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Subject: HSR: Pilgrim Heights (31 May 2009) 46 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 4 Jun 2009 12:38pm
Pilgrim Heights
North Truro, Massachusetts, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 31, 2009
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 2 2
Turkey Vulture 9 379 832
Osprey 12 82 141
Bald Eagle 4 19 23
Northern Harrier 0 3 20
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 157 363
Cooper's Hawk 3 25 70
Northern Goshawk 0 0 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 22
Broad-winged Hawk 12 96 192
Red-tailed Hawk 2 32 95
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 2
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 73 407
Merlin 0 24 47
Peregrine Falcon 0 7 11
Unknown Accipiter 0 1 3
Unknown Buteo 0 0 1
Unknown Falcon 0 2 3
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0
Swallow-tailed Kite 1 1 1
Total: 46 905 2237
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Donald Manchester
Observers: Michael Brokenshire
Visitors:
35
Weather:
Lovely spring day with moderate south-southwesterly winds, some cloud
cover, increasing as the day progressed, very clear visibility
Raptor Observations:
Returns: TVs, OS, BEs, CH, BWs
One SK was spotted!!!
Non-raptor Observations:
151 cedar waxwings, 12 fish crows, 1 american bittern, 1 e. wood peewee, 14
chimney swifts, 18 common loons, 20-30 right whales, humpback whales and
finback whales
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Report submitted by Melissa Lowe (mlowe(AT)massaudubon.org)
Pilgrim Heights Hawk Watch information may be found at:
http://www.massaudubon.org/wellfleetbay/hawkwatch
Site Description:
The Pilgrim Heights Hawk Watch is located in the town of North Truro, MA on
Cape Cod, approximately 100 miles southeast of Boston. The site is located
within the Cape Cod National Seashore and is the only formal site located
on Cape Cod. The site (elevation 50ft), is at the second or northernmost
overlook along an interpretive trail that runs through the area. The trail
is accessed only by foot but is open to the public. Currently the site is
used, with permission from the Cape Cod National Seashore, for the spring
migration, a 6-8 week period within the months of March through June.
Historically, the heaviest flights have occurred during the last week of
April and first week of May. At least 8 species are recorded as regular
migrants at the site. There is a large migratory movement of non-raptor
species including seabirds, gulls, ducks and passerines to name a few. The
site is also known for observing butterfly and dragonfly migrants. Whale
sightings off-shore are also common during these months. Muskrat, otter and
white-tailed deer are common residents.
Directions to site:
Pilgrim Heights is located within the Cape Cod National Seashore in North
Truro on the east side of Route 6, just north of the Truro and Provincetown
town line. Park in the first parking lot and take the Small's Swamp Trail
to the second overlook. It is an easy walk down the trail, approximately ½
mile from parking lot.
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Subject: HSR: Pilgrim Heights (01 Jun 2009) 65 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 4 Jun 2009 12:49pm
Pilgrim Heights
North Truro, Massachusetts, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Jun 01, 2009
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 2
Turkey Vulture 35 35 867
Osprey 1 1 142
Bald Eagle 0 0 23
Northern Harrier 0 0 20
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 363
Cooper's Hawk 2 2 72
Northern Goshawk 0 0 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 22
Broad-winged Hawk 25 25 217
Red-tailed Hawk 2 2 97
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 2
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 0 407
Merlin 0 0 47
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 11
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 3
Unknown Buteo 0 0 1
Unknown Falcon 0 0 3
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0
Swallow-tailed Kite 0 0 1
Total: 65 65 2302
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 13:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Donald Manchester
Observers: Ed Hoopes
Weather:
Cool spring day, partly cloudy at the start, but clearing as the morning
progressed, moderate winds, lessening over time from the west-northwest,
turning to west-southwest, then south-southwest,then southwest. Very clear
visibility
Raptor Observations:
Returns: TVs, CH, BWs
Non-raptor Observations:
2 green heron, 1 a.bittern, 5 a.redstarts, 300+ n. gannets, 2 purple
martins, 188 cedar waxwings
========================================================================
Report submitted by Melissa Lowe (mlowe(AT)massaudubon.org)
Pilgrim Heights Hawk Watch information may be found at:
http://www.massaudubon.org/wellfleetbay/hawkwatch
Site Description:
The Pilgrim Heights Hawk Watch is located in the town of North Truro, MA on
Cape Cod, approximately 100 miles southeast of Boston. The site is located
within the Cape Cod National Seashore and is the only formal site located
on Cape Cod. The site (elevation 50ft), is at the second or northernmost
overlook along an interpretive trail that runs through the area. The trail
is accessed only by foot but is open to the public. Currently the site is
used, with permission from the Cape Cod National Seashore, for the spring
migration, a 6-8 week period within the months of March through June.
Historically, the heaviest flights have occurred during the last week of
April and first week of May. At least 8 species are recorded as regular
migrants at the site. There is a large migratory movement of non-raptor
species including seabirds, gulls, ducks and passerines to name a few. The
site is also known for observing butterfly and dragonfly migrants. Whale
sightings off-shore are also common during these months. Muskrat, otter and
white-tailed deer are common residents.
Directions to site:
Pilgrim Heights is located within the Cape Cod National Seashore in North
Truro on the east side of Route 6, just north of the Truro and Provincetown
town line. Park in the first parking lot and take the Small's Swamp Trail
to the second overlook. It is an easy walk down the trail, approximately ½
mile from parking lot.
BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines:
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Subject: HSR: Pilgrim Heights (02 Jun 2009) 2 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 4 Jun 2009 12:54pm
Pilgrim Heights
North Truro, Massachusetts, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Jun 02, 2009
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 2
Turkey Vulture 1 36 868
Osprey 0 1 142
Bald Eagle 1 1 24
Northern Harrier 0 0 20
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 363
Cooper's Hawk 0 2 72
Northern Goshawk 0 0 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 22
Broad-winged Hawk 0 25 217
Red-tailed Hawk 0 2 97
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 2
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 0 407
Merlin 0 0 47
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 11
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 3
Unknown Buteo 0 0 1
Unknown Falcon 0 0 3
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0
Swallow-tailed Kite 0 0 1
Total: 2 67 2304
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 11:00:00
Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Donald Manchester
Observers: Ed Hoopes
Weather:
Cool spring day with moderate winds out of the southwest, turning to
south-southwest, clear visibility, partly cloudy at the start, changing
quickly to full cloud cover
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
8 canada geese and 1 snow goose (together), 8 fish crows
========================================================================
Report submitted by Melissa Lowe (mlowe(AT)massaudubon.org)
Pilgrim Heights Hawk Watch information may be found at:
http://www.massaudubon.org/wellfleetbay/hawkwatch
Site Description:
The Pilgrim Heights Hawk Watch is located in the town of North Truro, MA on
Cape Cod, approximately 100 miles southeast of Boston. The site is located
within the Cape Cod National Seashore and is the only formal site located
on Cape Cod. The site (elevation 50ft), is at the second or northernmost
overlook along an interpretive trail that runs through the area. The trail
is accessed only by foot but is open to the public. Currently the site is
used, with permission from the Cape Cod National Seashore, for the spring
migration, a 6-8 week period within the months of March through June.
Historically, the heaviest flights have occurred during the last week of
April and first week of May. At least 8 species are recorded as regular
migrants at the site. There is a large migratory movement of non-raptor
species including seabirds, gulls, ducks and passerines to name a few. The
site is also known for observing butterfly and dragonfly migrants. Whale
sightings off-shore are also common during these months. Muskrat, otter and
white-tailed deer are common residents.
Directions to site:
Pilgrim Heights is located within the Cape Cod National Seashore in North
Truro on the east side of Route 6, just north of the Truro and Provincetown
town line. Park in the first parking lot and take the Small's Swamp Trail
to the second overlook. It is an easy walk down the trail, approximately ½
mile from parking lot.
BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines:
http://www.hmana.org/
List archives,subscription options:
http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html
To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request(AT)listserv.arizona.edu
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Subject: HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (03 Jun 2009) 6 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 4 Jun 2009 8:32pm
Fort Smallwood Park
Pasadena, Maryland, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Jun 03, 2009
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 1 2 284
Turkey Vulture 4 32 6536
Osprey 0 2 528
Bald Eagle 0 5 116
Northern Harrier 0 0 96
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 1273
Cooper's Hawk 1 2 415
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 245
Broad-winged Hawk 0 8 1546
Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 296
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 1
American Kestrel 0 0 303
Merlin 0 0 67
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 3
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 18
Unknown Buteo 0 0 22
Unknown Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 21
Mississippi Kite 0 1 7
Total: 6 52 11784
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Observation start time: 08:45:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 5.25 hours
Official Counter: Sue Ricciardi
Observers: Hal Wierenga
Weather:
Partly to mostly cloudy; 70-83 degrees; poor visibility due to fog and
haze; winds light and variable, 0-6 mph
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
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Report submitted by Sue Ricciardi (susiericc(AT)comcast.net)
Fort Smallwood Park information may be found at:
http://www.mdbirds.org/sites/mdsites/hawks/hawkwatch.html
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.
BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines:
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List archives,subscription options:
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