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Subject: HSR: Peak Mountain (09 Apr 2008) 13 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 10 Apr 2008 2:13am
Peak Mountain
East Granby, Connecticut, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 09, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 1
Turkey Vulture 4 30 170
Osprey 3 14 14
Bald Eagle 0 0 4
Northern Harrier 1 3 20
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 9 27
Cooper's Hawk 0 2 15
Northern Goshawk 0 0 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 3 28
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 2 21 110
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 1 9
Merlin 0 0 3
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 3
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 6
Total: 13 83 412
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Observation start time: 07:45:00
Observation end time: 13:45:00
Total observation time: 5.75 hours
Official Counter: Joseph E. Wojtanowski
Observers: Joe Wojtanowski
Weather:
Mostly cloudy. Wind S-SSE-S-SSE @ 0-13 mph. Temp 6.6 - 16.6C
Raptor Observations:
Non Migrant SS, CH, RT 3, TV 3.
Non-raptor Observations:
Eastern Meadowlark, Eastern Phoebe, Common Raven, Pileated Woodpecker male,
Killdeer 2, DC Cormorant 5, plus 20 other species.
========================================================================
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Subject: HSR: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (09 Apr 2008) 27 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 10 Apr 2008 5:04am
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 09, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 12 15 15
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 3 6 6
Bald Eagle 0 3 8
Northern Harrier 1 2 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 6 7
Cooper's Hawk 1 1 2
Northern Goshawk 0 1 1
Unknown Accipiter 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 1
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 7 17 27
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 1 3 5
Merlin 0 0 0
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 2 2
Total: 27 58 79
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours
Compiler: Laurie Goodrich
Counters: Alex Schnurr, David Hughes, Geoffrey Ongeri
Weather:
partly sunny, slight SE winds, warm.
Raptor Observations:
Juv BE heading S, injured left wing.
Non-raptor Observations:
========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (goodrich(AT)hawkmtn.org)
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Subject: HSR: Bradbury Mountain State Park (09 Apr 2008) 66 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 10 Apr 2008 5:05am
Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 09, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 9 37 133
Osprey 8 10 10
Northern Harrier 3 8 12
Sharp-shinned Hawk 22 39 66
Cooper's Hawk 5 8 17
Northern Goshawk 0 0 4
Red-shouldered Hawk 2 6 30
Broad-winged Hawk 0 2 2
Red-tailed Hawk 12 33 143
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 2 8 13
Merlin 0 4 6
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Accipiter 1 1 2
Unknown Buteo 0 0 7
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 4
Bald Eagle 2 7 50
Total: 66 163 500
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Dane Ferrell
Observers: Derek Lovitch
Visitors:
19 in total, including numerous very welcome Hawkwatchers.
Weather:
Winds had a strong Southerly component all day. Comfortable temps all day,
with a slight windchill factor at times; but a very nice day.
Raptor Observations:
Our biggest number day so far. But even more exciting was the quality of
looks at many of these Birds. We had 3 immie Red-tailed Hawks move through
within minutes of each other, all on the same exact line. These beautiful
Buteos wowed the crowd, as they glided by, maybe 60 to 80 feet up, directly
overhead. It was awesome! Also world-class looks at numerous Sharp-shinned
Hawks, as well as local Bald Eagles. Last counted Bird of the day, was an
immie Bald Eagle(Basic III) that flew by within 100 feet of the
mountain(incredible!)This young Eagle was given an escort by 1 local adult
Bald Eagle. A very fitting way to cap a wonderful day.
Non-raptor Observations:
Want to thank our guest Hawkwatchers:Tom, Casey, Brendan, Cathy, Jeane,
Linda, Jonas, and John. It was thrilling to have so many fellow
Hawkwatchers. Thanks to the Birds, a good time was had by all. Excellent
spotting everyone!!
Lots of early passerine movement; mostly Red-winged Blackbirds, Common
Grackles, and American Robins. Not coincidentally, our best Accipiter day
thus far.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (wildbirdcenter(AT)yarmouthbirds.com)
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Subject: HSR: Hamburg Hawk Watch (09 Apr 2008) 223 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 10 Apr 2008 7:29am
Hamburg Hawk Watch
Hamburg, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 09, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 179 2583 7804
Osprey 3 23 24
Bald Eagle 0 1 6
Northern Harrier 2 4 17
Sharp-shinned Hawk 10 31 74
Cooper's Hawk 3 22 42
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 20 111
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 20 253 684
Rough-legged Hawk 0 4 7
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 3 19 32
Merlin 1 3 6
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Accipiter 0 3 5
Unknown Buteo 2 16 23
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 2 4
Total: 223 2984 8840
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Jim Landau
Observers: Fran Rew
Visitors:
Fran Rew
Weather:
The watch started off with scattered rain, becoming heavy at times. A
steady 20-28 km/h wind for most of the day.
At about 1 p.m. the front passed, the temp. dropped, the wind switched to
west and strengthened dramatically, to an easy 50+ km/h for a while.
Raptor Observations:
A slow but steady attempt to migrate, with two soaring low adult male
Northern Harriers providing the high points.
A Merlin went through, utilizing the strong tailwind to its advantage.
Non-raptor Observations:
Common Loons, Great Blue Herons, the local Wild Turkeys, Eastern Phoebe.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Jim Landau (kjlandau(AT)localnet.com)
Directions to site:
Lakeside Memorial Park in Hamburg, NY. is located about 12 miles southwest
of Buffalo, NY at the Hamburg Exit 57 of the NY State Thruway. Bear right
after the toll booth onto Camp Road (Route 75). Proceed through the traffic
light at Southwestern Blvd.(Route 20). The entrance to Lakeside Memorial
Park is on the left, less than 1/4 mile from the light. The watch is
normally conducted half way between the entrance and the woods. An
alternate site for easterly wind flights is at the William Williams Ball
Park, located on Rogers Rd. Take Route 20 south from Camp Rd. one traffic
light and turn right till just before the railroad crossing.
For additional information/directions contact Jim Landau at
kjlandau(AT)localnet.com
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Subject: HSR:Brian Mishell
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 10 Apr 2008 7:44am
Beamer Conservation Area
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 09, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 1 1
Turkey Vulture 26 1609 4297
Osprey 2 6 6
Bald Eagle 0 5 39
Northern Harrier 1 31 56
Sharp-shinned Hawk 13 292 366
Cooper's Hawk 0 17 65
Northern Goshawk 0 0 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 235 573
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 13 519 1626
Rough-legged Hawk 0 14 46
Golden Eagle 0 0 5
American Kestrel 3 18 33
Merlin 0 1 2
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 3
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 3
Unknown Buteo 0 7 14
Unknown Falcon 0 2 3
Unknown Eagle 0 0 1
Unknown Raptor 0 3 8
Total: 58 2761 7148
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Observation start time: 11:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Brian Mishell
Observers: Phil Waggett
Weather:
This was a very windy day. Condition 7 with enthusiastic gusts to wind
speed 9. Then we had 100% cover until 2 p.m. when the wind started to abate
and gradual clearing to 5% cover was observed at 4 p.m.
Raptor Observations:
The raptors today were mostly at top of tree height with occasional Sharpie
below tree top
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions:
With wind abating rapidly and few raptors today it is set up for a more
ideal day for migration tomorrow
========================================================================
Report submitted by Brian Mishell ()
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Site Description:
Beamer Conservation Area is located on top of the Niagara Escarpment above
the town of Grimsby, Ontario. The site is 1km south of the south shore of
Lake Ontario, 20km east of Hamilton, 40km west of Niagara Falls.
Directions to site:
To get to Beamer CA, take the QEW to Exit 72, follow Christie St./Mountain
St. to the top of the escarpment, turn right on Ridge Road West, and go
1.6km to Quarry Rd. Turn right on Quarry Rd. and drive 100m to the
conservation area. Parking is normally available inside the park. If
parking at the entrance or on the roads, do NOT leave valuables in your
car.
Please note: Data in this report is not official until reviewed and finalized
after the end of the season. © 2008 Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch
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Subject: HSR: Quaker Ridge (06 Apr 2008) 2 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 10 Apr 2008 12:32pm
Quaker Ridge
Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 06, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 0 0 0
Osprey 1 4 4
Bald Eagle 0 0 0
Northern Harrier 0 0 0
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 1 1
Cooper's Hawk 0 1 1
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 2
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 1 4 4
Merlin 0 0 0
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0
Total: 2 12 12
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Observation start time: 08:15:00
Observation end time: 12:15:00
Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Mike Warner
Observers: Stefan Martin
Weather:
Overcast all day with steady east wind.
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
========================================================================
Report submitted by Brian O'Toole (otoole29(AT)yahoo.com)
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Subject: HSR: Ripley Hawk Watch (10 Apr 2008) 102 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 10 Apr 2008 1:45pm
Ripley Hawk Watch
Ripley, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 10, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 71 3329 9238
Osprey 3 34 38
Bald Eagle 0 6 16
Northern Harrier 3 49 100
Sharp-shinned Hawk 13 174 254
Cooper's Hawk 4 28 42
Northern Goshawk 0 2 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 28 169
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 6 239 557
Rough-legged Hawk 0 6 6
Golden Eagle 0 1 2
American Kestrel 1 79 118
Merlin 0 2 3
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 1
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 5
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 6 14
Total: 102 3984 10565
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Len DeFrancisco
Observers: Gil Randell, Len DeFrancisco, Mel Freeborough,
Terry Mahoney
Weather:
Sunny. Moderate (but very chilly) northerly breezes forced the modest
migratory flight up the hillside.
Raptor Observations:
Local cooper's hawk calling and displaying. One non-migrating immature
bald eagle.
Non-raptor Observations:
Lenny and Mel were in great form! Call American Idol!
Mike Ceci and Jann Randell helped with the count.
Predictions:
Warm. Showers and Thunderstorms almost assured, but the brisk southerly
winds might bring migrants if there are any dry periods.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Gilbert Randell (janngil(AT)cecomet.net)
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Subject: HSR: Peak Mountain (10 Apr 2008) 9 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 10 Apr 2008 2:05pm
Peak Mountain
East Granby, Connecticut, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 10, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 0 1
Turkey Vulture 2 32 172
Osprey 2 16 16
Bald Eagle 0 0 4
Northern Harrier 0 3 20
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 11 29
Cooper's Hawk 1 3 16
Northern Goshawk 0 0 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 3 28
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 0 21 110
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 2 3 11
Merlin 0 0 3
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 3
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 6
Total: 9 92 421
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Joseph E. Wojtanowski
Observers: Dick Haas, Joe Wojtanowski
Weather:
Clcv 0-85%. Wind W-WNW-NNW @ 11-18 mph. Temp 18.3 - 20.5C
Raptor Observations:
Non Migrant SS, RT 3, TV 6.
Non-raptor Observations:
Eastern Meadowlark, Wild Turkey, DC Cormorant 3, plus 21 other species.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Joe Wojtanowski (Jtwxw(AT)aol.com)
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Subject: HSR: Beamer Conservation Area (10 Apr 2008) 156 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 10 Apr 2008 2:10pm
Beamer Conservation Area
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 10, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 1 1
Turkey Vulture 99 1708 4396
Osprey 5 11 11
Bald Eagle 0 5 39
Northern Harrier 4 35 60
Sharp-shinned Hawk 11 303 377
Cooper's Hawk 0 17 65
Northern Goshawk 0 0 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 235 573
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 36 555 1662
Rough-legged Hawk 0 14 46
Golden Eagle 0 0 5
American Kestrel 1 19 34
Merlin 0 1 2
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 3
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 3
Unknown Buteo 0 7 14
Unknown Falcon 0 2 3
Unknown Eagle 0 0 1
Unknown Raptor 0 3 8
Total: 156 2917 7304
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Observation start time: 07:45:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 6.25 hours
Official Counter: Sandy Darling
Observers:
Visitors:
Large number of visitors hoping for a big flight before three days of
predicted rain and many helped. Colin Horstead, Phil Waggett, Dave Weare,
Graham Jones, John Millman, Peter Booker, Keith Sealey, Barrry Cherriere,
Michael Myers, Bob Curry, Glenda Slessor, Kevin McLaughlin, John
Newiadomsky, and many others
Weather:
The day started sunny with winds from N to NE and temperatures from 6 to
10. In the early afternoon cloud moved in from the south and bird movement
stopped with a number of Turkey Vultures returning east.
Raptor Observations:
The highlight of the day was 5 Ospreys.
Non-raptor Observations:
Fox Sparrow still present.
Predictions:
Rain and thunder forecast
========================================================================
Report submitted by Sandy Darling ()
Beamer Conservation Area, Grimsby, ON information may be found at:
http://www.hwcn.org/link/niaghawk/
Site Description:
Beamer Conservation Area is located on top of the Niagara Escarpment above
the town of Grimsby, Ontario. The site is 1km south of the south shore of
Lake Ontario, 20km east of Hamilton, 40km west of Niagara Falls.
Directions to site:
To get to Beamer CA, take the QEW to Exit 72, follow Christie St./Mountain
St. to the top of the escarpment, turn right on Ridge Road West, and go
1.6km to Quarry Rd. Turn right on Quarry Rd. and drive 100m to the
conservation area. Parking is normally available inside the park. If
parking at the entrance or on the roads, do NOT leave valuables in your
car.
Please note: Data in this report is not official until reviewed and finalized
after the end of the season. © 2008 Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch
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Subject: HSR: Sandy Hook Migration Watch (10 Apr 2008) 70 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 10 Apr 2008 2:31pm
Sandy Hook Migration Watch
Sandy Hook, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 10, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 4
Turkey Vulture 8 14 142
Osprey 0 0 19
Bald Eagle 0 0 1
Northern Harrier 6 9 26
Sharp-shinned Hawk 41 50 67
Cooper's Hawk 5 10 39
Northern Goshawk 0 0 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 3 7 24
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 2 4 18
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 2
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 17 126
Merlin 4 6 9
Peregrine Falcon 1 2 3
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0
Total: 70 119 481
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: John van Dort
Observers:
Weather:
Morning fog giving way to clear skies (with haze); wind light NW then W
then WSW then N then E and eventually S; beautiful spring day with high
around 21C
Raptor Observations:
Flight line way out over the ocean for most of the day
Non-raptor Observations:
Prairie Warbler 1 (fos); Palm Warbler 1 (fos); Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 3
(fos); Hermit Thrush 1; Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 (unusual around hawk
watch); White-breasted Nuthatch 2; Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1; Barn
Swallow 1; Greater Yellowlegs 1; Great Blue Heron 27; Great Egret 1;
Double-crested Cormorant 34
Predictions:
Cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning...then a chance of showers in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance
of rain 40 percent.
These are unfavorable conditions for a hawk flight.
The weekend looks a little better with winds from the right direction but
also rain.
========================================================================
Report submitted by John van Dort (john.vandort(AT)gmail.com)
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Subject: HSR: Barre Falls (09 Apr 2008) 8 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 10 Apr 2008 2:58pm
Barre Falls
Barre, Massachusetts, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 09, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 3 10 60
Osprey 0 5 5
Bald Eagle 0 1 9
Northern Harrier 1 1 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 12 25
Cooper's Hawk 0 0 4
Northern Goshawk 0 0 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 2 19
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 1 12 99
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 1 2
Merlin 0 0 1
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 5
Total: 8 44 233
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 12:00:00
Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Barton D. Kamp
Observers: Barton D. Kamp, Donna Schilling
Weather:
Sun through overcast sky, south wind 8-12 mph, temp 42-52 F.
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
The Ravens were carrying fecal sacs away from the nest.
========================================================================
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Subject: HSR: Rose Tree Park (10 Apr 2008) 4 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 10 Apr 2008 3:03pm
Rose Tree Park
Media, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 10, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Turkey Vulture 0 6 78
Black Vulture 0 0 3
Osprey 1 7 9
Northern Harrier 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Bald Eagle 1 2 6
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 3 13
Cooper's Hawk 1 4 5
Northern Goshawk 0 0 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 4
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 1 7 31
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 2 5
Merlin 0 1 1
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 2
Total: 4 32 158
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 09:30:00
Observation end time: 13:00:00
Total observation time: 3.5 hours
Official Counter: Jim Lockyer
Observers: Dave Eberly, Holly Merker, Jim McConnell, Molly Daly
Visitors:
Conner, Christina, and Nana; Coleen
Weather:
Hazy morning with W-NNE winds at 3-8 mph. Temperatures 58-67.
Raptor Observations:
A 4th-year BAEA at 12:42
Non-raptor Observations:
Common Loon [4], Tree Swallows [lots]
========================================================================
Report submitted by Jim Lockyer (jim(AT)rtphawkwatch.org)
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Subject: HSR: Barre Falls (10 Apr 2008) 5 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 10 Apr 2008 3:32pm
Barre Falls
Barre, Massachusetts, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 10, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 1 11 61
Osprey 0 5 5
Bald Eagle 0 1 9
Northern Harrier 0 1 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 13 26
Cooper's Hawk 0 0 4
Northern Goshawk 0 0 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 19
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 1 13 100
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 2 3 4
Merlin 0 0 1
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 5
Total: 5 49 238
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 13:00:00
Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Barton D. Kamp
Observers: Barton D. Kamp, David Grant, Donna Schilling
Weather:
Rapid clearing to clear, west wind 12-18 mph, temp 54-64 F.
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
1 female yellow-bellied sapsucker.
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Subject: HSR: Bradbury Mountain State Park (10 Apr 2008) 38 Raptors
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Date: 10 Apr 2008 4:28pm
Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 10, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 0 37 133
Osprey 2 12 12
Northern Harrier 1 9 13
Sharp-shinned Hawk 16 55 82
Cooper's Hawk 3 11 20
Northern Goshawk 0 0 4
Red-shouldered Hawk 2 8 32
Broad-winged Hawk 0 2 2
Red-tailed Hawk 11 44 154
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 1 9 14
Merlin 1 5 7
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Accipiter 0 1 2
Unknown Buteo 0 0 7
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 4
Bald Eagle 1 8 51
Total: 38 201 538
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Dane Ferrell
Observers: Derek Lovitch
Visitors:
26 in all - including a nice visit from a local Girl Scout Troop. I should
have written your Troop number down, as my memory isn't what it used to be.
But you know who you are, and it was a great visit. Excellent questions
girls, and please come back soon!
Weather:
Perhaps there is Spring in Maine! High temp of 65.8 degrees - wow! Skies
were tough(lots of blue), and the wind shifted to the North in the late
afternoon, but still an awesome day.
Raptor Observations:
Another excellent day for Sharp-shinned and Red-tailed Hawks. Very cool
local Bald Eagle and Red-shouldered Hawk action.
Non-raptor Observations:
Belted Kingfisher, spotted by our friend Don. Awesome! Had some help
spotting today from Lionel, Tom, Michael, and Don(amongst others).
Tremendous spotting in difficult skies... Thanx to all...
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Subject: HSR: Whitefish Point (10 Apr 2008) 130 Raptors
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Date: 10 Apr 2008 4:43pm
Whitefish Point
Paradise, Michigan, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 10, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 5 44 46
Osprey 0 0 0
Bald Eagle 7 72 211
Northern Harrier 1 35 39
Sharp-shinned Hawk 5 150 150
Cooper's Hawk 0 4 4
Northern Goshawk 0 8 15
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 8 14
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 101 298 339
Rough-legged Hawk 6 162 168
Golden Eagle 3 10 31
American Kestrel 1 25 26
Merlin 1 20 28
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0
Short-eared Owl 0 3 3
Total: 130 839 1074
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Calvin Brennan
Observers:
Weather:
It was a mainly sunny day today with some high cirrus cloud cover. Heavier
cloud cover pushed into the area late in the day ahead of a predicted front
that is suppose to bring a mix of precipitation overnight. Winds were light
to moderate from the north.
Raptor Observations:
Migration was mainly a Red-tail event with very little diversity in the
movement overall. Two rufous morphs were noted, which seems to be about par
for recent flights of Red-tails.
Non-raptor Observations:
The first Common Loon was noted today and an adult Northern Shrike rounded
out the non-raptor highlights. A pre-count walkabout produced a Northern
Saw-whet Owl roosting in a very open alder clump near the lighthouse.
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Subject: HSR: Borrego Valley (07 Apr 2008) 25 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 10 Apr 2008 4:44pm
Borrego Valley
Borrego Springs, California, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 07, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 16 52 1359
Osprey 0 0 3
Bald Eagle 0 0 0
Northern Harrier 0 0 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 1
Cooper's Hawk 0 0 1
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Swainson's Hawk 9 358 5344
Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 18
Ferruginous Hawk 0 0 1
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 0 0
Merlin 0 0 2
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 1
Prairie Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0
Total: 25 410 6733
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 10:00:00
Total observation time: 3 hours
Official Counter: Herb Stone
Observers: Leroy Dorman
Weather:
Gusty winds. Two Canada Geese migrating.
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
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Subject: HSR: Braddock Bay (10 Apr 2008) 156 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 10 Apr 2008 4:48pm
Braddock Bay
Hilton, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 10, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 2 2
Turkey Vulture 90 8960 11487
Osprey 0 29 37
Bald Eagle 0 30 68
Northern Harrier 3 434 521
Sharp-shinned Hawk 23 1464 1549
Cooper's Hawk 2 263 367
Northern Goshawk 0 8 12
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 358 529
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 32 2696 3451
Rough-legged Hawk 2 220 331
Golden Eagle 0 11 21
American Kestrel 3 300 335
Merlin 0 2 7
Peregrine Falcon 0 5 8
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0
Total: 156 14782 18725
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: David Tetlow
Observers:
Weather:
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
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Subject: HSR: Borrego Valley (08 Apr 2008) 65 Raptors
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Date: 10 Apr 2008 4:52pm
Borrego Valley
Borrego Springs, California, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 08, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 4 56 1363
Osprey 0 0 3
Bald Eagle 0 0 0
Northern Harrier 0 0 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 1
Cooper's Hawk 0 0 1
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Swainson's Hawk 9 367 5353
Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 18
Ferruginous Hawk 0 0 1
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 0 0
Merlin 0 0 2
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 1
Prairie Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 52 52 52
Total: 65 475 6798
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Observation start time: 06:45:00
Observation end time: 09:45:00
Total observation time: 3 hours
Official Counter: Steve Bier
Observers: Laura Webb
Weather:
Lift-off at 7:05 am.
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
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Subject: HSR: Wildcat Ridge (10 Apr 2008) 7 Raptors
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Date: 10 Apr 2008 5:14pm
Wildcat Ridge
Hibernia, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 10, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 3
Turkey Vulture 0 0 0
Osprey 3 3 5
Bald Eagle 0 0 6
Northern Harrier 0 1 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 9 33
Cooper's Hawk 0 1 10
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 5
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 1 9 34
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 1 1
Merlin 0 0 1
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 1 2
Total: 7 25 102
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Observation start time: 08:45:00
Observation end time: 14:45:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Kevin McCarthy
Observers:
Visitors:
7 including ST Pete.
Weather:
Temp: 59 - 72 degrees F. Wind variable NW, W, SW at 0 - 5 mph. Sunny with
haze and 0 - 5% cloud cover. Visibility 7 miles increasing throughout the
day to 20+ with less haze.
Raptor Observations:
Sub-adult IV Bald Eagle flying East through valley to West around and over
Marcella Ridge. Eagle was carrying a stick. Local TV's and RT's active
all day. Only 1 BV observed.
Non-raptor Observations:
Pine Warbler arrives. Juncos gone.
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Report submitted by Kevin McCarthy ()
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Subject: HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (10 Apr 2008) 867 Raptors
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Date: 10 Apr 2008 5:39pm
Derby Hill Bird Observatory
Mexico, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 10, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 1 1
Turkey Vulture 523 6628 9116
Osprey 5 49 53
Bald Eagle 1 27 71
Northern Harrier 3 181 256
Sharp-shinned Hawk 33 989 1025
Cooper's Hawk 3 103 264
Northern Goshawk 1 3 7
Red-shouldered Hawk 7 200 459
Broad-winged Hawk 2 2 2
Red-tailed Hawk 279 2929 4001
Rough-legged Hawk 6 138 252
Golden Eagle 1 20 40
American Kestrel 2 146 195
Merlin 1 6 9
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 3
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 3
Unknown Buteo 0 0 1
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0
Total: 867 11423 15758
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Bill Purcell
Observers:
Weather:
Winds out of the NW 6-8mph with a high of 45F.
Raptor Observations:
Single Broad-winged Hawks at 10:54a and 2:40p DST were the first of the
season and passed directly overhead at the South Lookout where today's
count was conducted.
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions:
Overall conditions not favorable for hawk migration:
East winds and rain for Friday, then a northerly component to the winds
for the weekend. This will keep numbers down, but some birds will be
moving.
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Report submitted by Tom Carrolan (information(AT)derbyhill.org)
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Subject: HSR: Bullhead Mountain (10 Apr 2008) 7 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 10 Apr 2008 5:59pm
Bullhead Mountain
Sparta, North Carolina, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 10, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 16
Turkey Vulture 3 44 304
Osprey 2 7 7
Bald Eagle 0 0 0
Northern Harrier 0 2 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 1 5
Cooper's Hawk 0 0 2
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 1 1
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 2 7 17
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 1 2
Merlin 0 1 2
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 2
Unknown Buteo 0 1 1
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 1 5
Total: 7 66 367
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 12:30:00
Total observation time: 3.5 hours
Official Counter: James Douglas Keighton
Observers:
Weather:
Warm on an increasingly windy day - from the southsoutheast - under
increasingly cloudy sky. Hazy conditions with low visibility.
Raptor Observations:
A few Ospreys and redtails along with the vultures.
Non-raptor Observations:
11 Double-Crested Cormorants passed in the distance at 9 am EST.
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Report submitted by James Douglas Keighton (brbirders(AT)skybest.com)
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Subject: HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (10 Apr 2008) 138 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 10 Apr 2008 7:44pm
Fort Smallwood Park
Pasadena, Maryland, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 10, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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BV 10 68 383
TV 45 346 4733
OS 41 78 211
BE 1 1 23
NH 2 3 23
SS 20 62 228
CH 3 21 212
NG 0 0 0
RS 2 10 124
BW 0 0 0
RT 1 11 136
RL 0 0 0
GE 0 0 0
AK 10 31 287
ML 3 7 8
PG 0 0 0
UA 0 1 8
UB 0 0 5
UF 0 0 0
UE 0 0 0
UR 0 0 1
Total: 138 639 6382
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Observation start time: 08:45:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 6.25 hours
Official Counter: Sue Ricciardi
Observers: George Thomas, Hal Wierenga, Ralph Geuder
Visitors:
Christine Stevens
Weather:
Dense fog mostly dissipated to reveal no cloud cover, but visibility was
poor most of the day; 52-70 degrees; winds calm then easterly, 0-8 mph
Raptor Observations:
Ospreys were flying today
Non-raptor Observations:
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Report submitted by Sue Ricciardi (susiericc(AT)comcast.net)
Site Description:
Fort Smallwood Park is located on the western shore of Chesapeake Bay at
the mouth of the Patapsco River, 11 miles south of Baltimore, MD. Best
winds are from the southwest. The Park is closed to visitors on
Wednesdays.
Directions to site:
For directions and more info, go to
http://www.mdbirds.org/sites/mdsites/hawks/hawkwatch.html
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Subject: HSR: Plum Island MA (08 Apr 2008) 1 Raptors
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Date: 10 Apr 2008 8:42pm
Plum Island MA
Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 08, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 0 8 8
Osprey 1 1 3
Bald Eagle 0 0 0
Northern Harrier 0 0 4
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 1
Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 1
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 15 23
Merlin 0 1 1
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0
Total: 1 25 42
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Observation start time: 10:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Craig Jackson
Observers: Ted Mara
Weather:
Wind -- East (2-3); temperature -- 9-12°C; clear skies
Raptor Observations:
only one raptor
Non-raptor Observations:
all observations made by Ted Mara
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Report submitted by Craig Jackson (crleja(AT)yahoo.com)
Plum Island, Parker River NWR, MA information may be found at:
http://massbird.org/EMHW/
Site Description:
coastal barrier island
Directions to site:
Site is Parking Lot #1 of the Parker River National Wildlifee Refuge on
Plum Island, Newburyport, MA
Take Plum Island Turnpike, cross bridge and take first right onto road
leading to refuge. Parking Lot 1 is on left, shortly after passing refuge
entrance
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Subject: HSR: Plum Island MA (10 Apr 2008) 41 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 10 Apr 2008 9:01pm
Plum Island MA
Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 10, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 4 12 12
Osprey 2 3 5
Bald Eagle 0 0 0
Northern Harrier 4 4 8
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 3 4
Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 1 1 2
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 25 40 48
Merlin 1 2 2
Peregrine Falcon 1 1 2
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0
Total: 41 66 83
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Observation start time: 09:30:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Craig Jackson
Observers: David Goodine, Rick Heil, Ted Mara, Ursula Goodine
Weather:
Wind was light changing from SW-NW; temperature --18-20°C; sunny , clear
skies
Raptor Observations:
good Kestrel movement -- Finally!!
Non-raptor Observations:
No observations made by official counter; Tom Graham also counted for one
hour
Predictions:
Flight may continue
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Report submitted by Craig Jackson (crleja(AT)yahoo.com)
Plum Island, Parker River NWR, MA information may be found at:
http://massbird.org/EMHW/
Site Description:
coastal barrier island
Directions to site:
Site is Parking Lot #1 of the Parker River National Wildlifee Refuge on
Plum Island, Newburyport, MA
Take Plum Island Turnpike, cross bridge and take first right onto road
leading to refuge. Parking Lot 1 is on left, shortly after passing refuge
entrance
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