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Subject: HSR: Cape Henlopen Hawk Watch (05 May 2008) 7 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 5 May 2008 12:27pm
Cape Henlopen Hawk Watch
Delaware, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 05, 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 0 0 37
Bald Eagle 0 0 4
Northern Harrier 0 2 21
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 17 100
Cooper's Hawk 0 1 35
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 11
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 3 184
Merlin 3 4 229
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 2
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 12
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 5
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 1 2 26
Total: 7 29 694
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Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 10:30:00
Total observation time: 2 hours
Official Counter: Dave Weber
Observers: Susan Gruver
Weather:
wind-East 2-3,temp 13c,clcv 100%,visb 15k, humi 94%,bara 30.11
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions:
sunny high 74, WNW 5-10
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Report submitted by Sue Gruver (srgruver(AT)aol.com)
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Subject: HSR: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (04 May 2008) 103 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 5 May 2008 2:40pm
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 04, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 3 3 10
Turkey Vulture 0 0 35
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 17 20 90
Bald Eagle 12 12 26
Northern Harrier 3 3 19
Sharp-shinned Hawk 12 12 103
Cooper's Hawk 3 3 43
Northern Goshawk 0 0 2
Unknown Accipiter 3 3 9
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 6
Broad-winged Hawk 23 23 455
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 11 11 93
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 1 1 16
Golden Eagle 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
American Kestrel 0 1 43
Merlin 2 2 8
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 13 13 53
Total: 103 107 1016
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Compiler: Laurie Goodrich
Counters: Geoffrey Ongeri, Manuel Gonzalez, Marah Ketter
Weather:
Partly sunny, foggy for first hour.
Raptor Observations:
8 BE (5 A, 3 Juv)passed within 40 min (9:10-9:50)
12:18 Juv BE passed
13:40 1 Juv BE, 2 A BE passed
Non-raptor Observations:
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Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (goodrich(AT)hawkmtn.org)
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Subject: HSR: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (05 May 2008) 1 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 5 May 2008 2:49pm
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 05, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 3 10
Turkey Vulture 0 0 35
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Osprey 0 20 90
Bald Eagle 0 12 26
Northern Harrier 0 3 19
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 12 103
Cooper's Hawk 0 3 43
Northern Goshawk 0 0 2
Unknown Accipiter 0 3 9
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 6
Broad-winged Hawk 0 23 455
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 0 11 93
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 1 2 17
Golden Eagle 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
American Kestrel 0 1 43
Merlin 0 2 8
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 0 13 53
Total: 1 108 1017
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Compiler: Laurie Goodrich
Counters: Dana Owen, Manuel Gonzalez, Marah Ketter
Weather:
Plenty of sun, hot, no wind.
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (goodrich(AT)hawkmtn.org)
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Subject: HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (05 May 2008) 444 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 5 May 2008 3:27pm
Derby Hill Bird Observatory
Mexico, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 05, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 3
Turkey Vulture 54 121 11902
Osprey 27 264 612
Bald Eagle 25 76 205
Northern Harrier 16 172 711
Sharp-shinned Hawk 76 885 3588
Cooper's Hawk 4 5 319
Northern Goshawk 0 3 19
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 5 530
Broad-winged Hawk 214 666 16417
Red-tailed Hawk 24 155 5233
Rough-legged Hawk 0 3 285
Golden Eagle 1 2 79
American Kestrel 1 18 370
Merlin 0 13 44
Peregrine Falcon 2 7 13
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: 444 2395 40334
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 16:30:00
Total observation time: 9.5 hours
Official Counter: Mike Slattery
Observers:
Weather:
Light morning south winds until the lake breeze developed shifting winds to
the north at 3-8 mph. Clear skies became partly cloudy with temperatures of
7-15C.
Raptor Observations:
Observations from 11am until 4:30pm from south lookout.
Daily high year-to-date number of Bald Eagles.
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions:
Tuesday may produce a few more raptors than originally thought. Bald Eagle
numbers are good, Broad-wings are still coming through but not in the large
numbers previously recorded, and there are plenty of other songbirds.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Mike Slattery (mike.slattery(AT)derbyhill.org)
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Subject: HSR: Sandy Hook Migration Watch (05 May 2008) 42 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 5 May 2008 4:14pm
Sandy Hook Migration Watch
Sandy Hook, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 05, 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 1 207
Osprey 1 10 67
Bald Eagle 1 5 8
Northern Harrier 1 9 106
Sharp-shinned Hawk 26 180 772
Cooper's Hawk 1 21 119
Northern Goshawk 0 0 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 35
Broad-winged Hawk 3 14 38
Red-tailed Hawk 0 6 59
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 2
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 2 20 382
Merlin 7 93 200
Peregrine Falcon 0 18 22
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 2
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 4
Swallow-tailed Kite 0 1 1
Total: 42 378 2031
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: John van Dort
Observers:
Weather:
Clear skies; light winds, later became moderate SSE; high 23C
Raptor Observations:
High flight
Non-raptor Observations:
Wilson's Phalarope 1 ad female found in salt pond near Fisherman's Trail
Predictions:
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
There'll be some birds, but Wednesday looks better.
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Report submitted by John van Dort (john.vandort(AT)gmail.com)
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Subject: HSR: Wildcat Ridge (05 May 2008) 9 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 5 May 2008 4:44pm
Wildcat Ridge
Hibernia, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 05, 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 1 5 48
Bald Eagle 0 0 6
Northern Harrier 1 2 10
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 7 111
Cooper's Hawk 1 3 40
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 10
Broad-winged Hawk 4 36 258
Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 45
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 1 27
Merlin 2 2 3
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 14
Total: 9 56 575
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Kevin McCarthy
Observers:
Visitors:
2
Weather:
Temp: 60 - 71 degrees F. No clouds in AM gradually becoming 20% high, thin
clouds by late afternoon. Visibility 7 - 10 miles with haze. Wind
variable, from E to SW, W and NW, back to SW at 5mph.
Raptor Observations:
Merlins at 1:30 and 1:40 PM flying from Marcella along WCR and beyond.
Non-raptor Observations:
Black-and-white warbler. Indigo Bunting.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Kevin McCarthy ()
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Subject: HSR: Ripley Hawk Watch (05 May 2008) 443 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 5 May 2008 4:47pm
Ripley Hawk Watch
Ripley, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 05, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 150 232 11704
Osprey 2 83 174
Bald Eagle 12 21 80
Northern Harrier 4 35 235
Sharp-shinned Hawk 73 281 1244
Cooper's Hawk 1 7 83
Northern Goshawk 0 0 5
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 2 189
Broad-winged Hawk 115 541 6438
Red-tailed Hawk 80 105 1108
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 14
Golden Eagle 0 0 2
American Kestrel 0 5 233
Merlin 0 1 8
Peregrine Falcon 1 2 6
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 5
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 4 9 50
Total: 443 1325 21578
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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
Visitors:
Mike Williams
Weather:
Warm southwesterly winds becoming northwesterly, clear skies with some
helpful clouds.
Raptor Observations:
Two non-migrating bald eagles. A strong bald eagle day (12 migrants), a
good sharpie day (73) and a nice juvenile red-tail flight (80). The
northeasterly winds as the day progressed made the hillside attractive to
the migrants.
Non-raptor Observations:
Several migrating loons, northern orioles, savanah sparrows.
Tom Wasilewski, Mike Ceci, Bill and Eileen Jowett, Berk and Jill Adams and
Jann Randell helped with the count.
Predictions:
Partly sunny, northerly winds, warm in the morning, dropping temperatures
in the afternoon, chance of rain in the afternoon.
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Report submitted by Gilbert Randell (janngil(AT)cecomet.net)
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Subject: HSR: Hamburg Hawk Watch (05 May 2008) 298 Raptors, 1PG, 3BE
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 5 May 2008 4:58pm
Hamburg Hawk Watch
Hamburg, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 05, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 182 223 9543
Osprey 0 4 88
Bald Eagle 3 8 20
Northern Harrier 2 2 45
Sharp-shinned Hawk 13 26 405
Cooper's Hawk 5 11 101
Northern Goshawk 0 0 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 117
Broad-winged Hawk 63 96 2369
Red-tailed Hawk 28 50 984
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 16
Golden Eagle 0 0 1
American Kestrel 1 2 67
Merlin 0 0 9
Peregrine Falcon 1 1 3
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 10
Unknown Buteo 0 3 56
Unknown Falcon 0 0 3
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 15
Total: 298 427 13853
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Observation start time: 07:45:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 8.25 hours
Official Counter: Bill Watson
Observers: Bob Andrle
Visitors:
Bob Andrle
Weather:
80% clear skies- south winds changed to strong west winds in the afternoon.
Raptor Observations:
Broad-winged Hawks were the main species in the morning, but in the
afternoon Turkey Vultures were king. 3 immature BE, 1 Peregrine Falcon
Non-raptor Observations:
98 Blue Jays in the first two hours
Predictions:
probably good but not as good as today - some rain is possible
========================================================================
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: Beamer Conservation Area (05 May 2008) 244 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 5 May 2008 5:46pm
Beamer Conservation Area
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: May 05, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 1
Turkey Vulture 18 40 5618
Osprey 0 2 46
Bald Eagle 1 1 60
Northern Harrier 5 6 159
Sharp-shinned Hawk 173 194 2457
Cooper's Hawk 3 3 129
Northern Goshawk 1 1 5
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 637
Broad-winged Hawk 19 23 2950
Red-tailed Hawk 17 26 2198
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 60
Golden Eagle 0 0 8
American Kestrel 2 2 113
Merlin 0 0 9
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 8
Unknown Buteo 3 3 35
Unknown Falcon 0 0 3
Unknown Eagle 0 0 1
Unknown Raptor 2 2 35
Total: 244 303 14539
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 10 hours
Official Counter: John Stevens
Observers: Ed Couture
Visitors:
Tom Reavley, Barbara and Andrew Malcolm from Toronto, Eric and Brandon
Holden, Jane Mulkewich from Dundas and Barry Lickers from Waterdown
Weather:
Fair skies and moderately strong winds from the south and southwest.
Raptor Observations:
Several raptors went east. Red-tailed Hawks were immatures, Bald Eagle was
a probable fourth-year bird
Non-raptor Observations:
Sandhill Crane went east, Gray Catbird and Great Crested Flycatcher were
present but no warblers and few sparrows. Numerous swallows (Tree, Barn
and Rough-winged, Purple Martins) and one Chimney Swift passed over.
========================================================================
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 (05 May 2008) 322 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 5 May 2008 5:46pm
Whitefish Point
Paradise, Michigan, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 05, 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 33 275
Osprey 2 10 70
Bald Eagle 11 28 354
Northern Harrier 21 59 415
Sharp-shinned Hawk 227 2087 9567
Cooper's Hawk 0 2 15
Northern Goshawk 2 6 55
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 4 46
Broad-winged Hawk 15 948 1378
Red-tailed Hawk 11 125 1405
Rough-legged Hawk 3 27 980
Golden Eagle 3 6 62
American Kestrel 12 80 579
Merlin 3 18 102
Peregrine Falcon 2 6 20
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 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 0 4
Total: 322 3439 15328
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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:
Visitors:
Robert and Joy Cohen
Bob and Judy Lynn
Gwen and Dennis Patrick
David Pavelich
Alison Village
Weather:
Gradual clearing took place today over the course of the morning with the
afternoon being partly to mostly sunny. Winds were strong and gusty from
the northwest.
Raptor Observations:
While diversity was very good today, the bulk of the numbers were provided
by Sharpies but with a very good showing by Harriers and Bald Eagles as
well. Not surprising given the strong winds, there was very little
significant Buteo migration.
Non-raptor Observations:
Purple Finches continue to be one the main passerine migrants along with
the first good push of American Pipits.
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Report submitted by Calvin Brennan (common_raven(AT)hotmail.com)
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Subject: HSR: Bradbury Mountain State Park (05 May 2008) 223 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 5 May 2008 6:13pm
Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 05, 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 0 135
Osprey 17 37 344
Northern Harrier 4 9 59
Sharp-shinned Hawk 54 121 637
Cooper's Hawk 0 0 44
Northern Goshawk 0 0 5
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 45
Broad-winged Hawk 113 284 1240
Red-tailed Hawk 0 1 185
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 17 21 299
Merlin 14 22 74
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 3
Unknown Accipiter 0 1 13
Unknown Buteo 0 0 15
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 2 2 6
Bald Eagle 2 8 77
Total: 223 506 3184
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 9 hours
Official Counter: Dane Ferrell
Observers: Derek Lovitch, Jeannette Lovitch, Julie Krasne,
Patrick Burke, Tom Downing
Visitors:
15 in total. Great spotting by Derek, Patrick, Tom, Julie, Jeanette, and
Kim. Excellent job everyone!
Weather:
Best weather day of the year. Light winds, mostly variable all day long.
Very comfy temps all day. Some helpful clouds in middle of the day. Simpy
awesome weather.
Raptor Observations:
American Kestrels win the Falcon Bowl over the feisty Merlins - 17 American
Kestrels to 14 Merlins. Awesome!
54 Sharp-shinned Hawks! 23 Sharpies in the last 75 minutes... Incredible!
Just an awesome Hawkwatching day...
Non-raptor Observations:
Sandhill Crane - our second of the season. Great spot Patrick!
Another nice day for migrating Double-crested Cormorants on the move.
Black-and-white and Black-throated Green Warblers, onsite.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (wildbirdcenter(AT)yarmouthbirds.com)
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