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Subject: HSR: Bradbury Mountain State Park (18 Apr 2008) 93 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 19 Apr 2008 4:07am
Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 18, 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 25 191 191
Northern Harrier 1 33 37
Sharp-shinned Hawk 5 181 208
Cooper's Hawk 1 27 36
Northern Goshawk 0 0 4
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 15 39
Broad-winged Hawk 48 151 151
Red-tailed Hawk 1 74 184
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 8 118 123
Merlin 0 15 17
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Accipiter 2 10 11
Unknown Buteo 1 7 14
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 4
Bald Eagle 1 15 58
Total: 93 876 1213
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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: Bob Dawson, Derek Lovitch, Jeannette Lovitch,
Lionel Quirion, Tom Downing
Visitors:
Was glad to see Tom D. back as he is doing well in his recovery from hand
surgery.
Want to say thanx to Linda, Dave, Bob D., Libbet, Steve, Pam, Donna, and
Biff for spending time with us. Great spotting on a tough day, everyone!
25 visitors in total.
Weather:
The warmest day so far this spring on Bradbury Mountain. Temps hovered in
the mid-seventies all day. Nice cloud cover early, but we lost most of
these clouds by mid-day.
Raptor Observations:
Majority of counted Birds were high against a hazy blue sky. Local Bald
Eagles and Cooper's Hawks continued their respective daily shows.
Best look at any Raptor on the day was a first year Bald Eagle that sailed
directly over Bradbury Mountain, maybe a hundred yards up. Awesome!
Non-raptor Observations:
2 Common Loon flyovers. Excellent looks at Palm and Pine Warblers.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (wildbirdcenter(AT)yarmouthbirds.com)
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Subject: HSR: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (18 Apr 2008) 11 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 19 Apr 2008 4:41am
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 18, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 7 7
Turkey Vulture 0 30 30
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 1 50 50
Bald Eagle 0 5 10
Northern Harrier 2 14 14
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 59 60
Cooper's Hawk 0 28 29
Northern Goshawk 0 2 2
Unknown Accipiter 0 4 4
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 3 4
Broad-winged Hawk 6 119 119
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 1 65 75
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 1 12 12
Golden Eagle 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 1 1
American Kestrel 0 31 33
Merlin 0 5 5
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 2 2
Unknown Raptor 0 22 22
Total: 11 459 480
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Compiler: Laurie Goodrich
Counters: Alex Schnurr, Dana Owen
Weather:
sunny, very hot, hazy.
Raptor Observations:
Mixed Vulture kettle of 16 spotted moving N. over Pinnacle, appeared to
begin streaming, then dispersed into groups of locals circling low.
Non-raptor Observations:
Continue to see migrating C. Loons, Yellow-shafted Flickers, and hear Black
& White Warbler and Blue-headed Vireo.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (goodrich(AT)hawkmtn.org)
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Subject: HSR:Brian Mishell
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 19 Apr 2008 10:00am
Beamer Conservation Area
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 18, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 1 1
Turkey Vulture 82 2458 5146
Osprey 3 31 31
Bald Eagle 5 16 50
Northern Harrier 19 79 104
Sharp-shinned Hawk 473 1214 1288
Cooper's Hawk 12 59 107
Northern Goshawk 0 2 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 21 289 627
Broad-winged Hawk 858 1426 1426
Red-tailed Hawk 121 939 2046
Rough-legged Hawk 2 24 56
Golden Eagle 1 3 8
American Kestrel 19 53 68
Merlin 2 6 7
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 23 28
Total: 1618 6637 11024
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 9 hours
Official Counter: Brian Mishell
Observers: Colin Horstead, Terry Osbourne, Tim King, Tom Thomas
Visitors:
Everybody except Peter Booker was there including Wayne Parnall, Don
Bailey,Beth Bailey( both Bracebridge(, Marion Robertson, Barry Chariere,
Bob Curry, Glenda Slessor, Dave Don, Michael Myers,and whole lot more
Weather:
Light winds most of the day with very little cloud cover.Winds picked up a
little in the afternoon but died by late afternoon.The wind , what there
was was mostly South to South West all day.
Raptor Observations:
Althought there were a lot of birds they came very steadily all day
increasing to 2-300 per hour starting at 9 a.m. until after 4 p.m.. The
flights were mostly towards the lake or even over the lake, the flights
were higher as the day wore on. 13 species were seen. The Golden Eagle was
to the Counter's right the same time as another Bald Eagle to the Counter's
left as they flew over at the same time.
Non-raptor Observations:
Sandhill Crane observed going over at 12.19 p.m.
Predictions:
Probably quite good, because there were plenty if Broadwings at the end.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Brian Mishell ()
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:Brian Mishell
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 19 Apr 2008 12:13pm
Beamer Conservation Area
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 18, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 1 1
Turkey Vulture 83 2459 5147
Osprey 3 31 31
Bald Eagle 5 16 50
Northern Harrier 19 79 104
Sharp-shinned Hawk 487 1228 1302
Cooper's Hawk 12 59 107
Northern Goshawk 0 2 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 21 289 627
Broad-winged Hawk 926 1494 1494
Red-tailed Hawk 123 941 2048
Rough-legged Hawk 3 25 57
Golden Eagle 1 3 8
American Kestrel 19 53 68
Merlin 2 6 7
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 23 28
Total: 1704 6723 11110
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 10 hours
Official Counter: Brian Mishell
Observers: Colin Horstead, Terry Osbourne, Tim King, Tom Thomas
Visitors:
Everybody except Peter Booker was there including Wayne Parnall, Don
Bailey,Beth Bailey( both Bracebridge(, Marion Robertson, Barry Chariere,
Bob Curry, Glenda Slessor, Dave Don, Michael Myers,and whole lot more
Weather:
Light winds most of the day with very little cloud cover.Winds picked up a
little in the afternoon but died by late afternoon.The wind , what there
was was mostly South to South West all day.
Raptor Observations:
Althought there were a lot of birds they came very steadily all day
increasing to 2-300 per hour starting at 9 a.m. until after 4 p.m.. The
flights were mostly towards the lake or even over the lake, the flights
were higher as the day wore on. 13 species were seen. The Golden Eagle was
to the Counter's right the same time as another Bald Eagle to the Counter's
left as they flew over at the same time.
Non-raptor Observations:
Sandhill Crane observed going over at 12.19 p.m.
Predictions:
Probably quite good, because there were plenty if Broadwings at the end.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Brian Mishell ()
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: Second Mountain (19 Apr 2008) 67 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 19 Apr 2008 12:31pm
Second Mountain
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 19, 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 1 1
Bald Eagle 1 1 1
Northern Harrier 1 1 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 9 9 9
Cooper's Hawk 1 1 1
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
Broad-winged Hawk 41 41 41
Red-tailed Hawk 7 7 7
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 6 6 6
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: 67 67 67
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Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 5.5 hours
Official Counter: Morris Cox
Observers: Dave Schwenk, Randy Brenner
Weather:
Very warm with high cirrus clouds throughout the morning
Raptor Observations:
10:09 Imm.Bald Eagle (4th year)
Non-raptor Observations:
32 Common Loons
7 DC Cormorants
1 Great Blue Heron
========================================================================
Report submitted by Dave Schwenk (secondmtn(AT)juno.com)
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Subject: HSR: Rose Tree Park (19 Apr 2008) 22 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 19 Apr 2008 1:45pm
Rose Tree Park
Media, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 19, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Turkey Vulture 5 36 108
Black Vulture 3 14 17
Osprey 0 25 27
Northern Harrier 0 5 5
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Bald Eagle 0 4 8
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 53 63
Cooper's Hawk 2 22 23
Northern Goshawk 0 1 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 1 5
Broad-winged Hawk 3 181 181
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 9 41 65
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 40 43
Merlin 0 4 4
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 4 6
Total: 22 431 557
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Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 12:00:00
Total observation time: 3.5 hours
Official Counter: Jim Lockyer
Observers: Charles Smith
Visitors:
A lot of park activity today with the warm weather.
Weather:
Increasing clouds, light ENE winds at 5-7 mph, temperature 64-80 F.
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
Common Loon [5], Double-crested Cormorant [29], Blue Jay flock [14],
Eastern Kingbird [1]
========================================================================
Report submitted by Jim Lockyer (jim(AT)rtphawkwatch.org)
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Subject: HSR: Presque Isle (19 Apr 2008) 1543 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 19 Apr 2008 2:27pm
Presque Isle
Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 19, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 224 1257 1257
Osprey 15 45 45
Bald Eagle 1 5 5
Northern Harrier 4 27 27
Sharp-shinned Hawk 38 251 251
Cooper's Hawk 2 20 20
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 11 11
Broad-winged Hawk 1212 1256 1256
Red-tailed Hawk 35 161 161
Rough-legged Hawk 0 8 8
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 10 133 133
Merlin 2 6 6
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 1
Unknown Accipiter 0 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: 1543 3190 3190
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Observation start time: 11:30:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 3.5 hours
Official Counter: Jerry McWilliams
Observers: Jerry McWilliams, Randy Stringer
Visitors:
Pat Howell, Michele Franz, Julie Leonard, Diane Fallor, Bob Grubbs
Weather:
variably cloudy becoming cloudy with SW wind to 10 mph becoming NE to 10
mph by 1330. Temperature about 80 F falling to 72 F by 1430.
Raptor Observations:
I was teaching a birding class in the morning and could not get to the hawk
watch until 1130. When I arrived the sky was full of birds. There was a
good flight of Broad-winged Hawks and most were very high. One group of
Broad-wings consisted of around 120 birds. After the winds shifted around
to the NE, the number of hawks fell drastically and by 1430 the flight shut
down completely.
Non-raptor Observations:
========================================================================
Report submitted by Jerry McWilliams (jerrymcw(AT)aol.com)
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Subject: HSR: Peak Mountain (19 Apr 2008) 53 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 19 Apr 2008 2:58pm
Peak Mountain
East Granby, Connecticut, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 19, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 3 4
Turkey Vulture 1 76 216
Osprey 4 77 77
Bald Eagle 0 3 7
Northern Harrier 0 14 31
Sharp-shinned Hawk 13 68 86
Cooper's Hawk 1 16 29
Northern Goshawk 0 0 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 3 9 34
Broad-winged Hawk 26 208 208
Red-tailed Hawk 2 33 122
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 3 85 93
Merlin 0 2 5
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 2
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 1 4
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 9 15
Total: 53 605 934
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Observation start time: 05:30:00
Observation end time: 12:45:00
Total observation time: 7.25 hours
Official Counter: Joseph E. Wojtanowski
Observers: Joe Wojtanowski, John Wojtanowski
Visitors:
Rick & Jane Ricci.
Weather:
Blue sky thick with haze. Wind NNE-N-SE-S @ 0-13 mph. Temp 7.7 - 26.1C
Raptor Observations:
Non Migrant RT 2, TV 6.
Non-raptor Observations:
1st Chimney Swift @ 0550 EST of Spring 2008, Field Sparrow, Savannah
Sparrow, Eastern Meadowlark 5, Great Blue Heron 6, DC Cormorant 35, plus 22
other species.
Brush pile left to burn all night, still burning @ 0530 EST, WITH NO ONE
WATCHING IT.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Joe Wojtanowski (Jtwxw(AT)aol.com)
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Subject: HSR: Bradbury Mountain State Park (19 Apr 2008) 160 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 19 Apr 2008 3:23pm
Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 19, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 1 1 1
Turkey Vulture 0 39 135
Osprey 14 205 205
Northern Harrier 1 34 38
Sharp-shinned Hawk 29 210 237
Cooper's Hawk 3 30 39
Northern Goshawk 0 0 4
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 15 39
Broad-winged Hawk 81 232 232
Red-tailed Hawk 0 74 184
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 27 145 150
Merlin 4 19 21
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Accipiter 0 10 11
Unknown Buteo 0 7 14
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 4
Bald Eagle 0 15 58
Total: 160 1036 1373
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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, Bob Beagan, Leon Mooney, Lionel Quirion
Visitors:
I want to thank Alan, Leon, Lionel, Don, and Bob for their fine observation
efforts.
45 guest in total, including; Jody, Pauline, Ron, Nick, Hannah, Dave,
Vicki, Chris, Luke, Alex, Shira, Robert, Avi, Susan, Kathy, Ben, Jerry,
Xander, Dana, Maggie, Nicco, and Noah. Come back soon , one and all!
Weather:
Very comfy temps, especially early. South winds most of day, becoming
stronger and a little colder late in day. A few helpful clouds, with
viewing significantly easier than yesterday.
Raptor Observations:
Seeing that we are in Maine, i will mention the Black Vulture first. This
excellent Bird was spotted in the sky at the same time as a 15 Broad-winged
Hawk kettle; our largest kettle of the year. It was a life Bird and a
first-in-Maine Bird for several people present, so that was cool!
160 counted Raptors - our biggest numbers day so far this spring. 81
Broad-winged Hawks is our largest Broad-winged day so far. 4 Merlins - also
our best day for this awesome Falcon. Plus strong showings by Sharp-shinned
Hawks and American Kestrels. Obviously an excellent day!
Non-raptor Observations:
Yellow-rumped Warbler, Blue-headed Vireo,Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, and
numerous Palm Warblers observed.
========================================================================
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Subject: HSR: Ripley Hawk Watch (19 Apr 2008) 3036 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 19 Apr 2008 3:25pm
Ripley Hawk Watch
Ripley, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 19, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 180 4825 10734
Osprey 18 67 71
Bald Eagle 8 32 42
Northern Harrier 15 107 158
Sharp-shinned Hawk 75 507 587
Cooper's Hawk 3 48 62
Northern Goshawk 0 5 5
Red-shouldered Hawk 2 42 183
Broad-winged Hawk 2650 3724 3724
Red-tailed Hawk 55 531 849
Rough-legged Hawk 2 10 10
Golden Eagle 0 1 2
American Kestrel 17 154 193
Merlin 1 4 5
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 2
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 5
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 10 25 33
Total: 3036 10084 16665
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:30:00
Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Gil Randell
Observers: Gil Randell, Len DeFrancisco
Visitors:
Lynn Feliciano, Tim Baird, Mike DeShay, Carol and Dan Cash, Bob and Dianna
Colligan and daughter Laura (thanks Laura for spotting the roughleg), Tammy
and John Hall, Tom and Cheryl Atkinson, Jennifer and Louis Crowell, Felipe
Calvao and Ali Feser, Bob and Kyle Wright and daughters Brenna and Anna.
Weather:
Moderate southerly winds shifting at the surface to northerly, but above
100 metres winds remained southerly until the watch closed. Very warm
temperatures and helpful cloud cover.
Raptor Observations:
Over 2600 broadwings, some in large kettles and others streaming through in
small groups, the majority of them at high altitudes. Some broadwings might
have been missed when they went high, possibly beyond the range of our
binoculars. Helpful southerly winds kept the migrants concentrated near
the lake. One local bald eagle. Quite a day.
Non-raptor Observations:
Two sandhill cranes; many flickers moving over the site early. Thanks to
all the excellent sets of eyes helping spot the birds! Dave Feliciano, Tom
Wasilewski, Mike Ceci, Jann Randell and Don Nixon helped with the count.
We also received much help from our many visitors. Sorry the Salamanca
contingent missed the biggest broadwing hours.
Predictions:
Southeast winds, cooler with possible showers: Probably won't equal today
but not necessarily a write-off either.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Gilbert Randell (janngil(AT)cecomet.net)
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Subject: HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (19 Apr 2008) 1041 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 19 Apr 2008 3:41pm
Derby Hill Bird Observatory
Mexico, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 19, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 2 2
Turkey Vulture 125 8482 10970
Osprey 22 136 140
Bald Eagle 6 45 89
Northern Harrier 20 331 406
Sharp-shinned Hawk 97 1548 1584
Cooper's Hawk 3 124 285
Northern Goshawk 1 6 10
Red-shouldered Hawk 2 247 506
Broad-winged Hawk 659 2217 2217
Red-tailed Hawk 68 3560 4632
Rough-legged Hawk 5 157 271
Golden Eagle 3 39 59
American Kestrel 27 242 291
Merlin 3 20 23
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: 1041 17157 21492
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Mike Slattery
Observers:
Weather:
Winds starting in the morning from the south with the lake breeze
developing early and becoming north at 5-10 mph. Clear skies with
temperatures of 21-24 C.
Raptor Observations:
Observations from 10am until 4pm from south lookout.
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions:
Sunday's forecast is for pre-frontal winds from the south-east at 10-20
mph, with high temperatures in the mid-70's under a mix of clouds and sun.
If winds are strong enough raptors should be a little more concentrated
than today at the north lookout. Look for larger numbers later in the week.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Mike Slattery (mike.slattery(AT)derbyhill.org)
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Subject: HSR: Hamburg Hawk Watch (19 Apr 2008) 1119 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 19 Apr 2008 3:53pm
Hamburg Hawk Watch
Hamburg, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 19, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 182 3614 8835
Osprey 9 54 55
Bald Eagle 1 4 9
Northern Harrier 7 20 33
Sharp-shinned Hawk 27 158 201
Cooper's Hawk 7 50 70
Northern Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 23 114
Broad-winged Hawk 838 1301 1301
Red-tailed Hawk 30 406 837
Rough-legged Hawk 0 10 13
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 7 40 53
Merlin 1 6 9
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Accipiter 0 5 7
Unknown Buteo 1 33 40
Unknown Falcon 2 2 2
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 7 10 12
Total: 1119 5737 11593
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Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Bill Watson
Observers: Fred Harrington, Jeff Reed, Joe Thill, John Thill,
Lewis Crowell, Nancy Vigyikan, Paul Vigyikan
Visitors:
Fred Herrington, Jeff Reed, Joe, John and Kathleen Thill, Lewis Crowell,
Paul and Nancy Vigyiken
Weather:
Hot and clear with variable winds
Raptor Observations:
Good Broad-winged flight with 834. At Williams D. Williams Ball Park 8:30 -
9:15 then Cemetery 9:15 - 2:00 then WW Ball Park 2:00 - 3:30 EST.
Non-raptor Observations:
2 Brown Thrashers - 3 D-c. Cormorants
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Report submitted by Bill Watson (WilliamWatsonSr(AT)aol.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: Braddock Bay (19 Apr 2008) 2782 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 19 Apr 2008 5:08pm
Braddock Bay
Hilton, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 19, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 2 2
Turkey Vulture 168 11639 14166
Osprey 5 76 84
Bald Eagle 2 53 91
Northern Harrier 6 624 711
Sharp-shinned Hawk 29 1883 1968
Cooper's Hawk 4 311 415
Northern Goshawk 0 11 15
Red-shouldered Hawk 2 405 576
Broad-winged Hawk 2526 4775 4775
Red-tailed Hawk 32 3354 4109
Rough-legged Hawk 2 235 346
Golden Eagle 4 21 31
American Kestrel 2 353 388
Merlin 0 10 15
Peregrine Falcon 0 6 9
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: 2782 23758 27701
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: David Tetlow
Observers:
Weather:
Lakebreeze caused the count to be conducted 5-5 1/2 miles inland from
Braddock Bay.
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
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Report submitted by David Tetlow (dktetlow(AT)rochester.rr.com)
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Subject: HSR: Washington Monument State Park (19 Apr 2008) 276
Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 19 Apr 2008 5:12pm
Washington Monument State Park
Boonsboro, Maryland, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 19, 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 11 105 111
Bald Eagle 1 3 6
Northern Harrier 2 29 33
Sharp-shinned Hawk 8 122 141
Cooper's Hawk 2 11 23
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 5 25
Broad-winged Hawk 249 583 583
Red-tailed Hawk 2 75 248
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 1 30 35
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 0 8 15
Total: 276 976 1230
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Observation start time: 09:30:00
Observation end time: 17:45:00
Total observation time: 8.25 hours
Official Counter: Paul Newton
Observers: Jack Schultz, Paul Newton
Visitors:
Jack Schultz - 11:45 AM to 12:50 PM.
Weather:
Wind = ESE @ 2 & 3. Temp = 21 to 24C. Humidity = 55%. BP = 29.99. Cloud
Cover = 100%. Visibility = 15 to 40K w/haze.
Raptor Observations:
BE - 1 Immature @ 11:46 AM.
Do not know what happened but only saw 16 raptors after 1:00 PM.
Non-raptor Observations:
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Report submitted by Paul Newton (newtjp(AT)yahoo.com)
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Subject: HSR: Whitefish Point (19 Apr 2008) 809 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 19 Apr 2008 5:30pm
Whitefish Point
Paradise, Michigan, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 19, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 9 121 123
Osprey 10 19 19
Bald Eagle 1 106 245
Northern Harrier 24 150 154
Sharp-shinned Hawk 612 1596 1596
Cooper's Hawk 1 8 8
Northern Goshawk 0 23 30
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 20 26
Broad-winged Hawk 1 4 4
Red-tailed Hawk 25 603 644
Rough-legged Hawk 56 471 477
Golden Eagle 0 18 39
American Kestrel 67 169 170
Merlin 2 35 43
Peregrine Falcon 1 1 1
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: 809 3347 3582
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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: Josh Haas
Visitors:
Dave Haas
Charlene Brennan
Ken Mety Jr.
Weather:
Bright overcast conditions dominated much of the early part of the day as
high cloud cover moved through the area. Partial clearing occurred in the
early afternoon with much of the remainder of the day being sunny. Winds
were light east-northeast until midday, becoming moderate north-northwest
thereafter.
Raptor Observations:
There was a bit of a slow start start to the flight but a fairly steady
movement was seen from about mid morning onward. Sharpies dominated much of
the flight but there was a decent afternoon movement of Rough-legs and a
very good push of Kestrels at the end of the day.
Non-raptor Observations:
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Report submitted by Calvin Brennan (common_raven(AT)hotmail.com)
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Subject: HSR: Beamer Conservation Area (19 Apr 2008) 459 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 19 Apr 2008 5:31pm
Beamer Conservation Area
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 19, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 1 1
Turkey Vulture 62 2521 5209
Osprey 3 34 34
Bald Eagle 2 18 52
Northern Harrier 10 89 114
Sharp-shinned Hawk 167 1395 1469
Cooper's Hawk 4 63 111
Northern Goshawk 0 2 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 290 628
Broad-winged Hawk 172 1666 1666
Red-tailed Hawk 10 951 2058
Rough-legged Hawk 1 26 58
Golden Eagle 0 3 8
American Kestrel 21 74 89
Merlin 1 7 8
Peregrine Falcon 1 5 7
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 3
Unknown Buteo 0 8 15
Unknown Falcon 0 2 3
Unknown Eagle 0 0 1
Unknown Raptor 4 27 32
Total: 459 7182 11569
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Observation start time: 06:15:00
Observation end time: 16:45:00
Total observation time: 10.5 hours
Official Counter: Chris Escott
Observers:
Visitors:
Jacques Giraud, Jennifer Lyon and Derek, Linda Wills & Reno Favro, Colin
Horstead, Marlene, Brian Hawthorne, Don Pfeffer, Sandra Davey, Barry &
Linda Cherriere, Martin Vance, Mike Williamson, Bob Curry & Glenda Slessor,
Phil Wagget, Kevin McLaughlin, Brandon Holden, Tom Thomas, Alf McGrath and
a number of others.
Weather:
Relatively clear with high cloud all day, winds low and NE to sometimes N,
temperatures in the 10-15 degree Celsius range with the breeze off the lake
making it feel much cooler than further inland.
Raptor Observations:
Broad-wing numbers were promising earlier in the day but tapered off to a
trickle by midday. From then onwards, numbers of birds were fewer but
variety was substantially better as we got to 13 species of raptor on the
day.
Non-raptor Observations:
Passerines are becoming more numerous and included a flock of 5-6 Purple
Finch, a Bohemian Waxwing in a small flock of Cedar Waxwing, a Pine
Warbler, an Eastern Phoebe, and singing Brown Thrasher and Field Sparrow.
Good loon numbers flying over, with 22 Common Loon through the day and a
pair of Red-throated Loon in the early morning. Only two cormorants,
singles flying over to the north at 10.35 and 14.40 EDT.
Predictions:
Could be better than today. The results from the New York counts south of
Beamer indicate good numbers of Broad-wings today, which means they could
be at Beamer tomorrow. The weather report for tomorrow no longer includes
showers so, provided winds are favourable, a 4-digit count could occur.
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Report submitted by Chris Escott ()
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: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (19 Apr 2008) 48 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 19 Apr 2008 6:38pm
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 19, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 7 7
Turkey Vulture 0 30 30
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 6 56 56
Bald Eagle 0 5 10
Northern Harrier 0 14 14
Sharp-shinned Hawk 4 63 64
Cooper's Hawk 1 29 30
Northern Goshawk 0 2 2
Unknown Accipiter 0 4 4
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 3 4
Broad-winged Hawk 28 147 147
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 1 66 76
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 3 15 15
Golden Eagle 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 1 1
American Kestrel 2 33 35
Merlin 0 5 5
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 2 2
Unknown Raptor 3 25 25
Total: 48 507 528
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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: Dana Owen, Geoffrey Ongeri, Marah Ketter
Weather:
Sunny, hot, hazy.
Raptor Observations:
Osprey flew over NLO carrying large fish.
Non-raptor Observations:
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Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (goodrich(AT)hawkmtn.org)
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Subject: HSR:Brian Mishell
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 19 Apr 2008 6:41pm
Beamer Conservation Area
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 18, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 1 1
Turkey Vulture 83 2459 5147
Osprey 3 31 31
Bald Eagle 5 16 50
Northern Harrier 19 79 104
Sharp-shinned Hawk 487 1228 1302
Cooper's Hawk 12 59 107
Northern Goshawk 0 2 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 21 289 627
Broad-winged Hawk 926 1494 1494
Red-tailed Hawk 123 941 2048
Rough-legged Hawk 3 25 57
Golden Eagle 1 3 8
American Kestrel 19 53 68
Merlin 2 6 7
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 23 28
Total: 1704 6723 11110
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 10 hours
Official Counter: Brian Mishell
Observers: Colin Horstead, Phil Waggett, Terry Osbourne, Tim King,
Tom Thomas
Visitors:
Everybody except Peter Booker was there including Wayne Parnall, Don
Bailey,Beth Bailey( both Bracebridge(, Marion Robertson, Barry Chariere,
Bob Curry, Glenda Slessor, Dave Don, Michael Myers,and whole lot more
Weather:
Light winds most of the day with very little cloud cover.Winds picked up a
little in the afternoon but died by late afternoon.The wind , what there
was was mostly South to South West all day.
Raptor Observations:
Althought there were a lot of birds they came very steadily all day
increasing to 2-300 per hour starting at 9 a.m. until after 4 p.m.. The
flights were mostly towards the lake or even over the lake, the flights
were higher as the day wore on. 13 species were seen. The Golden Eagle was
to the Counter's right the same time as another Bald Eagle to the Counter's
left as they flew over at the same time.
Non-raptor Observations:
Sandhill Crane observed going over at 12.19 p.m.
Predictions:
Probably quite good, because there were plenty if Broadwings at the end.
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Report submitted by Brian Mishell ()
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: Plum Island MA (18 Apr 2008) 10 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 19 Apr 2008 7:45pm
Plum Island MA
Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 18, 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 26 28
Bald Eagle 0 0 0
Northern Harrier 1 54 58
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 15 16
Cooper's Hawk 2 6 6
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 4 513 521
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 0 1 1
Total: 10 658 675
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Observation start time: 07:15:00
Observation end time: 13:15:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Craig Jackson
Observers: David Goodine, Ken McEneney, Ted Mara, Ursula Goodine
Weather:
Winds shifted from NNW to East to SE very rapidly
Raptor Observations:
small movement
Non-raptor Observations:
Official counter only reporting count; not present on site; Scott Kalter
observed for 265 minutes as well
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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: Wildcat Ridge (19 Apr 2008) 71 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 19 Apr 2008 7:57pm
Wildcat Ridge
Hibernia, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 19, 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 2 39 41
Bald Eagle 0 0 6
Northern Harrier 0 6 7
Sharp-shinned Hawk 6 69 93
Cooper's Hawk 9 25 34
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 2 5 10
Broad-winged Hawk 45 187 187
Red-tailed Hawk 1 16 41
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 4 20 20
Merlin 0 0 1
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 2 12 13
Total: 71 379 456
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Rick Sedivec
Observers: Kevin W, Dan, Nora, Chris, Tom G.
Visitors:
Total=17 (WELCOME KATHLEEN)
Weather:
Today, Sunny with average Temperature: 75.6 °F (24.2 °C) Wind Speed: 5MPH
(8KM/H), Wind Direction: SSW, Visibility: 15M (24K), Cloud Cover: 10%,
Thermal Updraft Velocity: 300. Notes: Hazy and sunny in the AM and the hazy
remained all day. Temp reached 80°F. Sunburn weather and no leaves on the
trees means no shade to be found.
Raptor Observations:
Most of the hight altitude migration aided by the the SSW winds and warm
air traveled directly overhead. Broad-winged hawks traveled alone or in
pairs for the most part or mixed in with other hawks.
Local Red-tail hawks were dancing on the wind in courtship flights all
day.
Non-raptor Observations:
Lots of (non-bitting) bugs in the morning made things uncomfortable and
they were replaced with hot sun around noon. BG Gnat catchers were about
along with Chipping Sparrows and more double-crested Cormorants.
Predictions:
Mostly cloudy and cooler.
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Report submitted by Rick Sedivec ()
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http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/wldcthwk.htm
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Subject: HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (19 Apr 2008) 246 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 19 Apr 2008 8:32pm
Fort Smallwood Park
Pasadena, Maryland, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 19, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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BV 0 130 445
TV 24 876 5263
OS 15 203 336
BE 0 13 35
NH 7 66 86
SS 150 644 810
CH 18 126 317
NG 0 0 0
RS 0 75 189
BW 15 65 65
RT 4 54 179
RL 0 0 0
GE 0 0 0
AK 11 140 396
ML 0 21 22
PG 0 1 1
UA 0 2 9
UB 0 6 11
UF 0 0 0
UE 0 0 0
UR 2 2 3
Total: 246 2424 8167
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Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Sue Ricciardi
Observers: Hal Wierenga, Lynn Davidson, Nolan Britt
Visitors:
Nolan Britt brought seven visitors; Hal Wierenga and Lynn Davidson led an
Audubon Naturalist Society group of 15; 2 others
Weather:
Mostly cloudy, 55-82 degrees; fair visibility with some haze; winds light
and variable, 0-8 mph, then becoming southeasterly in the late afternoon
13-14 mph gusting to 23 mph
Raptor Observations:
A steady flight of Sharp-shinned Hawks until the late afternoon when the
numbers dwindled
Non-raptor Observations:
Common Loon, 46 and close to 400 Blue Jays
========================================================================
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 (19 Apr 2008) 17 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 19 Apr 2008 8:52pm
Plum Island MA
Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 19, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 0 25 25
Osprey 0 26 28
Bald Eagle 0 0 0
Northern Harrier 0 54 58
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 17 18
Cooper's Hawk 0 6 6
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 13 526 534
Merlin 2 13 13
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 0 1 1
Total: 17 675 692
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Observation start time: 08:15:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 7.75 hours
Official Counter: Craig Jackson
Observers: Jim Barton, Scott Kalter
Visitors:
Several including Tom Wetmore, Tim Spahr, Kathryn Chihowski, and Chris
Costanzo
Weather:
Wind -- light NE(2)( turned to stronger East (3-4); Temperature warmed from
13°C to 17°C before dropping to 15°C; Cloud cover was 0% throughout day
Raptor Observations:
Moderate movement surprising given wind direction. One Sharp-shinned Hawk
was seen migrating north by official counter prior to official start of
watch. 14 out of the 17 raptors were seen by 11:00 AM.
Two resident Turkey Vultures and one resident Northern Harrier also seen
Non-raptor Observations:
Approximately 180 Double-crested Cormorants migrating
Predictions:
Don't expect much given predicted east winds
========================================================================
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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