. We saw 1 Bald Eagle, 1 Osprey, 1 Kestrel, 1 Coopers Hawk, numerous red tails, and lots of Turkey Vultures. Beautiful day as it was in the high 70's and the wind averaging 5 to 8 mph. Lots of sun & good company. Around 20 people were there today. This sight is sponsored by the Audobon Society.