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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 BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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 BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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) BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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 BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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 BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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/ BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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/ BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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) BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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/ BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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/ BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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 BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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 BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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 BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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) BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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) Derby Hill Bird Observatory information may be found at: www.derbyhill.org BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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) BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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) BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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 BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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!! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (wildbirdcenter AT yarmouthbirds.com) BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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) Whitefish Point information may be found at: http://www.wpbo.org/ BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Tom Carrolan (information AT derbyhill.org) Derby Hill Bird Observatory information may be found at: www.derbyhill.org BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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 kjlandau AT localnet.com BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gilbert Randell (janngil AT cecomet.net) BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/ BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/ BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Paul Newton (newtjp AT yahoo.com) BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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) BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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) BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Paul Newton (newtjp AT yahoo.com) BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (wildbirdcenter AT yarmouthbirds.com) BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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... ======================================================================== Report submitted by John van Dort (john.vandort AT gmail.com) BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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) Whitefish Point information may be found at: http://www.wpbo.org/ BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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: ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Tetlow (dktetlow AT rochester.rr.com) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/ BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Gilbert Randell (janngil AT cecomet.net) BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Tom Carrolan (information AT derbyhill.org) Derby Hill Bird Observatory information may be found at: www.derbyhill.org BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: ======================================================================== 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 BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: ======================================================================== 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 BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: ======================================================================== 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 BIRDHAWK is sponsored by HMANA. Info, list guidelines: http://www.hmana.org/ List archives,subscription options: http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdhawk.html To contact a list owner, email to: birdhawk-request AT listserv.arizona.eduSubject: 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ======================================================================== 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. |