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2 Sep HSR: Harvey's Knob (01 Sep 2010) 7 Raptors []
2 Sep HSR: Corpus Christi Raptor Migration Project (01 Sep 2010) 101 Raptors []
2 Sep HSR: Mendota Fire Tower (01 Sep 2010) 7 Raptors []
2 Sep HSR: Hanging Rock Tower (29 Aug 2010) 2 Raptors []
2 Sep HSR: Hanging Rock Tower (28 Aug 2010) 5 Raptors []
2 Sep HSR: Ashton Ridge Hawkwatch (01 Sep 2010) Raptors []
2 Sep HSR: Hawk Ridge (01 Sep 2010) 321 Raptors []
2 Sep HSR: Bucktoe Creek Preserve (01 Sep 2010) 11 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Bucktoe Creek Preserve (31 Aug 2010) 9 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Cape Henlopen Hawk Watch (01 Sep 2010) 17 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Scott's Mountain (01 Sep 2010) 7 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Mahogany Rock (01 Sep 2010) Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Kiptopeke Hawkwatch (01 Sep 2010) 61 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Putney Mountain VT (01 Sep 2010) 3 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Mount Peter (01 Sep 2010) 1 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Putney Mountain VT (31 Aug 2010) 2 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory (01 Sep 2010) 9 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Militia Hill (01 Sep 2010) 1 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Rose Tree Park (01 Sep 2010) 9 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Bake Oven Knob (01 Sep 2010) 19 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Ashland Nature Center (01 Sep 2010) 11 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Franklin Mt. (01 Sep 2010) 4 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (01 Sep 2010) 41 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Picatinny Peak (01 Sep 2010) 12 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Bethany Hawkwatch (01 Sep 2010) 8 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Greenlaw Mountain (01 Sep 2010) 28 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Holiday Beach Conservation Area (01 Sep 2010) 7 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Waggoner's Gap (01 Sep 2010) 6 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Allegheny Front (01 Sep 2010) 7 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Cadillac Mt., Acadia National Park (01 Sep 2010) 21 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (31 Aug 2010) 54 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory (31 Aug 2010) 29 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Mendota Fire Tower (31 Aug 2010) 5 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Cromwell Valley Park (29 Aug 2010) Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Cromwell Valley Park (28 Aug 2010) 1 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Chestnut Ridge (31 Aug 2010) 22 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Hook Mountain (30 Aug 2010) 20 Raptors []
1 Sep HSR: Veracruz River of Raptors, MX (30 Aug 2010) 5598 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Hawk Ridge (31 Aug 2010) 23 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Franklin Mt. (31 Aug 2010) 9 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Illinois Beach State Park (31 Aug 2010) 6 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Quaker Ridge (31 Aug 2010) 39 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Lighthouse Point (31 Aug 2010) 16 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Corpus Christi Raptor Migration Project (31 Aug 2010) 7 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Corpus Christi Raptor Migration Project (30 Aug 2010) 2 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Waggoner's Gap (31 Aug 2010) 29 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Blue Mountain Rt. 183 (29 Aug 2010) 9 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Putney Mountain VT (29 Aug 2010) 6 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Second Mountain (31 Aug 2010) 18 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Putney Mountain VT (28 Aug 2010) 10 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Bake Oven Knob (31 Aug 2010) 27 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Putney Mountain VT (27 Aug 2010) 23 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Putney Mountain VT (26 Aug 2010) 11 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Putney Mountain VT (20 Aug 2010) 7 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Allegheny Front (31 Aug 2010) 18 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Blueberry Hill (31 Aug 2010) 1 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Greenlaw Mountain (31 Aug 2010) 59 Raptors []
31 Aug A Free Silhouette Guide to Hawks Seen in North America [Paul Roberts ]
31 Aug HSR: Snickers Gap (31 Aug 2010) 2 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Cadillac Mt., Acadia National Park (31 Aug 2010) 8 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Corpus Christi Raptor Migration Project (29 Aug 2010) 4 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Chestnut Ridge (30 Aug 2010) 18 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Chestnut Ridge (29 Aug 2010) 13 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Chestnut Ridge (28 Aug 2010) 12 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Chestnut Ridge (27 Aug 2010) 10 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Veracruz River of Raptors, MX (29 Aug 2010) 4382 Raptors []
31 Aug HSR: Veracruz River of Raptors, MX (28 Aug 2010) 16173 Raptors []
30 Aug HSR: Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory (30 Aug 2010) 30 Raptors []
30 Aug HSR: Lighthouse Point (30 Aug 2010) 27 Raptors []
30 Aug HSR: Hawk Ridge (30 Aug 2010) 31 Raptors []
30 Aug HSR: Rocky Knob (29 Aug 2010) 2 Raptors []
30 Aug HSR: Illinois Beach State Park (30 Aug 2010) 1 Raptors []
30 Aug HSR: Mendota Fire Tower (30 Aug 2010) 3 Raptors []
30 Aug HSR: Second Mountain (30 Aug 2010) 11 Raptors []
30 Aug HSR: Bake Oven Knob (30 Aug 2010) 55 Raptors []
30 Aug HSR: Allegheny Front (30 Aug 2010) 25 Raptors []

Subject: HSR: Harvey's Knob (01 Sep 2010) 7 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:09:59 -0400

Harvey's Knob Roanoke, Virginia, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 0 9 Bald Eagle 1 1 9 Northern Harrier 1 1 3 Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 2 4 Cooper's Hawk 1 1 2 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 1 1 4 Red-tailed Hawk 1 1 12 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 0 0 Merlin 0 0 1 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 7 7 45 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours Official Counter: Bill Grant Observers: Baron Gibson Visitors: Richard Evans, an old musician friend of mine visted until the noontime hour. Mike Wallace from down in the valley and Randy Doss from Martinsville also viisted for a few hours. A couple from Ontario, Canada stopped for about half an hour an chatted about the hawkwatch and I gave them several brouchures about the hawkwatch. Again a lot of motorcycle traffic. Four cars plus two motorcycles at various times of the day from Ontario as well as one RV. Cars from Connecticut, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, and Texas. Weather: Nice day with temps from 21.3-27.6 C, light winds from the NW early stopping completely from 11-1 and commencing from the E at 1:00. Clear with haze developing in the valley which obscured the fartherest mountain range from 10:00 on with a mainly cloudless sky until 1:00 and then only a few clouds to the North and West. For most of the day there was also hazy conditions up high in the sky. Raptor Observations: Four TV's, the three amigos (3 BV's) plus they had a friend with them this time. Non-raptor Observations: Both Heckel and Jeckel our two resident Ravens made appearances once moving North and late in the day returning to the South. 18 Monarch butterflies, lot of other butterflies to numerous to count or keep track of species. Many more than last week with all of those species being present and maybe a few new ones. Predictions: Clear, sunny, winds from the NE, light and variable should produce some count although it might still be low. After no birds last week on Wednesday today things began to move a little. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bill Grant (clarinetman AT earthlink.net) Harvey's Knob Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://bijame.googlepages.com/home 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: Corpus Christi Raptor Migration Project (01 Sep 2010) 101 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 09:09:57 -0400

Corpus Christi Raptor Migration Project Corpus Christi, Texas, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 13 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 0 6 Bald Eagle 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 5 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 1 1 17 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0 Ferruginous Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 0 3 Merlin 0 0 2 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 3 Prairie Falcon 0 0 0 Mississippi Kite 100 100 10826 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 1 Unknown Buteo 0 0 4 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 8 Swallow-tailed Kite 0 0 64 White-tailed Hawk 0 0 1 White-tailed Kite 0 0 1 Zone-tailed Hawk 0 0 1 Total: 101 101 10956 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours Official Counter: Observers: Dane Ferrell, Kevin Georg Visitors: Thanks to Mike, Bob, and Clay. Weather: Storms on the horizon all day long. Watch closed at 1500 due to lightning. Raptor Observations: After the past few days, 100 Missippi Kites seemed like 1000. Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Dane Ferrell (daneferrell AT hotmail.com) Corpus Christi Raptor Migration Project at Hazel Bazemore County Park information may be found at: http://www.hawkwatch.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: Mendota Fire Tower (01 Sep 2010) 7 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 07:09:11 -0400

Mendota Fire Tower Mendota, VA, Virginia, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 1 1 2 Bald Eagle 2 2 4 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 2 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 4 4 11 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 0 0 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 7 7 19 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 5.5 hours Official Counter: Thomas O. Hunter Observers: Mike Sanders Visitors: Mike Sanders Weather: Hot and hazy again. Very little wind. Raptor Observations: A pair of Bald Eagles came through at about 12:30. Both adults and apparently a mated pair as they were flying wing tip to wing tip. The most interesting sighting was an immature Red-shouldered Hawk. It is probably a local as he passed by the tower on 3 different occasions. There is also a Sharp-shinned Hawk who really does not like Black Vultures as he would buzz every one that came near his patch of woods. He did not bother the Turkey Vultures. Non-raptor Observations: Over 25 Monarch Butterflies passed the tower and we had a close visit from a Red-breasted Nuthatch. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Thomas O. Hunter (opiehunter AT yahoo.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: Hanging Rock Tower (29 Aug 2010) 2 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 06:09:15 -0400

Hanging Rock Tower Waiteville, West Virginia, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 29, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 1 2 2 Bald Eagle 0 1 1 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 5 5 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 1 1 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 0 0 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 2 9 9 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 3 hours Official Counter: Jim Phillips Observers: Rodney Davis Weather: Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jim Phillips (cne01663 AT mail.wvnet.edu) Hanging Rock Tower information may be found at: http://www.hangingrocktower.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: Hanging Rock Tower (28 Aug 2010) 5 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 06:09:30 -0400

Hanging Rock Tower Waiteville, West Virginia, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 28, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 1 1 1 Bald Eagle 0 1 1 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 4 4 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 1 1 1 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 0 0 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 5 7 7 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 10:45:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 4.25 hours Official Counter: Jim Phillips Observers: Mark Morgan Weather: Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jim Phillips (cne01663 AT mail.wvnet.edu) Hanging Rock Tower information may be found at: http://www.hangingrocktower.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: Ashton Ridge Hawkwatch (01 Sep 2010) Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 05:09:27 -0400

Ashton Ridge Hawkwatch Goode, Virginia, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 0 0 Bald Eagle 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 0 0 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 0 0 0 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 3 hours Official Counter: John Williamson Observers: Sharon Williamson Visitors: Roger Thayer Weather: Beautiful day, clear blue skies, good visibility, 72 degrees, calm winds. up to 87F at 1PM. Just needed some birds. Raptor Observations: TVs and BVs were late getting up working weak thermals. Non-raptor Observations: Only two migrating Monarchs. Three Bluejays appeared to be migrating. Predictions: Waiting to see what hurricane Earl will do ======================================================================== Report submitted by John Williamson (johnnyrw AT verizon.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: Hawk Ridge (01 Sep 2010) 321 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 01:09:02 -0400

Hawk Ridge Duluth, Minnesota, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 11 11 17 Osprey 12 12 70 Bald Eagle 33 33 141 Northern Harrier 3 3 66 Sharp-shinned Hawk 110 110 381 Cooper's Hawk 2 2 11 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 36 36 143 Red-tailed Hawk 8 8 24 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 96 96 187 Merlin 7 7 17 Peregrine Falcon 2 2 4 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Mississippi Kite 1 1 1 Total: 321 321 1062 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 05:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 10.5 hours Official Counter: Karl Bardon Observers: Aldo Raul Contreras Reyes, Andrew Longtin, Cameron Rutt Weather: wind calm to light NW 3-8 mph, temp 55-73 degrees F, sky clear Raptor Observations: Mississippi Kite at 13:45, represents 11th Hawk Ridge record Non-raptor Observations: also counted 7088 non-raptors including 11 Canada Geese, 4 Common Loons, 47 American White Pelicans (one flock), 31 Double-crested Cormorants, 1 Great Blue Heron, 1 Lesser Yellowlegs (landed on the rocks at the hawk platform!), 10 Common Nighthawks, 4 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, 2 Olive-sided Flycatchers, 23 Easternn Kingbirds, 1827 Blue Jays, 12 Common Ravens, 2 Tree Swallows, 33 Cliff Swallows, 9 Red-breasted Nuthatches, 1 White-breasted Nuthatch, 44 American Robins, 1690 Cedar Waxwings, 1543 warblers, 45 Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, 1222 Red-winged Blackbirds, 248 Common Grackles, 2 Baltimore Orioles, 58 Purple Finches, 59 American Goldfinches ======================================================================== Report submitted by Karl Bardon (karl_bardon AT yahoo.com) Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve 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: Bucktoe Creek Preserve (01 Sep 2010) 11 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:09:03 -0400

Bucktoe Creek Preserve Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 1 1 3 Bald Eagle 2 2 4 Northern Harrier 1 1 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 2 3 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 2 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 5 5 7 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 11 11 20 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Larry Lewis Observers: Brian Novak, Kathleen Pileggi Weather: Sunny, 68-97, Winds WSW 5-15 Raptor Observations: Additional Vultures & Raptors seen, but not considered migrating: Black Vulture - 21 Turkey Vulture - 56 Cooper's Hawk - 1 Red-shouldered Hawk - 2 Red-tailed Hawk - 7 American Kestrel - 2 Non-raptor Observations: Bird Highlights: Pileated Woodpecker - 2 Eastern Wood-Pewee - 1 Great Crested Flycatcher - 1 Purple Martin - 1 PHILADELPHIA VIREO - 1 Yellow Warbler - 2 Blue Grosbeak - 2 Bobolink - 38 Total Bird Species for the day - 52 New Species added to Hawk Watch YTD list: Northern Harrier Fish Crow Great Crested Flycatcher Philadelphia Vireo Yellow Warbler Common Yellowthroat Common Grackle Indigo Bunting Total Bird Species seen at Hawk Watch in 2010 - 60 Monarchs - 67 YTD - 105 The Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (as part of the Chester County Hawk Watch) operates every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from August 31 thru December 2 from 9am - 3 pm. Please contact Larry Lewis of Early Bird Nature Tours at 484-340-7672 with any questions. This count welcomes all visitors to this fine private habitat. Directions to hawk watch: From Kennett Square, PA (in southern Chester County): Take Union Street south out of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a left. At the second hilltop on Sharp Road, the entrance is on the left across from Candlewyck development. (432 Sharp Rd.) Upon entering driveway, make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see on left. Follow gravel road to the wooden shelter and parking area. From there, follow the signs a short distance to the hawk watch area. Good Birding All, Larry Lewis EARLY BIRD NATURE TOURS "Exciting & Fun Adventures in Nature" Coatesville, PA 19320 484-340-SORA (7672) -- cell & business email: earlybirdtours AT comcast.net ======================================================================== Report submitted by Larry Lewis (earlybirdtours AT comcast.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: Bucktoe Creek Preserve (31 Aug 2010) 9 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 22:09:41 -0400

Bucktoe Creek Preserve Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 31, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 2 2 2 Bald Eagle 2 2 2 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 1 1 Cooper's Hawk 2 2 2 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 2 2 2 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 9 9 9 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours Official Counter: Larry Lewis Observers: Kathleen Pileggi, Rand McIlvaine, William Ryan Weather: Sunny, 70-96, Winds NW 5 Raptor Observations: Additional Vultures & Raptors seen, but not considered migrating: Black Vulture - 27 Turkey Vulture - 44 Cooper's Hawk - 1 Red-shouldered Hawk - 3 Red-tailed Hawk - 8 American Kestrel - 2 Non-raptor Observations: Bird Highlights: Ruby-throated Hummingbird - 1 Pileated Woodpecker - 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch - 1 Purple Martin - 4 Cliff Swallow - 1 Blue Grosbeak - 2 Bobolink - 33 Total Bird Species for the day - 52 Total Bird Species seen at Hawk Watch in 2010 - 52 Monarchs - 38 YTD - 38 The Hawk Watch at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (as part of the Chester County Hawk Watch) operates every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from August 31 thru December 2 from 9am - 3 pm. Please contact Larry Lewis of Early Bird Nature Tours at 484-340-7672 with any questions. This count welcomes all visitors to this fine private habitat. Directions to hawk watch: From Kennett Square, PA (in southern Chester County): Take Union Street south out of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a left. At the second hilltop on Sharp Road, the entrance is on the left across from Candlewyck development. (432 Sharp Rd.) Upon entering driveway, make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see on left. Follow gravel road to the wooden shelter and parking area. From there, follow the signs a short distance to the hawk watch area. Good Birding All, Larry Lewis EARLY BIRD NATURE TOURS "Exciting & Fun Adventures in Nature" Coatesville, PA 19320 484-340-SORA (7672) -- cell & business email: earlybirdtours AT comcast.net ======================================================================== Report submitted by Larry Lewis (earlybirdtours AT comcast.net) Directions to site: From Kennett Square, PA (in southern Chester County): Take Union Street south out of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a left. At the second hilltop on Sharp Road, the entrance is on the left across from Candlewyck development. (432 Sharp Rd.) Upon entering driveway, make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see on left. Follow gravel road to the wooden shelter and parking area. From there, follow the signs a short distance to the hawk watch area. 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: Cape Henlopen Hawk Watch (01 Sep 2010) 17 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:09:14 -0400

Cape Henlopen Hawk Watch Lewes, Delaware, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 12 12 12 Bald Eagle 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 5 5 5 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Swallow-tailed Kite 0 0 0 Total: 17 17 17 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 7 hours Official Counter: Forrest Rowland Observers: Liz Dumont, Lynn Smith, Mike Duch, Susan Gruver Visitors: Many visitors today including Molly Murray, Jeff Gordon, and plenty of familiar faces observing our first day back. Weather: HOT! Our first day back on the bunker saw a high temp. of 32C/90F with only a light breeze of 2-5mph ESE. High humidity with visibility <20KMs was observed throughout the day under clear, but hazy skies. Raptor Observations: Very little movement today, with unfavorable winds. But we did get a few Osprey and Kestrels to start us off. Non-raptor Observations: Migrants around today included 11 Baltimore Orioles, 2 Indigo Buntings, one Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, one Yellow Warbler, and a few flyover Bobolink. Best bird of the day was at Ft. Miles this morning, where one Juvenile/1st year LARK SPARROW put in a fine appearance at close range!!! Predictions: S winds 10-15mph with a high of 90F. Ummmm....I can't wait for the Hurricane to get here! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Forrest Rowland (Rowbird AT gmail.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: Scott's Mountain (01 Sep 2010) 7 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:09:57 -0400

Scott's Mountain MCR Harmony Twp., New Jersey, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 3 3 3 Bald Eagle 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 1 1 1 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 1 1 1 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 1 1 1 Merlin 1 1 1 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 7 7 7 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours Official Counter: Henry F. Kielblock Observers: Bob Claussen, Matt Domanski, Rich Kane Visitors: Jane Bullis, Jim Mershon, Joe Carragher, Bob Groegler, Pete Trethaway, Dave Dean, Carol Southerland,and Michelle Domanski stopped by to wish us good luck on our season's opener. Weather: Temp. to 93F. Very humid and 0% clouds. No wind. Raptor Observations: A very low, close Osprey was easily the bird of the day. Non-raptor Observations: The people were fun, the birds disappointing and the weather simply horrible but much of this paled with the knowledge of the recent death of Ed Henckel who had been such a big part of Scott's Mountain Hawk Watch in recent years. We'll miss him a lot and think of him often. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Henry F. Kielblock (hlkiel AT comcast.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: Mahogany Rock (01 Sep 2010) Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:09:49 -0400

Mahogany Rock Sparta, North Carolina, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 0 0 Bald Eagle 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 0 0 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 0 0 0 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 12:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours Official Counter: James Douglas Keighton Observers: Visitors: Two visitors including Blue Ridge Parkway Ranger David Hines. Weather: Clear with light west wind changing to lighter, variable winds and then calm; good visibility. Raptor Observations: No migrants. Kettle of 24 Turkey Vultures streamed off to the east after rising. Non-raptor Observations: One Monarch Butterfly migrating. ======================================================================== Report submitted by James Douglas Keighton (brbirders AT skybest.com) Mahogany Rock information may be found at: http://mysite.verizon.net/rest39yt/virginiaareahawkwatchsites/id5.html 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: Kiptopeke Hawkwatch (01 Sep 2010) 61 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 20:09:20 -0400

Kiptopeke Hawkwatch Tip of Virginia's Eastern Shore, Virginia, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 44 44 44 Bald Eagle 8 8 8 Northern Harrier 1 1 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 3 3 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 5 5 5 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 61 61 61 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 06:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 10 hours Official Counter: Brian Taber, Zak Poulton Observers: Brian Taber, Calvin Brennan Visitors: Brain Taber was on hand today and Calvin Brennan came out for the evening flight. Weather: Clear blue skies with a high of 33 degrees Celsius. Light winds started from the North East and switched to South East by two o'clock. Raptor Observations: A slow start to the day and season. The day started with a flight down the bay side. By the end of the day the numbers increased, thanks to a southerly movement down the middle of the peninsula. Osprey took the lead today with a total of 44. Non-raptor Observations: It's great to be back at Kiptopeke. The morning started with a great look at a Great Crested Flycatcher and a Baltimore Oriole. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds were around the platform all day. There were also a few Purple Martins flying over the platform today. The evening ended with a Summer Tanager and a White-eyed Vireo. Predictions: The numbers are only going to pick up, although migration might have to wait until Hurricane Early moves up the Eastern Seaboard. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Brian Taber (Taberzz AT aol.com) Kiptopeke State Park information may be found at: www.cvwo.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: Putney Mountain VT (01 Sep 2010) 3 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 20:09:09 -0400

Putney Mountain VT Putney, Vermont, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 0 4 Bald Eagle 0 0 9 Northern Harrier 0 0 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 1 1 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 2 2 36 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 0 10 Merlin 0 0 1 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 3 3 62 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 13:30:00 Total observation time: 4.5 hours Official Counter: Hugh Putnam Observers: Weather: 94 degrees Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Beth Hughes (heronb AT gmail.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: Mount Peter (01 Sep 2010) 1 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 20:09:10 -0400

Mount Peter Warwick, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 0 0 Bald Eagle 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 1 1 1 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 1 1 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 4.5 hours Official Counter: Don Leak Observers: Visitors: No Visitors. Weather: Heavy haze, high heat, light westerly breeze and no clouds to provide relief from the sun. Temperatures ranged from 28 to 33 C. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: 1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird, 1 Black Swallowtail Butterfly ======================================================================== Report submitted by Judy Cinquina (judycinq AT optonline.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: Putney Mountain VT (31 Aug 2010) 2 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 20:09:27 -0400

Putney Mountain VT Putney, Vermont, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 31, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 4 4 Bald Eagle 1 9 9 Northern Harrier 0 1 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 1 34 34 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 10 10 Merlin 0 1 1 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 2 59 59 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:15:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 3.75 hours Official Counter: John Anderson Observers: Weather: Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Beth Hughes (heronb AT gmail.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: Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory (01 Sep 2010) 9 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 20:09:24 -0400

Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 0 11 Bald Eagle 0 0 1 Northern Harrier 0 0 3 Sharp-shinned Hawk 4 4 51 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 5 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 3 3 52 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 1 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 1 1 16 Merlin 0 0 6 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 1 1 4 Total: 9 9 152 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:15:00 Observation end time: 16:45:00 Total observation time: 9.5 hours Official Counter: Henry Walters Observers: Al Grimstad, Katrina Fenton, Tom Baillio Visitors: A lovely mother-daughter team of dragonfly catchers. They swing their ten-foot poles with abandon, and hawk watchers should take heed they don't get netted by mistake. While we talked, a merlin came overhead, overtook and devoured one of their three-inch darners--an event that produced mixed emotions on the observation platform. Weather: All-day haze like a slow forest fire burning. Couldn't see much at all, especially toward late afternoon. A couple puffs from the south-west, but not much moving around in the heat, neither air nor birds. Raptor Observations: Though migrants were few, a couple of birds seem to have taken up temporary residence around Pack, returning for a few encores each. One of yesterday's male merlins was around from early morning onward, shearing the tops off the spruces and sending the bluejays for cover. A Cooper's came out from behind the Observatory to give the ravens what-for, likely the same immature bird that circled overhead late yesterday afternoon. A very pale adult red-tail soared past on morning and afternoon reconnaissance. Non-raptor Observations: Three new species for Pack's young season: a double-crested cormorant flew over, beak wide open, around 2:00 pm. Late in the day, an olive-sided flycatcher, cavorting around the top of a dead spruce as if it were a Maypole. And just at the end of the day, in the undergrowth in front of the Observatory, the sighting of one-day-old September: a white-eyed vireo ten feet off. A split-second staredown with its startled corona, homo sapiens blinked, and it was gone again. Predictions: Sweat and swelter. What wind there is will be coming out of the south-west again. Probably not a whole lot of action among migrants. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Henry Walters (walters.henry AT gmail.com) Pack Monadnock information may be found at: www.nhaudubon.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: Militia Hill (01 Sep 2010) 1 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 19:09:21 -0400

Militia Hill Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 0 0 Bald Eagle 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 1 1 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 0 0 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 1 1 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Andrew Fayer Observers: Jamie Stewart, Rich Conroy Weather: Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Andrew Fayer (AndyFayer AT aol.com) Militia Hill information may be found at: http://www.wyncoteaudubon.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: Rose Tree Park (01 Sep 2010) 9 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 19:09:16 -0400

Rose Tree Park Media, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Black Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 5 5 5 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Mississippi Kite 0 0 0 Bald Eagle 1 1 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 1 1 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 2 2 2 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 0 0 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Vulture 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 9 9 9 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours Official Counter: Holly Merker, Janet Crawford Observers: Bob Kelly, Holly Merker, Janet Crawford Weather: A hot day to start the season with temperatures ranging from 82-95 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds light, out of the SW. Very few clouds in the morning, making the smattering of afternoon clouds very welcomed. Raptor Observations: One fourth year Bald Eagle at 11:03 DST A slow day for hawk migration, which was not surprising. Non-raptor Observations: Monarchs: 13 Predictions: Sunny, hot with highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Holly Merker (holly AT rtphawkwatch.org) Rose Tree Park Hawkwatch, Media, PA information may be found at: www.rtphawkwatch.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: Bake Oven Knob (01 Sep 2010) 19 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 19:09:30 -0400

Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 1 1 27 Turkey Vulture 7 7 139 Osprey 1 1 24 Bald Eagle 0 0 41 Northern Harrier 0 0 10 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 1 39 Cooper's Hawk 2 2 8 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 4 4 190 Red-tailed Hawk 3 3 71 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 0 20 Merlin 0 0 4 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 45 Total: 19 19 618 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Max Mutter Observers: Ed Wanamaker Weather: Blue sky, maximum visibility of 7 miles. Nearly imperceptible winds from the south. Temps in the mid 90's. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: The weak winds meant it was a slow day for birds, but we did get a midday lone Osprey. An adult Broad Winged Hawk also came in close and gave us a textbook look at the black trailing on its wing and barred chest. It was quite stunning. Monarchs: 7 Ravens: 1 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds: 5 Predictions: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south between 6 and 9 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Hoopes (rehoopes AT hotmail.com) Bake Oven Knob Hawkwatch, Pa. information may be found at: www.lgnc.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: Ashland Nature Center (01 Sep 2010) 11 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 19:09:45 -0400

Ashland Nature Center Hockessin, Delaware, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 1 1 1 Bald Eagle 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 4 4 4 Cooper's Hawk 2 2 2 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 3 3 3 Merlin 1 1 1 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 11 11 11 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours Official Counter: Cyrus Moqtaderi Observers: Joe Sebastiani, Sally O'Byrne Visitors: Amy White was officially the first visitor of the 2010 season, followed by Jill Constantine. Good to see some familiar faces up top. Sally O. and Joe S. kept watch for a good portion of the day, as well. 6 total. Weather: A bit of a hot streak here. Humid, hazy, and hot all day. A bit of cloud cover developed for the last few hours. Raptor Observations: 11 total. A beautiful immature Merlin took the honor of being the first bird of the 2010 count. A few Kestrels, Sharpies, and Cooper's Hawks followed, as well as one Osprey. Starting out slow, as expected this time of year. But momentum builds quickly on the Ashland hill, and before long we'll likely be ticking off birds by the hundreds! If I remember correctly, this is 2 more than last year's first day. A good sign? Non-raptor Observations: Tree Swallows and Chimney Swifts fill the sky. 11 Monarchs fluttered past along with swarms of dragonflies. Predictions: Sunscreen and hot sun. Probably similar to today, but we'll soon have a change in the weather once this storm passes us. Cooler air and NW winds coming up soon! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Cyrus Moqtaderi (hawkwatch AT delawarenaturesociety.org) information may be found at: www.delawarenaturesociety.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: Franklin Mt. (01 Sep 2010) 4 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 18:09:07 -0400

Franklin Mt. Oneonta, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 0 5 Bald Eagle 1 1 6 Northern Harrier 0 0 2 Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 2 18 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 5 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 1 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 31 Red-tailed Hawk 1 1 29 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 0 5 Merlin 0 0 2 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 4 4 104 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:15:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 6.75 hours Official Counter: Steve Hall Observers: Weather: Sunny,hazy,hot,light SW wind. Raptor Observations: Imm BE 12:48.Local Ad BE ,RT ,CH,TV`s. Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Steve Hall () Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch information may be found at: www.FranklinMt.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: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (01 Sep 2010) 41 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:09:49 -0400

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 3 3 3 Turkey Vulture 5 5 20 Unknown Vulture 0 0 0 Mississippi Kite 0 0 0 Osprey 0 0 70 Bald Eagle 3 3 90 Northern Harrier 0 0 7 Sharp-shinned Hawk 5 5 64 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 17 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 1 1 3 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 3 Broad-winged Hawk 21 21 331 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 73 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 8 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 3 3 68 Merlin 0 0 4 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 3 Total: 41 41 765 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 06:15:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 9.75 hours Compiler: Laurie Goodrich Counters: Jeremy Scheivert Weather: Hazy Hot and Humid, Temps above 90. Raptor Observations: Merlin from behind lookout twice. First time perched on the Northside for several minutes Non-raptor Observations: Grackles landed on the lookout today. Red-breasted Nuthatches today. Predictions: More of the same. Could be a good weekend aproaching. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (goodrich AT hawkmtn.org) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.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: Picatinny Peak (01 Sep 2010) 12 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:09:31 -0400

Picatinny Peak Rockaway Twp, New Jersey, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 1 1 1 Bald Eagle 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 4 4 4 Cooper's Hawk 1 1 1 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 3 3 3 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 0 0 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 3 3 3 Total: 12 12 12 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter: Reed Simovich Observers: Susan Simovich Weather: warm, warm, warm with a few clouds and a bit of a breeze Raptor Observations: local coop attacking a poor, uninformed migrant sharpie looks like about 10 local tv; 1 bv today Non-raptor Observations: some dragonflies but the starlings are flocking up very, very early this year ======================================================================== Report submitted by Reed Simovich (vzey121t AT bellatlantic.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: Bethany Hawkwatch (01 Sep 2010) 8 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:09:09 -0400

Bethany Hawkwatch Mankato, Minnesota, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 1 1 1 Osprey 0 0 0 Bald Eagle 4 4 4 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 1 1 2 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 1 1 1 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 1 1 1 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 8 8 9 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 12:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 1 hours Official Counter: Chad Heins Observers: Weather: Overcast to mostly sunny Raptor Observations: Eagles following the ridge Non-raptor Observations: Many Monarchs and dragonflies and the first Franklin's Gulls of the fall (~30) with a few Ring-billed Gulls mixed in (4) ======================================================================== Report submitted by Chhad Heins (chad.heins AT blc.edu) 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: Greenlaw Mountain (01 Sep 2010) 28 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:09:54 -0400

Greenlaw Mountain Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 2 Osprey 1 1 16 Bald Eagle 0 0 7 Northern Harrier 1 1 6 Sharp-shinned Hawk 15 15 73 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 3 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 5 5 42 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 6 6 35 Merlin 0 0 3 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 6 Total: 28 28 194 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 10:15:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 5.25 hours Official Counter: Todd Watts Observers: Weather: Hot and hazy with light NW winds Raptor Observations: Resident birds continue to frequent the area. Non-migrants included 3 Osprey, 2 American Kestrel, at least 1 Sharp-shin, 1 Merlin, as well as several Bald Eagles and Turkey Vultures. The resident falcons and accipiters fought over territory (a daily occurrence during early season observations at Greenlaw Mountain). Non-raptor Observations: Very light movement. Predictions: More heat :( and some west winds ======================================================================== Report submitted by Todd Watts (fishbird AT xplornet.ca) 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: Holiday Beach Conservation Area (01 Sep 2010) 7 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:09:11 -0400

Holiday Beach Conservation Area Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 1 1 1 Bald Eagle 2 2 2 Northern Harrier 1 1 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 1 1 1 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 2 2 2 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 7 7 7 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 06:00:00 Observation end time: 13:45:00 Total observation time: 7.75 hours Official Counter: Jim Pawlicki Observers: Visitors: A few, including Bob Pettit, Claude Radley, Caroline Staddon, 2 bird-banding students from Dr. Dan Mennill's class at University of Windsor, and Jim McCoy, all briefly. Weather: Nice in the morning, turning to hot mid-day. Winds light from the SW switching to S through the day. Raptor Observations: Slow first day as expected for the south winds, but with a few raptors moving, including 4th and 1st-year Bald Eagles, single Osprey, N. Harrier, juv. Red-tail, and 2 Kestrels. Also observed were local ad. and juv. Bald Eagles fishing the shoreline and marsh, along with a perched Osprey. Non-raptor Observations: Good movement of Purple Martins in the morning with 1,382 tallied. Fair numbers of Am. Goldfinch (199), and Cedar Waxwing (80) moving in the morning as well. 7 sp. of Warblers (Yellowthroat, Blackburnian, Wilson's, Black-and-white, Chestnut-sided, Magnolia, and N. Waterthrush), and 3 sp. of Flycatchers were around the tower highlighted by an Acadian Flycatcher that was observed and heard calling. Predictions: Cloudy with a 40% chance of thunderstorms. High 30C with winds S to SE 5-10 km/h. Not many raptors expected. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jim Pawlicki (Jmpawli88 AT aol.com) Holiday Beach Migration Observatory information may be found at: http://hbmo.org/ Site Description: Holiday Beach Conservation Area was formerly a Provincial Park, but is now administered by the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA). It is strategically located at the extreme southwestern tip of southern Ontario. The park is on the eastern end of a large freshwater estuary known as Big Creek. (Specifically the site is 1.1 miles south of the junction Highway 20 (old 18) and Essex Road 50, Town of Amherstburg). Southwestern Ontario has a funneling effect on migrating raptors due to the geography of the nearby lakes and the reluctance of most raptors to cross large bodies of water. Birds gain altitude over the flat farmland to the north and east, rising easily with the thermals that such areas provide in abundance. As the birds head south they meet Lake Erie and, reluctant to cross it , turn west. With appropriate wind and weather conditions, birds pile up along the lake shore and move west until they reach the narrow crossing at the Detroit River (or island hop within the river mouth). Directions to site: Entering Canada from Detroit at the Ambassador Bridge: After Canadian Customs, stay left 50 yards, passing over the railroad tracks. You are now on Huron Church Road leading to Highway 401 and Highway 3. Continue east 3.8 miles to the intersection with Todd and Cabana roads. Go through the intersection, staying to the right. In less than 100 yards the main road splits; 401 and 3 continue to the left as the main road and Huron Church narrows and angles to the right. Follow Huron Church right for 0.5 miles to Disputed Road. After angling a right turn onto Disputed Road, travel south. PLEASE OBEY SPEED LIMITS, they aer usually monitored. At 4 miles Disputed Road intersects with Townline Road, and the name changes to Concession 5. Continue south 5 miles and Concession 5 "T"'s with South Townline Road. Turn left and travel east 0.2 miles, turning right (south) onto Concession 6. Continue south for 3.4 miles to the intersection with Highway 20 at Malden Centre in the town of Amherstburg. There is a restaurant/convenience/gas store on the southeast corner of the intersection. Go through the intersection south onto Route 50 for 1.3 miles. The entrance to the Holiday Beach Conservation Area is on the right. Pay entry fee and continue to the Hawk Tower at the south end of the park. Park vehicle and walk to the tower. West bound on Routes 401 and 3 Howard Avenue, Route 9, intersects Routes 401 and 3 east of Windsor. Take Howard Avenue south to Highway 20 ("T"'s) and turn right (west) traveling (about 2 miles) to Malden Centre in the town of Amherstburg. A restaurant/convenience/gas store is on the left. Turn left (south) on to Route 50 for 1.3 miles; the entrance to HBCA is on the right. 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: Waggoner's Gap (01 Sep 2010) 6 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:09:31 -0400

Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 0 0 56 BE 0 0 85 NH 0 0 22 SS 1 1 79 CH 0 0 25 NG 0 0 0 RS 0 0 9 BW 2 2 248 RT 3 3 76 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 0 0 49 ML 0 0 0 PG 0 0 1 UA 0 0 2 UB 0 0 1 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 10 Total: 6 6 663 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours Official Counter: Craig Houston, Dave Grove Observers: Craig Houston, Keith Gingrich Visitors: NJ's biggest birder Dave Dean, Ron Cordts, Candy Wilderman and another Dickinson College Environmental Studies Class(25) - 8 Weather: Hazy, hot and humid, light variable wind. Raptor Observations: First bird RT 10:40 Last bird RT 3:06 Non-raptor Observations: Monarchs 41 Hummers 5 CHSW 17 ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (waggap AT comcast.net) Waggoner's Gap Hawkwatch information may be found at: www.waggap.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: Allegheny Front (01 Sep 2010) 7 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:09:43 -0400

Allegheny Front Central City, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 5 TV 0 0 3 OS 0 0 21 BE 0 0 13 NH 0 0 2 SS 0 0 20 CH 0 0 17 NG 0 0 0 RS 0 0 0 BW 5 5 273 RT 2 2 50 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 0 0 12 ML 0 0 2 PG 0 0 0 UA 0 0 2 UB 0 0 4 UF 0 0 2 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 0 8 Total: 7 7 434 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours Official Counter: Barle & McGlynn Observers: Nancy Ott Visitors: Several including Nancy Ott Weather: calm to light SW,WSW winds,sunny with few clouds,valley haze,high 29C Raptor Observations: 7 migrating birds Non-raptor Observations: m. doves,n. flickers,c. waxwings,ch. swifts,7 hummingbirds. Also 17 monarchs,1 cabbage white,tiger swallowtails,black swallowtails,fritillaries,hundreds of draGONFLIES Predictions: Same as today-hazy,hot,sunny with light SW winds ======================================================================== Report submitted by Rosemary McGlynn () 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: Cadillac Mt., Acadia National Park (01 Sep 2010) 21 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:09:36 -0400

Cadillac Mt., Acadia National Park Bar Harbor, Maine, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 1 1 1 Osprey 1 1 13 Bald Eagle 0 0 4 Northern Harrier 3 3 15 Sharp-shinned Hawk 5 5 104 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 3 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 1 1 34 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 2 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 5 5 43 Merlin 4 4 16 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 1 1 15 Total: 21 21 252 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours Official Counter: Tony Linforth Observers: Carol Thompson, Ed Hawkes Visitors: 100 Weather: HOT!!! West wind Raptor Observations: 1 local imature bald eagle. Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Angi King Johnston (angi_king_johnston AT nps.gov) Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park information may be found at: http://www.nps.gov/acad/ 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: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (31 Aug 2010) 54 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 08:09:50 -0400

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 31, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 15 15 Unknown Vulture 0 0 0 Mississippi Kite 0 0 0 Osprey 0 70 70 Bald Eagle 0 86 87 Northern Harrier 0 7 7 Sharp-shinned Hawk 7 59 59 Cooper's Hawk 0 17 17 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 2 2 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 3 3 Broad-winged Hawk 39 310 310 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 2 73 73 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 1 8 8 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 5 64 65 Merlin 0 4 4 Peregrine Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 3 3 Total: 54 722 724 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 05:30:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 11 hours Compiler: Laurie Goodrich Counters: Rob Feldman, Ron Homa, Rudy Keller, Sue Schmoyer Weather: Hazy and hot with WNW winds 1-7 mph Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: 15 species of warblers, olive-sided and yellow-bellied flycatchers, warbling vireo, and 1,790 cedar waxwings ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (goodrich AT hawkmtn.org) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.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: Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory (31 Aug 2010) 29 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 07:09:43 -0400

Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 31, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 2 11 11 Bald Eagle 0 1 1 Northern Harrier 1 3 3 Sharp-shinned Hawk 8 47 47 Cooper's Hawk 2 5 5 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 12 49 49 Red-tailed Hawk 0 1 1 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 2 15 15 Merlin 2 6 6 Peregrine Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 3 3 Total: 29 143 143 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 06:30:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 10 hours Official Counter: Henry Walters Observers: Tom Baillio Visitors: Just one person hiked up the Raymond Trail in the heat, a young man, both naturalist and writer, who spent this summer collecting moose bones and inspecting them for the tooth marks of wolves. This in Isle Royal National Park, in the middle of Lake Superior, where wolves arrived in 1958 after the lake froze over--they trotted about 50 miles over ice to reach the island; it holds only about 19 wolves today. Weather: Haze sulking in the lowlands all morning long. By noon, a few windrows of cumulus clouds for the eyes to perch on and migrate by. A wispy breeze all day out of the west, and strong sunshine. Raptor Observations: The Earth has an atmosphere; a rock that enters it at speed flames up like tinder. The eye's atmosphere is even more delicate and the brain's surface is pockmarked with meteoric craters. For our own good, a merlin enters and exits the vision in the same moment--a retina isn't made to register two merlins overhead for any length of time; it becomes a colander. Rocketed straight up against the blue, they are shadows; tail-chasing through the spruces, they are bodies; they move from silhouette to three dimensions like a flat cloud of starlings that suddenly folds in on itself, or a ribbon of Northern Lights that one moment is painted on the sky and the next, a palpable shape in the air. Vast distances are telescoped into a split-second sweep of a wing; canyons dug out in a single stoop; the sky raised by their ascent; and when the gap between the two closes to inches, they make a sound like two ancient ladies tickling each other. Five minutes? Ten minutes? Fifteen minutes of this? You know how quickly a hummingbird goes from motionless in air to gone? These two could have played out their entire dance, two parallel lines courting each other, in that space of time. Step down from your picnic table ledge. Do your knees wobble? Are the waters of your inner ear parted? You are nauseous, and seeing stars; this is the only known vaccine for vertigo. Non-raptor Observations: Black-throated green (3), black-throated blue (3), yellow-rumped (5), and magnolia (1) warblers, and a northern parula. One golden-crowned kinglet in the spruces. Tree swallows and swifts in the air. White- and red-breasted nuthatches; red-eyed vireos and a ruby-throated hummingbird. 45 species of birds up there this past week, and many more to follow. Predictions: Heat: If you're too squeamish to put your feet in a frying pan of ice water, come cool your head in the clouds. WSW winds 5-10 mph. The gate will be open from 8:30 am-5 pm to anyone wanting to drive up the mountain. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Henry Walters (walters.henry AT gmail.com) Pack Monadnock information may be found at: www.nhaudubon.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: Mendota Fire Tower (31 Aug 2010) 5 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 06:09:27 -0400

Mendota Fire Tower Mendota, VA, Virginia, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 31, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 1 1 Bald Eagle 2 2 2 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 1 2 2 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 2 7 7 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 0 0 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 5 12 12 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours Official Counter: Thomas O. Hunter Observers: Weather: Hot and hazy. Very little wind. Few clouds. Raptor Observations: First 2 Bald Eagles of the season. Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Thomas O. Hunter (opiehunter AT yahoo.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: Cromwell Valley Park (29 Aug 2010) Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 05:09:22 -0400

Cromwell Valley Park Baltimore, Maryland, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 29, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Bald Eagle 0 2 2 Osprey 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 0 1 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 1 1 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 0 0 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 0 4 4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 12:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours Official Counter: James Meyers Observers: James Meyers, Joanne Dintzis Weather: temps in low 70's to low 80's - W wind at 3 mph - clear sky Raptor Observations: locals active Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by James Meyers (jamesleomeyers AT mac.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: Cromwell Valley Park (28 Aug 2010) 1 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 05:09:33 -0400

Cromwell Valley Park Baltimore, Maryland, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 28, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Bald Eagle 0 2 2 Osprey 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 1 1 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 1 1 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 0 0 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 1 4 4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 12:30:00 Total observation time: 3.5 hours Official Counter: James Meyers Observers: Anne Craig, James Meyers, Joanne Dintzis, Larry Craig Weather: temps in low 70's to low 80's -E winds at 7 mph - scattered clouds Raptor Observations: local RTs, RSHs, BEs, Coops active Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by James Meyers (jamesleomeyers AT mac.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: Chestnut Ridge (31 Aug 2010) 22 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 04:09:08 -0400

Chestnut Ridge Bedford, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 31, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 39 39 Osprey 6 45 45 Bald Eagle 0 11 11 Northern Harrier 1 5 5 Sharp-shinned Hawk 7 32 32 Cooper's Hawk 2 5 5 Northern Goshawk 0 1 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 2 Broad-winged Hawk 1 84 84 Red-tailed Hawk 0 5 5 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 5 20 20 Merlin 0 4 4 Peregrine Falcon 0 2 2 Unknown Accipiter 0 1 1 Unknown Buteo 0 1 1 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 2 2 Total: 22 259 259 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 05:30:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 11 hours Official Counter: Arthur Green Observers: Adam Zorn, Charles Bobelis Visitors: 0 Weather: Temp 73-91 F. BP 1021 hPa, decreasing steadily. Very light W winds most of the morning, growing into a light breeze by noon after veering NW; light NE/E wind early afternoon, but switching NW again by close of count. Oppressively hazy with poor visibility to boot; NWS issued an Air Quality Alert for midday, and they were right on. Entirely cloudless most of the day; a hint of cumulus very early and late into the day as (surface) temperatures were (relatively) cool was the only suggestion of cloudform. From the standpoint of personal comfort, this is the kind of day that makes one (slightly) envy the folks who hang out in coffee shops sipping iced lattes. Raptor Observations: [+TV 5, +BV 0] AK and SS in flight pretending to ignore one another 8:29; a passing SS sent 3 crows scurrying for tree cover 8:29; RT and SS taking turns harassing one another 9:11; 2 RT and a CH circling about in the still air with only mild harassment 10:57; SS "buzzed" the watch the platform 11:37; OS w/fish 13:27; SS foraging 14:36, 15:35; CH foraging 14:38. Non-raptor Observations: 1 Common Nighthawk, 1 American Redstart, 1 Black-throated Green Warbler, 1 Warbling Vireo, 1 Great Blue Heron, 1 Tree Swallow, 1 Barn Swallow, 11 Chimney Swift, 114 Cedar Waxwing (12 flocks), 7 Ruby-throated Hummingbird, 1 Monarch. At midday, the MetLife blimp floated within easy binocular view of the platform, giving us a scheduled interruption from our normal hawkwatch programming. *sigh* Predictions: This could have been one of those 3 bird days, but it wasn't. Grab days like this by the neck and tease each bird out of the haze! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Arthur W. Green (awgreen AT bedfordaudubon.org) Chestnut Ridge information may be found at: http://www.bedfordaudubon.org/hawkwatch.html 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: Hook Mountain (30 Aug 2010) 20 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 02:09:38 -0400

Hook Mountain Rockland Lake, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 30, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 6 12 12 BE 2 8 8 NH 1 5 5 SS 1 11 11 CH 0 4 4 NG 0 0 0 RS 0 3 3 BW 5 31 31 RT 0 0 0 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 3 11 11 ML 1 2 2 PG 0 0 0 UA 0 0 0 UB 0 0 0 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 1 1 1 Total: 20 88 88 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter: Tom Fiore Observers: Kristine Wallstrom Weather: N 3-5 > N 7-10 > N 5-8, 65F > 81F, clear Raptor Observations: NON-migrating raptors and vultures: Black Vulture (5 locals), Turkey Vulture (10+ locals), Osprey (2 "wrong-ways", fishing), Red-tailed Hawk (3 locals). Non-raptor Observations: Other birds: Double-crested Cormorant (4), Great Blue Heron (1), Ring-billed Gull (3), Chimney Swift (100+), Ruby-throated Hummingbird (2), Downy & Hairy & Red-bellied & Pileated Woodpeckers (1 each sp. - Pileated in woods well down trail to 9W), N./Yellow-shafted Flicker (1), Eastern Wood-Pewee (2), Eastern Phoebe (1), Red-eyed Vireo (3), Blue Jay (20+), American Crow (2), Common Raven (3, including young one with adults), Tree Swallow (40+), Barn Swallow (170+), Black-capped Chickadee (12+), Tufted Titmouse (4), Red-breasted Nuthatch (2), White-breasted Nuthatch (1), American Robin (50+), Gray Catbird (5), Cedar Waxwing (20+), American Redstart (3), Red-winged Blackbird (10+), Common Grackle (6), Baltimore Oriole (2), American Goldfinch (15+). Butterfly sightings: Black Swallowtail (3), Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (2), Spicebush Swallowtail (4), Cabbage White (1) , Orange Sulphur (1), Gray Hairstreak (1), Eastern Tailed-Blue (3), Summer Azure (1), AMERICAN SNOUT (1, just north of true summit on LP trail - very rare at location), American Lady (1), Red-spotted Purple (5), COMMON BUCKEYE (1, rare at location), Hackberry Emperor (2), Monarch (8, migrating), SACHEM (1, rare at location), Dun Skipper (5). Dragonfly sightings: Eastern Pondhawk, Wandering Glider, "Mosaic" Darner (Aeshna species), Meadowhawk (species), Common Green Darner, Black Saddlebags. Also, damselfly: unidentified "blue" Bluet species, top of Hook Mt. All dragons at summit, and in flight. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gertrude Battaly (merlin AT pipeline.com) Hook Mountain, Hudson Valley, New York information may be found at: http://www.battaly.com/hook 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: Veracruz River of Raptors, MX (30 Aug 2010) 5598 Raptors
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:09:38 -0400

Veracruz River of Raptors, MX Chichicaxtle and Cardel, Veracruz, Mexico Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 30, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 2 35 35 Swallow-tailed Kite 1 190 190 White-tailed Kite 0 0 0 Mississippi Kite 5593 143537 143537 Hook-billed Kite 0 0 0 Plumbeous Kite 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 0 1 1 Gray Hawk 1 4 4 Common Black Hawk 0 0 0 Harris's Hawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0 Zone-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Roadside Hawk 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 0 0 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 1 5 5 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 5598 143772 143772 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 19:00:00 Total observation time: 10 hours Official Counter: Irving Chavez Observers: Citlali Morales, Habacuc Ychante, James Butch, Roberto Weather: Hot and sunny. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Eduardo Martinez (emartinez AT pronaturaveracruz.org) Combined counts of Cardel and Chichicaxtle, Veracruz, MX information may be found at: http://www.pronaturaveracruz.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: Hawk Ridge (31 Aug 2010) 23 Raptors
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:08:01 -0400

Hawk Ridge Duluth, Minnesota, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 31, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 2 6 6 Osprey 5 58 58 Bald Eagle 1 108 108 Northern Harrier 0 63 63 Sharp-shinned Hawk 13 271 271 Cooper's Hawk 0 9 9 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 1 107 107 Red-tailed Hawk 0 16 16 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 91 91 Merlin 1 10 10 Peregrine Falcon 0 2 2 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 23 741 741 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7.25 hours Official Counter: Karl Bardon Observers: Weather: wind SW at 10-17 mph with gusts to 24 mph, temp 67-78 degrees F, sky overcast becoming partly cloudy after 13:00 Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: morning flight of mostly warblers (341 individuals) ======================================================================== Report submitted by Karl Bardon (karl_bardon AT yahoo.com) Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve 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: Franklin Mt. (31 Aug 2010) 9 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:08:00 -0400

Franklin Mt. Oneonta, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 31, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 5 5 Bald Eagle 0 5 5 Northern Harrier 0 2 2 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 16 16 Cooper's Hawk 1 5 5 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 1 1 Broad-winged Hawk 2 31 31 Red-tailed Hawk 4 28 28 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 5 5 Merlin 1 2 2 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 9 100 100 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Fred Reckner Observers: Bob Shultis Visitors: None Weather: Sunny in the AM with increasing cloud cover later in the day and persistent haze throughout the day limiting visibilty. Light WNW to NW winds. Raptor Observations: Local TVs, RT, CH Non-raptor Observations: Many dragonflies, Tree Swallows(6), Chimney Swifts(4), several Hummers, Pileated WP, Ravens, and Mom and fawn cleaning up under the apple tree. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Fred Reckner () Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch information may be found at: www.FranklinMt.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: Illinois Beach State Park (31 Aug 2010) 6 Raptors
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:08:22 -0400

Illinois Beach State Park Zion, Illinois, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 31, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 2 2 Bald Eagle 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 1 2 2 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 1 1 Cooper's Hawk 2 4 4 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 1 1 1 Red-tailed Hawk 1 1 1 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 0 0 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 6 11 11 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 06:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours Official Counter: Janice Sweet Observers: Chris Whittier, Mike Trahan, Paul Sweet, Sam Burckhardt Visitors: Paul Sweet Sr. Weather: HOT! Moderate SW winds, sunny becoming partly cloudy, high of 92F. Raptor Observations: It was nice to see a few hawks finally. Non-raptor Observations: 135 Cedar Waxwings, Baltimore Oriole, Cliff Swallow, Wilson's Snipe, 2 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, Common Nighthawk. Predictions: Southerly winds continue for the next 48 hours with a likely chance for rain. On Thursday, a significant cold front will pass through during the early evening hours. Friday is showing excellent potential for raptor movement with good WNW winds and clearing skies. Westerly winds will continue into Saturday and shift to SW on Sunday. Too early for any large numbers but we shall see! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Vic Berardi (VBirdman AT aol.com) Site Description: The Illinois Beach State Park Hawk Watch is located in the northeastern corner of the state in Lake County, IL on the shoreline of Lake Michigan. Our hawk watch is an all volunteer effort. Photos courtesy of Vic Berardi Directions to site: Take I-94 to Route 173, exit and head east to Sheridan Road (approx 8 miles). Go north on Sheridan Road to 17th Street and then go east. Take the park road into the park and turn right at the sign for the Sand Prairie Day Use Area. The count site is located at the first pavilion on the right. 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: Quaker Ridge (31 Aug 2010) 39 Raptors
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:08:44 -0400

Quaker Ridge Greenwich, Connecticut, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 31, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 6 28 28 Bald Eagle 0 11 11 Northern Harrier 0 6 6 Sharp-shinned Hawk 15 22 22 Cooper's Hawk 2 8 8 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 6 27 27 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 9 14 14 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 2 2 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 1 1 1 Total: 39 119 119 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 17:30:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours Official Counter: Luke Tiller Observers: Weather: 2 Clouds all day Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: RB Nuts irrupting - (is that a suitable definition?), 2 Solitary Sandpipers (next year Quaker Ridge shorebird watch?), 1 Olive-sided Flycatcher ======================================================================== Report submitted by Brian O'Toole (otoole29 AT yahoo.com) Quaker Ridge, Greenwich, CT information may be found at: www.greenwich.audubon.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: Lighthouse Point (31 Aug 2010) 16 Raptors
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:08:52 -0400

Lighthouse Point New Haven, Connecticut, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 31, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 7 46 46 Bald Eagle 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 1 8 8 Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 10 10 Cooper's Hawk 1 4 4 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 5 32 32 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 16 100 100 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 05:45:00 Observation end time: 12:15:00 Total observation time: 4.75 hours Official Counter: Bill Banks Observers: Visitors: Sulmaan Khan served as official counter during the brief mid-day observation period. Weather: Hazy, hot, light winds, clearing with a short period of N winds mid-day. Raptor Observations: 1 RT over the Park Non-raptor Observations: On a day of very heavy haze, and no clouds, the wind went from a dead calm at 6:30 AM to WNW at speed 1 by 7:50 AM to SSW AT 1 by 9 AM. The birds quit flying when the wind shifted to the SSW. Double-crested Cormorant 2 Greater Yellowlegs 3 Laughing Gull 5 Ring-billed Gull 20 Herring Gull 40 Great Black-backed Gull 3 Rock Pigeon 25 Mourning Dove 7 Chimney Swift 18 Belted Kingfisher 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 Downy Woodpecker 1 Northern Flicker 2 Eastern Phoebe 1 Eastern Kingbird 1 Blue Jay 2 American Crow 3 Fish Crow 1 Tree Swallow 110 Barn Swallow 25 Cliff Swallow 2 Black-capped Chickadee 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch 1 White-breasted Nuthatch 2 Carolina Wren 1 American Robin 5 Northern Mockingbird 1 European Starling 125 Cedar Waxwing 35 warbler sp. 10 Bobolink 440 Red-winged Blackbird 120 Common Grackle 18 Brown-headed Cowbird 10 Purple Finch 1 American Goldfinch 25 Predictions: Similar to today. Calm winds going onshore by late morning, very hot and probably cloudless. That is, few hawks. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Ron Bell (ronald.g.bell AT snet.net) Lighthouse Point information may be found at: http://www.battaly.com/nehw/ 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: Corpus Christi Raptor Migration Project (31 Aug 2010) 7 Raptors
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:08:55 -0400

Corpus Christi Raptor Migration Project Corpus Christi, Texas, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 31, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 13 13 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 6 6 Bald Eagle 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 0 5 5 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 16 16 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0 Ferruginous Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 3 3 Merlin 0 2 2 Peregrine Falcon 1 3 3 Prairie Falcon 0 0 0 Mississippi Kite 4 10726 10726 Unknown Accipiter 0 1 1 Unknown Buteo 1 4 4 Unknown Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 1 8 8 Swallow-tailed Kite 0 64 64 White-tailed Hawk 0 1 1 White-tailed Kite 0 1 1 Zone-tailed Hawk 0 1 1 Total: 7 10855 10855 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours Official Counter: Observers: Dane Ferrell, Kevin Georg Weather: Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kevin Georg (kgeorg519 AT aol.com) Corpus Christi Raptor Migration Project at Hazel Bazemore County Park information may be found at: http://www.hawkwatch.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: Corpus Christi Raptor Migration Project (30 Aug 2010) 2 Raptors
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:08:25 -0400

Corpus Christi Raptor Migration Project Corpus Christi, Texas, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 30, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 13 13 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 1 6 6 Bald Eagle 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 1 5 5 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 16 16 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0 Ferruginous Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 3 3 Merlin 0 2 2 Peregrine Falcon 0 2 2 Prairie Falcon 0 0 0 Mississippi Kite 0 10722 10722 Unknown Accipiter 0 1 1 Unknown Buteo 0 3 3 Unknown Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 7 7 Swallow-tailed Kite 0 64 64 White-tailed Hawk 0 1 1 White-tailed Kite 0 1 1 Zone-tailed Hawk 0 1 1 Total: 2 10848 10848 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:45:00 Total observation time: 7.75 hours Official Counter: Observers: Dane Ferrell, Kevin Georg Weather: Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kevin Georg (kgeorg519 AT aol.com) Corpus Christi Raptor Migration Project at Hazel Bazemore County Park information may be found at: http://www.hawkwatch.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: Waggoner's Gap (31 Aug 2010) 29 Raptors
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:08:33 -0400

Waggoner's Gap 40 km W of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 31, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 0 0 0 OS 0 56 56 BE 0 85 85 NH 0 22 22 SS 3 78 78 CH 1 25 25 NG 0 0 0 RS 0 9 9 BW 21 246 246 RT 3 73 73 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 1 49 49 ML 0 0 0 PG 0 1 1 UA 0 2 2 UB 0 1 1 UF 0 0 0 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 10 10 Total: 29 657 657 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Dave Grove, Ron Freed Observers: Dave Grove, Deb Gingrich, Meredith Lombard, Pat Freed, Ron Freed Visitors: John Smith,Candy Wildman and her Dickinson College Environmental Studies Class(25) Weather: Hazy, hot and humid with a few clouds in the afternoon. Light NW winds turned variable. Raptor Observations: First bird - BW 10:04 Last bird - BW 3:35 Non-raptor Observations: Monarchs - 16 Hummers - 11 Chimney Swifts - 108 ======================================================================== Report submitted by dave grove (waggap AT comcast.net) Waggoner's Gap Hawkwatch information may be found at: www.waggap.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: Blue Mountain Rt. 183 (29 Aug 2010) 9 Raptors
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:08:49 -0400

Blue Mountain Rt. 183 Strausstown, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 29, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 3 3 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 0 0 Bald Eagle 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 1 2 2 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 3 3 Cooper's Hawk 0 1 1 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 7 17 17 Red-tailed Hawk 1 3 3 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 2 2 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 1 1 Total: 9 32 32 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 11:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 3 hours Official Counter: Scott Fisher Observers: Visitors: Anne and Mark Hurst - I appreciate your help Weather: Temperature 85 Degrees Winds: SW Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: Catbird Goldfinch Cardinal Towhee Tree Swallow Wood Peewee Yellow-bellied Flycatcher ======================================================================== Report submitted by Scott Fisher (sfhawk57 AT comcast.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: Putney Mountain VT (29 Aug 2010) 6 Raptors
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:08:14 -0400

Putney Mountain VT Putney, Vermont, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 29, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 4 4 Bald Eagle 0 8 8 Northern Harrier 0 1 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 5 33 33 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 1 10 10 Merlin 0 1 1 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 6 57 57 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 13:30:00 Total observation time: 4.5 hours Official Counter: John Anderson Observers: Weather: Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Beth Hughes (heronb AT gmail.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: Second Mountain (31 Aug 2010) 18 Raptors
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:08:35 -0400

Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 31, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 14 14 Bald Eagle 0 11 11 Northern Harrier 0 3 3 Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 16 16 Cooper's Hawk 0 11 11 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 2 2 2 Broad-winged Hawk 8 65 65 Red-tailed Hawk 4 51 51 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 1 11 11 Merlin 0 3 3 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 1 1 Unknown Buteo 0 1 1 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 3 3 Total: 18 192 192 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 06:30:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 9 hours Official Counter: Morris Cox Observers: Weather: Sky clear to start with clouds during midafternoon only. No temps taken. Wind north turning north west. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: Predictions: Sky continues clear. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Dave Schwenk (secondmtn AT juno.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: Putney Mountain VT (28 Aug 2010) 10 Raptors
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:08:26 -0400

Putney Mountain VT Putney, Vermont, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 28, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 2 4 4 Bald Eagle 0 8 8 Northern Harrier 0 1 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 7 28 28 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 1 9 9 Merlin 0 1 1 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 10 51 51 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 10:30:00 Observation end time: 17:30:00 Total observation time: 7 hours Official Counter: John Anderson Observers: Weather: Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Beth Hughes (heronb AT gmail.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: Bake Oven Knob (31 Aug 2010) 27 Raptors
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:08:23 -0400

Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 31, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 1 26 26 Turkey Vulture 10 132 132 Osprey 0 23 23 Bald Eagle 0 41 41 Northern Harrier 0 10 10 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 38 38 Cooper's Hawk 1 6 6 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 7 186 186 Red-tailed Hawk 2 68 68 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 1 20 20 Merlin 2 4 4 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 2 45 45 Total: 27 599 599 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours Official Counter: Max Mutter Observers: Ed Wanamaker Weather: Slight breeze from the north in the morning, little to no wind in the afternoon. Blue skies but somewhat limited visibility. Temps in the high 80's and low 90's. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: The morning winds brought in a few migrants but for the most part the birds seem content to wait out the heat. A Turkey Vulture even tried to stop and rest on the lookout rocks before retreating in panic upon the realization that I was only about 10 feet away. Predictions: Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest between 5 and 8 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Hoopes (rehoopes AT hotmail.com) Bake Oven Knob Hawkwatch, Pa. information may be found at: www.lgnc.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: Putney Mountain VT (27 Aug 2010) 23 Raptors
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:08:39 -0400

Putney Mountain VT Putney, Vermont, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 27, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 1 2 2 Bald Eagle 4 8 8 Northern Harrier 0 1 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 13 21 21 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 5 8 8 Merlin 0 1 1 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 23 41 41 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 14:45:00 Total observation time: 5.75 hours Official Counter: John Anderson Observers: Weather: Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Beth Hughes (heronb AT gmail.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: Putney Mountain VT (26 Aug 2010) 11 Raptors
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:08:48 -0400

Putney Mountain VT Putney, Vermont, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 26, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 1 1 1 Bald Eagle 4 4 4 Northern Harrier 0 1 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 2 8 8 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 3 3 3 Merlin 1 1 1 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 11 18 18 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: John Anderson Observers: Weather: Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Beth Hughes (heronb AT gmail.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: Putney Mountain VT (20 Aug 2010) 7 Raptors
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:08:07 -0400

Putney Mountain VT Putney, Vermont, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 20, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 0 0 Bald Eagle 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 1 1 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 6 6 6 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 0 0 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 7 7 7 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours Official Counter: John Anderson Observers: Weather: Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Beth Hughes (heronb AT gmail.com) Site Description: The Putney Mountain Hawk Watch is located on the summit of Putney Mountain. It is a prominent N - S ridge at an elevation of 1660 ft. The mountain has excellent views NW, W, S, E and NE. Typical flight path comes from the NE in the Connecticut River Valley and heads SW into the West River Valley. 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: Allegheny Front (31 Aug 2010) 18 Raptors
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:08:31 -0400

Allegheny Front Central City, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 31, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 5 5 TV 0 3 3 OS 0 21 21 BE 0 13 13 NH 1 2 2 SS 1 20 20 CH 1 17 17 NG 0 0 0 RS 0 0 0 BW 9 268 268 RT 5 48 48 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 0 12 12 ML 0 2 2 PG 0 0 0 UA 1 2 2 UB 0 4 4 UF 0 2 2 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 8 8 Total: 18 427 427 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 06:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours Official Counter: Rosemary McGlynn Observers: Bob Wertz, Jim Rocco Visitors: Jim Rocco,Bob Wertz Weather: calm to light SW winds,hazy & hot with poor to fair visibility Raptor Observations: 18 migrating raptors Non-raptor Observations: swifts, waxwings,turkeys,towhees,jays,9 hummingbirds,1 red-eyed vireo,1 great blue heron. Also 53+ dragonflies,18 monarchs,2 Amer. coppers,1 red spotted purple,sulphurs,t. swallowtails Predictions: Same as today-hazy,hot,more humid with light SW & variable winds,sunny with few clouds ======================================================================== Report submitted by Rosemary McGlynn () 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: Blueberry Hill (31 Aug 2010) 1 Raptors
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:08:01 -0400

Blueberry Hill Granville, Massachusetts, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 31, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 1 1 Bald Eagle 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 1 2 2 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Merlin 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Vulture 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 1 3 3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 11:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours Official Counter: John Weeks Observers: Byard Miller, Dick Haas, John Weeks Weather: Hot and hazy with reduced visibility due to the smog. Wind NW for the most part but slipping to W by watch's end. Temperature 24-29 C. Raptor Observations: One male Kestrel passed through low without stopping. Not counted as migrants: a handful of Turkey Vultures, one adult Bald Eagle and one adult Broad-wing. Non-raptor Observations: Hummingbird, Common Raven, Tree Swallow, Barn Swallows (2), Red-breasted Nuthatch, Carolina Wren (singing loudly), Gray Catbird, Cedar Waxwings (13+), Palm Warbler, Purple Finches (3). ======================================================================== Report submitted by John Weeks (aerie.john AT cox.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: Greenlaw Mountain (31 Aug 2010) 59 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:08:43 -0400

Greenlaw Mountain Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 31, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 1 2 2 Osprey 10 15 15 Bald Eagle 0 7 7 Northern Harrier 2 5 5 Sharp-shinned Hawk 18 58 58 Cooper's Hawk 0 3 3 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 4 37 37 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 21 29 29 Merlin 1 3 3 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 2 6 6 Total: 59 166 166 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:15:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 7.25 hours Official Counter: Todd Watts Observers: Weather: Hot and hazy with light to moderate NW winds Raptor Observations: Smaller numbers of hunting raptors were sighted today. Most of the resident raptors were not seen until afternoon. Non-raptor Observations: Predictions: W to SW winds with hazy sun ======================================================================== Report submitted by Todd Watts (fishbird AT xplornet.ca) 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: A Free Silhouette Guide to Hawks Seen in North America
From: Paul Roberts <phawk254 AT COMCAST.NET>
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:37:30 -0400

A free silhouette �Guide to Hawks Seen in North America� is now available from the Hawk Migration Association of North America (HMANA) at www.hmana.org. The two-page guide helps you compare the shape and key field marks of 21 species of migratory hawks seen throughout most of North America. To keep everything relatively simple and on two pages, only the adults of most species are shown. The guide is a handy field reference for all hawk watchers, and a great start for beginning hawk watchers. This new guide is a significant revision and expansion of the �Guide to Hawks Seen in the North East� introduced in 2008, adding Mississippi Kite, Ferruginous Hawk, Prairie Falcon, and adult male Northern Harrier, as well as other new images and additional field marks. The guide is designed and illustrated by Paul Carrier, the artist who conceived and developed the popular, ground-breaking silhouette guide to hawks in the 1970s, as well as the recent �Guide to Hawks Seen in the North East� (also available for free download on the HMANA web site, along with a free PowerPoint presentation on identifying hawks of the northeast ). �A Guide to Hawks Seen in North America� is available in two forms: * A downloadable PDF for single-copy printout for personal, non-commercial use. * A professionally printed copy on durable card stock laminated for long-term use in the field. Individual laminated copies cost $5.00 each + $1 S/H. Special bulk prices are also available on the web site. Hawk watches, bird clubs, schools, nature shops, or any other organization can raise funds and help educate their constituents about hawk identification by purchasing the guide in bulk quantity at wholesale prices. Proceeds from individual and bulk sales support HMANA's effort to promote research, education, and conservation regarding our birds of prey. For complete information, including bulk pricing, and to order or download the new guide, visit www.hmana.org Best, Paul Paul M. Roberts Medford, MA phawk254 AT comcast.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: Snickers Gap (31 Aug 2010) 2 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:08:11 -0400

Snickers Gap 20 Miles West of Leesburg, Virginia, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 31, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 11 11 Bald Eagle 0 8 8 Northern Harrier 1 1 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 6 6 Cooper's Hawk 0 2 2 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 1 1 Broad-winged Hawk 0 24 24 Red-tailed Hawk 0 2 2 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 4 4 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 2 60 60 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours Official Counter: BJ Little Observers: Bev Leeuwenburg Weather: Brutal, hazy, blue sky. Temps 23-30 C. Light west winds until 11:30, then light east winds. A small cloud formed on those east winds. Raptor Observations: Glad August is over. Two birds! Non-raptor Observations: Predictions: The old eight ball says "Ian. Get your fine self up to the gap. Broadwings are acoming." ======================================================================== Report submitted by BJ Little (bluejay88 AT adelphia.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: Cadillac Mt., Acadia National Park (31 Aug 2010) 8 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:08:44 -0400

Cadillac Mt., Acadia National Park Bar Harbor, Maine, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 31, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 12 12 Bald Eagle 0 4 4 Northern Harrier 0 12 12 Sharp-shinned Hawk 5 99 99 Cooper's Hawk 0 3 3 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 33 33 Red-tailed Hawk 0 2 2 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 3 38 38 Merlin 0 12 12 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 2 2 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 14 14 Total: 8 231 231 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours Official Counter: Angi King-Johnston Observers: Chris Ferrara, Joe Ferrara Visitors: 147 (lots from cruiseship) Weather: Primarily west wind with a slight northerly component, Sunny and HOT. Raptor Observations: saw 4 birds in last 5 minutes... Non-raptor Observations: common yellowthroat, cedar waxwings, 2 ruby-throated hummingbirds; LOTS of dragonflies Predictions: West winds and Hot again. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Angi King Johnston (angi_king_johnston AT nps.gov) Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park information may be found at: http://www.nps.gov/acad/ 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: Corpus Christi Raptor Migration Project (29 Aug 2010) 4 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:08:43 -0400

Corpus Christi Raptor Migration Project Corpus Christi, Texas, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 29, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 13 13 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 5 5 Bald Eagle 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 0 4 4 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 16 16 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0 Ferruginous Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 3 3 Merlin 0 2 2 Peregrine Falcon 0 2 2 Prairie Falcon 0 0 0 Mississippi Kite 4 10722 10722 Unknown Accipiter 0 1 1 Unknown Buteo 0 3 3 Unknown Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 7 7 Swallow-tailed Kite 0 64 64 White-tailed Hawk 0 1 1 White-tailed Kite 0 1 1 Zone-tailed Hawk 0 1 1 Total: 4 10846 10846 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Observers: Dane Ferrell, Kevin Georg, Libby Even Visitors: As usual, a huge thanks to Mike and Bob... We were also very happy to see our friends Patty and Bill Beasley, and Melissa and Brian Bielfelt... Hurry back All! Weather: Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: Immature male Rose-breasted Grosbeak - excellent! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Dane Ferrell (daneferrell AT hotmail.com) Corpus Christi Raptor Migration Project at Hazel Bazemore County Park information may be found at: http://www.hawkwatch.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: Chestnut Ridge (30 Aug 2010) 18 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:08:06 -0400

Chestnut Ridge Bedford, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 30, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 39 39 Osprey 3 39 39 Bald Eagle 0 11 11 Northern Harrier 0 4 4 Sharp-shinned Hawk 9 25 25 Cooper's Hawk 1 3 3 Northern Goshawk 0 1 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 2 Broad-winged Hawk 3 83 83 Red-tailed Hawk 0 5 5 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 2 15 15 Merlin 0 4 4 Peregrine Falcon 0 2 2 Unknown Accipiter 0 1 1 Unknown Buteo 0 1 1 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 2 2 Total: 18 237 237 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Arthur Green Observers: Visitors: 7, including some weed-inclined high school students that didn't seem pleased with my presence. (Sorry guys, you can smoke anywhere. I can only count birds *here*!) Weather: Temp 75-86 F. BP 1024 hPa, dropping by late AM. NE breezes most of the day; abating to a milder W wind by mid afternoon. Brisk haze! Visibility, however, improved a bit by late AM. Jetstream cirrus w/a smattering of cirrocumulus/cirrostratus brought some pepper & salt to a blue sky upon arrival; contrails persisting until late AM, when only a few sinewy strands of cirrus were apparent; practically cloudless by early afternoon. Raptor Observations: [+TV 8, +BV 3] CH harassing TV 9:09; SS stooping into the trees 9:50; RS J 10:49; (another?) hunting CH 11:28. Non-raptor Observations: 4 Barn Swallow (*), 18 Chimney Swift (*), 3 Double-crested Cormorant (heading north), 47 Cedar Waxwing (2 flocks), 8 Ruby-throated Hummingbird (including one that was dive-bombing some small passerine), 2 Monarch. *** The swallows and swifts seemed like they are moving again, distinctly moving W/SW past the watch platform. I guess that means I can start counting them again. *smirk* ======================================================================== Report submitted by Arthur W. Green (awgreen AT bedfordaudubon.org) Chestnut Ridge information may be found at: http://www.bedfordaudubon.org/hawkwatch.html 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: Chestnut Ridge (29 Aug 2010) 13 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:08:19 -0400

Chestnut Ridge Bedford, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 29, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 1 39 39 Osprey 0 36 36 Bald Eagle 3 11 11 Northern Harrier 0 4 4 Sharp-shinned Hawk 5 16 16 Cooper's Hawk 0 2 2 Northern Goshawk 0 1 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 2 Broad-winged Hawk 1 80 80 Red-tailed Hawk 0 5 5 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 13 13 Merlin 2 4 4 Peregrine Falcon 0 2 2 Unknown Accipiter 0 1 1 Unknown Buteo 0 1 1 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 1 2 2 Total: 13 219 219 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours Official Counter: Arthur Green Observers: Visitors: 10, including Barbara Cipolla. Weather: A slow start for me. Temp 81-86 F. BP 1023 hPa, steadily dropping by late AM. Light W/NW winds off and on throughout the day, but vector markedly erratic noon/early afternoon. The usual haze. Initially, there was no cloud cover; by noon, cirrostratus began to creep over the sky from the N/NE horizon. Heat distortion was very difficult to contend with most of the morning. Raptor Observations: [+TV 9, +BV 1] 2 TV resting on "microwave" 9:05; 1 ML hunting (and diving into trees) 9:20; RS J (not counted) 11:10; A merlin landed on the "dead stick" not far from the platform. What a treat! 11:51. Non-raptor Observations: 12 Common Nighthawk, 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch, 1 Red-winged Blackbird, 1 Great Blue Heron, Barn Swallow (*), Chimney Swift (*), 19 Cedar Waxwing (2 flocks), 12 Ruby-throated Hummingbird, 3 Monarch. *** Another day of swallow and swift aerobatics. Kind of hard to count these fellas; I'll probably have to wait until they decide to continue south. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Arthur W. Green (awgreen AT bedfordaudubon.org) Chestnut Ridge information may be found at: http://www.bedfordaudubon.org/hawkwatch.html 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: Chestnut Ridge (28 Aug 2010) 12 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:08:39 -0400

Chestnut Ridge Bedford, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 28, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 38 38 Osprey 3 36 36 Bald Eagle 1 8 8 Northern Harrier 0 4 4 Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 11 11 Cooper's Hawk 0 2 2 Northern Goshawk 0 1 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 2 Broad-winged Hawk 1 79 79 Red-tailed Hawk 0 5 5 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 4 13 13 Merlin 0 2 2 Peregrine Falcon 0 2 2 Unknown Accipiter 0 1 1 Unknown Buteo 0 1 1 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 1 1 Total: 12 206 206 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Arthur Green Observers: Chris Reynolds, Wes MacKenzie Visitors: 10, including Steve Ricker, Jan & Mike Bass, Brian Summers, Carol Cioppa & Curtis Lew, Joan E. Becker, Shai Mitra & Patricia Lindsay. Weather: Temp 73-79 F. BP 1023 hPa, holding steady until noon then dropping. Very light W winds mid AM moving NE/NE by noon and holding. Moderate haze w/some gradual improvement by noon. Minimal cloud cover most of the day; scant cirrus w/sparse cumulus only apparent by early afternoon. By mid afternoon, skies partly cloudy w/fibrous cirrus. Lack of cloud cover through most of the day (and ensuing glare) made it a challenge to spot many high flying birds. Raptor Observations: [+TV 15, +BV 0] SS foraging (not counted) 9:59; OS landing in Westmoreland's pond 13:52; OS w/fish 15:06 (same one as 13:52?). Non-raptor Observations: 27 Common Nighthawk (see below), 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch, 1 Warbling Vireo, 1 Scarlet Tanager, 1 Baltimore Oriole, 1 Great Blue Heron, Barn Swallow (*), Chimney Swift (*), 17 Cedar Waxwing (2 flocks), 11 Ruby-throated Hummingbird, 1 Monarch, and the US Navy's Blue Angels leaving a most peculiar pattern of contrails on the E/SE horizon. After count hours, more nighthawks were spotted, including a flock of ~60. *** The feeding aerobatics of the swallows and swifts mid AM was very fun to watch, but it proved challenging to make an accurate count of them. Today, at least, they didn't seem to be migrating. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Arthur W. Green (awgreen AT bedfordaudubon.org) Chestnut Ridge information may be found at: http://www.bedfordaudubon.org/hawkwatch.html 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: Chestnut Ridge (27 Aug 2010) 10 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:08:19 -0400

Chestnut Ridge Bedford, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 27, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 38 38 Osprey 3 33 33 Bald Eagle 0 7 7 Northern Harrier 0 4 4 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 8 8 Cooper's Hawk 0 2 2 Northern Goshawk 0 1 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 2 Broad-winged Hawk 1 78 78 Red-tailed Hawk 2 5 5 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 1 9 9 Merlin 1 2 2 Peregrine Falcon 1 2 2 Unknown Accipiter 0 1 1 Unknown Buteo 0 1 1 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 1 1 Total: 10 194 194 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Arthur Green Observers: Tait Johansson Visitors: 0 Weather: Temp 72-77 F. BP 1020 hPa, with diminuendo. Very light NW/W vector all day, with a somewhat more energetic NE vector taking the stage about noon. Moderately hazy, but abating noticeably by noon. By mid AM, the sky was abundant with fluffy cumulus; a classic-looking autumn day! Raptor Observations: [+TV 6, +BV 0] Not Counted: BE A heading northbound 9:31; RS J landing in a nearby ridge 11:55; a seemingly local CH 13:15. Non-raptor Observations: 2 Common Nighthawk, 1 Warbling Vireo, 1 Baltimore Oriole, 1 Least Flycatcher, 1 Double-crested Cormorant, 1 Tree Swallow, 6 Chimney Swift, 51 Cedar Waxwing (7 flocks), 19 Ruby-throated Hummingbird, 1 Monarch. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Arthur W. Green (awgreen AT bedfordaudubon.org) Chestnut Ridge information may be found at: http://www.bedfordaudubon.org/hawkwatch.html 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: Veracruz River of Raptors, MX (29 Aug 2010) 4382 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:08:02 -0400

Veracruz River of Raptors, MX Chichicaxtle and Cardel, Veracruz, Mexico Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 29, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 6 33 33 Swallow-tailed Kite 21 189 189 White-tailed Kite 0 0 0 Mississippi Kite 4354 137944 137944 Hook-billed Kite 0 0 0 Plumbeous Kite 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 0 1 1 Gray Hawk 0 3 3 Common Black Hawk 0 0 0 Harris's Hawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0 Zone-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Roadside Hawk 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 0 0 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 1 4 4 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 4382 138174 138174 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 19:00:00 Total observation time: 10 hours Official Counter: Citlali Morales Observers: Alfredo Beltran, James Butch, Oscar Vilches, Rigo Mendoza Weather: Rain in the morning, cloudy in the afternoon. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Eduardo Martinez (emartinez AT pronaturaveracruz.org) Combined counts of Cardel and Chichicaxtle, Veracruz, MX information may be found at: http://www.pronaturaveracruz.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: Veracruz River of Raptors, MX (28 Aug 2010) 16173 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:08:55 -0400

Veracruz River of Raptors, MX Chichicaxtle and Cardel, Veracruz, Mexico Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 28, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 4 27 27 Swallow-tailed Kite 8 168 168 White-tailed Kite 0 0 0 Mississippi Kite 16161 133590 133590 Hook-billed Kite 0 0 0 Plumbeous Kite 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 0 1 1 Gray Hawk 0 3 3 Common Black Hawk 0 0 0 Harris's Hawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0 Zone-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Roadside Hawk 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 0 0 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 3 3 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 16173 133792 133792 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 19:00:00 Total observation time: 10 hours Official Counter: Irving Chavez Observers: Habacuc Ychante, Oscar Vilches, Rene Fontes, Rigo Mendoza Weather: Cloudy, strong winds from NE. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Eduardo Martinez (emartinez AT pronaturaveracruz.org) Combined counts of Cardel and Chichicaxtle, Veracruz, MX information may be found at: http://www.pronaturaveracruz.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: Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory (30 Aug 2010) 30 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:08:14 -0400

Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 30, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 9 9 Bald Eagle 0 1 1 Northern Harrier 0 2 2 Sharp-shinned Hawk 9 39 39 Cooper's Hawk 1 3 3 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 14 37 37 Red-tailed Hawk 0 1 1 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 4 13 13 Merlin 0 4 4 Peregrine Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 1 1 1 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 1 3 3 Total: 30 114 114 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 9 hours Official Counter: Henry Walters Observers: Tom Baillio Visitors: An early-morning walker with a fantastic five-foot walking stick hollowed and holed exactly like some giant flute. To play it you'd need fingers like Paul Bunyan's and the breath of the Old Man of the Mountain. He doesn't know how it works, he says, so he takes it on walks. Talk about resonant: you could hear the rocks echoing through it, even when he'd gone a quarter mile off into the woods. Weather: Stare too long at a blue sky and you get a kind of scurvy of the eyes, as if you've been becalmed at sea for days and days. But then you rest them on the spruces, mountains, horizon-lines--it's hard to wish for clouds. Great visibility, a faithful breeze from the west, and the trees just now showing signs of changing. Raptor Observations: With the first of the adult broad-wings passing, traditional field marks weren't necessary--this one was scratching his beak with a talon while in a glide, and no way could a youngster handle that kind of multi-tasking. The sight of the day was a Cooper's backlit by sun, half-translucent, calling: a hoarse, clipped, pleading scrawch, "ree-aw, ree-ew," like a two-part telephone ringing in an empty house. Two sharpies briefly went into freefall during a spectacular dogfight, but immediately joined forces to harrass a female kestrel who was minding her own business. Chivalry, alive and well. Non-raptor Observations: A pine warbler and a blue-winged warbler, making like two yellow pinecones in the spruces. More little volleys of swifts, cedar waxwings, and monarch butterflies. Blue-darter dragonflies in some ecstatic feeding frenzy, but one falling prey to a kestrel, and eaten 500 feet above the Observatory late in the day. Higher and faster, a silvery aluminum-foil balloon, a guest at the wind's birthday party. (Also celebrating a milestone for Pack? If our 10,000th raptor deserves a champagne toast, some bad boxed wine may be in order for this young season's 100th...) Predictions: Duck under a contrail if you want some shade, the blue is relentless and beautiful. WNW winds 5-10 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Henry Walters (walters.henry AT gmail.com) Pack Monadnock information may be found at: www.nhaudubon.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: Lighthouse Point (30 Aug 2010) 27 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:08:22 -0400

Lighthouse Point New Haven, Connecticut, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 30, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 10 39 39 Bald Eagle 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 2 7 7 Sharp-shinned Hawk 5 8 8 Cooper's Hawk 0 3 3 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 10 27 27 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 27 84 84 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 05:30:00 Observation end time: 09:30:00 Total observation time: 4 hours Official Counter: Greg Hanisek Observers: Visitors: Thanks to Bill Banks, Ed Hagen and Paul Desjardins for extra eyes on blue skies. Weather: WNW AT 1; clear and unseasonably hot. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: 27 diurnal raptors but plenty of other interesting stuff as usual. Highlights were an OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER teed up for 1/2 hour in "the dead tree"; 3 flyover DICKCISSELS. Also noted: 9 Eastern Kingbirds; 1 RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH; 160 Cedar Waxwings; 235 BOBOLINKS; 4 PURPLE FINCHES. Predictions: High P centered in N Carolina continues over entire eastern US. Sunny and hot and few hawks expected. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Ron Bell (ronald.g.bell AT snet.net) Lighthouse Point information may be found at: http://www.battaly.com/nehw/ 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: Hawk Ridge (30 Aug 2010) 31 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:08:42 -0400

Hawk Ridge Duluth, Minnesota, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 30, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 4 4 Osprey 0 53 53 Bald Eagle 1 107 107 Northern Harrier 2 63 63 Sharp-shinned Hawk 21 258 258 Cooper's Hawk 0 9 9 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 1 106 106 Red-tailed Hawk 0 16 16 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 5 91 91 Merlin 1 9 9 Peregrine Falcon 0 2 2 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 31 718 718 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter: Karl Bardon Observers: Weather: wind S at 10-18 mph with gusts to 24 mph, temp 76-86 degrees F, sky partly cloudy with occasional light drizzle 13:00-14:00 Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Karl Bardon (karl_bardon AT yahoo.com) Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve 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: Rocky Knob (29 Aug 2010) 2 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:08:24 -0400

Rocky Knob Virginia, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 29, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 1 1 1 Bald Eagle 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 1 1 1 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 2 2 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 11:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours Official Counter: Clyde Kessler Observers: Bruce Grimes, Clyde Kessler Visitors: several groups of hikers, and a few field wanderers. No cows visible in the Cow Pie Palace Weather: 50/60% cloudy at start, about 30% at finish, light winds, okay visibility Raptor Observations: one local Red-tailed Hawk, one Black Vulture, several Turkey Vultures soaring back and forth over the watch area Non-raptor Observations: five ravens, ten local waxwings, the thistle pecking goldfinches Other migrating birds: 16 swifts, five rubythroats (two were adult males), five barn swallows, two Scarlet Tanagers; migrating butterflies: Variegated Fritillary 1, American Lady 1, Painted Lady 1, Vanessa sp. 2, Common Buckeye 34, Monarch 31, migrating dragonflies: Common Green Darner 20, Spot-winged Glider 2, Wandering Glider 1, Carolina Saddlebags 1, Black Saddlebags 23 Predictions: we won't be there for a few days, drats, double drats, etc. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Clyde Kessler (ckessler AT vt.edu) 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: Illinois Beach State Park (30 Aug 2010) 1 Raptors
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Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:08:53 -0400

Illinois Beach State Park Zion, Illinois, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 30, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 2 2 Bald Eagle 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 0 1 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 1 2 2 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 0 0 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 1 5 5 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Al Kostyniak, Paul Sweet Observers: Janice Sweet, Paul Sweet Weather: Light SE winds, sunny to partly sunny skies, high of 81F. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: 923 Cedar Waxwings, 2 Common Nighthawks, Red-headed Woodpecker, Baltimore Oriole, 2 Great Blue Herons, 4 Great Egrets. Predictions: Sunny skies and southerly winds continue on Tuesday. The frontal system due in later in the week continues to look good. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Vic Berardi (VBirdman AT aol.com) Site Description: The Illinois Beach State Park Hawk Watch is located in the northeastern corner of the state in Lake County, IL on the shoreline of Lake Michigan. Our hawk watch is an all volunteer effort. Photos courtesy of Vic Berardi Directions to site: Take I-94 to Route 173, exit and head east to Sheridan Road (approx 8 miles). Go north on Sheridan Road to 17th Street and then go east. Take the park road into the park and turn right at the sign for the Sand Prairie Day Use Area. The count site is located at the first pavilion on the right. 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: Mendota Fire Tower (30 Aug 2010) 3 Raptors
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Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:08:07 -0400

Mendota Fire Tower Mendota, VA, Virginia, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 30, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 1 1 Bald Eagle 0 0 0 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0 Cooper's Hawk 1 1 1 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 2 5 5 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 0 0 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 3 7 7 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:30:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 7 hours Official Counter: Thomas O. Hunter Observers: Visitors: None Weather: Hot. Very little wind or clouds. Raptor Observations: Only 2 Broad-winged Hawks and 1 Coopers Hawk. Even the local hawks were absent. Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Thomas O. Hunter (opiehunter AT yahoo.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: Second Mountain (30 Aug 2010) 11 Raptors
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Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:08:22 -0400

Second Mountain Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 30, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 0 14 14 Bald Eagle 0 11 11 Northern Harrier 0 3 3 Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 13 13 Cooper's Hawk 2 11 11 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 2 57 57 Red-tailed Hawk 2 47 47 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 10 10 Merlin 1 3 3 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 1 1 Unknown Buteo 0 1 1 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 2 3 3 Total: 11 174 174 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 17:30:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours Official Counter: Morris Cox, Richard Pohner Observers: Weather: Hot and sunny. Wind WNW AT 0-15 Temp 24-29 d/c Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: Hummingbirds continue to visit the feeders in good numbers with most being female & young birds. Predictions: Hot and sunny once more. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Dave Schwenk (secondmtn AT juno.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: Bake Oven Knob (30 Aug 2010) 55 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:08:18 -0400

Bake Oven Knob 2 miles North of Germansville, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 30, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 1 25 25 Turkey Vulture 5 122 122 Osprey 2 23 23 Bald Eagle 2 41 41 Northern Harrier 0 10 10 Sharp-shinned Hawk 5 37 37 Cooper's Hawk 0 5 5 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 22 179 179 Red-tailed Hawk 12 66 66 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 19 19 Merlin 0 2 2 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 6 43 43 Total: 55 572 572 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 9 hours Official Counter: Max Mutter Observers: Ed Sinkler Visitors: Karen Goldner, Gary Schweyer Weather: Strong winds from the north. Bright blue sky all day but a lingering haze limited visibility. Temps in the high 70's and low 80's. Raptor Observations: BE: 1006I, 1020A Non-raptor Observations: The strong winds failed to bring a lot of big birds but the ones we did see put on a show coming in near eye level. Ravens: 10 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds: 24 Monarchs: 22 Grackles: flock of 85 Brown-headed Cowbird Predictions: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northwest between 4 and 7 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Hoopes (rehoopes AT hotmail.com) Bake Oven Knob Hawkwatch, Pa. information may be found at: www.lgnc.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: Allegheny Front (30 Aug 2010) 25 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:08:47 -0400

Allegheny Front Central City, Pennsylvania, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 30, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 5 5 TV 0 3 3 OS 0 21 21 BE 1 13 13 NH 0 1 1 SS 5 19 19 CH 2 16 16 NG 0 0 0 RS 0 0 0 BW 9 259 259 RT 8 43 43 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 0 12 12 ML 0 2 2 PG 0 0 0 UA 0 1 1 UB 0 4 4 UF 0 2 2 UE 0 0 0 UR 0 8 8 Total: 25 409 409 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Jim Rocco Observers: Ed Gowarty Visitors: 2 Weather: Light winds out of the NW then switching to E Average temp. 25c 0% cloud cover with very hazy conditions in valley Raptor Observations: Juv. Bald Eagle at 8:01 Bird was perched on snag at North end of watch when I arrived. Non-raptor Observations: 52 monarchs, cabbage whites, yellow sulpher, red spotted purple, Tiger swallowtails, black swallowtails. 14 hummingbirds, hairy woodpecker, waxwings, ravens, olive sidded flycatchers Predictions: same as today ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jim Rocco () 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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