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Subject: HSR: Bradbury Mountain State Park (15 Apr 2008) 48 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 16 Apr 2008 3:32am
Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 15, 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 39 135
Osprey 11 134 134
Northern Harrier 1 29 33
Sharp-shinned Hawk 11 131 158
Cooper's Hawk 2 19 28
Northern Goshawk 0 0 4
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 13 37
Broad-winged Hawk 5 19 19
Red-tailed Hawk 7 69 179
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 7 64 69
Merlin 1 11 13
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Accipiter 1 5 6
Unknown Buteo 0 3 10
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 4
Bald Eagle 2 13 56
Total: 48 549 886
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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: Bill Briggs, Pete Darling, Tom Downing
Visitors:
9 in total.
Weather:
Winds from the N and NNW all day. Very comfortable temps all day. No
clouds, very tough blue skies all day.
Raptor Observations:
Highlight was watching 2 Basic I Bald Eagles dogfight their was North. Also
had a very low flying Broad-winged Hawk that was intersting to watch. For
the most part however, Birds were flying very high.
Non-raptor Observations:
Had 2 Hermit Thrushes on the trail up.
Also, my apologies to the ABA; the correct name is Wilson's Snipe - not
"Common Snipe" as i had stated in a prior post. Still waiting for a change
in regards to "Common Blackhawk", however.
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Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (wildbirdcenter(AT)yarmouthbirds.com)
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Subject: HSR: Presque Isle (16 Apr 2008) 350 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 16 Apr 2008 12:55pm
Presque Isle
Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 16, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 245 939 939
Osprey 3 27 27
Bald Eagle 4 4 4
Northern Harrier 0 22 22
Sharp-shinned Hawk 21 200 200
Cooper's Hawk 2 17 17
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 11 11
Broad-winged Hawk 36 36 36
Red-tailed Hawk 35 113 113
Rough-legged Hawk 0 8 8
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 3 121 121
Merlin 0 4 4
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 1
Unknown Accipiter 1 4 4
Unknown Buteo 0 3 3
Unknown Falcon 0 1 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0
Short-eared Owl 0 1 1
Total: 350 1512 1512
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Observation start time: 08:15:00
Observation end time: 13:45:00
Total observation time: 5.5 hours
Official Counter: Jerry McWilliams
Observers:
Visitors:
Mike Gula, Kate Jacobsen, Toby & Jean Cuuningham
Weather:
Clear, wind SSW to 10 mph, temperature 47 to 68 F
Raptor Observations:
Despite the desirable weather conditions, there were few hawks moving.
Since the sky was clear and there was little wind at times, the birds
passed overhead very high soon after the flight began. Today was the first
movement of Broad-winged Hawks for the season and nearly all were very
high. There was little kettling of any species.
Non-raptor Observations:
========================================================================
Report submitted by Jerry McWilliams (jerrymcw(AT)aol.com)
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Subject: Seasonal Raptor Migration Counter, Bander, and Interpreter
Positions
From: "Jeff P. Smith" <jsmith(AT)hawkwatch.org>
Date: 16 Apr 2008 2:48pm
SEASONAL RAPTOR MIGRATION COUNTERS, BANDERS, AND SITE INTERPRETERS (~40
positions) needed to staff fall migration projects in Texas, Arizona, Utah,
Montana, New Mexico, Wyoming, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, with trapping
and banding occurring only at the latter five sites. Projects will run
between mid-August and mid-November 2008, with specific dates varying by
site. Applicants will be considered for two types of positions. Subject to
site-specific funding availability and appropriate qualifications,
experienced individuals may be recruited for Lead Observer and Lead Bander
positions as independent contractors compensated with monthly wages ranging
from $1,800-2,400. To be considered for such positions, applicants must
have at least one and preferably two full seasons of prior experience either
counting or trapping/banding migratory raptors. Otherwise, applicants will
be recruited as volunteers that receive a per diem of $35
($1050-1,085/month). All selected applicants also will receive a $150
site-access travel stipend, and reimbursement for other work related travel
and expenses. All applicants must have good eyesight, be in good physical
condition, be able to endure long hours in the field and variable weather,
have demonstrated birding and raptor-in-flight I.D. skills, and must be able
to work well in a team environment. Observers will work in teams of 2 or 3
to conduct daily, standardized counts of the migrations. All trapper/bander
applicants must have experience with bird capture, handling, and banding
techniques, preferably involving raptors. All Site Interpreters will be
recruited as volunteers and will serve as general project assistants with a
primary responsibility for facilitating visitor interactions and providing
basic environmental interpretation for guests. Weather permitting, all
crewmembers will work six days per week, with additional project support
provided by qualified, local volunteers. Most projects are in
high-elevation remote areas, experience highly variable weather, and require
camping on site, with alternative days-off and weather accommodations
generally provided in nearby local communities. At remote project sites,
all crewmembers must supply their own camping gear; basic housing will be
provided in Texas. Send cover letter, detailed resume, 3 current references
with phone numbers or e-mail addresses, and dates of availability preferably
by email to jsmith(AT)hawkwatch.org or by regular mail to Jeff Smith, HawkWatch
International, 2240 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84106. Visit
www.hawkwatch.org for project descriptions and past technical reports.
Positions are open until filled, but for priority consideration applications
should be received by 31 May 2008.
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Subject: HSR: Bradbury Mountain State Park (16 Apr 2008) 137 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 16 Apr 2008 3:22pm
Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 16, 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 39 135
Osprey 22 156 156
Northern Harrier 2 31 35
Sharp-shinned Hawk 29 160 187
Cooper's Hawk 6 25 34
Northern Goshawk 0 0 4
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 14 38
Broad-winged Hawk 44 63 63
Red-tailed Hawk 3 72 182
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 24 88 93
Merlin 2 13 15
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Accipiter 2 7 8
Unknown Buteo 2 5 12
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 4
Bald Eagle 0 13 56
Total: 137 686 1023
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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: Alan McKelvy, Brendan, Casey Hynes, Jay Adams,
Lionel Quirion, Tom Mickewich
Visitors:
Too many observers to list in the "Observer" column to follow.(Such an
excellent problem to have!)
But excellent spotting by Alan, Lionel, Tom, Jay, Casey, Brendan, Becky,
Barb, Ann, Ron; amongst others, and sorry if i misspelled any names or
forgot anyone.
Also want to wish Tom Downing a speedy recovery from hand surgery; come
see us as soon as possible Tom...
Weather:
Early West winds, switching to South later in day. Very comfy temps,
although the wind was a little chilly later in the day(hey what do you
expect, i'm from Texas!)
Raptor Observations:
44 Broad-winged Hawks, including a small kettle of 9. A fantastic look at a
late-in-the-day Merlin. Strong showings by Ospreys, Sharp-shinned Hawks,
and American Kestrels as well. Just an awesome day.
Non-raptor Observations:
2 Palm Warblers and a Northern Flicker. Lots of moving passerines in the
AM. (American Robins, Common Grackles).
Last couple of days, lots of Tree Swallows going through.
========================================================================
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Subject: HSR: Hamburg Hawk Watch (16 Apr 2008) 246 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 16 Apr 2008 3:39pm
Hamburg Hawk Watch
Hamburg, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 16, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 125 3237 8458
Osprey 3 34 35
Bald Eagle 1 3 8
Northern Harrier 0 9 22
Sharp-shinned Hawk 4 62 105
Cooper's Hawk 1 30 50
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 22 113
Broad-winged Hawk 99 139 139
Red-tailed Hawk 9 291 722
Rough-legged Hawk 3 7 10
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 21 34
Merlin 0 5 8
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Accipiter 0 3 5
Unknown Buteo 1 22 29
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 2 4
Total: 246 3887 9743
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Observation start time: 07:45:00
Observation end time: 15:45:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Mike Hamilton
Observers: Bob Andrle
Visitors:
Bob Andrle
Weather:
Beautiful sunny day. Wind varying from 13 to 27 kph and in direction from
south to south west to west north west to west. When it shifted to west
north west it was cooled down considerably by the ice on Lake Erie.
Raptor Observations:
An early flight of Turkey Vultures, then a break when the wind shifted and
then the Broad-winged Hawks started to move around 11:45 EST. After an hour
we moved to the Liesureland site as the west winds had shifted the raptors
in that direction. From there birds were sighted at all points of the
compass.
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions:
Sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind between 9 and 14 mph. Looks
good!
========================================================================
Report submitted by Mike Hamilton (mhsr(AT)wzrd.com)
Site Description:
This spring only "all volunteer" watch is conducted at Lakeside Memorial
Park in Hamburg, NY. It is located on flat lake plain located along the
shoreline of the east end of Lake Erie, about 12 miles south of Buffalo,
NY.
Many North American hawk watch sites report their daily raptor counts at
www.hawkcount.org
To see what's being seen, where and when, check it out!
For additional information contact Jim Landau at 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: Ripley Hawk Watch (16 Apr 2008) 808 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 16 Apr 2008 4:14pm
Ripley Hawk Watch
Ripley, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 16, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 374 4284 10193
Osprey 1 40 44
Bald Eagle 6 18 28
Northern Harrier 7 73 124
Sharp-shinned Hawk 67 303 383
Cooper's Hawk 5 38 52
Northern Goshawk 0 3 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 34 175
Broad-winged Hawk 227 263 263
Red-tailed Hawk 100 386 704
Rough-legged Hawk 2 8 8
Golden Eagle 0 1 2
American Kestrel 17 114 153
Merlin 0 3 4
Peregrine Falcon 1 2 2
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 5
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 8 16
Total: 808 5578 12159
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Gil Randell
Observers: Bill Dietz, Len DeFrancisco, Mel Freeborough, Terry Mahoney
Weather:
Southwesterly winds most of the day shifting to northwest late in the day.
Sunny skies, relatively warmer, a beautiful spring day.
Raptor Observations:
A nice preliminary broadwing flight. The wind shift sent the migrant
raptors to the hillside late in the day. Nice redtail and sharpie flights.
Six migrating bald eagles and two non-migrating bald eagles. By mid-day
the birds were very high and spread out against a sky pretty much cloudless
but with some helpful contrails. Many sets of good eyes made the work
easier and more productive.
Non-raptor Observations:
Several loons and a mockingbird.
Jann Randell, Jill and Berk Adams, Mike Ceci, and Tom Waselewski helped
with the count.
Predictions:
Brisk southwesterly winds again. Warm. There could be a good flight.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Gilbert Randell (janngil(AT)cecomet.net)
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Subject: HSR: Bullhead Mountain (16 Apr 2008) 5 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 16 Apr 2008 4:17pm
Bullhead Mountain
Sparta, North Carolina, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 16, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 2 2 18
Turkey Vulture 0 45 305
Osprey 1 9 9
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 2 4 4
Red-tailed Hawk 0 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 3 3
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 1 5
Total: 5 77 378
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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:
Very light variable wind sometimes from the southeast with cloudless sky,
good visibility, and temperature in the 50's and 60's.
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
========================================================================
Report submitted by James Douglas Keighton (brbirders(AT)skybest.com)
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Subject: HSR: Braddock Bay (16 Apr 2008) 1268 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 16 Apr 2008 5:12pm
Braddock Bay
Hilton, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 16, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 2 2
Turkey Vulture 679 10481 13008
Osprey 6 55 63
Bald Eagle 5 40 78
Northern Harrier 7 549 636
Sharp-shinned Hawk 67 1621 1706
Cooper's Hawk 5 284 388
Northern Goshawk 2 10 14
Red-shouldered Hawk 3 392 563
Broad-winged Hawk 312 314 314
Red-tailed Hawk 169 3043 3798
Rough-legged Hawk 3 227 338
Golden Eagle 1 12 22
American Kestrel 9 334 369
Merlin 0 9 14
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: 1268 17378 21321
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Observation start time: 08:15:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 6.75 hours
Official Counter: David Tetlow
Observers:
Visitors:
Mike Tetlow helped conduct today's count
Weather:
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
========================================================================
Report submitted by David Tetlow (dktetlow(AT)rochester.rr.com)
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Subject: HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (16 Apr 2008) 1710 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 16 Apr 2008 5:19pm
Derby Hill Bird Observatory
Mexico, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 16, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 1 2 2
Turkey Vulture 641 8038 10526
Osprey 16 98 102
Bald Eagle 5 35 79
Northern Harrier 34 269 344
Sharp-shinned Hawk 108 1174 1210
Cooper's Hawk 5 113 274
Northern Goshawk 1 5 9
Red-shouldered Hawk 14 224 483
Broad-winged Hawk 650 669 669
Red-tailed Hawk 193 3302 4374
Rough-legged Hawk 6 148 262
Golden Eagle 7 27 47
American Kestrel 28 196 245
Merlin 1 12 15
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: 1710 14313 18648
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Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Mike Slattery
Observers:
Weather:
Partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies with winds starting in the morning from
the south and becoming north mid-day at 4-8 mph. Temperatures from 11-16 C.
Raptor Observations:
Observations from 11am to 4pm from the south lookout.
Non-raptor Observations:
1 Black Vulture observation at 1:10pm EST.
Predictions:
There should be a significant number of raptors the next few days depending
on the weather. The forecast for Thursday is for south morning winds
becoming west at under 10 mph with sunny skies and a high temperature in
the low 60's.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Mike Slattery (mike.slattery(AT)derbyhill.org)
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Subject: HSR: Beamer Conservation Area (16 Apr 2008) 146 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 16 Apr 2008 5:34pm
Beamer Conservation Area
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 16, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 1 1
Turkey Vulture 29 2321 5009
Osprey 2 28 28
Bald Eagle 0 8 42
Northern Harrier 0 56 81
Sharp-shinned Hawk 62 505 579
Cooper's Hawk 1 42 90
Northern Goshawk 0 2 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 263 601
Broad-winged Hawk 43 46 46
Red-tailed Hawk 7 753 1860
Rough-legged Hawk 0 22 54
Golden Eagle 0 1 6
American Kestrel 1 29 44
Merlin 1 4 5
Peregrine Falcon 0 4 6
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 3
Unknown Buteo 0 8 15
Unknown Falcon 0 2 3
Unknown Eagle 0 0 1
Unknown Raptor 0 21 26
Total: 146 4116 8503
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Observation start time: 12:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: John Stevens
Observers: Barry Cherriere, Brandon Holden, Colin Horstead,
David Weare, Tom Thomas
Visitors:
Former counter Bob Shillabeer and friend after a ten year absence, Kevin
McLaughlin, numerous photographers
Weather:
Mostly sunny with strong winds through the centre of the day. Very dry
air.
Raptor Observations:
Osprey at 1510 h EST went east.Winds were keeping many birds near the lake.
Rough-legged Hawk, Red-shouldered Hawk and other Ospreys seen from the
Point but not the Tower.
Non-raptor Observations:
Sandhill Crane at high altitude went west while calling. One Common Loon
went south.
========================================================================
Report submitted by John Stevens ()
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: Whitefish Point (16 Apr 2008) 781 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 16 Apr 2008 5:45pm
Whitefish Point
Paradise, Michigan, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 16, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 18 105 107
Osprey 4 6 6
Bald Eagle 5 104 243
Northern Harrier 55 106 110
Sharp-shinned Hawk 487 845 845
Cooper's Hawk 1 6 6
Northern Goshawk 5 22 29
Red-shouldered Hawk 4 18 24
Broad-winged Hawk 1 2 2
Red-tailed Hawk 55 558 599
Rough-legged Hawk 103 394 400
Golden Eagle 0 18 39
American Kestrel 40 83 84
Merlin 3 31 39
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: 781 2301 2536
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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: Chris Neri
Visitors:
Jim and Jody Patten
Weather:
Today was a pleasant and mild spring day if a bit windy. Sunny skies
prevailed throughout with fairly strong and gusty southeast winds.
Raptor Observations:
With the winds, the flight was largely low and many birds were seen flying
directly over or near the platform. The breakdown was similar to yesterday
but the flight overall was more heavily dominated by Sharpies with Harriers
and Kestrels having even better totals than the day previous.
Non-raptor Observations:
Spring arrivals included Tree and Barn Swallows and Greater Yellowlegs.
Sandhill Cranes were again migrating in similar numbers as yesterday.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Calvin Brennan (common_raven(AT)hotmail.com)
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Subject: HSR: Cape Henlopen Hawk Watch (16 Apr 2008) 9 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 16 Apr 2008 5:46pm
Cape Henlopen Hawk Watch
Delaware, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 16, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 0 0 28
Osprey 1 9 29
Bald Eagle 0 0 3
Northern Harrier 3 3 9
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 18 37
Cooper's Hawk 1 2 15
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 0 2 11
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 1 99 147
Merlin 1 24 34
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 2
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 4
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 3 4
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 1 9 15
Total: 9 173 338
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 11:00:00
Total observation time: 2 hours
Official Counter: Susan Gruver
Observers: Kathy Boyd, Lew Dumont, Liz Dumont
Weather:
wind NW/N/E 2,temp 10-11c,clcv 0,visb 20k
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
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Report submitted by Sue Gruver (srgruver(AT)aol.com)
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Subject: HSR: Sandy Hook Migration Watch (16 Apr 2008) 9 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 16 Apr 2008 7:12pm
Sandy Hook Migration Watch
Sandy Hook, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 16, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 4
Turkey Vulture 4 25 153
Osprey 1 11 30
Bald Eagle 0 1 2
Northern Harrier 0 49 66
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 192 209
Cooper's Hawk 1 32 61
Northern Goshawk 0 1 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 14 31
Broad-winged Hawk 0 9 9
Red-tailed Hawk 1 14 28
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 2
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 219 328
Merlin 0 15 18
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 3
Unknown Accipiter 0 1 1
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0
Total: 9 585 947
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: John van Dort
Observers:
Weather:
Clear skies; winds light and variable, then became moderate SSE; high 19C
Raptor Observations:
3 north-bound Black Vultures were seen, and for 20 minutes or so it looked
as if they had gone through... until they finally came back. Didn't like
Staten island so much I suppose.
Non-raptor Observations:
First Ruby-throated hummer of the season! Also 1 Rusty Blackbird.
Only birds flying in decent numbers were DC Cormorants: 249 in total.
Predictions:
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph... becoming east 10 to
15 mph in the afternoon.
Practically the same weather as today... a change in the weather is needed
to bring back raptor migration over the Hook.
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Report submitted by John van Dort (john.vandort(AT)gmail.com)
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Subject: HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (16 Apr 2008) 94 Raptors
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Date: 16 Apr 2008 7:54pm
Fort Smallwood Park
Pasadena, Maryland, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 16, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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BV 1 111 426
TV 53 721 5108
OS 10 172 305
BE 0 13 35
NH 0 56 76
SS 17 387 553
CH 1 100 291
NG 0 0 0
RS 7 67 181
BW 0 35 35
RT 3 38 163
RL 0 0 0
GE 0 0 0
AK 0 127 383
ML 0 20 21
PG 0 1 1
UA 0 2 9
UB 2 5 10
UF 0 0 0
UE 0 0 0
UR 0 0 1
Total: 94 1855 7598
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Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 14:15:00
Total observation time: 6.75 hours
Official Counter: Sue Ricciardi
Observers: Dan Stewart
Weather:
Sunny; 44-65 degrees; good visibility; winds calm or light from an easterly
direction, 0-10 mph
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
Two Royal Terns
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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 (16 Apr 2008) 18 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 16 Apr 2008 8:08pm
Plum Island MA
Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 16, 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 25 25
Osprey 2 24 26
Bald Eagle 0 0 0
Northern Harrier 1 53 57
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 14 15
Cooper's Hawk 0 4 4
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 0 1 2
Rough-legged Hawk 0 3 3
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 14 509 517
Merlin 0 11 11
Peregrine Falcon 0 3 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 1 1 1
Total: 18 648 665
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Observation start time: 07:15:00
Observation end time: 12:00:00
Total observation time: 4.75 hours
Official Counter: Craig Jackson
Observers: David Goodine, Ted Mara, Ursula Goodine
Visitors:
Scott Colter and Plover Warden
Weather:
Winds shifted from NW to SE after first hour --relatively light (2);
Temperature -- 11°C - 16°C; Cloud cover 5% throughout watch
Raptor Observations:
Given SE wind, surprising number of kestrels
Non-raptor Observations:
Official counter was not on site -- only reporting; all observations by
observers -- kestrels flying low (1); other birds much higher (3)
Predictions:
Very poor winds
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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: Washington Monument State Park (16 Apr 2008) 77 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 16 Apr 2008 8:38pm
Washington Monument State Park
Boonsboro, Maryland, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 16, 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 7 71 77
Bald Eagle 0 1 4
Northern Harrier 1 23 27
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 94 113
Cooper's Hawk 1 9 21
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 5 25
Broad-winged Hawk 52 159 159
Red-tailed Hawk 10 65 238
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 2 26 31
Merlin 0 2 6
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 2 2
Unknown Falcon 0 1 2
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 1 8 15
Total: 77 466 720
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Observation start time: 09:45:00
Observation end time: 18:15:00
Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Paul Newton
Observers: Paul Newton
Weather:
Wind = WNW @ 2 to SE @ 1. Temp = 11 to 15C. Humidity = 54%. BP = 30.34.
Cloud Cover = 40 to 0%. Visibility = 50 to 65K w/haze.
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
Common Loon - 2 @ 10:03.
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Report submitted by Paul Newton (newtjp(AT)yahoo.com)
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Subject: HSR: Wildcat Ridge (16 Apr 2008) 9 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 16 Apr 2008 8:46pm
Wildcat Ridge
Hibernia, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 16, 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 0 34 36
Bald Eagle 0 0 6
Northern Harrier 0 6 7
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 49 73
Cooper's Hawk 0 13 22
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 3 8
Broad-winged Hawk 7 101 101
Red-tailed Hawk 0 14 39
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 16 16
Merlin 0 0 1
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 8 9
Total: 9 244 321
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Observation start time: 10:00:00
Observation end time: 14:30:00
Total observation time: 4.5 hours
Official Counter: Fred Vanderburgh
Observers:
Visitors:
Visitors=0
Weather:
Temperature 62-68 degrees, cloudless hazy sky with 3 mile visibility. Light
winds from the N.
Raptor Observations:
The few spotted were at high altitudes and disappeared into the haze very
quickly. Move for the scope and they were gone.
Non-raptor Observations:
still not many song birds.
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Report submitted by Fred Vanderburgh (f.vanderburgh(AT)att.net)
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http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/wldcthwk.htm
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