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Subject: HSR: Washington Monument State Park (30 Apr 2008) 120
Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 1 May 2008 2:32am
Washington Monument State Park
Boonsboro, Maryland, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 30, 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 82 330 336
Bald Eagle 2 10 13
Northern Harrier 1 46 50
Sharp-shinned Hawk 9 235 254
Cooper's Hawk 3 20 32
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 6 26
Broad-winged Hawk 17 1109 1109
Red-tailed Hawk 2 87 260
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 32 37
Merlin 0 4 8
Peregrine Falcon 1 1 1
Unknown Accipiter 0 1 1
Unknown Buteo 0 3 3
Unknown Falcon 1 2 3
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 2 12 19
Total: 120 1898 2152
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Observation start time: 10:00:00
Observation end time: 18:30:00
Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Paul Newton
Observers: Paul Newton
Weather:
Wind = WNW @ 2 to 1. Temp = 9 to 12C. Humidity= 43%. BP = 30.15. Cloud
Cover = 100 to 25%. Visibility = 20 to 40K w/haze. Light drizzle lasting
from 10 to 15 minutes around 11:00 AM.
Raptor Observations:
BE - 1 Immature @ 3:21 PM.
BE - 1 Adult @ 5:35 PM.
PG - 1 @ 3:21 PM just before & in front of the BE.
OS - at least 3 carrying fish.
Non-raptor Observations:
Great Blue Heron - 2 @ 6:08 PM.
Goodyear Blimp passed going East @ 2:15 PM.
========================================================================
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Subject: HSR: Peak Mountain (30 Apr 2008) 72 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 1 May 2008 2:58am
Peak Mountain
East Granby, Connecticut, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 30, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 2 5 6
Turkey Vulture 1 108 248
Osprey 9 99 99
Bald Eagle 1 4 8
Northern Harrier 0 18 35
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 90 108
Cooper's Hawk 0 18 31
Northern Goshawk 0 0 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 9 34
Broad-winged Hawk 52 364 364
Red-tailed Hawk 2 45 134
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 3 103 111
Merlin 0 5 8
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 2
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 1 4
Unknown Falcon 0 1 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 1 15 21
Total: 72 887 1216
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Observation start time: 06:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 9 hours
Official Counter: Joseph E. Wojtanowski
Observers: Dick Haas, Dick Kovalsky, Joe Wojtanowski, John Wojtanowski
Weather:
Clcv 0-80%. Wind WNW-NW-W-WNW-NNW-WNW-N @ 0-23 mph. Temp 6.1 - 12.2C
Raptor Observations:
BE unaged @ 1157 EST.
Non Migrant BW, CH, TV 3, RT 5.
Non-raptor Observations:
Eastern Meadowlark, Wild Turkey, Black and White Warbler, Pileated
Woodpecker (male) nice looks in scope 40x for 10 minutes eating, Northern
Rough-winged Swallow 2, Great Blue Heron 3, DC Cormorant 48, plus 20 other
species.
========================================================================
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Subject: HSR: Barre Falls (26 Apr 2008) 6 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 1 May 2008 3:27am
Barre Falls
Barre, Massachusetts, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 26, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 0 47 97
Osprey 0 36 36
Bald Eagle 0 4 12
Northern Harrier 0 5 6
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 86 99
Cooper's Hawk 0 0 4
Northern Goshawk 0 1 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 6 23
Broad-winged Hawk 2 216 216
Red-tailed Hawk 0 24 111
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 2 26 27
Merlin 0 0 1
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 9 14
Total: 6 461 650
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 13:00:00
Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Barton D. Kamp
Observers: Barton D. Kamp, David Grant, Don Gardella, Donna Schilling
Weather:
Mostly cloudy, east wind 8-12 mph, temp 49-58 F.
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
11 double-crested cormorants.
========================================================================
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Subject: HSR: Barre Falls (27 Apr 2008) 13 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 1 May 2008 3:32am
Barre Falls
Barre, Massachusetts, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 27, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 9 56 106
Osprey 0 36 36
Bald Eagle 1 5 13
Northern Harrier 0 5 6
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 86 99
Cooper's Hawk 1 1 5
Northern Goshawk 0 1 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 6 23
Broad-winged Hawk 1 217 217
Red-tailed Hawk 0 24 111
Rough-legged Hawk 1 2 2
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 26 27
Merlin 0 0 1
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 9 14
Total: 13 474 663
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Observation start time: 10:00:00
Observation end time: 12:00:00
Total observation time: 2 hours
Official Counter: Donna Schilling
Observers: David Grant, Donna Schilling
Weather:
Cloudy, calm, temp 45 F.
Raptor Observations:
Light morph rough-leg
Non-raptor Observations:
========================================================================
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Subject: HSR: Barre Falls (30 Apr 2008) 91 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 1 May 2008 3:47am
Barre Falls
Barre, Massachusetts, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 30, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 6 62 112
Osprey 6 42 42
Bald Eagle 0 5 13
Northern Harrier 0 5 6
Sharp-shinned Hawk 11 97 110
Cooper's Hawk 1 2 6
Northern Goshawk 0 1 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 6 23
Broad-winged Hawk 65 282 282
Red-tailed Hawk 0 24 111
Rough-legged Hawk 0 2 2
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 1 27 28
Merlin 1 1 2
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 9 14
Total: 91 565 754
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 14:30:00
Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Barton D. Kamp
Observers: Barton D. Kamp, David Grant, Donna Schilling
Weather:
Frosty clear start to mostly cloudy, NW wind 10-15 mph, temp 38-49 F.
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
2 common loons, 42 double-crested cormorants.
========================================================================
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Subject: HSR: Ripley Hawk Watch (01 May 2008) 34 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 1 May 2008 1:02pm
Ripley Hawk Watch
Ripley, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 01, 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 9 11481
Osprey 2 2 93
Bald Eagle 1 1 60
Northern Harrier 3 3 203
Sharp-shinned Hawk 13 13 976
Cooper's Hawk 1 1 77
Northern Goshawk 0 0 5
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 187
Broad-winged Hawk 4 4 5901
Red-tailed Hawk 1 1 1004
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 13
Golden Eagle 0 0 2
American Kestrel 0 0 228
Merlin 0 0 7
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 5
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 41
Total: 34 34 20287
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 12:00:00
Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Len DeFrancisco
Observers: Gil Randell, Mel Freeborough
Weather:
Southerly winds switched to north briefly before returning with rain.
Steadily dropping barometer.
Raptor Observations:
Two non-migrating bald eagles: one adult, one immature. A surprising
scarcity of migrating raptors given the southerly winds and the approaching
rain.
Non-raptor Observations:
Eileen and Bill Jowett and Jann Randell helped with the count.
Predictions:
Rain likely but warm, southerly winds might possibly bring birds between
the showers (or thunderstorms).
========================================================================
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Subject: Fwd: Hitchcock Nature Center Hawkwatch Counter position for
Fall 08
From: Jason Sodergren <jason(AT)taiga.com>
Date: 1 May 2008 1:35pm
Forwarded job opening follows.
=================================================
*
*
*
POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD*
*JOB ANNOUNCEMENT*
**************************************************************************************************
The Pottawattamie County Conservation Board is seeking a qualified
individual to serve as the official HawkWatch Counter for this year’s
Hitchcock HawkWatch. This position is a temporary, non-exempt position
and pays $10/hour with an average of 30 hours worked per week. Normally
hours are worked during the regular work week when volunteers are unable
to staff the HawkWatch. The position runs from September 1, 2008 until
December 15, 2008.
_*Essential Job Duties:*_
The employee will be responsible for identifying and counting migrating
raptors, preparing reports, and assisting with bird-related
environmental education at the Hitchcock Nature Center. For additional
job duties, see attached job description.
_*Minimum Qualifications:*_
Knowledge of and the ability to learn migration patterns of raptors, and
related birds.
Considerable skill in the identification of migrating birds in flight.
Ability to work long days and early morning starts, if situation
presents itself. Ability to climb stairs and perform job duties on the
top level of the 45’ observation tower.
_*Application Procedure/Deadline:*_
Interested individuals are required to submit an employment application
and a resume with cover letter. Applications may be obtained from and
submitted to the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisor’s Office, 227
South 6^th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501. Applications may also be
obtained online at _www.pottcounty.com <http://www.pottcounty.com/>_
employment section. Applications will be accepted until position filled.
.
_*Hiring Process*_
Applications will be reviewed for qualifications and experience. All
applicants will be notified of their status in the hiring process.
*POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD*
*JOB DESCRIPTION*
*POSITION TITLE: *HawkWatch Counter, Compiler, & Interpreter
*REPORTS TO: *Natural Resource Specialist
*SUPERVISES: *None
*PURPOSE OF POSITION: *Responsible for identifying and counting
migrating raptors, preparing reports, and assisting with bird-related
environmental education at the Hitchcock Nature Center.
This is a temporary, non-exempt position. Program operates from
September 1 through December 15.
_*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*_
Identify and count migrating raptors.
Document bird migration counts, patterns, etc. and prepare accurate
reports of activities.
Maintain appropriate records and files of bird observations. Maintain
accurate and up-to-date files of slides, pictures, maps and other
information relevant to program.
Assist in designing and setting up information displays relevant to program.
Assist in writing articles for departmental website, brochures and
newsletters relating to bird migration and activities.
Assist in planning and presenting bird-related environmental education
to various groups and individuals including, but not limited to schools,
scouts, summer camp, special events and the general public.
Respond to public and governmental inquiries for information contained
in bird records, as appropriate.
Assist general public and co-workers in bird identification and answer
questions relating to migration patterns.
*MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:*
Perform other functions as directed or as the situation dictates.
_*ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:*_
Knowledge of and the ability to learn migration patterns of raptors, and
related birds.
Considerable skill in the identification of migrating birds in flight.
Ability to work long days and early morning starts, if situation
presents itself.
Ability to climb stairs and perform job duties on the top level of the
45’ observation tower.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written format.
Ability to convey enthusiasm and positive energy about bird watching and
the environment to the general public.
Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions.
Ability to accurately prepare and maintain basic departmental records
and reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
supervisors, fellow employees, various civic organizations, and the
general public.
Ability to work independently and in remote areas of county parks.
_*ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSES:*_
The incumbent cannot have been convicted of a felony in the past 2 years.
_*ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:*_
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here
are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
Attendance at work is an essential function of this position. Work is
generally performed outdoors and requires a considerable amount of
physical activity, including extended periods of standing and sitting.
Incumbent must have the ability to carry optical equipment and climb
stairs in order to perform job functions at the top of the 45’
observation tower.. An incumbent must have the ability to tolerate
outdoor weather conditions for extended periods of time and must be able
to work in direct sunlight. An incumbent must also have the ability to
transport themselves to and from various locations throughout the park
and surrounding jurisdictions.
Duties also require the ability to tolerate an indoor and outdoor work
environment that includes contact with dirt, dust, noxious odors, poor
lighting, electrical hazards, hazardous chemicals, vibrations, dampness,
wetness, and inclement weather conditions. An incumbent must have the
ability to frequently lift, push, pull and/or carry equipment, supplies
and other materials weighing up to 25 lbs., and to occasionally lift,
push, pull and/or carry equipment, supplies and other materials weighing
up to 50 lbs. An incumbent must also possess the hand-eye coordination
and manual dexterity necessary to use hands and arms to reach, finger,
handle, grasp, and feel, and operate optical equipment and any other
piece of equipment that is used to perform the essential functions of
the job.
Work hours may occasionally be required before or after normal business
hours. Noise level is usually quiet to moderate. Vision abilities,
correctable to normal ranges, include close vision, distance vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Communication abilities include the ability to talk and hear within
normal ranges.
Work requires interaction with the general public.
_*OTHER:*_
1. Hours will include holidays, evenings, and weekends.
2. Professionalism and good public relations are essential, as is time
management.
3. Performance evaluations will be completed.
_*POSITION LOCATION:*_
Hitchcock Nature Center
27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, IA 51542
*The Pottawattamie County Conservation Board will provide equal
employment opportunities to all candidates as set fourth in state and
federal law and our own EEO policies. *
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Subject: HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (01 May 2008) 58 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 1 May 2008 2:15pm
Fort Smallwood Park
Pasadena, Maryland, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 01, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV 1 1 461
TV 13 13 5468
OS 11 11 446
BE 0 0 56
NH 2 2 129
SS 16 16 1633
CH 5 5 381
NG 0 0 0
RS 0 0 192
BW 3 3 133
RT 5 5 213
RL 0 0 1
GE 0 0 0
AK 0 0 414
ML 1 1 41
PG 0 0 5
UA 0 0 12
UB 0 0 11
UF 0 0 2
UE 0 0 0
UR 1 1 5
Total: 58 58 9603
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 12:00:00
Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Sue Ricciardi
Observers: Ralph Geuder
Visitors:
Leo Weigant
Weather:
Cloudy with sprinkles, becoming mostly cloudy, then cloudy again with
showers; 45-59 degrees; good visibility; winds light, becoming southerly
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
========================================================================
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:
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http://www.mdbirds.org/sites/mdsites/hawks/hawkwatch.html
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Subject: HSR: Sandy Hook Migration Watch (01 May 2008) 33 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 1 May 2008 2:59pm
Sandy Hook Migration Watch
Sandy Hook, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 01, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 0 4
Turkey Vulture 1 1 207
Osprey 1 1 58
Bald Eagle 0 0 3
Northern Harrier 0 0 97
Sharp-shinned Hawk 8 8 600
Cooper's Hawk 5 5 103
Northern Goshawk 0 0 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 35
Broad-winged Hawk 1 1 25
Red-tailed Hawk 4 4 57
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 2
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 1 1 363
Merlin 11 11 118
Peregrine Falcon 1 1 5
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
Total: 33 33 1686
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: John van Dort
Observers:
Weather:
Mostly sunny; very windy (SE, later SSE); high 14C
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
Eastern Wood-pewee 1 (fos); Baltimore Oriole 2; Common Loon 1; Eastern
Kingbird 9; Greater Yellowlegs 5; Blue Jay 40; Great Blue Heron 11; DC
Cormorant 809; Glossy Ibis 8; Chimney Swift 1; Great Egret 1; Bank Swallow
4
Predictions:
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning... then variable
cloudiness with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 5 mph... becoming southeast in
the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Note: this forecast from Weather Underground, which contradicts itself by
giving E winds for tomorrow in the hourly breakdown... Other sites also
saying E winds.
So probably not much to be expected...
========================================================================
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Subject: HSR: Bradbury Mountain State Park (01 May 2008) 191 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 1 May 2008 3:11pm
Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 01, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 0 3
Turkey Vulture 0 0 135
Osprey 19 19 326
Northern Harrier 2 2 52
Sharp-shinned Hawk 36 36 552
Cooper's Hawk 0 0 44
Northern Goshawk 0 0 5
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 45
Broad-winged Hawk 127 127 1083
Red-tailed Hawk 1 1 185
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 2 2 280
Merlin 2 2 54
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 3
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 12
Unknown Buteo 0 0 15
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 4
Bald Eagle 2 2 71
Total: 191 191 2869
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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: Derek Lovitch, Joanne Stevens, Tom Downing
Visitors:
14 in total. Want to thank Derek L., Joanne S., and Tom D. for their
excellent spotting. Awesome day, and it was a great team effort...
Weather:
After the first hour, we had a lot of friendly clouds to assist us. Fairly
comfy temps, although it was a little chilly at times. Favorable light to
moderate winds all day.
Raptor Observations:
We had a couple of immie Bald Eagles escorted through the territory by a
couple of local adult Bald Eagles.
A Barred Owl was heard several times, throughout the day.
Obviously an excellent day for migrating Broad-winged Hawks, Sharp-shinned
Hawks, and Ospreys.
Non-raptor Observations:
2 more Evening Grosbeaks in a flyby. Approx. 100 Double-crested Cormorants
going North(in numerous flights); and a pair of Pine Warblers gathering
nesting material around Count Site.
Also, several Common Loons in flyover action. Awesome!
========================================================================
Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (wildbirdcenter(AT)yarmouthbirds.com)
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Subject: HSR: Peak Mountain (01 May 2008) 55 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 1 May 2008 3:57pm
Peak Mountain
East Granby, Connecticut, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 01, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 0 6
Turkey Vulture 0 0 248
Osprey 1 1 100
Bald Eagle 0 0 8
Northern Harrier 1 1 36
Sharp-shinned Hawk 11 11 119
Cooper's Hawk 0 0 31
Northern Goshawk 0 0 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 34
Broad-winged Hawk 35 35 399
Red-tailed Hawk 1 1 135
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 1
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 1 1 112
Merlin 1 1 9
Peregrine Falcon 1 1 3
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 4
Unknown Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 3 3 24
Total: 55 55 1271
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Observation start time: 06:30:00
Observation end time: 14:30:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Joseph E. Wojtanowski
Observers: Dick Haas, Joe Wojtanowski
Weather:
Clcv 0-35%. Wind S-SSW-S-SW-SSW @ 0-14 mph. Temp 2.7 - 16.6C
Raptor Observations:
Non Migrant BW with snake, CH, TV 2, RT 4.
Non-raptor Observations:
Eastern Meadowlark, Field Sparrow, Black and White Warbler, Yellow-rumped
Warbler, Common Raven, Wood Duck, Great Blue Heron, DC Cormorant 59, plus
26 other species.
========================================================================
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Subject: HSR: Barre Falls (01 May 2008) 41 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 1 May 2008 4:35pm
Barre Falls
Barre, Massachusetts, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 01, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 0 0 112
Osprey 2 2 44
Bald Eagle 0 0 13
Northern Harrier 0 0 6
Sharp-shinned Hawk 10 10 120
Cooper's Hawk 1 1 7
Northern Goshawk 0 0 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 23
Broad-winged Hawk 21 21 303
Red-tailed Hawk 2 2 113
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 2
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 5 5 33
Merlin 0 0 2
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 14
Total: 41 41 795
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Barton D. Kamp
Observers: Barton D. Kamp, David Grant, Donna Schilling
Weather:
Clear, then some cumulus clouds, west wind 8-12 mph, temp 45-54 F.
Raptor Observations:
Not migrating:3 adult bald eagles, 1 northern goshawk, 2 pairs of redtails,
3 pairs of broadwings.
Non-raptor Observations:
5 evening grosbeaks
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Report submitted by Barton D. Kamp (bartdk(AT)verizon.net)
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Subject: HSR: Whitefish Point (01 May 2008) 920 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 1 May 2008 6:08pm
Whitefish Point
Paradise, Michigan, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 01, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 11 11 253
Osprey 3 3 63
Bald Eagle 1 1 327
Northern Harrier 10 10 366
Sharp-shinned Hawk 485 485 7965
Cooper's Hawk 1 1 14
Northern Goshawk 1 1 50
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 1 43
Broad-winged Hawk 321 321 751
Red-tailed Hawk 42 42 1322
Rough-legged Hawk 15 15 968
Golden Eagle 1 1 57
American Kestrel 25 25 524
Merlin 2 2 86
Peregrine Falcon 1 1 15
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: 920 920 12809
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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:
Weather:
Sunny skies in the morning gave way to increasing cloudiness in the
afternoon as a frontal system approached from the southwest, a system
forecast to bring rain in the overnight. Winds were light to moderate
east-northeast becoming moderate east-southeast late in the day.
Raptor Observations:
A similar flight was seen as the day previous but tapering off more sharply
in the afternoon with the increasing cloud cover. Sharp-shins overall were
a bit steadier than yesterday and a late-day push of Kestrels rounded out
the day nicely.
Non-raptor Observations:
New arrivals in the area included Black and white Warbler, Black-throated
Green Warbler and Blue-headed Vireo. A brief view of a fly-by Spruce Grouse
was perhaps unexpected as it made the move from one Jack-pine clump to
another. Boreal Chickadees continue to be seen travelling with the roving
bands of Black-caps.
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Report submitted by Calvin Brennan (common_raven(AT)hotmail.com)
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Subject: HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (01 May 2008) 224 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 1 May 2008 7:48pm
Derby Hill Bird Observatory
Mexico, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 01, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 3
Turkey Vulture 20 20 11801
Osprey 18 18 366
Bald Eagle 8 8 137
Northern Harrier 6 6 545
Sharp-shinned Hawk 39 39 2742
Cooper's Hawk 0 0 314
Northern Goshawk 1 1 17
Red-shouldered Hawk 4 4 529
Broad-winged Hawk 81 81 15832
Red-tailed Hawk 44 44 5122
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 282
Golden Eagle 1 1 78
American Kestrel 2 2 354
Merlin 0 0 31
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 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: 224 224 38163
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Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Bill Purcell
Observers:
Weather:
Winds SE light, but picking up and going NE in advance of the evening's
front. Temps approached 60F.
Raptor Observations:
North Lookout, until 1pm EST
Non-raptor Observations:
1310 Blue Jays, FOS Eastern Kingbird, 1 Pine Siskin, 1 Bobolink, plus
Yellow, Yellow-rumped, Pine and Palm Warblers.
Predictions:
Temps will be in the mid to upper 60sF with SE winds Friday thru Sunday.
But a chance of rain exists for each day. There will be hawks.
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Report submitted by Tom Carrolan (information(AT)derbyhill.org)
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