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Subject: HSR: Peak Mountain (25 Apr 2008) 64 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 26 Apr 2008 4:25am
Peak Mountain
East Granby, Connecticut, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 25, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 3 4
Turkey Vulture 8 98 238
Osprey 5 87 87
Bald Eagle 0 3 7
Northern Harrier 0 17 34
Sharp-shinned Hawk 11 86 104
Cooper's Hawk 1 18 31
Northern Goshawk 0 0 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 9 34
Broad-winged Hawk 33 286 286
Red-tailed Hawk 3 41 130
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 2 89 97
Merlin 0 3 6
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 1 12 18
Total: 64 755 1084
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Observation start time: 06:45:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 8.25 hours
Official Counter: Joseph E. Wojtanowski
Observers: Dick Haas, Joe Wojtanowski, John Wojtanowski
Visitors:
Two.
Weather:
Mostly - Partly sunny. Wind SSW-N-NW-N-W @ 0-9 mph. Temp 12.7 - 26.1C
Raptor Observations:
BW with snake.
Non Migrant BW, RT 5, TV 9.
Non-raptor Observations:
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Eastern Towhee, Eastern Meadowlark, DC Cormorant 26,
Blue Jay 75+, plus 16 other species.
Both AIR FORCE ONE & MARINE ONE flew by twice. A security chopper came in
very low and over our heads to check us out.
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Subject: HSR: Tussey Mountain (22 Apr 2008) 26 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 26 Apr 2008 10:51am
Tussey Mountain
State College, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 22, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 12
Turkey Vulture 0 22 144
Osprey 2 23 25
Bald Eagle 1 5 50
Northern Harrier 0 10 29
Sharp-shinned Hawk 5 46 75
Cooper's Hawk 3 12 26
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 50
Broad-winged Hawk 7 165 165
Red-tailed Hawk 7 84 358
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 9
Golden Eagle 0 1 225
American Kestrel 1 7 25
Merlin 0 2 2
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 1 1
Unknown Buteo 0 1 6
Unknown Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 1
Unknown Raptor 0 10 28
Total: 26 391 1232
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Observation start time: 11:30:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 3.5 hours
Official Counter: Chuck Widmann
Observers:
Weather:
Raptor Observations:
Imm BE 1458
Non-raptor Observations:
========================================================================
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Subject: HSR: Hamburg Hawk Watch (26 Apr 2008) 630 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 26 Apr 2008 12:52pm
Hamburg Hawk Watch
Hamburg, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 26, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 130 4008 9229
Osprey 12 79 80
Bald Eagle 0 5 10
Northern Harrier 3 30 43
Sharp-shinned Hawk 12 295 338
Cooper's Hawk 3 62 82
Northern Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 25 116
Broad-winged Hawk 447 2153 2153
Red-tailed Hawk 20 471 902
Rough-legged Hawk 0 11 14
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 2 52 65
Merlin 0 6 9
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Accipiter 1 8 10
Unknown Buteo 0 39 46
Unknown Falcon 0 3 3
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 13 15
Total: 630 7261 13117
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Observation start time: 08:15:00
Observation end time: 13:00:00
Total observation time: 4.75 hours
Official Counter: Bob Deleon
Observers: Dave Feliciano, Donna Deleon, Fred Harrington
Visitors:
Richard & Bobbie Byron
Sylvia Scott
Sharon Syracuse
Weather:
Sunny and warm with South winds from 8Am-10AM EST. Winds changed to
Westernly after 11AM temperature dropped and rain started at 1PM EST.
Raptor Observations:
Early Broad-wing Hawk flight from 8 AM to 11:15 AM. Then they stopped
abruptly when the wind changed.
8-9AM observed at cemetary
9-12 observed at ball park.
12-1PM observed at cemetary.
Left when it rained at 1PM.
Non-raptor Observations:
Only one Double-crested Cormorant heading NW at 8:50 EST.
A steady stream of Blue Jays migrating. One Belted Kingfisher.
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Report submitted by Bob Deleon (rldeleon(AT)yahoo.com)
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Subject: HSR: Second Mountain (26 Apr 2008) 229 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 26 Apr 2008 1:17pm
Second Mountain
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 26, 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 8 9 9
Bald Eagle 0 1 1
Northern Harrier 1 2 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk 58 67 67
Cooper's Hawk 7 8 8
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
Broad-winged Hawk 130 171 171
Red-tailed Hawk 9 16 16
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 16 22 22
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: 229 296 296
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Randy Brenner
Observers: Dave Schwenk
Weather:
Mostly cloudy and warm with moderate SE winds
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
5 purple finches, 2 blk and white warblers, 2 blk throated blue warblers,
yellow rumped warbler,
1 common loon
1 dc cormorant
1 great blue heron
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Report submitted by Dave Schwenk (secondmtn(AT)juno.com)
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Subject: HSR:Brian Mishell
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 26 Apr 2008 1:23pm
Beamer Conservation Area
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 25, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 1 1
Turkey Vulture 13 2672 5360
Osprey 0 38 38
Bald Eagle 0 21 55
Northern Harrier 0 100 125
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 1656 1730
Cooper's Hawk 0 72 120
Northern Goshawk 0 2 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 290 628
Broad-winged Hawk 0 1858 1858
Red-tailed Hawk 0 1005 2112
Rough-legged Hawk 0 26 58
Golden Eagle 0 3 8
American Kestrel 0 87 102
Merlin 0 8 9
Peregrine Falcon 0 5 7
Unknown Accipiter 0 1 4
Unknown Buteo 0 14 21
Unknown Falcon 0 2 3
Unknown Eagle 0 0 1
Unknown Raptor 0 28 33
Total: 16 7889 12276
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Brian Mishell
Observers: Ed Couture, Gord McNulty, Pete Wade
Visitors:
If Colin was not there why would anyone else be there???
Weather:
Wind calm all day, cloud cover close to 100% all day,Dreary day which
brightened up somewhat just after 9 a.m. (Standard)Threatened rain
periodically very light shower now and again.
Raptor Observations:
Very little action and except for one kettle at 10.44 of 9 birds (8 T.V.
and one red-tail) it was a very slow day.
Non-raptor Observations:
We were entertained by two cardinals all day. two Thrashers were prominent
most of the day.W.T. Sparrows sang all day and we had a very good sighting
of a Lincoln's Sparrow at 3.20 p.m.
Predictions:
Could not be much slower.
========================================================================
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: 26 Apr 2008 1:32pm
Beamer Conservation Area
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 25, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 1 1
Turkey Vulture 13 2672 5360
Osprey 0 38 38
Bald Eagle 0 21 55
Northern Harrier 0 100 125
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 1656 1730
Cooper's Hawk 0 72 120
Northern Goshawk 0 2 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 290 628
Broad-winged Hawk 0 1858 1858
Red-tailed Hawk 1 1006 2113
Rough-legged Hawk 0 26 58
Golden Eagle 0 3 8
American Kestrel 0 87 102
Merlin 0 8 9
Peregrine Falcon 0 5 7
Unknown Accipiter 0 1 4
Unknown Buteo 0 14 21
Unknown Falcon 0 2 3
Unknown Eagle 0 0 1
Unknown Raptor 0 28 33
Total: 17 7890 12277
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Brian Mishell
Observers: Ed Couture, Gord McNulty, Pete Wade
Visitors:
If Colin was not there why would anyone else be there???
Weather:
Wind calm all day, cloud cover close to 100% all day,Dreary day which
brightened up somewhat just after 9 a.m. (Standard)Threatened rain
periodically very light shower now and again.
Raptor Observations:
Very little action and except for one kettle at 10.44 of 9 birds (8 T.V.
and one red-tail) it was a very slow day.
Non-raptor Observations:
We were entertained by two cardinals all day. two Thrashers were prominent
most of the day.W.T. Sparrows sang all day and we had a very good sighting
of a Lincoln's Sparrow at 3.20 p.m.
Predictions:
Could not be much slower.
========================================================================
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: Ripley Hawk Watch (26 Apr 2008) 1170 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 26 Apr 2008 1:57pm
Ripley Hawk Watch
Ripley, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 26, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 192 5447 11356
Osprey 7 86 90
Bald Eagle 4 41 51
Northern Harrier 12 147 198
Sharp-shinned Hawk 78 839 919
Cooper's Hawk 0 57 71
Northern Goshawk 0 5 5
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 45 186
Broad-winged Hawk 857 5786 5786
Red-tailed Hawk 19 636 954
Rough-legged Hawk 0 13 13
Golden Eagle 0 1 2
American Kestrel 0 189 228
Merlin 0 6 7
Peregrine Falcon 1 3 3
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 5
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 32 40
Total: 1170 13333 19914
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 13:00:00
Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Gil Randell
Observers: Gil Randell, Len DeFrancisco
Weather:
Warm, brisk, southerly breezes and increasing clouds until the rain a
little after ll:00 EST.
Raptor Observations:
Broadwings coming through fast and low for the first two hours of southerly
winds. When wind shifted to the west it slowed the flight nearly to a
halt, entirely to a stop with the rain. Nice flight of eagles, northern
harriers, ospreys and sharpies.
Non-raptor Observations:
Well over 1,000 bluejays. Jann Randell and Mike Ceci helped with the
count.
Predictions:
Southeasterly winds shifting to NE. The southerly winds might help a flight
develop near the lake.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Gilbert Randell (janngil(AT)cecomet.net)
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Subject: HSR: Sandy Hook Migration Watch (26 Apr 2008) 11 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 26 Apr 2008 2:38pm
Sandy Hook Migration Watch
Sandy Hook, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 26, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 4
Turkey Vulture 0 75 203
Osprey 0 25 44
Bald Eagle 0 2 3
Northern Harrier 1 59 76
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 297 314
Cooper's Hawk 0 48 77
Northern Goshawk 0 1 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 18 35
Broad-winged Hawk 0 17 17
Red-tailed Hawk 0 25 39
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 2
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 1 247 356
Merlin 9 66 69
Peregrine Falcon 0 3 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 1 1
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 4 4
Total: 11 888 1250
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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:
Fairly strong E wind; mostly cloudy; high 14C
Raptor Observations:
Black Vulture 2 considered locals
Non-raptor Observations:
Swamp Sparrow 1; White-throated Sparrow ~50; White-eyed Vireo several
singing; Veery 1; Winter Wren 3; Chipping Sparrow 1; Snowy Egret 2; Greater
Yellowlegs 35; Lesser Yellowlegs 1; DC Cormorant 298; Glossy Ibis 13;
Common Loon 4; Green Heron 1; Chimney Swift 2; Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Predictions:
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s.
East winds around 10 mph.
Expect some more Merlins on the move.
========================================================================
Report submitted by John van Dort (john.vandort(AT)gmail.com)
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Subject: HSR: Sandy Hook Migration Watch (25 Apr 2008) 30 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 26 Apr 2008 2:49pm
Sandy Hook Migration Watch
Sandy Hook, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 25, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 4
Turkey Vulture 0 75 203
Osprey 0 25 44
Bald Eagle 0 2 3
Northern Harrier 1 59 76
Sharp-shinned Hawk 14 311 328
Cooper's Hawk 2 50 79
Northern Goshawk 0 1 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 18 35
Broad-winged Hawk 1 18 18
Red-tailed Hawk 1 26 40
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 2
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 2 248 357
Merlin 9 66 69
Peregrine Falcon 0 3 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 1 1
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 4 4
Total: 30 907 1269
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 12:00:00
Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: John van Dort
Observers:
Weather:
Light E wind picked up in strength as it turned SSE; mostly sunny; high 19C
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
Common Raven 1; DC Cormorant 226; Greater Yellowlegs 3; Lesser Yellowlegs
2; Black Scoter 14; Great Egret 1; RB Nuthatch 1; Blue Jay 15; Eastern
Kingbird 1
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Subject: HSR: Plum Island MA (23 Apr 2008) 10 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 26 Apr 2008 3:08pm
Plum Island MA
Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 23, 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 3 29 31
Bald Eagle 0 0 0
Northern Harrier 0 53 57
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 19 20
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 4 4
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 5 531 539
Merlin 0 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: 10 685 702
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Observation start time: 06:00:00
Observation end time: 13:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Craig Jackson
Observers: Scott Kalter, Ted Mara, Tom Graham
Visitors:
Susan Lee; Barbara Gard
Weather:
Wind - West most of the day changing to SE at end of watch
Raptor Observations:
Small movement -varied heights. Immature Bald Eagle soaring in area --
local bird? Local Osprey fishing
Non-raptor Observations:
140 migating DC Cormorants. Resident Brown thrasher singing and 2 migrant
Ruby-crowned Kinglets; territorial Killdeer
========================================================================
Report submitted by Craig Jackson (crleja(AT)yahoo.com)
Plum Island, Parker River NWR, MA information may be found at:
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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: Cape Henlopen Hawk Watch (26 Apr 2008) 2 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 26 Apr 2008 3:40pm
Cape Henlopen Hawk Watch
Delaware, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 26, 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 28
Osprey 1 17 37
Bald Eagle 0 1 4
Northern Harrier 0 11 17
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 59 78
Cooper's Hawk 0 20 33
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 0 133 181
Merlin 1 208 218
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 2
Unknown Accipiter 0 10 12
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 4 5
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 16 22
Total: 2 483 648
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 10:30:00
Total observation time: 2.5 hours
Official Counter: Kathy Boyd
Observers:
Visitors:
31
Weather:
Wind SE/ESE force 1,16-18c,clcv 90-30%,visb 10k,
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions:
60% chance of rain in the morning, overcast in the afternoon, high 60 wind
NE 10-20
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Report submitted by Sue Gruver (srgruver(AT)aol.com)
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Subject: HSR: Bradbury Mountain State Park (26 Apr 2008) 98 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 26 Apr 2008 3:45pm
Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 26, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 2 3 3
Turkey Vulture 0 39 135
Osprey 6 288 288
Northern Harrier 0 44 48
Sharp-shinned Hawk 19 478 505
Cooper's Hawk 1 35 44
Northern Goshawk 1 1 5
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 21 45
Broad-winged Hawk 48 852 852
Red-tailed Hawk 0 74 184
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 6 272 277
Merlin 11 44 46
Peregrine Falcon 1 2 3
Unknown Accipiter 0 11 12
Unknown Buteo 1 8 15
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 4
Bald Eagle 1 24 67
Total: 98 2196 2533
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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: Brad Woodward, Don Thompson, Julie Krasne, Leon Mooney,
Luke Seitz
Visitors:
34 visitors in total. As mentioned before, thanx to Leon, Don, Luke, Julie,
and Brad for spending some quality hours on Bradbury Mountain. And to
Libby, whom visited us via phone... Hurry back, one and all...
Weather:
Awesome day, with light to moderate winds early(variable in terms of
direction); and light to moderate South winds rest of day. Comfortable
temps all day. Not many clouds, but the few we had were helpful.
Raptor Observations:
First off, it was a dream day for Hawkwatchers. A heartfelt thanx to Leon,
Don, Luke, Julie, and Brad for their awesome spotting efforts. And to
Libby, for the posititve Bird karma... Now for the fireworks:
2 Black Vultures seen to the West. Unlike our first Black Vulture for the
'08 Bradbury Hawkwatch, these 2 were scope Birds; but very exciting,
regardless.
How about an immie Northern Goshawk circling overhead for a full minute or
two? This awesome Accipiter was built like a tank! Truly one of the most
incredible Birds that i have seen! And that is not all:
How about a Peregrine Falcon dive-bombing a Turkey Vulture?!! My guess
would be that this was an immie Peregrine(based on attitude); but it was
too distant to age accurately(for me anyway). But what a show this
magnificent Falcon put on! Great spot Luke!
Speaking of Falcons; before today, i am not sure i had ever seen 11
Merlins in one day. No misprint folks - 11 Merlins! Virtually all of the
Birds were overhead, with numerous world-class looks provided. Julie
spotted 5 or 6 of these Birds, and thus she will henceforth be known as
"Merlin-Lady"; at least when she is Hawkwatching with me, anyway!
Also 1 Basic II Bald Eagle moving through; and several nice looks at
resident adults.
And a very consistent Broad-winged Hawk day; no fewer than 3 in any hour,
and numerous high-quality looks.
To put it in hockey or soccer terms; we scored a "hat-trick" on both
countable Accipiters and countable Falcons, which makes for an excellent
day at any Hawkwatch in the world.
Bradbury Mountain rocks!!!
Non-raptor Observations:
How about a Purple Martin! This beautiful Bird was spotted flying over the
Mountain, maybe 60 to 80 feet up. This individual was an adult male, and
putting it simply; this was one stunning Swallow! Wow...
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Subject: HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (26 Apr 2008) 4105 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 26 Apr 2008 4:39pm
Derby Hill Bird Observatory
Mexico, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 26, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 3 3
Turkey Vulture 58 9196 11684
Osprey 67 313 317
Bald Eagle 8 72 116
Northern Harrier 48 453 528
Sharp-shinned Hawk 267 2523 2559
Cooper's Hawk 14 146 307
Northern Goshawk 2 11 15
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 266 525
Broad-winged Hawk 3563 12016 12016
Red-tailed Hawk 54 3935 5007
Rough-legged Hawk 2 166 280
Golden Eagle 3 52 72
American Kestrel 16 300 349
Merlin 2 28 31
Peregrine Falcon 1 4 6
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: 4105 29484 33819
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Observation start time: 05:30:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 10.5 hours
Official Counter: Mike Slattery
Observers:
Weather:
Consistent SE winds from 8-17 mph under partly to mostly cloudy skies.
Temperatures from 20-28C. High temperature of 28C = 82.4F.
Raptor Observations:
High daily raptor count for the year to date.
Non-raptor Observations:
1-Evening Grosbeak
1-Warbling Vireo
150-Purple Finches
3-Solitary Sandpipers
3-Bobolinks
1-Dunlin
1420-Blue Jays
1-Lesser Yellowlegs
Predictions:
There should be a clean-up flight on Sunday. The best prediction is for the
morning hours before winds are forecast to have a northerly component.
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Report submitted by Mike Slattery (mike.slattery(AT)derbyhill.org)
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Subject: HSR: Bullhead Mountain (26 Apr 2008) 4 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 26 Apr 2008 5:45pm
Bullhead Mountain
Sparta, North Carolina, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 26, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 2 7 23
Turkey Vulture 1 65 325
Osprey 0 21 21
Bald Eagle 0 0 0
Northern Harrier 0 4 5
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 5 9
Cooper's Hawk 0 2 4
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 2
Broad-winged Hawk 1 173 173
Red-tailed Hawk 0 7 17
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 4 5
Merlin 0 1 2
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 1 3
Unknown Buteo 0 4 4
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 3 7
Total: 4 299 600
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 11:30:00
Total observation time: 2.5 hours
Official Counter: James Douglas Keighton
Observers:
Weather:
Mostly cloudy with very light wind and threat of rain. Hazy with low
visibility.Temperature inthe 70's F.
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
3 cormorants headed north and three groups of Blue Jays (8, 17, and 5 per
group) on a eastnortheast course along the ridge or northeast across the
saddle.
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Subject: HSR: Peak Mountain (26 Apr 2008) 44 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 26 Apr 2008 6:22pm
Peak Mountain
East Granby, Connecticut, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 26, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 3 4
Turkey Vulture 0 98 238
Osprey 2 89 89
Bald Eagle 0 3 7
Northern Harrier 1 18 35
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 89 107
Cooper's Hawk 0 18 31
Northern Goshawk 0 0 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 9 34
Broad-winged Hawk 20 306 306
Red-tailed Hawk 2 43 132
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 11 100 108
Merlin 2 5 8
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 2
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 1 4
Unknown Falcon 1 1 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 2 14 20
Total: 44 799 1128
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 15:45:00
Total observation time: 8.75 hours
Official Counter: Joseph E. Wojtanowski
Observers: Dana Campbell, Joe Wojtanowski, John Wojtanowski
Weather:
Clcv 100-1-7%. Rain to start. Wind S-SSW-S-N @ 0-11 mph.
Temp 11.1 - 18.8C
Raptor Observations:
Non Migrant BE adult, CH, BW 2, RT 3, TV 3.
Non-raptor Observations:
Eastern Towhee, Wood Duck, Black and White Warbler, Savannah Sparrow, Field
Sparrow 2, Yellow-rumped Warbler 2, Eastern Meadowlark 2, Great Blue Heron
9, DC Cormorant 102, plus 21 other species. 22 turtles at the pond.
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Report submitted by Joe Wojtanowski (Jtwxw(AT)aol.com)
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Subject: HSR: Whitefish Point (26 Apr 2008) 334 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 26 Apr 2008 6:23pm
Whitefish Point
Paradise, Michigan, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 26, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 10 206 208
Osprey 2 55 55
Bald Eagle 16 174 313
Northern Harrier 10 331 335
Sharp-shinned Hawk 185 6772 6772
Cooper's Hawk 1 12 12
Northern Goshawk 2 36 43
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 32 38
Broad-winged Hawk 8 49 49
Red-tailed Hawk 55 1112 1153
Rough-legged Hawk 15 921 927
Golden Eagle 3 29 50
American Kestrel 19 489 490
Merlin 5 70 78
Peregrine Falcon 2 11 11
Swainson's Hawk 0 1 1
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 4 4
Total: 334 10304 10539
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:30:00
Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Calvin Brennan
Observers:
Visitors:
Josh and Kara Haas along with their group from the Kalamazoo Nature Centre
Weather:
Other than a few sunny breaks early in the day, cloudy conditions prevailed
throughout the day today. Winds were strong from the south becoming
west-southwest by late morning. There was some late day drizzle and sleet.
Raptor Observations:
There was a significant movement of birds early in the day, perhaps spurred
on by the wind and the few sunny breaks, but this activity would taper off
sharply by mid morning.
Non-raptor Observations:
Arrivals today included Cliff and Bank Swallow.
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Report submitted by Calvin Brennan (common_raven(AT)hotmail.com)
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Subject: HSR: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (26 Apr 2008) 111 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 26 Apr 2008 7:05pm
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 26, 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 34 34
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 3 63 63
Bald Eagle 0 8 13
Northern Harrier 0 15 15
Sharp-shinned Hawk 9 82 83
Cooper's Hawk 0 36 37
Northern Goshawk 0 2 2
Unknown Accipiter 0 5 5
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 4 5
Broad-winged Hawk 98 329 329
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 0 69 79
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 15 15
Golden Eagle 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 2 2
American Kestrel 0 38 40
Merlin 0 6 6
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 2 2
Unknown Raptor 1 35 35
Total: 111 752 773
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours
Compiler: Laurie Goodrich
Counters: Alex Schnurr, Geoffrey Ongeri, Marah Ketter
Weather:
Overcast, cold, very windy.
Raptor Observations:
14:10 OS passed low over NLO, possibly roosting in area of No.4
Non-raptor Observations:
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Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (goodrich(AT)hawkmtn.org)
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Subject: HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (26 Apr 2008) 237 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 26 Apr 2008 8:06pm
Fort Smallwood Park
Pasadena, Maryland, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 26, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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BV 0 139 454
TV 18 942 5329
OS 8 243 376
BE 2 16 38
NH 3 74 94
SS 178 1016 1182
CH 12 153 344
NG 0 0 0
RS 1 78 192
BW 10 82 82
RT 0 61 186
RL 0 0 0
GE 0 0 0
AK 1 151 407
ML 2 31 32
PG 0 2 2
UA 1 5 12
UB 0 6 11
UF 0 0 0
UE 0 0 0
UR 1 3 4
Total: 237 3002 8745
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Observation start time: 07:15:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 8.25 hours
Official Counter: Sue Ricciardi
Observers: Andy Smith, Nolan Britt
Visitors:
Dave Curson + 20 from Patterson Park area; Marian Argentino + 9 from
Chesapeake Audubon; Nolan Britt + 8; Robert Mardiney, Sharon, and Linda
doing a big day for Irvine Nature Center; Matt Grey's parents.
Weather:
Hazy; clouds dissipated over the day; 62-80 degrees; poor to fair
visibility; winds from the E or ENE, 3-10 mph, ending at 17 mph
Raptor Observations:
More Sharpies today
Non-raptor Observations:
Black-crowned Night Heron 2; Glossy Ibis 3
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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: Wildcat Ridge (26 Apr 2008) 26 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 26 Apr 2008 8:58pm
Wildcat Ridge
Hibernia, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 26, 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 41 43
Bald Eagle 0 0 6
Northern Harrier 0 7 8
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 80 104
Cooper's Hawk 1 28 37
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 5 10
Broad-winged Hawk 18 221 221
Red-tailed Hawk 2 20 45
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 26 26
Merlin 0 0 1
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 13 14
Total: 26 441 518
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Fred Vanderburgh
Observers: Kevin W, Nora, Chris, Rick S
Visitors:
visitors=10
Weather:
Temperature 60-66 degrees, drizzle and cloudly in the morning giving way to
40% cloud cover, E winds 10-15 gusting to 25, visibility 5 miles.
Raptor Observations:
All the migrants struggled against the strong East winds. Even an Osprey
carrying a fish.
Non-raptor Observations:
Raven came by early in AM. Rick S brought some trees to plant in observance
to Earth Day.
Predictions:
Same as today
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Report submitted by Fred Vanderburgh (f.vanderburgh(AT)att.net)
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Subject: HSR: Washington Monument State Park (26 Apr 2008) 198
Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 26 Apr 2008 9:43pm
Washington Monument State Park
Boonsboro, Maryland, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 26, 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 40 248 254
Bald Eagle 1 8 11
Northern Harrier 3 45 49
Sharp-shinned Hawk 36 226 245
Cooper's Hawk 2 17 29
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 6 26
Broad-winged Hawk 109 1092 1092
Red-tailed Hawk 3 85 258
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 1 32 37
Merlin 0 4 8
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 1 1 1
Unknown Buteo 0 3 3
Unknown Falcon 0 1 2
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 2 10 17
Total: 198 1778 2032
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 16:15:00
Total observation time: 7.25 hours
Official Counter: Paul Newton
Observers: Paul Newton
Weather:
Wind = WSW to ESE @ 1 to 3. Temp = 22 to 24C. Humidity = 94%. BP = 30.03.
Cloud Cover = 100 to 10%. Visibility = 8 to 20K w/haze. Very light drizzle
at about 2:50 PM that lasted about 5 to 10 minutes.
Raptor Observations:
BE - 1 Immature @ 11:55 AM.
Non-raptor Observations:
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