SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 04, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- BV 0 0 0 TV 6 10 10 OS 1 12 12 BE 1 1 1 NH 1 6 6 SS 32 68 68 CH 0 7 7 NG 0 0 0 RS 0 0 0 BW 3 11 11 RT 0 0 0 RL 0 0 0 GE 0 0 0 AK 14 22 22 ML 0 0 0 PG 0 0 0 UR 0 0 0 Total: 58 137 137 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 9 hours Official Counter: Calvin Brennan Observers: John Elliot, Paul Cypher, Raburn Howland Visitors: Carl Latta Jim Maki Weather: Today was a less humid and somewhat cooler day with the passage of a cold front overnight. Winds were moderate to strong out of the west and west-northwest. Weather conditions such as these may have resulted in a significant flight later in the fall but at this early date a modest total was recorded. Observations: In the non-raptor category, about 75 Common Nighthawks were seen passing through on their way south between 3 and 4 pm EST., a sure sign of the end of summer. On a similar note, hummingbirds were not nearly as visible today as they had been. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Calvin Brennan ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark information may be found at: http://www.smrr.net/ The primary site used by Southeastern Michigan Raptor Research (SMRR) is the Boat Launch at Lake Erie Metropark located approximately 20 miles south of Detroit, Michigan. A secondary site, the Headquarters of Pointe Mouillee State Game Area can be used during certain wind conditions. When staffing is available, both sites can be used at the same time. The season begins on the first day of September and concludes on the final day of November. For details and directions, log on to www.smrr.net The stipend for the 2002 season counter was provided by DTE Energy. Visit www.dteenergy.com to learn more! [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
