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11 Jun HSR: Pilgrim Heights (10 Jun 2009) 2 Raptors []
11 Jun HSR: Pilgrim Heights (08 Jun 2009) 9 Raptors []
11 Jun HSR: Pilgrim Heights (07 Jun 2009) 9 Raptors []
5 Jun HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (03 Jun 2009) 6 Raptors []
4 Jun HSR: Pilgrim Heights (02 Jun 2009) 2 Raptors []
4 Jun HSR: Pilgrim Heights (01 Jun 2009) 65 Raptors []
4 Jun HSR: Pilgrim Heights (31 May 2009) 46 Raptors []
3 Jun HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (02 Jun 2009) 16 Raptors []
2 Jun HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (01 Jun 2009) 30 Raptors []
31 May HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (31 May 2009) 35 Raptors []
31 May HSR: Whitefish Point (31 May 2009) 7 Raptors []
31 May HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (31 May 2009) Raptors []
31 May HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (30 May 2009) 5 Raptors []
31 May HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (29 May 2009) 12 Raptors []
30 May HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (30 May 2009) 61 Raptors []
30 May HSR: Whitefish Point (30 May 2009) 3 Raptors []
29 May HSR: Whitefish Point (29 May 2009) 20 Raptors []
29 May HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (29 May 2009) 8 Raptors []
28 May HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (26 May 2009) 2 Raptors []
28 May HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (27 May 2009) 2 Raptors []
28 May HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (28 May 2009) 10 Raptors []
28 May HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (28 May 2009) 1 Raptor []
28 May HSR: Pilgrim Heights (26 May 2009) 32 Raptors []
28 May HSR: Pilgrim Heights (25 May 2009) 48 Raptors []
28 May Paid raptor counter position [Jason Sodergren ]
27 May HSR: Whitefish Point (27 May 2009) 11 Raptors []
27 May HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (27 May 2009) 2 Raptors []
26 May HSR: Whitefish Point (26 May 2009) 5 Raptors []
26 May HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (26 May 2009) 89 Raptors []
26 May HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (24 May 2009) 43 Raptors []
26 May HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (25 May 2009) 5 Raptors []
25 May HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (25 May 2009) No Count Conducted []
25 May HSR: Whitefish Point (25 May 2009) 67 Raptors []
24 May HSR: Whitefish Point (24 May 2009) 74 Raptors []
24 May HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (24 May 2009) 8 Raptors []
24 May HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (21 May 2009) 78 Raptors []
24 May HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (22 May 2009) 176 Raptors []
24 May HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (23 May 2009) 51 Raptors []
23 May HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (23 May 2009) 20 Raptors []
23 May HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (23 May 2009) 167 Raptors []
23 May HSR: Whitefish Point (23 May 2009) 40 Raptors []
23 May HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (22 May 2009) 26 Raptors []
22 May HSR: Whitefish Point (22 May 2009) 52 Raptors []
22 May HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (22 May 2009) 14 Raptors []
21 May HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (21 May 2009) 8 Raptors []
21 May HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (20 May 2009) 23 Raptors []
21 May HSR: Pilgrim Heights (20 May 2009) 48 Raptors []
21 May HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (21 May 2009) 173 Raptors []
21 May HSR: Pilgrim Heights (19 May 2009) 44 Raptors []
21 May HSR: Whitefish Point (21 May 2009) 334 Raptors []
21 May Eagle Count report available [Thomas Salo ]
21 May Eagle Count report available ["Thomas Salo" ]
21 May HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (20 May 2009) 22 Raptors []
20 May HSR: Whitefish Point (20 May 2009) 140 Raptors []
20 May HSR: Whitefish Point (19 May 2009) 39 Raptors []
20 May HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (20 May 2009) 234 Raptors []
20 May HSR: Presque Isle (20 May 2009) 206 Raptors []
20 May HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (19 May 2009) 4 Raptors []
20 May HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (18 May 2009) 27 Raptors []
20 May HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (16 May 2009) 6 Raptors []
19 May HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (19 May 2009) 266 Raptors []
19 May HSR: Presque Isle (19 May 2009) 148 Raptors []
19 May HSR: Hamburg Hawk Watch (19 May 2009) 41 Raptors, Bald Eagle []
19 May No Subject [ALLEN LIVELY ]
18 May HSR: Plum Island MA (16 May 2009) Raptors []
18 May HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (18 May 2009) No Count Conducted []
18 May HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (17 May 2009) 1 Raptor []
18 May HSR: Whitefish Point (18 May 2009) 161 Raptors []
18 May Veracruz raptor count job for autumn 2009 [Laurie Goodrich ]
17 May HSR: Whitefish Point (17 May 2009) 26 Raptors []
16 May HSR: Braddock Bay (16 May 2009) 397 Raptors []
16 May HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (16 May 2009) 37 Raptors []
16 May HSR: Hamburg Hawk Watch (15 May 2009) 1 Raptors []
16 May HSR: Ripley Hawk Watch (16 May 2009) 73 Raptors []
16 May HSR: Ripley Hawk Watch (16 May 2009) 73 Raptors []
16 May HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (13 May 2009) 106 Raptors []

Subject: HSR: Pilgrim Heights (10 Jun 2009) 2 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:06:20 -0400

Pilgrim Heights North Truro, Massachusetts, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Jun 10, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 2 Turkey Vulture 2 71 903 Osprey 0 7 148 Bald Eagle 0 1 24 Northern Harrier 0 0 20 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 363 Cooper's Hawk 0 3 73 Northern Goshawk 0 0 2 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 22 Broad-winged Hawk 0 25 217 Red-tailed Hawk 0 5 100 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 2 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 1 408 Merlin 0 1 48 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: 2 114 2351 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 11:00:00 Total observation time: 2 hours Official Counter: Donald Manchester Observers: Visitors: 1 Weather: Cool spring day, with light north winds, hazy visibility, and very cloudy Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: 2 least terns, 2 northern bobwhites, 2 eastern kingbirds ======================================================================== 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
Subject: HSR: Pilgrim Heights (08 Jun 2009) 9 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:06:42 -0400

Pilgrim Heights North Truro, Massachusetts, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Jun 08, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 2 Turkey Vulture 8 69 901 Osprey 1 7 148 Bald Eagle 0 1 24 Northern Harrier 0 0 20 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 363 Cooper's Hawk 0 3 73 Northern Goshawk 0 0 2 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 22 Broad-winged Hawk 0 25 217 Red-tailed Hawk 0 5 100 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 2 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 1 408 Merlin 0 1 48 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: 9 112 2349 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 12:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours Official Counter: Donald Manchester Observers: Weather: Cool day with light to moderate winds out of the north east, turning to NNE, very cloudy at the start, decreasing through the morning, very clear visibility Raptor Observations: Reutnrs: TVs Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== 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
Subject: HSR: Pilgrim Heights (07 Jun 2009) 9 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:06:18 -0400

Pilgrim Heights North Truro, Massachusetts, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Jun 07, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 2 Turkey Vulture 5 61 893 Osprey 2 6 147 Bald Eagle 0 1 24 Northern Harrier 0 0 20 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 363 Cooper's Hawk 0 3 73 Northern Goshawk 0 0 2 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 22 Broad-winged Hawk 0 25 217 Red-tailed Hawk 2 5 100 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 2 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 1 408 Merlin 0 1 48 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: 9 103 2340 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter: Donald Manchester Observers: Michael Brokenshire Visitors: 7 Weather: Cool start to the day, getting milder as the morning progressed,light winds at the start increasing to moderate, shifting wind directions throughout the day, very cloudy but clearing throughout the morning, visibility started hazy, then clear, turning to very clear before mid morning. Raptor Observations: Returns: TVs Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== 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
Subject: HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (03 Jun 2009) 6 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 00:06:37 -0400

Fort Smallwood Park Pasadena, Maryland, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Jun 03, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: ======================================================================== 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: 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
Subject: HSR: Pilgrim Heights (02 Jun 2009) 2 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 16:06:24 -0400

Pilgrim Heights North Truro, Massachusetts, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Jun 02, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
Subject: HSR: Pilgrim Heights (01 Jun 2009) 65 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 16:06:23 -0400

Pilgrim Heights North Truro, Massachusetts, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Jun 01, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: 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
Subject: HSR: Pilgrim Heights (31 May 2009) 46 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 16:06:53 -0400

Pilgrim Heights North Truro, Massachusetts, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 31, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ======================================================================== 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
Subject: HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (02 Jun 2009) 16 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:06:08 -0400

Fort Smallwood Park Pasadena, Maryland, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Jun 02, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 283 Turkey Vulture 10 28 6532 Osprey 1 2 528 Bald Eagle 1 5 116 Northern Harrier 0 0 96 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 1273 Cooper's Hawk 0 1 414 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 245 Broad-winged Hawk 3 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 1 1 7 Total: 16 46 11778 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours Official Counter: Ralph Geuder, Sue Ricciardi Observers: Ed Carlson, Hal Wierenga, Jackie Cooper, John Hoffman, Ralph Geuder, Sue Ricciardi Weather: Variably cloudy; 67-84 degrees; poor to fair visibility with fog and haze; winds mostly southwesterly 5-10 mph Raptor Observations: Remarkably another Mississippi Kite, at 2:40 pm (daylight time); a distant but identifiable individual, age unknown. Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== 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: 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
Subject: HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (01 Jun 2009) 30 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:06:20 -0400

Fort Smallwood Park Pasadena, Maryland, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Jun 01, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 1 1 283 Turkey Vulture 18 18 6522 Osprey 1 1 527 Bald Eagle 4 4 115 Northern Harrier 0 0 96 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 1273 Cooper's Hawk 1 1 414 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 245 Broad-winged Hawk 5 5 1543 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 0 6 Total: 30 30 11762 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 4.75 hours Official Counter: Sue Ricciardi Observers: Bill Hubick Weather: Partly cloudy becoming mostly cloudy; 61-73 degrees; good visibility; winds started out ENE, turning to the SSW in the afternoon Raptor Observations: Two of the Bald Eagles were juveniles Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== 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: 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
Subject: HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (31 May 2009) 35 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 23:05:26 -0400

Fort Smallwood Park Pasadena, Maryland, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 31, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 2 20 282 Turkey Vulture 12 309 6504 Osprey 0 58 526 Bald Eagle 1 39 111 Northern Harrier 0 8 96 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 119 1273 Cooper's Hawk 1 14 413 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 245 Broad-winged Hawk 17 157 1538 Red-tailed Hawk 0 16 296 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 1 American Kestrel 0 2 303 Merlin 0 9 67 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Accipiter 1 1 18 Unknown Buteo 0 0 22 Unknown Falcon 0 0 7 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 2 21 Mississippi Kite 1 5 6 Total: 35 759 11732 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:30:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter: Dan Stewart, Sue Ricciardi Observers: Bill Hubick, Dan Stewart, Ed Carlson, Hal Wierenga, Jim Brighton, Marty Miller Visitors: Chris Stevens and family Weather: Sunny to partly cloudy; 66-80 degrees; good to excellent visibility; winds westerly, becoming strong in the afternoon, 5-15 mph, gusting to 21 mph Raptor Observations: Sixth Mississippi Kite of the season; 2:20 pm, age unknown. A second day of good weather brought another late flight of migrants. Non-raptor Observations: Plenty of dragonflies to feed hungry kites ======================================================================== 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: 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
Subject: HSR: Whitefish Point (31 May 2009) 7 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 18:05:20 -0400

Whitefish Point Paradise, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 31, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 2 169 370 Osprey 0 17 56 Bald Eagle 1 113 400 Northern Harrier 2 92 522 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 1831 8499 Cooper's Hawk 0 12 51 Northern Goshawk 1 23 69 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 6 57 Broad-winged Hawk 0 2215 2366 Red-tailed Hawk 0 294 1308 Rough-legged Hawk 0 180 798 Golden Eagle 0 30 89 American Kestrel 0 97 322 Merlin 0 24 64 Peregrine Falcon 1 52 59 Swainson's Hawk 0 2 2 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 1 Unknown Buteo 0 5 7 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Raptor 0 0 1 Total: 7 5163 15042 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: John van Dort Observers: Weather: Stiff NW breeze; cool; partly cloudy Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Pettit (redknot AT earthlink.net) Whitefish Point information may be found at: http://www.wpbo.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (31 May 2009) Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 16:05:56 -0400

West Skyline Hawk Count Duluth, Minnesota, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 31, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 465 1347 Osprey 0 66 169 Bald Eagle 0 413 4142 Northern Harrier 0 21 75 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 612 2070 Cooper's Hawk 0 6 21 Northern Goshawk 0 1 4 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 4 Broad-winged Hawk 0 5595 7560 Red-tailed Hawk 0 113 3516 Rough-legged Hawk 0 19 151 Golden Eagle 0 3 61 American Kestrel 0 20 52 Merlin 0 2 25 Peregrine Falcon 0 13 19 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 2 Unknown Buteo 0 1 2 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 47 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 1 Total: 0 7351 19269 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 12:00:00 Total observation time: 2 hours Official Counter: Karl Bardon Observers: Weather: wind east at 10-16 mph, temp 48-46 degrees F, sky overcast with rain beginning at 11:44 Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Karl Bardon (karl_bardon AT yahoo.com) West Skyline Hawk Count information may be found at: http://www.hawkridge.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (30 May 2009) 5 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 16:05:11 -0400

West Skyline Hawk Count Duluth, Minnesota, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 30, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 2 465 1347 Osprey 0 66 169 Bald Eagle 1 413 4142 Northern Harrier 0 21 75 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 612 2070 Cooper's Hawk 0 6 21 Northern Goshawk 0 1 4 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 4 Broad-winged Hawk 2 5595 7560 Red-tailed Hawk 0 113 3516 Rough-legged Hawk 0 19 151 Golden Eagle 0 3 61 American Kestrel 0 20 52 Merlin 0 2 25 Peregrine Falcon 0 13 19 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 2 Unknown Buteo 0 1 2 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 47 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 1 Total: 5 7351 19269 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:30:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 5 hours Official Counter: Karl Bardon Observers: Weather: wind NW 14-18 mph with gusts to 23-29 mph, temp 53-60 degrees F, sky clear Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Karl Bardon (karl_bardon AT yahoo.com) West Skyline Hawk Count information may be found at: http://www.hawkridge.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (29 May 2009) 12 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 16:05:24 -0400

West Skyline Hawk Count Duluth, Minnesota, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 29, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 463 1345 Osprey 0 66 169 Bald Eagle 5 412 4141 Northern Harrier 0 21 75 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 612 2070 Cooper's Hawk 0 6 21 Northern Goshawk 0 1 4 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 4 Broad-winged Hawk 7 5593 7558 Red-tailed Hawk 0 113 3516 Rough-legged Hawk 0 19 151 Golden Eagle 0 3 61 American Kestrel 0 20 52 Merlin 0 2 25 Peregrine Falcon 0 13 19 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 2 Unknown Buteo 0 1 2 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 47 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 1 Total: 12 7346 19264 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 5.5 hours Official Counter: Karl Bardon Observers: Weather: wind NW 9-16 mph, temp 60-65 degrees F, sky partly sunny Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Karl Bardon (karl_bardon AT yahoo.com) West Skyline Hawk Count information may be found at: http://www.hawkridge.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (30 May 2009) 61 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sat, 30 May 2009 21:05:28 -0400

Fort Smallwood Park Pasadena, Maryland, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 30, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 2 18 280 Turkey Vulture 22 297 6492 Osprey 2 58 526 Bald Eagle 12 38 110 Northern Harrier 0 8 96 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 119 1273 Cooper's Hawk 0 13 412 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 245 Broad-winged Hawk 20 140 1521 Red-tailed Hawk 1 16 296 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 1 American Kestrel 0 2 303 Merlin 0 9 67 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 17 Unknown Buteo 0 0 22 Unknown Falcon 0 0 7 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 2 21 Mississippi Kite 2 4 5 Total: 61 724 11697 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours Official Counter: Sue Ricciardi Observers: Marty Miller Weather: Mostly cloudy becoming partly cloudy; 64-76 degrees; visibility fair becoming excellent; winds westerly, 5-12 mph, gusting to 21 mph Raptor Observations: Two Mississippi Kites, ages unknown, at 12:03 pm. After several days of unfavorable weather, today produced a nice late-season flight with good numbers of Bald Eagles and Broadwings besides Turkey Vultures. The two kites came together. Each of the two observers saw a kite and during the observation it became clear that there were two different individuals. Non-raptor Observations: Breeding-plumaged Common Loon ======================================================================== 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: 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
Subject: HSR: Whitefish Point (30 May 2009) 3 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sat, 30 May 2009 18:05:02 -0400

Whitefish Point Paradise, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 30, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 167 368 Osprey 0 17 56 Bald Eagle 0 112 399 Northern Harrier 0 90 520 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 1831 8499 Cooper's Hawk 0 12 51 Northern Goshawk 0 22 68 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 6 57 Broad-winged Hawk 1 2215 2366 Red-tailed Hawk 1 294 1308 Rough-legged Hawk 0 180 798 Golden Eagle 0 30 89 American Kestrel 0 97 322 Merlin 0 24 64 Peregrine Falcon 0 51 58 Swainson's Hawk 0 2 2 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 1 Unknown Buteo 0 5 7 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Raptor 0 0 1 Total: 3 5156 15035 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 10:00:00 Total observation time: 2 hours Official Counter: John van Dort Observers: Weather: Showers in the AM, stiff NW breeze in the PM Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Pettit (redknot AT earthlink.net) Whitefish Point information may be found at: http://www.wpbo.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: Whitefish Point (29 May 2009) 20 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 20:05:44 -0400

Whitefish Point Paradise, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 29, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 12 167 368 Osprey 0 17 56 Bald Eagle 0 112 399 Northern Harrier 2 90 520 Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 1830 8498 Cooper's Hawk 0 12 51 Northern Goshawk 0 22 68 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 6 57 Broad-winged Hawk 0 2214 2365 Red-tailed Hawk 3 293 1307 Rough-legged Hawk 0 180 798 Golden Eagle 0 30 89 American Kestrel 0 97 322 Merlin 0 24 64 Peregrine Falcon 0 51 58 Swainson's Hawk 0 2 2 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 1 Unknown Buteo 0 5 7 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Raptor 0 0 1 Total: 20 5153 15032 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: John van Dort Observers: Joe Nault Weather: Rain in the first hour of the count, later mostly cloudy; moderate to strong NW wind Raptor Observations: Count today done by Joe Nault Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Pettit (redknot AT earthlink.net) Whitefish Point information may be found at: http://www.wpbo.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (29 May 2009) 8 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 15:05:22 -0400

Derby Hill Bird Observatory Mexico, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 29, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 0 1052 13250 Osprey 2 140 392 Bald Eagle 5 158 313 Northern Harrier 0 60 446 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 570 2851 Cooper's Hawk 0 17 426 Northern Goshawk 0 0 21 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 508 Broad-winged Hawk 1 847 16453 Red-tailed Hawk 0 254 4555 Rough-legged Hawk 0 9 310 Golden Eagle 0 1 41 American Kestrel 0 13 253 Merlin 0 3 24 Peregrine Falcon 0 6 15 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 66 Unknown Buteo 0 4 142 Unknown Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 7 118 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 2 Total: 8 3145 40190 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 3 hours Official Counter: Kyle Wright Observers: Weather: Rain and thunderstorms overnight slowed to a heavy drizzle a few hours after sunrise and stopped at Derby Hill around ten bird time, but persisted in areas to the north and east. The skies at Derby remained overcast none the less, with winds from the southwest shifting to west and becoming gusty by early afternoon. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: Predictions: I regret to write that with the forecast for the next few days consisting of a progression of weak fronts, spotty rain showers, below average temperatures, and winds from the west, today was likely my last day of official counting at Derby Hill. The sanctuary remains open year round, with decent chances of seeing late season migrants like Olive-sided Flycatcher and Common Nighthawk over the next week. Triple digit counts of non-breeding raptors dispersing north have been documented well into June under the right conditions, including one record of a Black Vulture on June 2 1996, when the species was far less common at this latitude than it is now. And while I am unaware of any records, June would seem just as good a month as May for a chance at a Kite or two. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kyle Wright (krw AT derbyhill.org) Derby Hill Bird Observatory information may be found at: www.derbyhill.org 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
Subject: HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (26 May 2009) 2 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 22:05:55 -0400

West Skyline Hawk Count Duluth, Minnesota, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 26, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 461 1343 Osprey 0 66 169 Bald Eagle 0 402 4131 Northern Harrier 1 21 75 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 612 2070 Cooper's Hawk 0 6 21 Northern Goshawk 0 1 4 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 4 Broad-winged Hawk 0 5582 7547 Red-tailed Hawk 0 113 3516 Rough-legged Hawk 0 19 151 Golden Eagle 0 3 61 American Kestrel 0 20 52 Merlin 0 2 25 Peregrine Falcon 0 13 19 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 2 Unknown Buteo 0 0 1 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 47 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 1 Total: 2 7322 19240 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours Official Counter: Karl Bardon Observers: Weather: wind NE at 6-8 mph, temp 48-52 degrees F, sky mostly overcast Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Karl Bardon (karl_bardon AT yahoo.com) West Skyline Hawk Count information may be found at: http://www.hawkridge.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (27 May 2009) 2 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 22:05:00 -0400

West Skyline Hawk Count Duluth, Minnesota, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 27, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 461 1343 Osprey 0 66 169 Bald Eagle 0 402 4131 Northern Harrier 0 20 74 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 611 2069 Cooper's Hawk 0 6 21 Northern Goshawk 0 1 4 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 4 Broad-winged Hawk 1 5583 7548 Red-tailed Hawk 0 113 3516 Rough-legged Hawk 0 19 151 Golden Eagle 0 3 61 American Kestrel 0 20 52 Merlin 0 2 25 Peregrine Falcon 0 13 19 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 2 Unknown Buteo 1 1 2 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 47 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 1 Total: 2 7322 19240 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours Official Counter: Karl Bardon Observers: Weather: wind NE at 12 mph with gusts to 22 mph, temp 48 degrees F, sky overcast Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Karl Bardon (karl_bardon AT yahoo.com) West Skyline Hawk Count information may be found at: http://www.hawkridge.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (28 May 2009) 10 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 22:05:15 -0400

West Skyline Hawk Count Duluth, Minnesota, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 28, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 2 463 1345 Osprey 0 66 169 Bald Eagle 5 407 4136 Northern Harrier 0 20 74 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 611 2069 Cooper's Hawk 0 6 21 Northern Goshawk 0 1 4 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 4 Broad-winged Hawk 3 5585 7550 Red-tailed Hawk 0 113 3516 Rough-legged Hawk 0 19 151 Golden Eagle 0 3 61 American Kestrel 0 20 52 Merlin 0 2 25 Peregrine Falcon 0 13 19 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 2 Unknown Buteo 0 0 1 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 47 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 1 Total: 10 7330 19248 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter: Karl Bardon Observers: Weather: wind W at 8-13 mph, temp 59-75 degrees F, sky clear Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Karl Bardon (karl_bardon AT yahoo.com) West Skyline Hawk Count information may be found at: http://www.hawkridge.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (28 May 2009) 1 Raptor
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 17:05:10 -0400

Derby Hill Bird Observatory Mexico, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 28, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 0 1052 13250 Osprey 1 138 390 Bald Eagle 0 153 308 Northern Harrier 0 60 446 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 570 2851 Cooper's Hawk 0 17 426 Northern Goshawk 0 0 21 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 508 Broad-winged Hawk 0 846 16452 Red-tailed Hawk 0 254 4555 Rough-legged Hawk 0 9 310 Golden Eagle 0 1 41 American Kestrel 0 13 253 Merlin 0 3 24 Peregrine Falcon 0 6 15 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 66 Unknown Buteo 0 4 142 Unknown Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 7 118 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 2 Total: 1 3137 40182 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 10:15:00 Observation end time: 11:00:00 Total observation time: 0.75 hours Official Counter: Kyle Wright Observers: Weather: Spotty rain showers over and around Derby all day. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: Predictions: More spotty rain in the morning, with winds of westerly origins on the back side of the precipitation. These conditions will do little to bring birds up to the southern Lake Ontario shoreline, but perhaps there will be a bit of a cleanup flight of birds brought up to the shoreline and put down by the rain over the past few days. Will not be a great flight, but such is life on May 29th. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kyle Wright (krw AT derbyhill.org) Derby Hill Bird Observatory information may be found at: www.derbyhill.org 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
Subject: HSR: Pilgrim Heights (26 May 2009) 32 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 17:05:47 -0400

Pilgrim Heights North Truro, Massachusetts, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 26, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 2 2 Turkey Vulture 22 356 809 Osprey 2 69 128 Bald Eagle 0 14 18 Northern Harrier 0 3 20 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 152 358 Cooper's Hawk 0 21 66 Northern Goshawk 0 0 2 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 22 Broad-winged Hawk 8 83 179 Red-tailed Hawk 0 30 93 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 2 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 73 407 Merlin 0 23 46 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 Total: 32 838 2170 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 12:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours Official Counter: Donald Manchester Observers: Ed Hoopes Visitors: 3 Weather: Cool day with moderate winds out of the northeast, slight cloudiness, increasing as the day progressed, very clear visibility Raptor Observations: Returns: TV, OS Non-raptor Observations: 2 iceland gulls ======================================================================== 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
Subject: HSR: Pilgrim Heights (25 May 2009) 48 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 16:05:21 -0400

Pilgrim Heights North Truro, Massachusetts, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 25, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 2 2 Turkey Vulture 25 334 787 Osprey 10 67 126 Bald Eagle 1 14 18 Northern Harrier 0 3 20 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 152 358 Cooper's Hawk 1 21 66 Northern Goshawk 0 0 2 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 22 Broad-winged Hawk 6 75 171 Red-tailed Hawk 2 30 93 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 2 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 73 407 Merlin 2 23 46 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 Total: 48 806 2138 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter: Donald Manchester Observers: Michael Brokenshire Visitors: 3 Weather: Mild spring day, somewhat cloudy, clearing slightly throughout the morning, light winds from the north-northwest, turning to northwest, clear visibility, improving through the morning. Raptor Observations: Returns: TV, OS, BW Non-raptor Observations: 9 laughing gulls, 100+ red breasted mergansers, 35 blue jays, 20 chinmey swifts ======================================================================== 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
Subject: Paid raptor counter position
From: Jason Sodergren <jason AT TAIGA.COM>
Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 12:00:54 -0800

FALL 2009 PAID RAPTOR COUNTER SOUGHT to continue raptor migration data for the Detroit River Hawk Watch (previously run by Southeastern Michigan Raptor Research). Over 25 years of data has been collected at this nationally acclaimed migration corridor at the Detroit Rivermouth at the Lake Erie Metropark and Point Mouillee State Game Area. A primary counter is needed to spend 6 days per week at the site performing the basic monitoring protocol and regular data entry into HawkCount database from 1 SEPTEMBER to 30 NOVEMBER 2009. This is a tremendous opportunity for an already accomplished hawk counter to collect migration data at a site with spectacular fall flights of broad-winged hawks, golden eagles, and all eastern raptors, including reliable passages of Swainson's Hawk. We seek an individual experienced with large passages of raptors at a distance and meticulous data entry skills. Pay is commensurate with experience. Regular involvement of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biological staff at Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge will occur as well as the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance. Employment will be through contract with the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance. Please contact: Greg Norwood, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 734-692-7611 or 734-341-3858 9311 Groh Road Grosse Ile, MI 48138 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
Subject: HSR: Whitefish Point (27 May 2009) 11 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 19:05:16 -0400

Whitefish Point Paradise, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 27, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 2 155 356 Osprey 0 17 56 Bald Eagle 0 112 399 Northern Harrier 0 88 518 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 1827 8495 Cooper's Hawk 0 12 51 Northern Goshawk 0 22 68 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 6 57 Broad-winged Hawk 3 2214 2365 Red-tailed Hawk 2 290 1304 Rough-legged Hawk 2 180 798 Golden Eagle 0 30 89 American Kestrel 0 97 322 Merlin 0 24 64 Peregrine Falcon 1 51 58 Swainson's Hawk 0 2 2 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 1 Unknown Buteo 0 5 7 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Raptor 0 0 1 Total: 11 5133 15012 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: John van Dort Observers: Weather: Mostly cloudy; wind light and variable, later NW; high 16°C Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: Purple Martin 2; Chestnut-sided Warbler 2; Black-throated Green Warbler 5; Nashville Warbler 1; Sandhill Crane 2 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Pettit (redknot AT earthlink.net) Whitefish Point information may be found at: http://www.wpbo.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (27 May 2009) 2 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 17:05:02 -0400

Derby Hill Bird Observatory Mexico, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 27, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 0 1052 13250 Osprey 2 137 389 Bald Eagle 0 153 308 Northern Harrier 0 60 446 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 570 2851 Cooper's Hawk 0 17 426 Northern Goshawk 0 0 21 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 508 Broad-winged Hawk 0 846 16452 Red-tailed Hawk 0 254 4555 Rough-legged Hawk 0 9 310 Golden Eagle 0 1 41 American Kestrel 0 13 253 Merlin 0 3 24 Peregrine Falcon 0 6 15 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 66 Unknown Buteo 0 4 142 Unknown Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 7 118 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 2 Total: 2 3136 40181 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 11:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 3 hours Official Counter: Kyle Wright Observers: Weather: Most of the morning hours saw light rain at Derby Hill. The rain started to slow at Derby around ten o’clock bird time, but persisted to the immediate north and points further south and west as a large but disorganized low pressure system worked its way north over the Ohio River Valley. The skies at Derby remained overcast all day, with surface level winds out of the east and southeast. Temperatures during the count period ranged from fourteen to seventeen Celsius. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: The only birds observed to be moving in decent numbers during the daylight hours today were Cedar Waxwings, with easily 1800 passing the site between ten and two bird time. A fresh plumaged Purple Finch with yellow on the gape was also noted at the feeders - clearly not out of the nest for more than a few days, which seems early. No begging behavior was observed, and while Purple Finches have been seen at Derby on a nearly daily basis for the past few weeks, few complete songs have been heard, and no nesting material, food carrying, or other evidence of breeding in the immediate area has been documented, leaving us to speculate about the origins of this early young bird. Predictions: It looks like continued southeast winds and high probability of rain showers for Thursday as this massive but disorganized low works its way northeast. This counter is predicting migratory raptor diversity and numbers to be similar to today’s flight - only question is will I be masochistic enough to be out there counting them? ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kyle Wright (krw AT derbyhill.org) Derby Hill Bird Observatory information may be found at: www.derbyhill.org 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
Subject: HSR: Whitefish Point (26 May 2009) 5 Raptors
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Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 18:05:17 -0400

Whitefish Point Paradise, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 26, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 153 354 Osprey 1 17 56 Bald Eagle 2 112 399 Northern Harrier 0 88 518 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 1826 8494 Cooper's Hawk 0 12 51 Northern Goshawk 0 22 68 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 6 57 Broad-winged Hawk 0 2211 2362 Red-tailed Hawk 0 288 1302 Rough-legged Hawk 2 178 796 Golden Eagle 0 30 89 American Kestrel 0 97 322 Merlin 0 24 64 Peregrine Falcon 0 50 57 Swainson's Hawk 0 2 2 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 1 Unknown Buteo 0 5 7 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Raptor 0 0 1 Total: 5 5122 15001 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 4.83 hours Official Counter: John van Dort Observers: Andy Weather: Overcast; rain toward end of count; high 13°C Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Pettit (redknot AT earthlink.net) Whitefish Point information may be found at: http://www.wpbo.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (26 May 2009) 89 Raptors
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Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 18:05:06 -0400

Derby Hill Bird Observatory Mexico, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 26, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 8 1052 13250 Osprey 5 135 387 Bald Eagle 15 153 308 Northern Harrier 1 60 446 Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 570 2851 Cooper's Hawk 0 17 426 Northern Goshawk 0 0 21 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 508 Broad-winged Hawk 49 846 16452 Red-tailed Hawk 9 254 4555 Rough-legged Hawk 0 9 310 Golden Eagle 0 1 41 American Kestrel 0 13 253 Merlin 0 3 24 Peregrine Falcon 0 6 15 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 66 Unknown Buteo 0 4 142 Unknown Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 7 118 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 2 Total: 89 3134 40179 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours Official Counter: Kyle Wright Observers: Weather: Cloudy, with winds of southeasterly origins ahead of a massive low pressure system moving up from the south. Temperatures between thirteen and seventeen Celsius. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: Predictions: Predictions for Wednesday and Thursday include south winds but also a decent dose of rain and potentially thunderstorms as a massive low pressure system moves over us from the south. A month ago there would likely have been birds moving in precipitation free windows, but at this time of year, there is a decent chance no count will be conducted for the next two days. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kyle Wright (krw AT derbyhill.org) Derby Hill Bird Observatory information may be found at: www.derbyhill.org 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
Subject: HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (24 May 2009) 43 Raptors
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Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 10:05:43 -0400

West Skyline Hawk Count Duluth, Minnesota, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 24, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 461 1343 Osprey 1 66 169 Bald Eagle 10 400 4129 Northern Harrier 0 20 74 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 611 2069 Cooper's Hawk 0 6 21 Northern Goshawk 0 1 4 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 4 Broad-winged Hawk 30 5581 7546 Red-tailed Hawk 2 113 3516 Rough-legged Hawk 0 18 150 Golden Eagle 0 3 61 American Kestrel 0 20 52 Merlin 0 2 25 Peregrine Falcon 0 12 18 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 2 Unknown Buteo 0 0 1 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 47 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 1 Total: 43 7315 19233 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter: Karl Bardon Observers: Weather: wind NE 3-10 mph, temp 58-61 degrees F, sky clear Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Karl Bardon (karl_bardon AT yahoo.com) West Skyline Hawk Count information may be found at: http://www.hawkridge.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (25 May 2009) 5 Raptors
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Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 07:05:43 -0400

West Skyline Hawk Count Duluth, Minnesota, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 25, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 461 1343 Osprey 0 65 168 Bald Eagle 2 392 4121 Northern Harrier 0 20 74 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 611 2069 Cooper's Hawk 0 6 21 Northern Goshawk 0 1 4 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 4 Broad-winged Hawk 1 5552 7517 Red-tailed Hawk 0 111 3514 Rough-legged Hawk 1 19 151 Golden Eagle 0 3 61 American Kestrel 0 20 52 Merlin 0 2 25 Peregrine Falcon 1 13 19 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 2 Unknown Buteo 0 0 1 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 47 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 1 Total: 5 7277 19195 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter: Karl Bardon Observers: Weather: wind NE at 13-16 mph, temp 46-50 degrees F, sky mostly overcast Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Karl Bardon (karl_bardon AT yahoo.com) West Skyline Hawk Count information may be found at: http://www.hawkridge.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (25 May 2009) No Count Conducted
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 22:05:13 -0400

Derby Hill Bird Observatory Mexico, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 25, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 0 1044 13242 Osprey 0 130 382 Bald Eagle 0 138 293 Northern Harrier 0 59 445 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 568 2849 Cooper's Hawk 0 17 426 Northern Goshawk 0 0 21 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 508 Broad-winged Hawk 0 797 16403 Red-tailed Hawk 0 245 4546 Rough-legged Hawk 0 9 310 Golden Eagle 0 1 41 American Kestrel 0 13 253 Merlin 0 3 24 Peregrine Falcon 0 6 15 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 66 Unknown Buteo 0 4 142 Unknown Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 7 118 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 2 Total: 0 3045 40090 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (No count conducted today) Weather: Winds out of the north as a high passed a few hundred kilometers to Derby Hill’s north. (Such winds at this date should have kept any raptors from migrating, at least the birds who read the same books on migration as hawkwatchers do.) Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: Predictions: Winds will be out of the southeast for Tuesday, likely strong enough to hold off a lake breeze, pushing wandering birds up to the southern shore of Lake Ontario all ahead of a massive low pressure system moving up from the south. This will likely be the last decent (triple digit?) count in May (and therefore for the regular season). ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kyle Wright (krw AT derbyhill.org) Derby Hill Bird Observatory information may be found at: www.derbyhill.org 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
Subject: HSR: Whitefish Point (25 May 2009) 67 Raptors
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Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 20:05:05 -0400

Whitefish Point Paradise, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 25, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 6 153 354 Osprey 2 16 55 Bald Eagle 3 110 397 Northern Harrier 0 88 518 Sharp-shinned Hawk 4 1826 8494 Cooper's Hawk 1 12 51 Northern Goshawk 2 22 68 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 6 57 Broad-winged Hawk 31 2211 2362 Red-tailed Hawk 15 288 1302 Rough-legged Hawk 1 176 794 Golden Eagle 0 30 89 American Kestrel 0 97 322 Merlin 0 24 64 Peregrine Falcon 2 50 57 Swainson's Hawk 0 2 2 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 1 Unknown Buteo 0 5 7 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Raptor 0 0 1 Total: 67 5117 14996 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: John van Dort Observers: Weather: Light winds from variable directions; high 17°C; high cirrus clouds Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: White-winged Scoter 10; Canada Geese 69; Cedar Waxwing 15; Common Merganser 12; Chimney Swift 1 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Pettit (redknot AT earthlink.net) Whitefish Point information may be found at: http://www.wpbo.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: Whitefish Point (24 May 2009) 74 Raptors
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Date: Sun, 24 May 2009 22:05:53 -0400

Whitefish Point Paradise, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 24, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 8 147 348 Osprey 1 14 53 Bald Eagle 1 107 394 Northern Harrier 0 88 518 Sharp-shinned Hawk 4 1822 8490 Cooper's Hawk 1 11 50 Northern Goshawk 0 20 66 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 6 57 Broad-winged Hawk 51 2180 2331 Red-tailed Hawk 8 273 1287 Rough-legged Hawk 0 175 793 Golden Eagle 0 30 89 American Kestrel 0 97 322 Merlin 0 24 64 Peregrine Falcon 0 48 55 Swainson's Hawk 0 2 2 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 1 Unknown Buteo 0 5 7 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Raptor 0 0 1 Total: 74 5050 14929 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: John van Dort Observers: Weather: Sunny; light to moderate NW wind; high 10°C Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: Cedar Waxwing 12; Evening Grosbeak 4; Yellow-headed Blackbird 1 female at feeders; Common Loon 4; DC Cormorant 5; Chimney Swift 5; RT Hummer 2 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Pettit (redknot AT earthlink.net) Whitefish Point information may be found at: http://www.wpbo.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (24 May 2009) 8 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sun, 24 May 2009 19:05:00 -0400

Derby Hill Bird Observatory Mexico, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 24, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 1 1044 13242 Osprey 0 130 382 Bald Eagle 1 138 293 Northern Harrier 0 59 445 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 568 2849 Cooper's Hawk 0 17 426 Northern Goshawk 0 0 21 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 508 Broad-winged Hawk 6 797 16403 Red-tailed Hawk 0 245 4546 Rough-legged Hawk 0 9 310 Golden Eagle 0 1 41 American Kestrel 0 13 253 Merlin 0 3 24 Peregrine Falcon 0 6 15 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 66 Unknown Buteo 0 4 142 Unknown Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 7 118 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 2 Total: 8 3045 40090 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 13:15:00 Total observation time: 3 hours Official Counter: Kyle Wright Observers: Weather: Light rain showers and calm winds in the early morning hours, with a lake enhanced north northwesterly wind picking up by ten thirty bird time. Clouds mostly cleared out by noon thirty bird time. Temperatures for the count period hovered around eighteen degrees Celsius. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: Predictions: Monday will see continued winds of northerly origins, and based on the amazing density of migratory raptors over Derby Hill today, there is a decent chance no count will be conducted on Monday. A nice weather system is currently predicted to move in Tuesday afternoon or evening, with winds of southeasterly origins ahead of it for the day on Tuesday. If this forecast holds up over the next thirty-six hours, there could be a push of birds on Tuesday. On the other hand, despite the birds’ inability to make sense of the dates on calendars, migratory raptor numbers in these last ten days of May 2009 are definitely reflecting the human dictated end to the regular spring monitoring season of May 31st at Derby Hill. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kyle Wright (krw AT derbyhill.org) Derby Hill Bird Observatory information may be found at: www.derbyhill.org 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
Subject: HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (21 May 2009) 78 Raptors
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Date: Sun, 24 May 2009 01:05:57 -0400

West Skyline Hawk Count Duluth, Minnesota, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 21, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 38 435 1317 Osprey 0 63 166 Bald Eagle 18 371 4100 Northern Harrier 0 20 74 Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 607 2065 Cooper's Hawk 1 6 21 Northern Goshawk 0 1 4 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 4 Broad-winged Hawk 17 5384 7349 Red-tailed Hawk 2 106 3509 Rough-legged Hawk 0 15 147 Golden Eagle 0 3 61 American Kestrel 0 20 52 Merlin 0 2 25 Peregrine Falcon 0 11 17 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 2 Unknown Buteo 0 0 1 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 47 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 1 Total: 78 7045 18963 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter: Karl Bardon Observers: Weather: wind W to NW, temp 55-68 degrees F, sky mostly cloudy to mostly clear Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Karl Bardon (karl_bardon AT yahoo.com) West Skyline Hawk Count information may be found at: http://www.hawkridge.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (22 May 2009) 176 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sun, 24 May 2009 01:05:54 -0400

West Skyline Hawk Count Duluth, Minnesota, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 22, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 14 411 1293 Osprey 2 65 168 Bald Eagle 3 356 4085 Northern Harrier 0 20 74 Sharp-shinned Hawk 4 609 2067 Cooper's Hawk 0 5 20 Northern Goshawk 0 1 4 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 4 Broad-winged Hawk 148 5515 7480 Red-tailed Hawk 3 107 3510 Rough-legged Hawk 1 16 148 Golden Eagle 0 3 61 American Kestrel 0 20 52 Merlin 0 2 25 Peregrine Falcon 1 12 18 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 2 Unknown Buteo 0 0 1 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 47 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 1 Total: 176 7143 19061 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter: Karl Bardon Observers: Howard Weinberg Weather: wind NE at 6-10 mph, temp 50-58 degrees F, sky mostly clear Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Karl Bardon (karl_bardon AT yahoo.com) West Skyline Hawk Count information may be found at: http://www.hawkridge.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (23 May 2009) 51 Raptors
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Date: Sun, 24 May 2009 01:05:19 -0400

West Skyline Hawk Count Duluth, Minnesota, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 23, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 12 409 1291 Osprey 0 63 166 Bald Eagle 16 369 4098 Northern Harrier 0 20 74 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 605 2063 Cooper's Hawk 0 5 20 Northern Goshawk 0 1 4 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 4 Broad-winged Hawk 19 5386 7351 Red-tailed Hawk 2 106 3509 Rough-legged Hawk 2 17 149 Golden Eagle 0 3 61 American Kestrel 0 20 52 Merlin 0 2 25 Peregrine Falcon 0 11 17 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 2 Unknown Buteo 0 0 1 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 47 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 1 Total: 51 7018 18936 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter: Karl Bardon Observers: Weather: wind N to E at 3-10 mph, temp 50-61 degrees F, sky clear Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Karl Bardon (karl_bardon AT yahoo.com) West Skyline Hawk Count information may be found at: http://www.hawkridge.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (23 May 2009) 20 Raptors
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Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 23:05:09 -0400

Fort Smallwood Park Pasadena, Maryland, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 23, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 16 278 Turkey Vulture 17 263 6458 Osprey 2 56 524 Bald Eagle 1 26 98 Northern Harrier 0 8 96 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 119 1273 Cooper's Hawk 0 13 412 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 245 Broad-winged Hawk 0 120 1501 Red-tailed Hawk 0 14 294 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 1 American Kestrel 0 2 303 Merlin 0 9 67 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 17 Unknown Buteo 0 0 22 Unknown Falcon 0 0 7 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 2 21 Mississippi Kite 0 2 3 Total: 20 650 11623 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5.75 hours Official Counter: Sue Ricciardi Observers: Hal Wierenga Weather: Partly cloudy; 71-85 degrees; fair to good visibility; winds mostly southwesterly, 6-12 mph Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: Two adult male Baltimore Orioles having a serious discussion, with one pinning the other to the ground in order to be heard ======================================================================== 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: 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
Subject: HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (23 May 2009) 167 Raptors
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Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 21:05:11 -0400

Derby Hill Bird Observatory Mexico, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 23, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 64 1043 13241 Osprey 6 130 382 Bald Eagle 7 137 292 Northern Harrier 0 59 445 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 568 2849 Cooper's Hawk 0 17 426 Northern Goshawk 0 0 21 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 508 Broad-winged Hawk 71 791 16397 Red-tailed Hawk 16 245 4546 Rough-legged Hawk 1 9 310 Golden Eagle 0 1 41 American Kestrel 1 13 253 Merlin 0 3 24 Peregrine Falcon 0 6 15 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 66 Unknown Buteo 0 4 142 Unknown Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 7 118 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 2 Total: 167 3037 40082 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:45:00 Observation end time: 14:15:00 Total observation time: 5.5 hours Official Counter: Kyle Wright Observers: Visitors: Many visitors present for a tribute to “Fritz” Scheider, Central New York birding legend and founder of Derby Hill Bird Observatory, who passed away on May 19, 1989. Weather: Winds of southeasterly origins for most of the count period, with high clouds and temperatures between sixteen and twenty-one Celsius. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: Four species of Empidonax Flycatcher were heard from the north lookout at Derby Hill today - Willow, Alder, Yellow-bellied, and Least. Also heard during the hawkwatch were eight species of Warbler - Common Yellowthroat, Yellow, American Redstart, Magnolia, Black-and-white, Blackpoll, Nashville, and Blue-winged (or at least a pretty-winged warbler doing Blue-winged song). Among other highlights were a single Common Loon seen flying northwest, and two Sandhill Cranes flying west/northwest well west of the north lookout. Predictions: Winds of northerly and westerly origins for the rest of the holiday weekend do not bode well for hawk flights developing at Derby Hill. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kyle Wright (krw AT derbyhill.org) Derby Hill Bird Observatory information may be found at: www.derbyhill.org 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
Subject: HSR: Whitefish Point (23 May 2009) 40 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 21:05:13 -0400

Whitefish Point Paradise, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 23, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 139 340 Osprey 1 13 52 Bald Eagle 7 106 393 Northern Harrier 0 88 518 Sharp-shinned Hawk 13 1818 8486 Cooper's Hawk 0 10 49 Northern Goshawk 2 20 66 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 6 57 Broad-winged Hawk 10 2129 2280 Red-tailed Hawk 4 265 1279 Rough-legged Hawk 1 175 793 Golden Eagle 1 30 89 American Kestrel 0 97 322 Merlin 1 24 64 Peregrine Falcon 0 48 55 Swainson's Hawk 0 2 2 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 1 Unknown Buteo 0 5 7 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Raptor 0 0 1 Total: 40 4976 14855 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: John van Dort Observers: Weather: Warm, mostly cloudy and light SW winds in the first couple of hours of the count became sunny, moderate NW winds and quite a bit cooler. Raptor Observations: Probable dark morph Swainson's Hawk briefly observed as little speck in telescope, 90% sure it was this species. If so, probably the same individual as was seen last week. Also seen, an interesting redtail with a nearly all-white tail (except for 1 all-red feather), no dark trailing edge on wings, fair amount of whitish mottling on upperside of wings and back. I don't think this was a juvenile redtail molting to adult, the tail really was unbanded, and the coloration of the tail was grayish white. Non-raptor Observations: Eastern Bluebird 5; Common Raven 12; Sandhill Crane 1; Common Loon 5; Canada Goose 6; Bonaparte's Gull 3 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Pettit (redknot AT earthlink.net) Whitefish Point information may be found at: http://www.wpbo.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (22 May 2009) 26 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 00:05:15 -0400

Fort Smallwood Park Pasadena, Maryland, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 22, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 16 278 Turkey Vulture 18 246 6441 Osprey 2 54 522 Bald Eagle 4 25 97 Northern Harrier 0 8 96 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 119 1273 Cooper's Hawk 0 13 412 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 245 Broad-winged Hawk 0 120 1501 Red-tailed Hawk 0 14 294 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 1 American Kestrel 0 2 303 Merlin 1 9 67 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 17 Unknown Buteo 0 0 22 Unknown Falcon 0 0 7 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 2 21 Mississippi Kite 1 2 3 Total: 26 630 11603 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7.25 hours Official Counter: Sue Ricciardi Observers: Dan Haas Visitors: Chris Lentz Weather: Partly to mostly cloudy; 65-82 degrees; fair to good visibility; winds mostly southwesterly 0-8 mph Raptor Observations: Mississippi Kite, probably an adult female, at 11:05 am (daylight time). It soared and glided by fairly high, with a brief acrobatic maneuver enroute, maybe to go after a dragonfly. Third MK of the season. Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== 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: 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
Subject: HSR: Whitefish Point (22 May 2009) 52 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 22:05:32 -0400

Whitefish Point Paradise, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 22, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 139 340 Osprey 1 12 51 Bald Eagle 4 99 386 Northern Harrier 1 88 518 Sharp-shinned Hawk 10 1805 8473 Cooper's Hawk 0 10 49 Northern Goshawk 0 18 64 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 6 57 Broad-winged Hawk 19 2119 2270 Red-tailed Hawk 6 261 1275 Rough-legged Hawk 8 174 792 Golden Eagle 0 29 88 American Kestrel 1 97 322 Merlin 1 23 63 Peregrine Falcon 1 48 55 Swainson's Hawk 0 2 2 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 1 Unknown Buteo 0 5 7 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Raptor 0 0 1 Total: 52 4936 14815 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: John van Dort Observers: Weather: Sunny; light to moderate NW winds; high 8°C Raptor Observations: One juvenile Peregrine Falcon lingered all morning, but eventually left, and was added to the count. Non-raptor Observations: Small influx of (escapee) Chaffinches: two males were counter-singing near the parking lot while a third male was seen half a mile down the road! Greater Yellowlegs 1 heard; Evening Grosbeak 2; Sandhill Crane 2; Eastern Bluebird 1; Chimney Swift 3; RT Hummingbird 2; Bonaparte's Gull 4; Common Loon 3; DC Cormorant 1; Least Flycatcher 2; YR Warbler 3 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Pettit (redknot AT earthlink.net) Whitefish Point information may be found at: http://www.wpbo.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (22 May 2009) 14 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 19:05:56 -0400

Derby Hill Bird Observatory Mexico, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 22, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 0 979 13177 Osprey 2 124 376 Bald Eagle 2 130 285 Northern Harrier 0 59 445 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 567 2848 Cooper's Hawk 0 17 426 Northern Goshawk 0 0 21 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 508 Broad-winged Hawk 8 720 16326 Red-tailed Hawk 2 229 4530 Rough-legged Hawk 0 8 309 Golden Eagle 0 1 41 American Kestrel 0 12 252 Merlin 0 3 24 Peregrine Falcon 0 6 15 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 66 Unknown Buteo 0 4 142 Unknown Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 7 118 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 2 Total: 14 2870 39915 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 4.5 hours Official Counter: Kyle Wright Observers: Phil Taylor Weather: A weak cold front passed over the area from the northwest. High stratus and cirrus clouds all day with winds from the northwest and temperatures between sixteen and nineteen, Celsius. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: Predictions: This late in the season, near perfect conditions are needed to induce a decent flight, and I do not see any such conditions lining up over the next few days. All systems in the area look to be pretty weak, with the jetstream in a straight line east-west with no bubbles or bumps inducing any strong weather and therefore decent flights. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kyle Wright (krw AT derbyhill.org) Derby Hill Bird Observatory information may be found at: www.derbyhill.org 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
Subject: HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (21 May 2009) 8 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 23:05:41 -0400

Fort Smallwood Park Pasadena, Maryland, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 21, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 1 16 278 Turkey Vulture 6 228 6423 Osprey 0 52 520 Bald Eagle 0 21 93 Northern Harrier 0 8 96 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 119 1273 Cooper's Hawk 0 13 412 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 245 Broad-winged Hawk 1 120 1501 Red-tailed Hawk 0 14 294 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 1 American Kestrel 0 2 303 Merlin 0 8 66 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 17 Unknown Buteo 0 0 22 Unknown Falcon 0 0 7 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 2 21 Mississippi Kite 0 1 2 Total: 8 604 11577 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5.75 hours Official Counter: Sue Ricciardi Observers: Brad Cernohorsky, Hal Wierenga, Marty Miller Visitors: 2-week old Grace Weather: Sunny; 62-79 degrees; good visibility; winds light and variable Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== 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: 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
Subject: HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (20 May 2009) 23 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 23:05:11 -0400

Fort Smallwood Park Pasadena, Maryland, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 20, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 15 277 Turkey Vulture 15 222 6417 Osprey 2 52 520 Bald Eagle 6 21 93 Northern Harrier 0 8 96 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 119 1273 Cooper's Hawk 0 13 412 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 245 Broad-winged Hawk 0 119 1500 Red-tailed Hawk 0 14 294 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 1 American Kestrel 0 2 303 Merlin 0 8 66 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 17 Unknown Buteo 0 0 22 Unknown Falcon 0 0 7 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 2 21 Mississippi Kite 0 1 2 Total: 23 596 11569 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter: Marty Miller, Sue Ricciardi Observers: Marty Miller Weather: Mostly sunny; 68-77 degrees; good visibility; winds light and variable Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: Glossy Ibis ======================================================================== 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: 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
Subject: HSR: Pilgrim Heights (20 May 2009) 48 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 16:05:27 -0400

Pilgrim Heights North Truro, Massachusetts, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 20, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 16 250 703 Osprey 3 35 94 Bald Eagle 0 9 13 Northern Harrier 2 3 20 Sharp-shinned Hawk 5 147 353 Cooper's Hawk 0 18 63 Northern Goshawk 0 0 2 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 22 Broad-winged Hawk 15 41 137 Red-tailed Hawk 1 18 81 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 2 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 4 70 404 Merlin 1 19 42 Peregrine Falcon 1 6 10 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 Total: 48 622 1954 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter: Donald Manchester Observers: Joanne Baldauf Visitors: 7 Weather: Mild day with light southwest winds, clouds increasing throughout the morning, very clear visibility Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: 21 e. kingbirds, 2 l. terns, 3 purple martins, 26 chimney swifts, 92 cedar waxwings, 39 c. loons, 8 finback whales, 4 humpback whales ======================================================================== 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
Subject: HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (21 May 2009) 173 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 16:05:57 -0400

Derby Hill Bird Observatory Mexico, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 21, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 151 979 13177 Osprey 0 122 374 Bald Eagle 3 128 283 Northern Harrier 0 59 445 Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 567 2848 Cooper's Hawk 0 17 426 Northern Goshawk 0 0 21 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 508 Broad-winged Hawk 14 712 16318 Red-tailed Hawk 2 227 4528 Rough-legged Hawk 0 8 309 Golden Eagle 0 1 41 American Kestrel 0 12 252 Merlin 0 3 24 Peregrine Falcon 0 6 15 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 66 Unknown Buteo 0 4 142 Unknown Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 1 7 118 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 2 Total: 173 2856 39901 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 13:30:00 Total observation time: 5.5 hours Official Counter: Kyle Wright Observers: Weather: Clear, with winds out of the south southeast for the first two hours of the count, but becoming a lake enhanced westerly breeze by ten bird time. Temperatures between seventeen and twenty-four Celsius. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: Predictions: A weak cold front will move over the area in the early morning hours on Friday, with winds on the back side of it coming out of the north and likely discouraging raptors from migrating along the south shore of Lake Ontario. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kyle Wright (krw AT derbyhill.org) Derby Hill Bird Observatory information may be found at: www.derbyhill.org 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
Subject: HSR: Pilgrim Heights (19 May 2009) 44 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 16:05:52 -0400

Pilgrim Heights North Truro, Massachusetts, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 19, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 1 1 1 Turkey Vulture 36 234 687 Osprey 5 32 91 Bald Eagle 0 9 13 Northern Harrier 0 1 18 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 142 348 Cooper's Hawk 1 18 63 Northern Goshawk 0 0 2 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 22 Broad-winged Hawk 0 26 122 Red-tailed Hawk 1 17 80 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 2 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 66 400 Merlin 0 18 41 Peregrine Falcon 0 5 9 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 Total: 44 574 1906 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 12:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours Official Counter: Donald Manchester Observers: Visitors: 1 Weather: Day started very cool, getting milder as the morning progressed, quite cloudy, but thinning somewhat, light winds out of the northwest, turning to NNE. Very clear visibility. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: 1 B.B. Plover, 1 W.W. Scoter, 87 Bluejays, 1 B.B. cuckoo ======================================================================== 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
Subject: HSR: Whitefish Point (21 May 2009) 334 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 15:05:38 -0400

Whitefish Point Paradise, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 21, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 139 340 Osprey 0 11 50 Bald Eagle 3 95 382 Northern Harrier 2 87 517 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 1795 8463 Cooper's Hawk 0 10 49 Northern Goshawk 0 18 64 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 6 57 Broad-winged Hawk 319 2100 2251 Red-tailed Hawk 4 255 1269 Rough-legged Hawk 4 166 784 Golden Eagle 1 29 88 American Kestrel 0 96 321 Merlin 0 22 62 Peregrine Falcon 0 47 54 Swainson's Hawk 0 2 2 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 1 Unknown Buteo 0 5 7 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Raptor 0 0 1 Total: 334 4884 14763 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 11:00:00 Total observation time: 3 hours Official Counter: John van Dort Observers: Weather: Warm, partly cloudy weather with light SSW winds changed very suddenly into much colder, overcast weather with a thunderstorm and a sprinkle of rain and gusting NW winds. Raptor Observations: Many birds in the air until the abrupt weather change, then none. Interesting Red-tailed Hawk observed in 2nd hour of count: tail whitish, unbanded; wing shape adult but no dark trailing edge on wing; normal belly band and normal darker head. Possibly a bird with some Krider's in its lineage? No photos taken. Non-raptor Observations: Whooping Crane 1! Evidently a 'non-countable' species, but exciting nonetheless. Had it in the scope for 10-15 seconds, close enough to know instantly what it was, but too far to see any leg bands. RT Hummer 1; Chimney Swift 4; Bonaparte's Gull 30; GB Heron 1; Sandhill Crane 2; Canada Goose 15; Common Raven 16 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Pettit (redknot AT earthlink.net) Whitefish Point information may be found at: http://www.wpbo.org/ 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
Subject: Eagle Count report available
From: Thomas Salo <tomsalo AT LOCALNET.COM>
Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 14:16:53 -0400

A report on the eagle count conducted in early March near the PA border in NY is now available. 100 eagles - both species -were documented as migrants by volunteers from the Franklin Mountain Hawk Watch from March 5-14, 2009 . http://www.doas.us/documents/DELA_Eagle_Count_Report_3-09.pdf If the link doesn't work, the report can be found at www.doas.us. Tom Salo 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
Subject: Eagle Count report available
From: "Thomas Salo" <tomsalo AT localnet.com>
Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 14:16:53 -0400

A report on the eagle count conducted in early March near the PA border in NY is now available. 100 eagles - both species -were documented as migrants by volunteers from the Franklin Mountain Hawk Watch from March 5-14, 2009 . http://www.doas.us/documents/DELA_Eagle_Count_Report_3-09.pdf If the link doesn't work, the report can be found at www.doas.us. Tom Salo [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Subject: HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (20 May 2009) 22 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 06:05:26 -0400

West Skyline Hawk Count Duluth, Minnesota, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 20, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 6 396 1278 Osprey 1 62 165 Bald Eagle 1 336 4065 Northern Harrier 0 20 74 Sharp-shinned Hawk 4 594 2052 Cooper's Hawk 0 5 20 Northern Goshawk 0 1 4 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 4 Broad-winged Hawk 8 5339 7304 Red-tailed Hawk 0 96 3499 Rough-legged Hawk 0 13 145 Golden Eagle 0 3 61 American Kestrel 0 20 52 Merlin 0 2 25 Peregrine Falcon 1 11 17 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 2 Unknown Buteo 0 0 1 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 47 Swainson's Hawk 1 1 1 Total: 22 6899 18817 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter: Karl Bardon Observers: Weather: wind NE 6-9 mph, temp 45-57 degrees, sky partly cloudy Raptor Observations: immature light morph Swainson's Hawk photographed Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Karl Bardon (karl_bardon AT yahoo.com) West Skyline Hawk Count information may be found at: http://www.hawkridge.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: Whitefish Point (20 May 2009) 140 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 21:05:43 -0400

Whitefish Point Paradise, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 20, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 12 139 340 Osprey 0 11 50 Bald Eagle 4 92 379 Northern Harrier 9 85 515 Sharp-shinned Hawk 66 1794 8462 Cooper's Hawk 1 10 49 Northern Goshawk 0 18 64 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 6 57 Broad-winged Hawk 26 1781 1932 Red-tailed Hawk 9 251 1265 Rough-legged Hawk 4 162 780 Golden Eagle 2 28 87 American Kestrel 4 96 321 Merlin 1 22 62 Peregrine Falcon 1 47 54 Swainson's Hawk 1 2 2 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 1 Unknown Buteo 0 5 7 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Raptor 0 0 1 Total: 140 4550 14429 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: John van Dort Observers: Weather: Light to moderate SSE winds, later SSW; partly cloudy; high an unusually warm 22°C Raptor Observations: One adult dark morph Swainson's Hawk observed and photographed on and off for about 45 minutes between 10:30 and 11:15 EDT Non-raptor Observations: American Pipit 2; BT Green Warbler >3 singing, also seen as flyby; Chestnut-sided Warbler 1; American Redstart 1; Cliff Swallow 33; Bank Swallow 2; Barn Swallow 10; Tree Swallow 4; Chimney Swift 20; Great Blue Heron 2; White-winged Scoter 14; DC Cormorant 7; Bobolink 1; Indigo Bunting 1; Red-throated Loon 1; Common Loon 2; Eastern Bluebird 5; Eastern Kingbird 1; Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2; Baltimore Oriole 1; Blue Jay ~500; Sandhill Crane 1 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Pettit (redknot AT earthlink.net) Whitefish Point information may be found at: http://www.wpbo.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: Whitefish Point (19 May 2009) 39 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 20:05:53 -0400

Whitefish Point Paradise, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 19, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 8 127 328 Osprey 0 11 50 Bald Eagle 4 88 375 Northern Harrier 3 76 506 Sharp-shinned Hawk 14 1728 8396 Cooper's Hawk 0 9 48 Northern Goshawk 1 18 64 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 6 57 Broad-winged Hawk 4 1755 1906 Red-tailed Hawk 4 242 1256 Rough-legged Hawk 0 158 776 Golden Eagle 0 26 85 American Kestrel 1 92 317 Merlin 0 21 61 Peregrine Falcon 0 46 53 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 1 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 1 Unknown Buteo 0 5 7 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Raptor 0 0 1 Total: 39 4410 14289 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: John van Dort Observers: Sarah Pitzer Weather: Mostly cloudy, later partly cloudy; light to moderate NW winds; high 7°C Raptor Observations: One adult Peregrine Falcon seen cruising low over the northern beach going WSW, and not added to the count. 10 minutes later one Peregrine (presumed same individual) seen together with Northern Harrier and Merlin going SW, none of these birds added to the count. Non-raptor Observations: RB Merganser 21; Common Merganser 8; White-winged Scoter 8; Blackburnian Warbler 1; Magnolia Warbler 2; Yellow-rumped Warbler 2; Orange-crowned Warbler 2; Black-and-white Warbler 1; Common Raven 2; Sandhill Crane 8; Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2; Short-billed Dowitcher 1; Common Loon 2; Red-bellied Woodpecker 1; American Pipit 1 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Pettit (redknot AT earthlink.net) Whitefish Point information may be found at: http://www.wpbo.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (20 May 2009) 234 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 20:05:50 -0400

Derby Hill Bird Observatory Mexico, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 20, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 112 828 13026 Osprey 1 122 374 Bald Eagle 13 125 280 Northern Harrier 0 59 445 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 565 2846 Cooper's Hawk 1 17 426 Northern Goshawk 0 0 21 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 508 Broad-winged Hawk 96 698 16304 Red-tailed Hawk 10 225 4526 Rough-legged Hawk 0 8 309 Golden Eagle 0 1 41 American Kestrel 0 12 252 Merlin 0 3 24 Peregrine Falcon 0 6 15 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 66 Unknown Buteo 0 4 142 Unknown Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 1 6 117 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 2 Total: 234 2683 39728 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7 hours Official Counter: Kyle Wright Observers: Weather: A weak (precipitation-less) front stretched east-west just north of Derby Hill, while a strong high pushed up from the south. Winds in the morning were from the south, but soon became light and variable. Temperatures rose to a late day high of twenty-two degrees Celsius. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: Predictions: The high that has come up from the south over the past two days will push east over southern New England, with seasonably warm temperatures and winds of southwesterly origins over much of Central New York predicted for Thursday. This will likely bring more of the same mix and number of late season ‘migrants’ (or at least birds dispersing in a northerly direction) to Derby as were seen today. The southwest tail wind will likely encourage a high flight and perhaps a few birds cutting the southeast corner of Lake Ontario, but at this point in the season, we have to tell ourselves that high birds are better than no birds at all. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kyle Wright (krw AT derbyhill.org) Derby Hill Bird Observatory information may be found at: www.derbyhill.org 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
Subject: HSR: Presque Isle (20 May 2009) 206 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 19:05:24 -0400

Presque Isle Erie, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 20, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 158 553 5790 Osprey 0 17 70 Bald Eagle 11 44 78 Northern Harrier 0 6 49 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 61 716 Cooper's Hawk 2 6 49 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 4 85 Broad-winged Hawk 32 104 6847 Red-tailed Hawk 1 34 355 Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 23 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 1 11 247 Merlin 0 0 7 Peregrine Falcon 0 1 2 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 8 Unknown Buteo 0 3 20 Unknown Falcon 0 0 6 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 1 4 12 Swallow-tailed Kite 0 0 1 Total: 206 849 14365 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 3 hours Official Counter: Jerry McWilliams Observers: Jerry McWilliams Weather: Cloudless skies with SSW becoming WNW later with warm temperatures Raptor Observations: The cloudless skies made spotting raptors a challenge. Birds gained altitude quickly with the warm thermals lifting them almost beyond binocular vision. Another good day of eagle movement including first, second, fourth year, and adult. All Broad-wings that were close enough to age were all immatures. Today will end this seasons hawk watch Non-raptor Observations: Blue Jays continue to migrate over the watch, but few other migrants. Many local high flying Bank Swallows made it a nuisance trying to spot raptors. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jerry McWilliams (jerrymcw AT aol.com) information may be found at: http://www.presqueisle.org/audubon/ 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
Subject: HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (19 May 2009) 4 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 06:05:22 -0400

West Skyline Hawk Count Duluth, Minnesota, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 19, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 390 1272 Osprey 1 61 164 Bald Eagle 2 335 4064 Northern Harrier 0 20 74 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 590 2048 Cooper's Hawk 0 5 20 Northern Goshawk 0 1 4 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 4 Broad-winged Hawk 1 5331 7296 Red-tailed Hawk 0 96 3499 Rough-legged Hawk 0 13 145 Golden Eagle 0 3 61 American Kestrel 0 20 52 Merlin 0 2 25 Peregrine Falcon 0 10 16 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 2 Unknown Buteo 0 0 1 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 47 Total: 4 6877 18795 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours Official Counter: Karl Bardon Observers: Howard Weinberg Weather: wind E at 18-23 mph with gusts to 30 mph, temp 41-44 degrees F, sky partly to mostly cloudy Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Karl Bardon (karl_bardon AT yahoo.com) West Skyline Hawk Count information may be found at: http://www.hawkridge.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (18 May 2009) 27 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 06:05:51 -0400

West Skyline Hawk Count Duluth, Minnesota, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 18, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 6 390 1272 Osprey 2 60 163 Bald Eagle 4 333 4062 Northern Harrier 0 20 74 Sharp-shinned Hawk 6 590 2048 Cooper's Hawk 0 5 20 Northern Goshawk 0 1 4 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 4 Broad-winged Hawk 9 5330 7295 Red-tailed Hawk 0 96 3499 Rough-legged Hawk 0 13 145 Golden Eagle 0 3 61 American Kestrel 0 20 52 Merlin 0 2 25 Peregrine Falcon 0 10 16 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 2 Unknown Buteo 0 0 1 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 47 Total: 27 6873 18791 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter: Karl Bardon Observers: Weather: wind SW 20-25 mph with gusts to 33 mph, temp 63-73 degrees F, sky mostly clear Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Karl Bardon (karl_bardon AT yahoo.com) West Skyline Hawk Count information may be found at: http://www.hawkridge.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (16 May 2009) 6 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 05:05:18 -0400

West Skyline Hawk Count Duluth, Minnesota, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 16, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 384 1266 Osprey 1 58 161 Bald Eagle 3 329 4058 Northern Harrier 0 20 74 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 584 2042 Cooper's Hawk 0 5 20 Northern Goshawk 0 1 4 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 4 Broad-winged Hawk 1 5321 7286 Red-tailed Hawk 0 96 3499 Rough-legged Hawk 0 13 145 Golden Eagle 0 3 61 American Kestrel 0 20 52 Merlin 0 2 25 Peregrine Falcon 0 10 16 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 2 Unknown Buteo 0 0 1 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 47 Total: 6 6846 18764 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter: Karl Bardon Observers: Weather: wind W to NW at 22-29 mph with gusts to 40 mph, temp 37-52 degrees F, sky mostly cloudy becoming clear Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Karl Bardon (karl_bardon AT yahoo.com) West Skyline Hawk Count information may be found at: http://www.hawkridge.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (19 May 2009) 266 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 21:05:52 -0400

Derby Hill Bird Observatory Mexico, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 19, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 188 716 12914 Osprey 3 121 373 Bald Eagle 12 112 267 Northern Harrier 1 59 445 Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 565 2846 Cooper's Hawk 0 16 425 Northern Goshawk 0 0 21 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 508 Broad-winged Hawk 49 602 16208 Red-tailed Hawk 10 215 4516 Rough-legged Hawk 0 8 309 Golden Eagle 0 1 41 American Kestrel 0 12 252 Merlin 0 3 24 Peregrine Falcon 0 6 15 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 66 Unknown Buteo 0 4 142 Unknown Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 5 116 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 2 Total: 266 2449 39494 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 15:45:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours Official Counter: Kyle Wright Observers: Weather: High pressure with decent winds of south southeasterly origins in the morning, shifting to southwesterly origins mid day before dying and allowing for a light lake breeze from the west northwest for the late afternoon. The morning started out quite chilly for the nineteenth day of May, but temperatures soon climbed into the upper teens on the Celsius scale. Variably cloudy with mostly high cirrus and stratus types to locate high birds against. Raptor Observations: One of the Turkey Vultures passing between eleven and noon today, and every successive bird after it set new record high counts for the regular spring season at Derby Hill for the species. (The higher TV count for 2008 in the HMANA hwakcount dot org database is a result of June and July birds being added to the spring tally.) Non-raptor Observations: A single Sandhill Crane flying over today brought the season total for the species up to 26. Two Common Nighthawks were seen migrating, a nice first of the season species for late May. A conservative estimate of 7,000 Blue Jays were also observed migrating over the course of the day. Aside from the Jays, little effort or attention was put into the passerine world of birding today. Predictions: Continued winds of southerly origins and seasonably warm temperatures should keep whatever birds are left to move north coming for the next two days. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kyle Wright (krw AT derbyhill.org) Derby Hill Bird Observatory information may be found at: www.derbyhill.org 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
Subject: HSR: Presque Isle (19 May 2009) 148 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 17:05:57 -0400

Presque Isle Erie, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 19, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 109 395 5632 Osprey 0 17 70 Bald Eagle 13 33 67 Northern Harrier 0 6 49 Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 61 716 Cooper's Hawk 0 4 47 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 4 85 Broad-winged Hawk 10 72 6815 Red-tailed Hawk 11 33 354 Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 23 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 10 246 Merlin 0 0 7 Peregrine Falcon 0 1 2 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 8 Unknown Buteo 0 3 20 Unknown Falcon 0 0 6 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 2 3 11 Swallow-tailed Kite 0 0 1 Total: 148 643 14159 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:30:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 4.5 hours Official Counter: Jerry McWilliams Observers: Jerry McWilliams, Joe Sabo Visitors: Mark Lethaby stopped by when I was ready to call it a day. Weather: Mostly clear and mild with SSW wind early becoming WNW later Raptor Observations: Things were slow getting started with few birds until about 1100 hrs. when Turkey Vulture numbers increased and a few birds of prey began to move. Another Bald Eagle record breaking day in the making until the winds shifted to the WNW shutting the flight down along the lake at about 1310. Non-raptor Observations: Very few migrant passerines, just a few Blue Jays and a sprinkling of other birds. Local Bank Swallows dotted the sky most of the day. Predictions: Warmer still, so if the wind switches back to the south there may be a few more birds passing the watch. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jerry McWilliams (jerrymcw AT aol.com) information may be found at: http://www.presqueisle.org/audubon/ 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
Subject: HSR: Hamburg Hawk Watch (19 May 2009) 41 Raptors, Bald Eagle
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 16:05:14 -0400

Hamburg Hawk Watch Hamburg, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 19, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 2 Turkey Vulture 37 352 13167 Osprey 0 3 90 Bald Eagle 1 15 54 Northern Harrier 0 1 40 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 27 410 Cooper's Hawk 0 8 126 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 177 Broad-winged Hawk 0 86 1333 Red-tailed Hawk 3 68 1211 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 18 Golden Eagle 0 0 2 American Kestrel 0 0 73 Merlin 0 0 8 Peregrine Falcon 0 2 6 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 12 Unknown Buteo 0 3 31 Unknown Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Eagle 0 0 1 Unknown Raptor 0 0 11 Total: 41 565 16775 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:45:00 Observation end time: 12:00:00 Total observation time: 2.25 hours Official Counter: Bill Watson Observers: Mike Zebehazy Visitors: Mike Zebehazy Weather: 85% clear, warmer 18 degrees,and windy ssw to w at 5 Raptor Observations: immature Bald Eagle 1O:50 AM EST Non-raptor Observations: lots of migrating Blue Jays Predictions: even better ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bill Watson (WilliamWatsonSr AT aol.com) 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
Subject: No Subject
From: ALLEN LIVELY <allen.lively AT EARTHLINK.NET>
Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 11:00:15 -0500

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Subject: HSR: Plum Island MA (16 May 2009) Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 20:05:32 -0400

Plum Island MA Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 16, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 1 44 Osprey 0 0 35 Bald Eagle 0 0 5 Northern Harrier 0 0 121 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 17 141 Cooper's Hawk 0 2 18 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 1 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 5 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 4 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 3 672 Merlin 0 16 79 Peregrine Falcon 0 2 21 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 2 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 3 Eurasian Kestrel 0 0 1 Total: 0 41 1154 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 06:00:00 Observation end time: 09:00:00 Total observation time: 3 hours Official Counter: Craig Jackson Observers: Tom Graham Weather: Light to moderate (1-3) NE winds; 15°C; 100% cloud cover Raptor Observations: No raptors migrating Only one resident NH and distant resident Redtails seen Non-raptor Observations: Other migrants 2 Common Loons; 16 DC Cormorants 3 Hummingbirds; 7 Goldfinches Predictions: This will probably be my last entry this Spring. Thanks to all our observers, despite a very poor (almost non-existent) raptor migration in May, we almost doubled last year's counts of Northern Harriers and Peregrine Falcons. We had 1/3 more Merlins than last year and even bettered last year's record count of American Kestrels (barely). We also bettered last year's total count by over 150 birds. As happened last year, our Sharp-shinned migration practically failed to materialize (presumably because of weather). ======================================================================== Report submitted by Craig Jackson (crleja AT yahoo.com) Plum Island, Parker River NWR, MA information may be found at: http://massbird.org/EMHW/ Site Description: The Plum Island Hawk Watch is located in parking lot #1 of the Parker River Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island, Newburyport, MA, approximately 32 miles northeast of Boston. It is a volunteer-run spring watchsite with coverage between mid March to mid May. Directions to site: From Interstate 95 take exit 57 for Route 113, (Newburyport). Travel east on Rte 113 (which becomes Route 1A in Newbury) for a distance of 3.5 miles to the intersection with Rolfe’s Lane (there is a traffic light at this intersection). Take a left onto Rolfe’s Lane and follow to the end of the road which terminates at a stop sign. Take a right at the stop sign. This is the Plum Island Turnpike/Water Street, the only access to Plum Island. Follow the Plum Island Turnpike until you go over the Sgt. Donald Wilkerson Bridge. After you have crossed the Bridge, take your first right. This road will lead you directly to the entrance to Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. The hawkwatch site is Parking Lot #1 of the Parker River National Wildlifee Refuge on Plum Island, Newburyport, MA. 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
Subject: HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (18 May 2009) No Count Conducted
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 20:05:04 -0400

Derby Hill Bird Observatory Mexico, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 18, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 0 528 12726 Osprey 0 118 370 Bald Eagle 0 100 255 Northern Harrier 0 58 444 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 562 2843 Cooper's Hawk 0 16 425 Northern Goshawk 0 0 21 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 508 Broad-winged Hawk 0 553 16159 Red-tailed Hawk 0 205 4506 Rough-legged Hawk 0 8 309 Golden Eagle 0 1 41 American Kestrel 0 12 252 Merlin 0 3 24 Peregrine Falcon 0 6 15 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 66 Unknown Buteo 0 4 142 Unknown Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 5 116 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 2 Total: 0 2183 39228 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (No count conducted today) Weather: High pressure continues to build from the west, with moderate winds of northerly origins keeping any north bound raptors from approaching the south shore of Lake Ontario. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: Predictions: High pressure remains over the area for Tuesday, with winds shifting to southerly origins and potentially strong enough to hold off a lake breeze, even with temperatures in Central New York climbing into the seventies. Tuesday, and the next two or three days for that matter, looks as though it could be good conditions for a late season push of immature Broad-winged Hawks and Florida winter breeding Bald Eagles dispersing northward. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kyle Wright (krw AT derbyhill.org) Derby Hill Bird Observatory information may be found at: www.derbyhill.org 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
Subject: HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (17 May 2009) 1 Raptor
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 20:05:57 -0400

Derby Hill Bird Observatory Mexico, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 17, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 0 528 12726 Osprey 0 118 370 Bald Eagle 0 100 255 Northern Harrier 0 58 444 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 562 2843 Cooper's Hawk 0 16 425 Northern Goshawk 0 0 21 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 508 Broad-winged Hawk 1 553 16159 Red-tailed Hawk 0 205 4506 Rough-legged Hawk 0 8 309 Golden Eagle 0 1 41 American Kestrel 0 12 252 Merlin 0 3 24 Peregrine Falcon 0 6 15 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 66 Unknown Buteo 0 4 142 Unknown Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 5 116 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 2 Total: 1 2183 39228 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:30:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 3.5 hours Official Counter: Kyle Wright Observers: Weather: High pressure moving in from the west with seasonably cool temperatures lingering behind Saturday’s cold front. Winds were moderate and gusty out of the west. A high deck of stratus clouds were present most of the day. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kyle Wright (krw AT derbyhill.org) Derby Hill Bird Observatory information may be found at: www.derbyhill.org 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
Subject: HSR: Whitefish Point (18 May 2009) 161 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 19:05:41 -0400

Whitefish Point Paradise, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 18, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 15 119 320 Osprey 0 11 50 Bald Eagle 5 84 371 Northern Harrier 1 73 503 Sharp-shinned Hawk 94 1714 8382 Cooper's Hawk 0 9 48 Northern Goshawk 1 17 63 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 6 57 Broad-winged Hawk 29 1751 1902 Red-tailed Hawk 6 238 1252 Rough-legged Hawk 3 158 776 Golden Eagle 0 26 85 American Kestrel 2 91 316 Merlin 4 21 61 Peregrine Falcon 1 46 53 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 1 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 1 Unknown Buteo 0 5 7 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Raptor 0 0 1 Total: 161 4371 14250 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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; moderate SE winds turned SSW and became strong; high 18°C Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: Rose-breasted Grosbeak 3; Evening Grosbeak 2; Cliff Swallow 3; American Pipit 1; Black-throated Green Warbler 1; Blackburnian Warbler 1; Tennessee Warbler 2; Chimney Swift 2; Least Flycatcher 1; Common Raven 28; Eastern Kingbird 1; Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1; Common Loon 4 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Pettit (redknot AT earthlink.net) Whitefish Point information may be found at: http://www.wpbo.org/ 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
Subject: Veracruz raptor count job for autumn 2009
From: Laurie Goodrich <goodrich AT HAWKMTN.ORG>
Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 13:05:41 -0400

RAPTOR MONITORING BIOLOGISTS NEEDED. Pronatura Veracruz's River of Raptors Project, located at a geographic bottleneck where the world's greatest raptor migration has been documented (an average of 5.2 million raptors are tallied each year) is seeking 1-2 qualified field biologists to perform migration counts from 20 August through 20 November 2009. Migration counts are done daily from 800-1800 EDT from two sites by teams of counters. Field biologists are expected to attend a pre-field season training session and work with others on data proofing and data entry. Counters work a schedule of two days on and one day off. Counters also cooperate in housing and field equipment maintenance chores and are expected to live under rustic housing conditions. Previous experience in raptor identification and monitoring techniques is A MUST as well as team working skills, a good pair of 8 or 10 power binoculars, and a willingness to spend long hours working under bright skies and heat at the beginning of the field season. Knowledge of Spanish is desirable but not necessary. Selected applicants are expected to pay for their flight/travel expenses although travel stipend is possible. Opportunity to visit other birding spots is possible on days off. Pronatura Veracruz will provide housing, medical insurance and a $600 dollar a month stipend (its equivalent in Mexican pesos) to cover meals and local transportation. Applicants must submit a resume and contact information (email and phone number) for 2-3 references acquainted with applicant's field work. Interested applicants should contact Eduardo Martinez-Leyva by email (preferred) at bichodemonte AT gmail.com; Phone inquiries: 011 52. (228) 816-9679, 816-9680, 816-9681 and 816-9682. Deadline for applications: 7 June 2009. You can learn more about Pronatura's conservation work on the web at www.pronaturaveracruz.org. _______________ Laurie Goodrich Senior Monitoring Biologist Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association Acopian Center for Conservation Learning 410 Summer Valley Road Orwigsburg, PA 17961 570-943-3411 x 106 fax: 570-943-2284 goodrich AT hawkmtn.org web: www.hawkmountain.org Celebrating 75 years of raptor conservation, 1934-2009. 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
Subject: HSR: Whitefish Point (17 May 2009) 26 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 19:05:57 -0400

Whitefish Point Paradise, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 17, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 104 305 Osprey 0 11 50 Bald Eagle 0 79 366 Northern Harrier 0 72 502 Sharp-shinned Hawk 23 1620 8288 Cooper's Hawk 0 9 48 Northern Goshawk 0 16 62 Red-shouldered Hawk 1 6 57 Broad-winged Hawk 1 1722 1873 Red-tailed Hawk 1 232 1246 Rough-legged Hawk 0 155 773 Golden Eagle 0 26 85 American Kestrel 0 89 314 Merlin 0 17 57 Peregrine Falcon 0 45 52 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 1 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 1 Unknown Buteo 0 5 7 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Raptor 0 0 1 Total: 26 4210 14089 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: John van Dort Observers: Weather: Strong NW winds; sunny; high 6 °C Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Pettit (redknot AT earthlink.net) Whitefish Point information may be found at: http://www.wpbo.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: Braddock Bay (16 May 2009) 397 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 23:05:31 -0400

Braddock Bay Hilton, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 16, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 1 1 2 Turkey Vulture 126 452 18290 Osprey 10 23 119 Bald Eagle 27 62 208 Northern Harrier 12 45 581 Sharp-shinned Hawk 33 430 4212 Cooper's Hawk 3 38 646 Northern Goshawk 1 1 24 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 1 398 Broad-winged Hawk 152 379 28897 Red-tailed Hawk 16 85 2279 Rough-legged Hawk 0 2 172 Golden Eagle 1 1 35 American Kestrel 2 31 347 Merlin 11 13 30 Peregrine Falcon 2 5 12 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 4 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 2 Total: 397 1570 56258 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter: David Tetlow Observers: Weather: Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Tetlow (dktetlow AT rochester.rr.com) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/ 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
Subject: HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (16 May 2009) 37 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 18:05:22 -0400

Derby Hill Bird Observatory Mexico, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 16, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 0 528 12726 Osprey 8 118 370 Bald Eagle 8 100 255 Northern Harrier 2 58 444 Sharp-shinned Hawk 4 562 2843 Cooper's Hawk 0 16 425 Northern Goshawk 0 0 21 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 508 Broad-winged Hawk 6 552 16158 Red-tailed Hawk 2 205 4506 Rough-legged Hawk 0 8 309 Golden Eagle 0 1 41 American Kestrel 5 12 252 Merlin 2 3 24 Peregrine Falcon 0 6 15 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 66 Unknown Buteo 0 4 142 Unknown Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 5 116 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 2 Total: 37 2182 39227 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 12:00:00 Total observation time: 3.5 hours Official Counter: Kyle Wright Observers: Weather: The morning saw light, lake enhanced, spotty rain showers with gusty winds of south and southeasterly origins. An intense line of thunderstorms passed over the area between about 11:45 and 13:30, bird time, with another strong line of showers and thunderstorms passing with an occluded front around 15:30, bird time. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: While the raptor flight today constituted only a brief burst of birds, the passerine and near passerine migration lasted all morning with great diversity and numbers. Twenty-two species of warblers were seen or heard by the hawk counter – and I’m guessing the droves of bird-a-thon-ers picked up another few species in the hedge rows. Two Orchard Orioles were seen flying over amidst dozens of Baltimore Orioles. Conservative estimates for other diurnally migrating species today include 1,500 Blue Jays, 75 Hummingbirds, 30 Eastern Kingbirds, 30 Eastern Bluebirds, a dozen Indigo Buntings, 150 American Goldfinches, and 50 Pine Siskins. Other passerine and near passerine highlights for the day included Grey-cheeked Thrush, Black-billed Cuckoo, and Lincoln’s Sparrow. Predictions: The front and low pressure that passed Saturday afternoon will continue to move east at a good clip, with high pressure building in from the west on Sunday. Winds will be moderate out of the west, which will do little to bring raptors north and concentrate them along the lake shore. There is, however, a chance on Sunday morning for a bit of a clean up flight of birds put down by Saturday’s rain. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kyle Wright (krw AT derbyhill.org) Derby Hill Bird Observatory information may be found at: www.derbyhill.org 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
Subject: HSR: Hamburg Hawk Watch (15 May 2009) 1 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 13:05:00 -0400

Hamburg Hawk Watch Hamburg, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 15, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 2 Turkey Vulture 1 315 13130 Osprey 0 3 90 Bald Eagle 0 14 53 Northern Harrier 0 1 40 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 27 410 Cooper's Hawk 0 8 126 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 177 Broad-winged Hawk 0 86 1333 Red-tailed Hawk 0 65 1208 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 18 Golden Eagle 0 0 2 American Kestrel 0 0 73 Merlin 0 0 8 Peregrine Falcon 0 2 6 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 12 Unknown Buteo 0 3 31 Unknown Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Eagle 0 0 1 Unknown Raptor 0 0 11 Total: 1 524 16734 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 12:30:00 Total observation time: 4.25 hours Official Counter: Mike Hamilton Observers: Visitors: None Weather: Sunny day with moderate easterly/north easterly wind and temperature rising from 16 to 22 degrees celsius. Raptor Observations: The last "official" day of the Hamburg Hawk Watch went out with a whimper, not a bang, with a single Turkey Vulture migrating through. Our seasonal watch starts with a TV and ends with one. Non-raptor Observations: Lots of Barn Swallows, several calling flickers and the usual pair of Killdeer. Predictions: Showers and thunderstorms likely with gusty southwest winds. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Mike Hamilton (mhsr AT wzrd.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 10 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 10 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 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
Subject: HSR: Ripley Hawk Watch (16 May 2009) 73 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 12:05:12 -0400

Ripley Hawk Watch Ripley, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 16, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 1 Turkey Vulture 69 874 12175 Osprey 1 30 114 Bald Eagle 0 30 126 Northern Harrier 0 14 128 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 178 1169 Cooper's Hawk 0 11 86 Northern Goshawk 0 0 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 204 Broad-winged Hawk 0 163 7705 Red-tailed Hawk 3 108 1049 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 13 Golden Eagle 0 0 1 American Kestrel 0 5 237 Merlin 0 0 8 Peregrine Falcon 0 3 7 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 1 54 Total: 73 1419 23078 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (No count conducted today) Weather: Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gilbert Randell (janngil AT cecomet.net) 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
Subject: HSR: Ripley Hawk Watch (16 May 2009) 73 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 12:05:21 -0400

Ripley Hawk Watch Ripley, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 16, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 1 Turkey Vulture 69 874 12175 Osprey 1 30 114 Bald Eagle 0 30 126 Northern Harrier 0 14 128 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 178 1169 Cooper's Hawk 0 11 86 Northern Goshawk 0 0 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 204 Broad-winged Hawk 0 163 7705 Red-tailed Hawk 3 108 1049 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 13 Golden Eagle 0 0 1 American Kestrel 0 5 237 Merlin 0 0 8 Peregrine Falcon 0 3 7 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 1 54 Total: 73 1419 23078 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours Official Counter: Gil Randell Observers: Bill Dietz, Len DeFrancisco, Terry Mahoney Weather: Warm, mostly sunny, northeasterly winds and a steadily dropping barometer. Raptor Observations: Not an auspicious day for raptors. A lone osprey and several redtails were all we could muster. Our local bald eagles, however, gave us a nice sendoff on our last official day of the Ripley Hawk Watch. We were greeted at the lakeshore site by an immature and an adult bald eagle perched in their respective trees. As we headed home at the end of the day, we stopped briefly at the Creamery Road site where an adult bald eagle presented us with a valedictory display directly overhead. Altogether nine sightings of non-migrating bald eagles for the day. Non-raptor Observations: Hundreds of horned larks, a blue-gray gnatcatcher. Today's 69 tv's established a new annual high count for the species. Tom Wasilewski, Jann Randell, Bill and Eileen Jowett, Mike Ceci, Jill and Berk Adams and Carol Dietz were on hand for the last hurrah. Bountiful snacks were provided by the Adams and Terry Mahoney. Our thanks to all the great volunteers and skilled observers (Len DeFrancisco, Mel Freeborough, Terry Mahoney, Bill Dietz and Tom Simmons) who helped us have a successful season and also kept us entertained during some long, slow days. We couldn't have done it without them. Predictions: End of story for 2009 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gilbert Randell (janngil AT cecomet.net) 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
Subject: HSR: West Skyline Hawk Count (13 May 2009) 106 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 04:05:30 -0400

West Skyline Hawk Count Duluth, Minnesota, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 13, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 13 377 1259 Osprey 2 55 158 Bald Eagle 22 314 4043 Northern Harrier 1 20 74 Sharp-shinned Hawk 23 574 2032 Cooper's Hawk 0 5 20 Northern Goshawk 0 1 4 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 4 Broad-winged Hawk 39 5163 7128 Red-tailed Hawk 3 93 3496 Rough-legged Hawk 0 12 144 Golden Eagle 0 3 61 American Kestrel 2 20 52 Merlin 0 1 24 Peregrine Falcon 1 10 16 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 2 Unknown Buteo 0 0 1 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 47 Total: 106 6648 18566 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours Official Counter: Karl Bardon Observers: Frank Nicoletti Weather: wind SW at 16-24 mph with gusts to 36 mph, temp 56-72 degrees F, sky overcast becoming partly cloudy Raptor Observations: first immature Broad-wings of season, also first juvenile (hatched this year) Bald Eagle of season Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Karl Bardon (karl_bardon AT yahoo.com) West Skyline Hawk Count information may be found at: http://www.hawkridge.org/ 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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