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12 May HSR: Hamburg Hawk Watch (11 May 2008) 49 Raptors []
11 May HSR: Wildcat Ridge (11 May 2008) 14 Raptors []
11 May HSR: Sandy Hook Migration Watch (11 May 2008) 2 Raptors []
11 May HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (11 May 2008) 451 Raptors []
11 May HSR: Beamer Conservation Area (11 May 2008) 42 Raptors []
11 May HSR: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (11 May 2008) 2 Raptors []
11 May HSR: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (10 May 2008) 4 Raptors []
11 May HSR: Peak Mountain (11 May 2008) 5 Raptors []
10 May HSR: Braddock Bay (10 May 2008) 198 Raptors []
10 May HSR: Whitefish Point (10 May 2008) 734 Raptors []
10 May HSR: Wildcat Ridge (10 May 2008) 1 Raptors []
10 May HSR: Hamburg Hawk Watch (10 May 2008) 16 Raptors []
10 May HSR: Hamburg Hawk Watch (08 May 2008) 14 Raptors []
10 May HSR: Bradbury Mountain State Park (10 May 2008) 8 Raptors []
10 May HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (10 May 2008) 110 Raptors []
10 May HSR: Sandy Hook Migration Watch (10 May 2008) 27 Raptors []
10 May HSR: Ripley Hawk Watch (10 May 2008) 35 Raptors []
10 May HSR: Beamer Conservation Area (09 May 2008) 13 Raptors []
10 May HSR: Bradbury Mountain State Park (09 May 2008) 21 Raptors []
10 May HSR: Whitefish Point (09 May 2008) 377 Raptors []
9 May HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (09 May 2008) 26 Raptors []
9 May HSR: Hamburg Hawk Watch (09 May 2008) 24 Raptors []
9 May HSR: Ripley Hawk Watch (09 May 2008) 22 Raptors []
9 May HSR: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (07 May 2008) 2 Raptors []
9 May HSR: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (06 May 2008) 16 Raptors []
9 May HSR: Washington Monument State Park (08 May 2008) 2 Raptors []
9 May HSR: Washington Monument State Park (07 May 2008) 5 Raptors []
9 May HSR: Washington Monument State Park (06 May 2008) 2 Raptors []
8 May HSR: Washington Monument State Park (04 May 2008) 3 Raptors []
8 May HSR: Bradbury Mountain State Park (08 May 2008) 47 Raptors []
8 May HSR: Sandy Hook Migration Watch (08 May 2008) 90 Raptors []
8 May HSR: Whitefish Point (08 May 2008) 563 Raptors []
8 May HSR: Braddock Bay (08 May 2008) 173 Raptors []
8 May HSR: Ripley Hawk Watch (08 May 2008) 28 Raptors []
8 May HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (08 May 2008) 88 Raptors []
8 May HSR: Plum Island MA (07 May 2008) 8 Raptors []
8 May HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (07 May 2008) 55 Raptors []
8 May HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (06 May 2008) 120 Raptors []
8 May HSR:Brian Mishell []
8 May HSR: Hamburg Hawk Watch (07 May 2008) 102 Raptors []
7 May HSR: Sandy Hook Migration Watch (07 May 2008) 9 Raptors []
7 May HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (07 May 2008) 518 Raptors []
7 May HSR: Bradbury Mountain State Park (07 May 2008) 61 Raptors []
7 May HSR: Braddock Bay (07 May 2008) 963 Raptors []
7 May HSR: Ripley Hawk Watch (07 May 2008) 400 Raptors []
7 May HSR: Peak Mountain (07 May 2008) 5 Raptors []
7 May HSR: Cape Henlopen Hawk Watch (07 May 2008) 1 Raptors []
7 May HSR: Hamburg Hawk Watch (06 May 2008) 41 Raptors []
7 May HSR: Barre Falls (06 May 2008) 3 Raptors []
7 May HSR: Barre Falls (05 May 2008) 25 Raptors []
6 May HSR: Braddock Bay (06 May 2008) 368 Raptors []
6 May HSR: Braddock Bay (05 May 2008) 831 Raptors []

Subject: HSR: Hamburg Hawk Watch (11 May 2008) 49 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 03:05:41 -0400
Hamburg Hawk Watch
Hamburg, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 11, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              0
Turkey Vulture              37            380           9700
Osprey                       0              6             90
Bald Eagle                   0              9             21
Northern Harrier             2              5             48
Sharp-shinned Hawk           2             35            414
Cooper's Hawk                1             19            109
Northern Goshawk             1              1              2
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              1            118
Broad-winged Hawk            0            111           2384
Red-tailed Hawk              5             94           1028
Rough-legged Hawk            0              1             16
Golden Eagle                 0              0              1
American Kestrel             0              2             67
Merlin                       1              1             10
Peregrine Falcon             0              1              3
Unknown Accipiter            0              1             11
Unknown Buteo                0              4             57
Unknown Falcon               0              0              3
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              2             17

Total:                      49            673          14099
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00 
Observation end   time: 14:00:00 
Total observation time: 4.5 hours

Official Counter:        Mike Zebehazy

Observers:        Wendy Zebehazy

Visitors:
Wendy Zebehazy


Weather:
Overcast all day with strong southeasterly winds.

Raptor Observations:
Entire day was spent at the William D. Williams ballpark site. 

N. Harrier, imm. N. Goshawk, and Merlin went past within a 15 minute
period

Non-raptor Observations:
Br. Thrasher, C. Loon, a few Gr. Blue Herons as well as several small
flocks of blackbirds and cowbirds.

Hour and a half gap in the morning was spent chasing a reported Blue
Grosbeak at Woodlawn Beach a few miles away. No luck on the first try but
thanks to the good eyes of others we were able to observe it later in the
PM.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Michael Zebehazy (zebs AT roadrunner.com)


Site Description:
This spring only "all volunteer" watch is conducted at Lakeside Memorial
Park in Hamburg, NY. It is located on flat lake plain located along the
shoreline of the east end of Lake Erie, about 12 miles south of Buffalo,
NY.  

Many North American hawk watch sites report their daily raptor counts at
www.hawkcount.org  
To see what's being seen, where and when, check it out!

For additional information contact Jim Landau at kjlandau AT localnet.com

Directions to site:
Lakeside Memorial Park in Hamburg, NY. is located about 12 miles southwest
of Buffalo, NY at the Hamburg Exit 57 of the NY State Thruway. Bear right
after the toll booth onto Camp Road (Route 75). Proceed through the traffic
light at Southwestern Blvd.(Route 20). The entrance to Lakeside Memorial
Park is on the left, less than 1/4 mile from the light. The watch is
normally conducted half way between the entrance and the woods. An
alternate site for easterly wind flights is at the William Williams Ball
Park, located on Rogers Rd. Take Route 20 south from Camp Rd. one traffic
light and turn right till just before the railroad crossing.

For additional information/directions contact Jim Landau at
kjlandau AT localnet.com



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Subject: HSR: Wildcat Ridge (11 May 2008) 14 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 22:05:55 -0400
Wildcat Ridge
Hibernia, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 11, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              3
Turkey Vulture               0              0              0
Osprey                       0              6             49
Bald Eagle                   0              0              6
Northern Harrier             0              2             10
Sharp-shinned Hawk           6             13            117
Cooper's Hawk                1              4             41
Northern Goshawk             0              0              0
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              0             10
Broad-winged Hawk            7             43            265
Red-tailed Hawk              0              0             45
Golden Eagle                 0              0              0
American Kestrel             0              1             27
Merlin                       0              2              3
Peregrine Falcon             0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              0             14

Total:                      14             71            590
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 07:30:00 
Observation end   time: 12:00:00 
Total observation time: 4.5 hours

Official Counter:        Fred Vanderburgh

Observers:        Tom G.

Visitors:
visitors= 11


Weather:
Temperature 42-61 degrees, 40% cloud cover, visibility 10 miles,E/SE winds
10mph with occassional higher gusts. A crisp and breezy day.

Raptor Observations:
A surprise early morning flight of a few broadwings then local redtails
took over the air space.

Non-raptor Observations:
More song birds to look at including an indigo bunting, rosebreasted
grosbeak and a Great Blue Hering. Two red foxes were observed crossing
Upper Hibernia Road into the hawkwatch parking lot.

Predictions:
rain
========================================================================
Report submitted by Fred Vanderburgh (f.vanderburgh AT att.net)
Wildcat Ridge - New Jersey information may be found at:
http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/wldcthwk.htm


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Subject: HSR: Sandy Hook Migration Watch (11 May 2008) 2 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 21:05:31 -0400
Sandy Hook Migration Watch
Sandy Hook, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 11, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              4
Turkey Vulture               0              1            207
Osprey                       0             34             91
Bald Eagle                   0              8             11
Northern Harrier             0             37            134
Sharp-shinned Hawk           2            225            817
Cooper's Hawk                0             27            125
Northern Goshawk             0              0              3
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              0             35
Broad-winged Hawk            0             20             44
Red-tailed Hawk              0             10             63
Rough-legged Hawk            0              0              2
Golden Eagle                 0              0              0
American Kestrel             0             25            387
Merlin                       0            110            217
Peregrine Falcon             0             19             23
Unknown Accipiter            0              0              2
Unknown Buteo                0              0              0
Unknown Falcon               0              0              0
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              0              4
Swallow-tailed Kite          0              2              2
Mississippi Kite             0              3              3

Total:                       2            521           2174
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00 
Observation end   time: 10:00:00 
Total observation time: 2 hours

Official Counter:        John van Dort

Observers:        

Weather:
Sunny, partly cloudy; windy (SE); high 18C

Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:


Predictions:
Rain all day: no raptor flight.
========================================================================
Report submitted by John van Dort (john.vandort AT gmail.com)


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Subject: HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (11 May 2008) 451 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 20:05:08 -0400
Derby Hill Bird Observatory
Mexico, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 11, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              3
Turkey Vulture             115            502          12283
Osprey                      21            327            675
Bald Eagle                   6             96            225
Northern Harrier             6            202            741
Sharp-shinned Hawk         185           1385           4088
Cooper's Hawk                2             12            326
Northern Goshawk             0              4             20
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              8            533
Broad-winged Hawk           72           1055          16806
Red-tailed Hawk             36            277           5355
Rough-legged Hawk            0              5            287
Golden Eagle                 0              3             80
American Kestrel             4             30            382
Merlin                       2             17             48
Peregrine Falcon             2             12             18
Unknown Accipiter            0              0              3
Unknown Buteo                0              0              1
Unknown Falcon               0              0              0
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              0              0

Total:                     451           3935          41874
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00 
Observation end   time: 16:00:00 
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter:        Mike Slattery

Observers:        

Weather:
East-southeast winds at 10-15 mph. Partly cloudy skies becoming cloudy with
temperatures of 14-20C.

Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:
2,950 Brant

Predictions:
Very light numbers of raptors predicted for Monday with a forecast of NE
winds and temperatures in the 40's. Conditions may improve some by
Wednesday.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Mike Slattery (mike.slattery AT derbyhill.org)
Derby Hill Bird Observatory information may be found at:
www.derbyhill.org


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Subject: HSR: Beamer Conservation Area (11 May 2008) 42 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 20:05:17 -0400
Beamer Conservation Area
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: May 11, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              1
Turkey Vulture              17             77           5655
Osprey                       1              4             48
Bald Eagle                   1              4             63
Northern Harrier             4             11            164
Sharp-shinned Hawk           7            224           2487
Cooper's Hawk                1              6            132
Northern Goshawk             0              1              5
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              0            637
Broad-winged Hawk            2             34           2961
Red-tailed Hawk              5             60           2232
Rough-legged Hawk            0              0             60
Golden Eagle                 4              5             13
American Kestrel             0              3            114
Merlin                       0              1             10
Peregrine Falcon             0              0              7
Unknown Accipiter            0              0              8
Unknown Buteo                0              3             35
Unknown Falcon               0              0              3
Unknown Eagle                0              0              1
Unknown Raptor               0              3             36

Total:                      42            436          14672
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 07:00:00 
Observation end   time: 16:00:00 
Total observation time: 8.5 hours

Official Counter:        John Stevens

Observers:        Brian Hawthorne, Derrick Lyon, Jennifer Lyon

Visitors:
Jalata and Voytek Chalas of Burlington, several family groups


Weather:
Initially partly sunny becoming 100% thin cloud by 0800 EST, which
gradually thickened during the day.  Rain moved in around 1445 EST.

Raptor Observations:
One-day record for GE in May at Beamer with 4.  
Very pale immature buteo recorded as a Red-tailed Hawk but may have been a
Krider's. 

Non-raptor Observations:
37 non-raptor species recorded from the tower without any sign of an oriole
or tanager.  Black flies becoming numerous.

Predictions:
Rain forecast
========================================================================
Report submitted by John Stevens ()
Beamer Conservation Area, Grimsby, ON information may be found at:
http://www.hwcn.org/link/niaghawk/


Site Description:
Beamer Conservation Area is located on top of the Niagara Escarpment above
the town of Grimsby, Ontario. The site is 1km south of the south shore of
Lake Ontario, 20km east of Hamilton, 40km west of Niagara Falls. 

Directions to site:
To get to Beamer CA, take the QEW to Exit 72, follow Christie St./Mountain
St. to the top of the escarpment, turn right on Ridge Road West, and go
1.6km to Quarry Rd. Turn right on Quarry Rd. and drive 100m to the
conservation area. Parking is normally available inside the park. If
parking at the entrance or on the roads, do NOT leave valuables in your
car.

Please note: Data in this report is not official until reviewed and finalized 
after the end of the season. © 2008 Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch 



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Subject: HSR: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (11 May 2008) 2 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 18:05:13 -0400
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 11, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              3             10
Turkey Vulture               0              0             35
Unknown Vulture              0              0              0
Mississippi Kite             0              0              0
Osprey                       0             22             92
Bald Eagle                   0             14             28
Northern Harrier             0              4             20
Sharp-shinned Hawk           0             14            105
Cooper's Hawk                0              5             45
Northern Goshawk             0              0              2
Unknown Accipiter            0              4             10
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              1              7
Broad-winged Hawk            0             25            457
Swainson's Hawk              0              0              0
Red-tailed Hawk              0             14             96
Rough-legged Hawk            0              0              0
Unknown Buteo                0              2             17
Golden Eagle                 0              0              1
Unknown Eagle                2              2              4
American Kestrel             0              2             44
Merlin                       0              2              8
Peregrine Falcon             0              0              0
Unknown Falcon               0              0              2
Unknown Raptor               0             18             58

Total:                       2            132           1041
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00 
Observation end   time: 14:00:00 
Total observation time: 6 hours

Compiler:        Laurie Goodrich

Counters:        Dana Owen, Geoffrey Ongeri

Weather:
Partly sunny, with increasing cloud.  Cool, very windy.

Raptor Observations:
12:15 - 2 UE headed NE at high altitude.

Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (goodrich AT hawkmtn.org)
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/


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Subject: HSR: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (10 May 2008) 4 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 18:05:51 -0400
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 10, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              3             10
Turkey Vulture               0              0             35
Unknown Vulture              0              0              0
Mississippi Kite             0              0              0
Osprey                       0             22             92
Bald Eagle                   2             14             28
Northern Harrier             0              4             20
Sharp-shinned Hawk           1             14            105
Cooper's Hawk                0              5             45
Northern Goshawk             0              0              2
Unknown Accipiter            1              4             10
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              1              7
Broad-winged Hawk            0             25            457
Swainson's Hawk              0              0              0
Red-tailed Hawk              0             14             96
Rough-legged Hawk            0              0              0
Unknown Buteo                0              2             17
Golden Eagle                 0              0              1
Unknown Eagle                0              0              2
American Kestrel             0              2             44
Merlin                       0              2              8
Peregrine Falcon             0              0              0
Unknown Falcon               0              0              2
Unknown Raptor               0             18             58

Total:                       4            130           1039
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00 
Observation end   time: 15:00:00 
Total observation time: 7 hours

Compiler:        Laurie Goodrich

Counters:        Alex Schnurr, Manuel Gonzalez

Weather:
Overcast, light wind.

Raptor Observations:
11:45 Juv BE heading NE
2:10 Juv BE heading NE

Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (goodrich AT hawkmtn.org)
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/


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Subject: HSR: Peak Mountain (11 May 2008) 5 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 15:05:37 -0400
Peak Mountain
East Granby, Connecticut, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 11, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              1              7
Turkey Vulture               5             18            266
Osprey                       0              7            106
Bald Eagle                   0              4             12
Northern Harrier             0              9             44
Sharp-shinned Hawk           0             40            148
Cooper's Hawk                0              4             35
Northern Goshawk             0              0              1
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              0             34
Broad-winged Hawk            0            109            473
Red-tailed Hawk              0              1            135
Rough-legged Hawk            0              0              1
Golden Eagle                 0              0              0
American Kestrel             0              8            119
Merlin                       0              6             14
Peregrine Falcon             0              3              5
Unknown Accipiter            0              0              0
Unknown Buteo                0              0              4
Unknown Falcon               0              0              1
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              7             28

Total:                       5            217           1433
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 06:45:00 
Observation end   time: 10:30:00 
Total observation time: 3.5 hours

Official Counter:        Joseph E. Wojtanowski

Observers:        Joe Wojtanowski, John Wojtanowski

Visitors:
One.


Weather:
Mostly sunny. Wind E-N  AT  0-6 mph. Temp 12.2 - 16.6C

Raptor Observations:
Non Migrant BW 2, TV 3, RT 7.

Non-raptor Observations:
Eastern Meadowlark, Bobolink 5, plus 27 other species.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Joe Wojtanowski (Jtwxw AT aol.com)


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Subject: HSR: Braddock Bay (10 May 2008) 198 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 23:05:28 -0400
Braddock Bay
Hilton, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 10, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              2
Turkey Vulture             173            843          17724
Osprey                       1            105            268
Bald Eagle                   1             46            186
Northern Harrier             1            149           1144
Sharp-shinned Hawk           2           2024           5573
Cooper's Hawk                1             39            553
Northern Goshawk             0              2             20
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              0            587
Broad-winged Hawk            1           1328          25898
Red-tailed Hawk             16            232           5301
Rough-legged Hawk            0              3            365
Golden Eagle                 0              0             35
American Kestrel             0             14            475
Merlin                       0             15             36
Peregrine Falcon             2              5             19
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:                     198           4805          58186
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00 
Observation end   time: 15:00:00 
Total observation time: 7 hours

Official Counter:        David Tetlow

Observers:        

Weather:


Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
Report submitted by David Tetlow (dktetlow AT rochester.rr.com)
Braddock Bay information may be found at:
http://www.bbrr.org/


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Subject: HSR: Whitefish Point (10 May 2008) 734 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 22:05:40 -0400
Whitefish Point
Paradise, Michigan, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 10, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              0
Turkey Vulture               9             69            311
Osprey                       5             20             80
Bald Eagle                   9             62            388
Northern Harrier             5             96            452
Sharp-shinned Hawk         455           3927          11407
Cooper's Hawk                1              8             21
Northern Goshawk             1             10             59
Red-shouldered Hawk          1              8             50
Broad-winged Hawk          174           1418           1848
Red-tailed Hawk             37            272           1552
Rough-legged Hawk            2             43            996
Golden Eagle                 1              9             65
American Kestrel            28            154            653
Merlin                       3             26            110
Peregrine Falcon             3             19             33
Swainson's Hawk              0              1              2
Unknown Accipiter            0              0              0
Unknown Buteo                0              0              0
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Falcon               0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              0              0
Short-eared Owl              0              0              4

Total:                     734           6142          18031
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00 
Observation end   time: 16:00:00 
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter:        Calvin Brennan

Observers:        

Visitors:
Hank and Rick Veldman
Hank and Lorelei McRoberts
Bob and Judy Lynn


Weather:
Mostly sunny skies were seen today with some high cirrus cloud cover. Winds
were light to moderate north-northwest becoming light north by the end of
the day.

Raptor Observations:
Another very good day was recorded in terms of diversity, similar to the
last couple of days but with the somewhat lighter winds, some of the
kettles were within good viewing distance of the platform.

Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
Report submitted by Calvin Brennan (common_raven AT hotmail.com)
Whitefish Point information may be found at:
http://www.wpbo.org/


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Subject: HSR: Wildcat Ridge (10 May 2008) 1 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 22:05:13 -0400
Wildcat Ridge
Hibernia, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 10, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              3
Turkey Vulture               0              0              0
Osprey                       1              6             49
Bald Eagle                   0              0              6
Northern Harrier             0              2             10
Sharp-shinned Hawk           0              7            111
Cooper's Hawk                0              3             40
Northern Goshawk             0              0              0
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              0             10
Broad-winged Hawk            0             36            258
Red-tailed Hawk              0              0             45
Golden Eagle                 0              0              0
American Kestrel             0              1             27
Merlin                       0              2              3
Peregrine Falcon             0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              0             14

Total:                       1             57            576
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 10:00:00 
Observation end   time: 13:00:00 
Total observation time: 3 hours

Official Counter:        Fred Vanderburgh

Observers:        Rusty

Visitors:
Visitors= 4 plus Curly Jack.


Weather:
Temperature 59 degrees, 100% high cloud cover, calm NW winds , visibility
10 miles.

Raptor Observations:
Found one lone Osprey other than local redtails.

Non-raptor Observations:
Some songbirds came in to the watch, Rosebreasted Grosbeak, Black and White
Warbler, Indigo Bunting and a Northern Parula.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Fred Vanderburgh (f.vanderburgh AT att.net)
Wildcat Ridge - New Jersey information may be found at:
http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/wldcthwk.htm


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Subject: HSR: Hamburg Hawk Watch (10 May 2008) 16 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 22:05:02 -0400
Hamburg Hawk Watch
Hamburg, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 10, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              0
Turkey Vulture               5            343           9663
Osprey                       0              6             90
Bald Eagle                   0              9             21
Northern Harrier             0              3             46
Sharp-shinned Hawk           1             33            412
Cooper's Hawk                0             18            108
Northern Goshawk             0              0              1
Red-shouldered Hawk          1              1            118
Broad-winged Hawk            0            111           2384
Red-tailed Hawk              9             89           1023
Rough-legged Hawk            0              1             16
Golden Eagle                 0              0              1
American Kestrel             0              2             67
Merlin                       0              0              9
Peregrine Falcon             0              1              3
Unknown Accipiter            0              1             11
Unknown Buteo                0              4             57
Unknown Falcon               0              0              3
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              2             17

Total:                      16            624          14050
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00 
Observation end   time: 14:30:00 
Total observation time: 6.25 hours

Official Counter:        Jim Landau

Observers:        Dave Feliciano, Fran Rew

Visitors:
Dave Feliciano in the morning and Fran Rew at 2 p.m.


Weather:
Sunny with light winds out of the west for the first 3 hours. Winds
increased after that.

Raptor Observations:
Not much moving, likely as a result of the wind direction and yesterday's
storm system in the south.

Non-raptor Observations:
2 Common Loons.

Predictions:
A chance of rain, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 68.
East wind between 8 and 18 mph. Just might produce a flight!
========================================================================
Report submitted by Jim Landau (kjlandau AT localnet.com)


Directions to site:
Lakeside Memorial Park in Hamburg, NY. is located about 12 miles southwest
of Buffalo, NY at the Hamburg Exit 57 of the NY State Thruway. Bear right
after the toll booth onto Camp Road (Route 75). Proceed through the traffic
light at Southwestern Blvd.(Route 20). The entrance to Lakeside Memorial
Park is on the left, less than 1/4 mile from the light. The watch is
normally conducted half way between the entrance and the woods. An
alternate site for easterly wind flights is at the William Williams Ball
Park, located on Rogers Rd. Take Route 20 south from Camp Rd. one traffic
light and turn right till just before the railroad crossing.

For additional information/directions contact Jim Landau at
kjlandau AT localnet.com



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Subject: HSR: Hamburg Hawk Watch (08 May 2008) 14 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 21:05:54 -0400
Hamburg Hawk Watch
Hamburg, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 08, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              0
Turkey Vulture              13            323           9643
Osprey                       0              6             90
Bald Eagle                   0              9             21
Northern Harrier             0              3             46
Sharp-shinned Hawk           0             31            410
Cooper's Hawk                0             17            107
Northern Goshawk             0              0              1
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              0            117
Broad-winged Hawk            0            109           2382
Red-tailed Hawk              1             75           1009
Rough-legged Hawk            0              1             16
Golden Eagle                 0              0              1
American Kestrel             0              2             67
Merlin                       0              0              9
Peregrine Falcon             0              1              3
Unknown Accipiter            0              1             11
Unknown Buteo                0              4             57
Unknown Falcon               0              0              3
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              2             17

Total:                      14            584          14010
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 09:00:00 
Observation end   time: 14:00:00 
Total observation time: 4.5 hours

Official Counter:        Fran Rew

Observers:        

Visitors:
None.


Weather:


Raptor Observations:
Not many and what there were turned out to be Turkey Vultures, plus one
Red-tailed hawk.

Non-raptor Observations:
12 American Pipits on the lawn. 1 Mockingbird, lots of White-crowned
Sparrows, Chipping Sparrows, starlings, redwings, cowbirds and grackles
migrating.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Jim Landau (kjlandau AT localnet.com)


Directions to site:
Lakeside Memorial Park in Hamburg, NY. is located about 12 miles southwest
of Buffalo, NY at the Hamburg Exit 57 of the NY State Thruway. Bear right
after the toll booth onto Camp Road (Route 75). Proceed through the traffic
light at Southwestern Blvd.(Route 20). The entrance to Lakeside Memorial
Park is on the left, less than 1/4 mile from the light. The watch is
normally conducted half way between the entrance and the woods. An
alternate site for easterly wind flights is at the William Williams Ball
Park, located on Rogers Rd. Take Route 20 south from Camp Rd. one traffic
light and turn right till just before the railroad crossing.

For additional information/directions contact Jim Landau at
kjlandau AT localnet.com



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Subject: HSR: Bradbury Mountain State Park (10 May 2008) 8 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 20:05:16 -0400
Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 10, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              3
Turkey Vulture               0              0            135
Osprey                       0             58            365
Northern Harrier             0             18             68
Sharp-shinned Hawk           1            300            816
Cooper's Hawk                0              1             45
Northern Goshawk             0              1              6
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              0             45
Broad-winged Hawk            5            480           1436
Red-tailed Hawk              0              7            191
Rough-legged Hawk            0              1              1
Golden Eagle                 0              0              0
American Kestrel             0             44            322
Merlin                       0             37             89
Peregrine Falcon             0              0              3
Unknown Accipiter            0              2             14
Unknown Buteo                0              0             15
Unknown Falcon               0              0              0
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              4              8
Bald Eagle                   1             21             90
Swallow-tailed Kite          1              1              1

Total:                       8            975           3653
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00 
Observation end   time: 16:00:00 
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter:        Dane Ferrell

Observers:        Alan McKelvy

Visitors:
21 in total. A special thanks to Alan McKelvy. Alan came to the Mountain on
some of our coldest days - and he always brought hot coffee! Alan is an
excellent spotter; thank you for everything, my Friend...


Weather:
Strong winds from the North and East, all day. Comfy temps, and once again,
plenty of clouds.

Raptor Observations:
You could have knocked me over with a feather - pun intended. After
counting 7 Birds in the first 7 hours; there it was as i scanned, at about
5:05(Maine time). A Swallow-tailed Kite!! Yes, you read it right! I knew
there was an outside chance of course, but i obviously did not expect it.
Approximately 1 mile south of me(in line with Cousin's Island Power Plant),
this beautiful adult Bird drifted South while circling up, until i lost it
in some haze. I have seen at least 300 of these awesome Kites, but seeing
this one in Maine just floors me... WOW... Bradbury Mountain rocks!!

Later, while scanning towards the South again, i picked up a Peregrine
Falcon moving from East to West along the coast. A few minutes later, i
picked up a Peregrine in the West(almost certainly the same Bird)and
watched it motor South towards the coast. I did not count this Bird, as it
did not move North; but it was way cool to watch this Falcon fly!

Non-raptor Observations:
On my walk to Bradbury Mountain State Park, i saw (and heard sing)a
Chestnut-sided Warbler(male). Excellent! Just a couple of minutes later, i
saw an adult male Bobolink chase another adult male Bobolink out of it's
territory. This was after watching the defending male perched, for about 30
glorious seconds. Awesome! 
========================================================================
Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (wildbirdcenter AT yarmouthbirds.com)


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Subject: HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (10 May 2008) 110 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 19:05:02 -0400
Derby Hill Bird Observatory
Mexico, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 10, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              3
Turkey Vulture              48            387          12168
Osprey                       4            306            654
Bald Eagle                   2             90            219
Northern Harrier             3            196            735
Sharp-shinned Hawk          32           1200           3903
Cooper's Hawk                0             10            324
Northern Goshawk             0              4             20
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              8            533
Broad-winged Hawk            6            983          16734
Red-tailed Hawk             13            241           5319
Rough-legged Hawk            0              5            287
Golden Eagle                 0              3             80
American Kestrel             2             26            378
Merlin                       0             15             46
Peregrine Falcon             0             10             16
Unknown Accipiter            0              0              3
Unknown Buteo                0              0              1
Unknown Falcon               0              0              0
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              0              0

Total:                     110           3484          41423
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00 
Observation end   time: 15:00:00 
Total observation time: 7 hours

Official Counter:        Mike Slattery

Observers:        

Weather:
North-west winds at 6-10 mph. Mostly cloudy skies with temperatures of
10-15C.

Raptor Observations:
Observations from south lookout.

Non-raptor Observations:


Predictions:
Sunday's weather forecast is calling for warmer temperatures and SSE winds
of around 10 mph. This should produce a slightly better drift of raptors
than today's count.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Mike Slattery (mike.slattery AT derbyhill.org)
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Subject: HSR: Sandy Hook Migration Watch (10 May 2008) 27 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 19:05:19 -0400
Sandy Hook Migration Watch
Sandy Hook, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 10, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              4
Turkey Vulture               0              1            207
Osprey                       1             34             91
Bald Eagle                   0              8             11
Northern Harrier             4             37            134
Sharp-shinned Hawk          11            223            815
Cooper's Hawk                4             27            125
Northern Goshawk             0              0              3
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              0             35
Broad-winged Hawk            5             20             44
Red-tailed Hawk              0             10             63
Rough-legged Hawk            0              0              2
Golden Eagle                 0              0              0
American Kestrel             1             25            387
Merlin                       1            110            217
Peregrine Falcon             0             19             23
Unknown Accipiter            0              0              2
Unknown Buteo                0              0              0
Unknown Falcon               0              0              0
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              0              4
Swallow-tailed Kite          0              2              2
Mississippi Kite             0              3              3

Total:                      27            519           2172
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 07:15:00 
Observation end   time: 16:00:00 
Total observation time: 8.75 hours

Official Counter:        John van Dort

Observers:        

Visitors:
Lots of visitors (NJ Audubon's World Series of Birding)


Weather:
Mostly cloudy, light N winds turned SW, high 20C

Raptor Observations:
Most birds were high.

Non-raptor Observations:
Cape May Warbler 1 male

Predictions:
Morning sunshine...then increasing cloudiness. Highs in the upper 50s. East
winds 10 to 15 mph.
No raptor migration to be expected under those conditions.
========================================================================
Report submitted by John van Dort (john.vandort AT gmail.com)


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Subject: HSR: Ripley Hawk Watch (10 May 2008) 35 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 17:05:55 -0400
Ripley Hawk Watch
Ripley, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 10, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              0
Turkey Vulture              24            612          12084
Osprey                       0             87            178
Bald Eagle                   3             29             88
Northern Harrier             1             44            244
Sharp-shinned Hawk           1            338           1301
Cooper's Hawk                1             12             88
Northern Goshawk             0              0              5
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              2            189
Broad-winged Hawk            0            573           6470
Red-tailed Hawk              3            154           1157
Rough-legged Hawk            0              1             14
Golden Eagle                 0              0              2
American Kestrel             2             10            238
Merlin                       0              1              8
Peregrine Falcon             0              2              6
Unknown Accipiter            0              0              0
Unknown Buteo                0              0              5
Unknown Falcon               0              0              0
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              9             50

Total:                      35           1874          22127
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 09:00:00 
Observation end   time: 14:00:00 
Total observation time: 5 hours

Official Counter:        Gil Randell

Observers:        Gil Randell, Terry Mahoney

Weather:
A lovely spring day with cool northerly breezes and mostly clear skies.  A
beautiful day for sitting in McGuinn's vineyard overlooking Lake Erie - but
not so attractive to the raptors. 

Raptor Observations:
Three sightings of non-migratory bald eagles.  Local harrier and other
local raptors.  The few migrating raptors used the updraft on the
escarpment.  The third day in a row of little raptor migration.

Non-raptor Observations:
Rose-breasted grosbeak, yellow-throated vireo, woodthrush, baltimore
orioles.  

Predictions:
Strong, warm southeasterly winds.  Chance of showers in the afternoon. A
promising day for migrants.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Gilbert Randell (janngil AT cecomet.net)


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Subject: HSR: Beamer Conservation Area (09 May 2008) 13 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 12:05:11 -0400
Beamer Conservation Area
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: May 09, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              1
Turkey Vulture               0             60           5638
Osprey                       1              3             47
Bald Eagle                   2              3             62
Northern Harrier             0              7            160
Sharp-shinned Hawk           2            215           2478
Cooper's Hawk                0              5            131
Northern Goshawk             0              1              5
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              0            637
Broad-winged Hawk            3             32           2959
Red-tailed Hawk              4             51           2223
Rough-legged Hawk            0              0             60
Golden Eagle                 1              1              9
American Kestrel             0              2            113
Merlin                       0              1             10
Peregrine Falcon             0              0              7
Unknown Accipiter            0              0              8
Unknown Buteo                0              3             35
Unknown Falcon               0              0              3
Unknown Eagle                0              0              1
Unknown Raptor               0              2             35

Total:                      13            386          14622
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 09:00:00 
Observation end   time: 13:00:00 
Total observation time: 4 hours

Official Counter:        Tim Foran

Observers:        Brian Hawthorne, Colin Horstead

Visitors:
Brian Hawthorne.


Weather:
Initially overcast, with medium high clouds. A cool east wind blew off the
lake. Later the sky cleared and became partly cloudy.

Raptor Observations:
Two adult Bald Eagles The first at 10:20 am, the second at 12:08 pm.
One first year Golden Eagle at 12:02 pm.

Juvenile Broad Winged Hawk at 10:45 am

Non-raptor Observations:
Great Blue Heron

Predictions:
Possibly good. We felt that their were still a few birds left to come
through.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Tim Foran ()
Beamer Conservation Area, Grimsby, ON information may be found at:
http://www.hwcn.org/link/niaghawk/


Site Description:
Beamer Conservation Area is located on top of the Niagara Escarpment above
the town of Grimsby, Ontario. The site is 1km south of the south shore of
Lake Ontario, 20km east of Hamilton, 40km west of Niagara Falls. 

Directions to site:
To get to Beamer CA, take the QEW to Exit 72, follow Christie St./Mountain
St. to the top of the escarpment, turn right on Ridge Road West, and go
1.6km to Quarry Rd. Turn right on Quarry Rd. and drive 100m to the
conservation area. Parking is normally available inside the park. If
parking at the entrance or on the roads, do NOT leave valuables in your
car.

Please note: Data in this report is not official until reviewed and finalized 
after the end of the season. © 2008 Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch 



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Subject: HSR: Bradbury Mountain State Park (09 May 2008) 21 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 08:05:50 -0400
Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 09, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              3
Turkey Vulture               0              0            135
Osprey                       2             58            365
Northern Harrier             1             18             68
Sharp-shinned Hawk           8            299            815
Cooper's Hawk                0              1             45
Northern Goshawk             0              1              6
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              0             45
Broad-winged Hawk            6            475           1431
Red-tailed Hawk              0              7            191
Rough-legged Hawk            0              1              1
Golden Eagle                 0              0              0
American Kestrel             2             44            322
Merlin                       0             37             89
Peregrine Falcon             0              0              3
Unknown Accipiter            0              2             14
Unknown Buteo                0              0             15
Unknown Falcon               0              0              0
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              4              8
Bald Eagle                   2             20             89

Total:                      21            967           3645
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00 
Observation end   time: 16:00:00 
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter:        Dane Ferrell

Observers:        

Visitors:
12 in total. Good spotting Pam Famous, and Douglas Prescott!



Weather:
Nice and warm most of day, the afternoon was much cooler due to the
seabreeze. Nice cloud cover all day.

Raptor Observations:
Slow day, but we did have 2 more immie Bald Eagles go through.

Non-raptor Observations:
Black-throated Blue Warbler and Ovenbird on the way up to site.

Want to thank Margaret and Tom Downing for treating me to supper at the
Royal River Grille House. The clam chowder was excellent, and the
pan-seared Haddock was superb! Thank you, Margaret and Tom!!
========================================================================
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Subject: HSR: Whitefish Point (09 May 2008) 377 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 07:05:21 -0400
Whitefish Point
Paradise, Michigan, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 09, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              0
Turkey Vulture               3             60            302
Osprey                       0             15             75
Bald Eagle                   6             53            379
Northern Harrier             4             91            447
Sharp-shinned Hawk         235           3472          10952
Cooper's Hawk                1              7             20
Northern Goshawk             1              9             58
Red-shouldered Hawk          1              7             49
Broad-winged Hawk          103           1244           1674
Red-tailed Hawk             11            235           1515
Rough-legged Hawk            4             41            994
Golden Eagle                 1              8             64
American Kestrel             5            126            625
Merlin                       1             23            107
Peregrine Falcon             1             16             30
Swainson's Hawk              0              1              2
Unknown Accipiter            0              0              0
Unknown Buteo                0              0              0
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Falcon               0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              0              0
Short-eared Owl              0              0              4

Total:                     377           5408          17297
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00 
Observation end   time: 14:15:00 
Total observation time: 6.25 hours

Official Counter:        Calvin Brennan

Observers:        

Visitors:
Bob and Judy Lynn
Hank McRoberts


Weather:
It was generally an overcast day but with some extended sunny periods.
Winds were light to moderate north-northwest.

Raptor Observations:
There was decent movement during the sunnier parts of the day and as
yestreday, much of the Buteo activity was to the south and east.

Non-raptor Observations:
An adult Franklin's gull flew along the lakeshore in early afternoon. The
loon flight was very strong in the early day but was steady throughout.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Calvin Brennan (common_raven AT hotmail.com)
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http://www.wpbo.org/


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Subject: HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (09 May 2008) 26 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 22:05:52 -0400
Derby Hill Bird Observatory
Mexico, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 09, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              3
Turkey Vulture               0            339          12120
Osprey                       1            302            650
Bald Eagle                   0             88            217
Northern Harrier             0            193            732
Sharp-shinned Hawk          22           1168           3871
Cooper's Hawk                0             10            324
Northern Goshawk             0              4             20
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              8            533
Broad-winged Hawk            1            977          16728
Red-tailed Hawk              0            228           5306
Rough-legged Hawk            0              5            287
Golden Eagle                 0              3             80
American Kestrel             1             24            376
Merlin                       0             15             46
Peregrine Falcon             1             10             16
Unknown Accipiter            0              0              3
Unknown Buteo                0              0              1
Unknown Falcon               0              0              0
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              0              0

Total:                      26           3374          41313
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00 
Observation end   time: 12:00:00 
Total observation time: 4 hours

Official Counter:        Bill Purcell

Observers:        

Weather:
Light north winds and temps around 50F, but a rain shield to the south.

Raptor Observations:
Peregrine seen from the North Lookout... otherwise, the North-South mambo
was done -- alternating hours of observation.

Non-raptor Observations:


Predictions:
North winds continue, along with a very light hawk flight.
========================================================================
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Subject: HSR: Hamburg Hawk Watch (09 May 2008) 24 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 18:05:23 -0400
Hamburg Hawk Watch
Hamburg, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 09, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              0
Turkey Vulture              15            325           9645
Osprey                       0              6             90
Bald Eagle                   0              9             21
Northern Harrier             0              3             46
Sharp-shinned Hawk           1             32            411
Cooper's Hawk                1             18            108
Northern Goshawk             0              0              1
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              0            117
Broad-winged Hawk            2            111           2384
Red-tailed Hawk              5             79           1013
Rough-legged Hawk            0              1             16
Golden Eagle                 0              0              1
American Kestrel             0              2             67
Merlin                       0              0              9
Peregrine Falcon             0              1              3
Unknown Accipiter            0              1             11
Unknown Buteo                0              4             57
Unknown Falcon               0              0              3
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              2             17

Total:                      24            594          14020
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:30:00 
Observation end   time: 14:30:00 
Total observation time: 6 hours

Official Counter:        Mike Hamilton

Observers:        Bob Andrle

Visitors:
Bob Andrle


Weather:
A strong, persistent north east wind all day with a high haze until 1:00
EST, brilliantly clear by 2:00.

Raptor Observations:
A few scattered sightings, mostly from 9:00 to 12:00 EDT.
The local Red-winged and Cooper's Hawks were very active all day.

Non-raptor Observations:
Barn and Northern Rough-winged Swallows, Killdeer.

Predictions:
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 62.
North wind between 5 and 8 mph. Who knows.

========================================================================
Report submitted by Mike Hamilton (mhsr AT wzrd.com)


Site Description:
This spring only "all volunteer" watch is conducted at Lakeside Memorial
Park in Hamburg, NY. It is located on flat lake plain located along the
shoreline of the east end of Lake Erie, about 12 miles south of Buffalo,
NY.  

Many North American hawk watch sites report their daily raptor counts at
www.hawkcount.org  
To see what's being seen, where and when, check it out!

For additional information contact Jim Landau at kjlandau AT localnet.com

Directions to site:
Lakeside Memorial Park in Hamburg, NY. is located about 12 miles southwest
of Buffalo, NY at the Hamburg Exit 57 of the NY State Thruway. Bear right
after the toll booth onto Camp Road (Route 75). Proceed through the traffic
light at Southwestern Blvd.(Route 20). The entrance to Lakeside Memorial
Park is on the left, less than 1/4 mile from the light. The watch is
normally conducted half way between the entrance and the woods. An
alternate site for easterly wind flights is at the William Williams Ball
Park, located on Rogers Rd. Take Route 20 south from Camp Rd. one traffic
light and turn right till just before the railroad crossing.

For additional information/directions contact Jim Landau at
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Subject: HSR: Ripley Hawk Watch (09 May 2008) 22 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 17:05:49 -0400
Ripley Hawk Watch
Ripley, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 09, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              0
Turkey Vulture              17            588          12060
Osprey                       0             87            178
Bald Eagle                   0             26             85
Northern Harrier             0             43            243
Sharp-shinned Hawk           0            337           1300
Cooper's Hawk                0             11             87
Northern Goshawk             0              0              5
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              2            189
Broad-winged Hawk            0            573           6470
Red-tailed Hawk              5            151           1154
Rough-legged Hawk            0              1             14
Golden Eagle                 0              0              2
American Kestrel             0              8            236
Merlin                       0              1              8
Peregrine Falcon             0              2              6
Unknown Accipiter            0              0              0
Unknown Buteo                0              0              5
Unknown Falcon               0              0              0
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              9             50

Total:                      22           1839          22092
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 09:00:00 
Observation end   time: 14:00:00 
Total observation time: 5 hours

Official Counter:        Gil Randell

Observers:        Gil Randell, Len DeFrancisco

Weather:
Moderate but chilly northerly winds, steadily clearing skies.

Raptor Observations:
Very little to observe.  Local cooper's hawks, sharpies and red-tails.

Non-raptor Observations:
Jann Randell and Tom Wasilewski helped with the count.

Predictions:
Northerly winds shifting to west by afternoon, cool, a chance of a shower
early.  Perhaps a somewhat better day for migration.
========================================================================
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Subject: HSR: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (07 May 2008) 2 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 13:05:33 -0400
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 07, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              3             10
Turkey Vulture               0              0             35
Unknown Vulture              0              0              0
Mississippi Kite             0              0              0
Osprey                       0             22             92
Bald Eagle                   0             12             26
Northern Harrier             0              4             20
Sharp-shinned Hawk           1             13            104
Cooper's Hawk                1              5             45
Northern Goshawk             0              0              2
Unknown Accipiter            0              3              9
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              1              7
Broad-winged Hawk            0             25            457
Swainson's Hawk              0              0              0
Red-tailed Hawk              0             14             96
Rough-legged Hawk            0              0              0
Unknown Buteo                0              2             17
Golden Eagle                 0              0              1
Unknown Eagle                0              0              2
American Kestrel             0              2             44
Merlin                       0              2              8
Peregrine Falcon             0              0              0
Unknown Falcon               0              0              2
Unknown Raptor               0             18             58

Total:                       2            126           1035
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00 
Observation end   time: 14:00:00 
Total observation time: 6 hours

Compiler:        Laurie Goodrich

Counters:        Dana Owen, Geoffrey Ongeri

Weather:
Sunny, mostly clear, hot, little to no wind.

Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (goodrich AT hawkmtn.org)
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Subject: HSR: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (06 May 2008) 16 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 13:05:21 -0400
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 06, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              3             10
Turkey Vulture               0              0             35
Unknown Vulture              0              0              0
Mississippi Kite             0              0              0
Osprey                       2             22             92
Bald Eagle                   0             12             26
Northern Harrier             1              4             20
Sharp-shinned Hawk           0             12            103
Cooper's Hawk                1              4             44
Northern Goshawk             0              0              2
Unknown Accipiter            0              3              9
Red-shouldered Hawk          1              1              7
Broad-winged Hawk            2             25            457
Swainson's Hawk              0              0              0
Red-tailed Hawk              3             14             96
Rough-legged Hawk            0              0              0
Unknown Buteo                0              2             17
Golden Eagle                 0              0              1
Unknown Eagle                0              0              2
American Kestrel             1              2             44
Merlin                       0              2              8
Peregrine Falcon             0              0              0
Unknown Falcon               0              0              2
Unknown Raptor               5             18             58

Total:                      16            124           1033
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00 
Observation end   time: 15:00:00 
Total observation time: 7 hours

Compiler:        Laurie Goodrich

Counters:        Alex Schnurr, Geoffrey Ongeri

Weather:
Began very sunny, progressively cloudy throughout day, wind increased by
afternoon with showers to the NE.

Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (goodrich AT hawkmtn.org)
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Subject: HSR: Washington Monument State Park (08 May 2008) 2 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 00:05:13 -0400
Washington Monument State Park
Boonsboro, Maryland, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 08, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              0
Turkey Vulture               0              0              0
Osprey                       1             21            357
Bald Eagle                   1              5             18
Northern Harrier             0              5             55
Sharp-shinned Hawk           0             19            273
Cooper's Hawk                0              0             32
Northern Goshawk             0              0              0
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              0             26
Broad-winged Hawk            0              8           1117
Red-tailed Hawk              0              0            260
Rough-legged Hawk            0              0              0
Golden Eagle                 0              0              0
American Kestrel             0              0             37
Merlin                       0              0              8
Peregrine Falcon             0              0              1
Unknown Accipiter            0              0              1
Unknown Buteo                0              0              3
Unknown Falcon               0              0              3
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              2             21

Total:                       2             60           2212
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 10:00:00 
Observation end   time: 11:15:00 
Total observation time: 1.25 hours

Official Counter:        Paul Newton

Observers:        Paul Newton

Weather:
Wind = WNW to W  AT  5. Temp = 20C. Humidity = 56%. BP = 29.78. Cloud Cover =
100%. Visibility = 40 to 25C w/haze. Light Intermittent Drizzle began at
10:38 AM and gradually became stronger.

Raptor Observations:
BE - 1 Immature  AT  10:00 AM.

Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
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Subject: HSR: Washington Monument State Park (07 May 2008) 5 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 00:05:43 -0400
Washington Monument State Park
Boonsboro, Maryland, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 07, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              0
Turkey Vulture               0              0              0
Osprey                       2             20            356
Bald Eagle                   0              4             17
Northern Harrier             0              5             55
Sharp-shinned Hawk           0             19            273
Cooper's Hawk                0              0             32
Northern Goshawk             0              0              0
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              0             26
Broad-winged Hawk            2              8           1117
Red-tailed Hawk              0              0            260
Rough-legged Hawk            0              0              0
Golden Eagle                 0              0              0
American Kestrel             0              0             37
Merlin                       0              0              8
Peregrine Falcon             0              0              1
Unknown Accipiter            0              0              1
Unknown Buteo                0              0              3
Unknown Falcon               0              0              3
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               1              2             21

Total:                       5             58           2210
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 09:45:00 
Observation end   time: 11:45:00 
Total observation time: 2 hours

Official Counter:        Paul Newton

Observers:        Paul Newton

Weather:
Wind = W to SSW  AT  1. Temp = 20 to 22C. Humidity =49%. BP = 30.01. Cloud
Cover = 0 to 2%. Visibility = 20K w/haze.

Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:
Indigo Bunting.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Paul Newton (newtjp AT yahoo.com)


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Subject: HSR: Washington Monument State Park (06 May 2008) 2 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 00:05:34 -0400
Washington Monument State Park
Boonsboro, Maryland, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 06, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              0
Turkey Vulture               0              0              0
Osprey                       0             18            354
Bald Eagle                   0              4             17
Northern Harrier             1              5             55
Sharp-shinned Hawk           1             19            273
Cooper's Hawk                0              0             32
Northern Goshawk             0              0              0
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              0             26
Broad-winged Hawk            0              6           1115
Red-tailed Hawk              0              0            260
Rough-legged Hawk            0              0              0
Golden Eagle                 0              0              0
American Kestrel             0              0             37
Merlin                       0              0              8
Peregrine Falcon             0              0              1
Unknown Accipiter            0              0              1
Unknown Buteo                0              0              3
Unknown Falcon               0              0              3
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              1             20

Total:                       2             53           2205
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 10:00:00 
Observation end   time: 12:00:00 
Total observation time: 2 hours

Official Counter:        Paul Newton

Observers:        Paul Newton

Weather:
Wind = W  AT  1. Temp = 18 to 19C. Humidity = 52%. BP = 30.07. Cloud Cover =
1%. Visibility = 40k w/haze.

Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
Report submitted by Paul Newton (newtjp AT yahoo.com)


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Subject: HSR: Washington Monument State Park (04 May 2008) 3 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 23:05:48 -0400
Washington Monument State Park
Boonsboro, Maryland, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 04, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              0
Turkey Vulture               0              0              0
Osprey                       1             18            354
Bald Eagle                   0              4             17
Northern Harrier             0              4             54
Sharp-shinned Hawk           1             18            272
Cooper's Hawk                0              0             32
Northern Goshawk             0              0              0
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              0             26
Broad-winged Hawk            1              6           1115
Red-tailed Hawk              0              0            260
Rough-legged Hawk            0              0              0
Golden Eagle                 0              0              0
American Kestrel             0              0             37
Merlin                       0              0              8
Peregrine Falcon             0              0              1
Unknown Accipiter            0              0              1
Unknown Buteo                0              0              3
Unknown Falcon               0              0              3
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              1             20

Total:                       3             51           2203
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 10:00:00 
Observation end   time: 12:00:00 
Total observation time: 2 hours

Official Counter:        Paul Newton

Observers:        Paul Newton

Weather:
Wind = WNW  AT  4. Temp = 15C. Humidity = 52%. BP = 30.03. Cloud Cover = 15 to
5%. Visibility = 40 to 50K w/haze.

Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
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Subject: HSR: Bradbury Mountain State Park (08 May 2008) 47 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 23:05:24 -0400
Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 08, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              3
Turkey Vulture               0              0            135
Osprey                       4             56            363
Northern Harrier             2             17             67
Sharp-shinned Hawk           9            291            807
Cooper's Hawk                0              1             45
Northern Goshawk             0              1              6
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              0             45
Broad-winged Hawk           23            469           1425
Red-tailed Hawk              3              7            191
Rough-legged Hawk            0              1              1
Golden Eagle                 0              0              0
American Kestrel             1             42            320
Merlin                       0             37             89
Peregrine Falcon             0              0              3
Unknown Accipiter            0              2             14
Unknown Buteo                0              0             15
Unknown Falcon               0              0              0
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              4              8
Bald Eagle                   5             18             87

Total:                      47            946           3624
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00 
Observation end   time: 16:30:00 
Total observation time: 8.5 hours

Official Counter:        Dane Ferrell

Observers:        Brendan Casey, Derek Lovitch

Visitors:
9 in total, including our friends Brendan and Douglas. Brendan hung in
there through the worst of the Black Flies, and he spotted our first
countable Raptor of the day(a Sharpie). 




Weather:
Rainy conditions to start the day; plenty of black-flies as well. South and
West winds later, warm temps, and nice clouds, but not many Birds.

Raptor Observations:
3 immie Red-tailed Hawks went through in 5 minutes; these Buteos were very
high, and just demanded to be counted.

5 immie Bald Eagles for the day were a nice surprise.

Non-raptor Observations:
50 Blue Jays migrating through.
========================================================================
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Subject: HSR: Sandy Hook Migration Watch (08 May 2008) 90 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 22:05:18 -0400
Sandy Hook Migration Watch
Sandy Hook, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 08, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              4
Turkey Vulture               0              1            207
Osprey                      23             33             90
Bald Eagle                   2              8             11
Northern Harrier            23             33            130
Sharp-shinned Hawk          22            212            804
Cooper's Hawk                0             23            121
Northern Goshawk             0              0              3
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              0             35
Broad-winged Hawk            0             15             39
Red-tailed Hawk              0             10             63
Rough-legged Hawk            0              0              2
Golden Eagle                 0              0              0
American Kestrel             3             24            386
Merlin                      13            109            216
Peregrine Falcon             0             19             23
Unknown Accipiter            0              0              2
Unknown Buteo                0              0              0
Unknown Falcon               0              0              0
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              0              4
Swallow-tailed Kite          1              2              2
Mississippi Kite             3              3              3

Total:                      90            492           2145
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 09:00:00 
Observation end   time: 18:00:00 
Total observation time: 9 hours

Official Counter:        John van Dort

Observers:        

Weather:
Mostly overcast with light rain, breaking up somewhat later; moderate NW
winds; high 24C

Raptor Observations:
Swallow-tailed Kite 1  AT  11:30 DST going steady NNE towards Coney Island,
Brooklyn.
Mississippi Kite 2 ad  AT  2:10 PM (DST) and 1 ad  AT  3:25 PM (all three MIKIs
seen again  AT  4:45 PM)

Non-raptor Observations:
White-winged Dove 1; Iceland Gull 1; Chimney Swift 28; Great Blue Heron 12;
Least Bittern 2 ( AT  North Pond); Great Egret 9; Snowy Egret 2; Green Heron 9
(but hard to determine exactly how many individuals were flying around all
day); Eastern Kingbird ~100; Cedar Waxwing  48; Wilson's Snipe 4; Greater
Yellowlegs 13; Lesser Yellowlegs 1; Solitary Sandpiper ~20; Glossy Ibis 6;
Least Sandpiper 9; Blackburnian Warbler 1; American Redstart several; BT
Green Warbler 1; Magnolia Warbler ~7; Olive-sided Flycatcher 1; Cape May
Warbler 1; Black Skimmer 3

Predictions:
Rain with a chance of thunderstorms. Rain may be heavy at times. Breezy
with highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain
near 100 percent.
Raptor migration is not to be expected under these conditions, but Sandy
Hook may be excellent for grounded songbirds tomorrow...
========================================================================
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Subject: HSR: Whitefish Point (08 May 2008) 563 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 22:05:07 -0400
Whitefish Point
Paradise, Michigan, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 08, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              0
Turkey Vulture               3             57            299
Osprey                       3             15             75
Bald Eagle                  14             47            373
Northern Harrier            14             87            443
Sharp-shinned Hawk         345           3237          10717
Cooper's Hawk                3              6             19
Northern Goshawk             1              8             57
Red-shouldered Hawk          1              6             48
Broad-winged Hawk           96           1141           1571
Red-tailed Hawk             49            224           1504
Rough-legged Hawk            5             37            990
Golden Eagle                 1              7             63
American Kestrel            16            121            620
Merlin                       2             22            106
Peregrine Falcon             9             15             29
Swainson's Hawk              1              1              2
Unknown Accipiter            0              0              0
Unknown Buteo                0              0              0
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Falcon               0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              0              0
Short-eared Owl              0              0              4

Total:                     563           5031          16920
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00 
Observation end   time: 16:00:00 
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter:        Calvin Brennan

Observers:        

Visitors:
Bob and Judy Lynn


Weather:
Sunny skies prevailed throughout the day today with light to moderate
north-northwest winds.

Raptor Observations:
A very good flight in terms of diversity was recorded today although many
of the birds were high and remained south and east of the platform,
particularly the Buteo kettles. Highlighting the day was a very good
showing of Peregrines, the highest tally of the season thus far, along with
the spring's second Swainson's Hawk - a rufous morph adult.

Non-raptor Observations:

========================================================================
Report submitted by Calvin Brennan (common_raven AT hotmail.com)
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Subject: HSR: Braddock Bay (08 May 2008) 173 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 22:05:04 -0400
Braddock Bay
Hilton, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 08, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              2
Turkey Vulture              87            670          17551
Osprey                       1            104            267
Bald Eagle                   1             45            185
Northern Harrier             1            148           1143
Sharp-shinned Hawk          18           2022           5571
Cooper's Hawk                0             38            552
Northern Goshawk             0              2             20
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              0            587
Broad-winged Hawk           48           1327          25897
Red-tailed Hawk             17            216           5285
Rough-legged Hawk            0              3            365
Golden Eagle                 0              0             35
American Kestrel             0             14            475
Merlin                       0             15             36
Peregrine Falcon             0              3             17
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:                     173           4607          57988
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Observation start time: 08:00:00 
Observation end   time: 12:00:00 
Total observation time: 4 hours

Official Counter:        David Tetlow

Observers:        

Weather:


Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:

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Report submitted by David Tetlow (dktetlow AT rochester.rr.com)
Braddock Bay information may be found at:
http://www.bbrr.org/


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Subject: HSR: Ripley Hawk Watch (08 May 2008) 28 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 21:05:18 -0400
Ripley Hawk Watch
Ripley, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 08, 2008
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Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              0
Turkey Vulture              25            571          12043
Osprey                       0             87            178
Bald Eagle                   0             26             85
Northern Harrier             0             43            243
Sharp-shinned Hawk           2            337           1300
Cooper's Hawk                0             11             87
Northern Goshawk             0              0              5
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              2            189
Broad-winged Hawk            0            573           6470
Red-tailed Hawk              1            146           1149
Rough-legged Hawk            0              1             14
Golden Eagle                 0              0              2
American Kestrel             0              8            236
Merlin                       0              1              8
Peregrine Falcon             0              2              6
Unknown Accipiter            0              0              0
Unknown Buteo                0              0              5
Unknown Falcon               0              0              0
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              9             50

Total:                      28           1817          22070
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Observation start time: 09:00:00 
Observation end   time: 12:00:00 
Total observation time: 3 hours

Official Counter:        Gil Randell

Observers:        Gil Randell

Weather:
Cold northwest wind, cloudy, damp, rising barometer.  

Raptor Observations:
One non-migrating bald eagle, one displaying non-migrating coopers hawk. 
As expected, practically no migrants - two sharpies, one redtail. 

Non-raptor Observations:
Woodthrush, eastern phoebe, chipping sparrow, bluebird, yellow-bellied
sapsucker, field sparrow, yellow warbler, black-throated green warbler,
Baltimore oriole.

Tom W. and Jann R. helped with the count.

Predictions:
Cool, some sun, perhaps some rain, NE winds.  Not promising.
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Report submitted by Gilbert Randell (janngil AT cecomet.net)


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Subject: HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (08 May 2008) 88 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 18:05:16 -0400
Derby Hill Bird Observatory
Mexico, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 08, 2008
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Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              3
Turkey Vulture               9            339          12120
Osprey                       6            301            649
Bald Eagle                   5             88            217
Northern Harrier             4            193            732
Sharp-shinned Hawk          27           1146           3849
Cooper's Hawk                0             10            324
Northern Goshawk             0              4             20
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              8            533
Broad-winged Hawk           28            976          16727
Red-tailed Hawk              9            228           5306
Rough-legged Hawk            0              5            287
Golden Eagle                 0              3             80
American Kestrel             0             23            375
Merlin                       0             15             46
Peregrine Falcon             0              9             15
Unknown Accipiter            0              0              3
Unknown Buteo                0              0              1
Unknown Falcon               0              0              0
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              0              0

Total:                      88           3348          41287
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Observation start time: 08:30:00 
Observation end   time: 13:00:00 
Total observation time: 4.5 hours

Official Counter:        Bill Purcell

Observers:        

Weather:
Temps in the low 50sF and NW winds running 8-12mph.

Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:
1 Common Raven flyby [with symmetrical wing molt].

Predictions:
Northerly winds are the least of our problems. An occluded front to the
south will block the next wave of hawks and other birds from getting here
for a couple of days.
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Report submitted by Tom Carrolan (information AT derbyhill.org)
Derby Hill Bird Observatory information may be found at:
www.derbyhill.org


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Subject: HSR: Plum Island MA (07 May 2008) 8 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 15:05:11 -0400
Plum Island MA
Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 07, 2008
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Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              0
Turkey Vulture               0              1             29
Osprey                       0              0             33
Bald Eagle                   0              0              0
Northern Harrier             0              8             68
Sharp-shinned Hawk           2             26             62
Cooper's Hawk                0              1             11
Northern Goshawk             0              0              0
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              0              0
Broad-winged Hawk            0              1              1
Red-tailed Hawk              0              0              2
Rough-legged Hawk            0              0              4
Golden Eagle                 0              0              0
American Kestrel             6             25            664
Merlin                       0             22             52
Peregrine Falcon             0              1              9
Unknown Accipiter            0              1              1
Unknown Buteo                0              1              2
Unknown Falcon               0              0              0
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              3              4

Total:                       8             90            942
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Observation start time: 08:00:00 
Observation end   time: 14:00:00 
Total observation time: 6 hours

Official Counter:        Bob Secatore

Observers:        Fay Vale, Peter Vale, Ted Mara, Walter Bockus

Weather:
Wind was originally light Northwest, but shifted at 9AM to East where it
stayed rest of day.  Temperature went from 14° C to 22 ° C.  Cloud cover
was not reported.

Raptor Observations:
Light flight.  Most birds were fairly low (20-60 ft elevation).  Once wind
shifted to the East (~9 am), birds began appearing to the West (i.e., over
road and marsh).  As they approached, two Kestrels were mobbed by small
passerines and, as a consequence, became very un-Kestrel-like in their
flight movements with rapid wingbeats and erratic flight pattern.  On these
birds, initial observations as they approached at a distance and close
scrutiny as they passed the platform confirmed that each was, indeed, a
Kestrel and not a Merlin.  

Non-raptor Observations:

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Report submitted by Craig Jackson (crleja AT yahoo.com)
Plum Island, Parker River NWR, MA information may be found at:
http://massbird.org/EMHW/


Site Description:
coastal barrier island

Directions to site:
Site is Parking Lot #1 of the Parker River National Wildlifee Refuge on
Plum Island, Newburyport, MA
Take Plum Island Turnpike, cross bridge and take first right onto road
leading to refuge.  Parking Lot 1 is on left, shortly after passing refuge
entrance 

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Subject: HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (07 May 2008) 55 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 12:05:12 -0400
Fort Smallwood Park
Pasadena, Maryland, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 07, 2008
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Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV                           7             29            489
TV                          30            345           5800
OS                           1             80            515
BE                           3              9             65
NH                           1             13            140
SS                           2            264           1881
CH                           3             75            451
NG                           0              0              0
RS                           0              0            192
BW                           2             88            218
RT                           2             24            232
RL                           0              0              1
GE                           0              0              0
AK                           0              0            414
ML                           0              7             47
PG                           0              0              5
UA                           0              4             16
UB                           1              2             13
UF                           0              1              3
UE                           0              0              0
UR                           2              5              9
MK                           1              1              1

Total:                      55            947          10492
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Observation start time: 06:15:00 
Observation end   time: 15:30:00 
Total observation time: 9.25 hours

Official Counter:        Marty Miller

Observers:        Dan Stewart, Hal Wierenga

Weather:
Mostly sunny; temperatures in low 80's; excellent visibility; winds,
variable, SE,SW, 5 - 15 mph


Raptor Observations:
At 3:55 pm EDT, we had our first Missippippi Kite of the season

Non-raptor Observations:

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Report submitted by Sue Ricciardi (susiericc AT comcast.net)


Site Description:
Fort Smallwood Park is located on the western shore of Chesapeake Bay at
the mouth of the Patapsco River, 11 miles south of Baltimore, MD.  Best
winds are from the southwest.  The Park is closed to visitors on
Wednesdays.

Directions to site:
For directions and more info, go to 
http://www.mdbirds.org/sites/mdsites/hawks/hawkwatch.html

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Subject: HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (06 May 2008) 120 Raptors
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 12:05:37 -0400
Fort Smallwood Park
Pasadena, Maryland, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 06, 2008
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Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
BV                           9             22            482
TV                          43            315           5770
OS                          13             79            514
BE                           1              6             62
NH                           2             12            139
SS                          23            262           1879
CH                           5             72            448
NG                           0              0              0
RS                           0              0            192
BW                          20             86            216
RT                           4             22            230
RL                           0              0              1
GE                           0              0              0
AK                           0              0            414
ML                           0              7             47
PG                           0              0              5
UA                           0              4             16
UB                           0              1             12
UF                           0              1              3
UE                           0              0              0
UR                           0              3              7

Total:                     120            892          10437
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Observation start time: 07:30:00 
Observation end   time: 14:00:00 
Total observation time: 6.5 hours

Official Counter:        Ralph Geuder, Sue Ricciardi

Observers:        Linda Baker, Ralph Geuder

Weather:
Sunny becoming partly cloudy; 56-75 degrees; fair visibility with some
haze; winds mostly northwesterly, 0-10 mph gusting to 17 mph

Raptor Observations:
Some Ospreys, Sharp-shinned Hawks, and Broad-winged Hawks with an afternoon
flight of Turkey Vultures

Non-raptor Observations:

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Report submitted by Sue Ricciardi (susiericc AT comcast.net)


Site Description:
Fort Smallwood Park is located on the western shore of Chesapeake Bay at
the mouth of the Patapsco River, 11 miles south of Baltimore, MD.  Best
winds are from the southwest.  The Park is closed to visitors on
Wednesdays.

Directions to site:
For directions and more info, go to 
http://www.mdbirds.org/sites/mdsites/hawks/hawkwatch.html

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Subject: HSR:Brian Mishell
From: reports AT HAWKCOUNT.ORG
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 12:05:38 -0400
Beamer Conservation Area
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: May 06, 2008
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Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              1
Turkey Vulture              20             60           5638
Osprey                       0              2             46
Bald Eagle                   0              1             60
Northern Harrier             1              7            160
Sharp-shinned Hawk          19            213           2476
Cooper's Hawk                2              5            131
Northern Goshawk             0              1              5
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              0            637
Broad-winged Hawk            6             29           2956
Red-tailed Hawk             21             47           2219
Rough-legged Hawk            0              0             60
Golden Eagle                 0              0              8
American Kestrel             0              2            113
Merlin                       1              1             10
Peregrine Falcon             0              0              7
Unknown Accipiter            0              0              8
Unknown Buteo                0              3             35
Unknown Falcon               0              0              3
Unknown Eagle                0              0              1
Unknown Raptor               0              2             35

Total:                      70            373          14609
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Observation start time: 08:00:00 
Observation end   time: 16:00:00 
Total observation time: 8 hours

Official Counter:        Brian Mishell

Observers:        Barry Cherriere, Brian Hawthorne, Colin Horstead

Visitors:
Earl McCaig Grimsby Tom Rivelly


Weather:
Little or no winds all day.Cloud cover 70-100% throughout the
day.Occasional gusts to 5 Km/Hr only occured sporadically.

Raptor Observations:
Half the count was over in the first two hours. Then just one's and two's

Non-raptor Observations:
Only the Blue Jays to keep us awake.

Predictions:
With rain expected I imagine it would be quiet.
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Report submitted by Brian Mishell ()
Beamer Conservation Area, Grimsby, ON information may be found at:
http://www.hwcn.org/link/niaghawk/


Site Description:
Beamer Conservation Area is located on top of the Niagara Escarpment above
the town of Grimsby, Ontario. The site is 1km south of the south shore of
Lake Ontario, 20km east of Hamilton, 40km west of Niagara Falls. 

Directions to site:
To get to Beamer CA, take the QEW to Exit 72, follow Christie St./Mountain
St. to the top of the escarpment, turn right on Ridge Road West, and go
1.6km to Quarry Rd. Turn right on Quarry Rd. and drive 100m to the
conservation area. Parking is normally available inside the park.