SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 17, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 6 264 264 Osprey 27 118 118 Bald Eagle 2 42 42 Northern Harrier 24 118 118 Sharp-shinned Hawk 366 2163 2163 Cooper's Hawk 10 50 50 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 509 2435 2435 Red-tailed Hawk 8 37 37 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 268 1041 1041 Merlin 2 37 37 Peregrine Falcon 0 4 4 Unknown 0 0 0 Total: 1222 6309 6309 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 9 hours Official Counter: Calvin Brennan Observers: Jeff Schultz, Matt Pety, Raburn Howland, Terry Angevine Visitors: Denise Ward Patrick Mulawa Daryl Aspery Brad Bolton Eleanor Nunley Kevin Meek Weather: Today was another clear cloudless day with light to moderate southeast winds. Observations: As yesterday the flight began slowly, building up abruptly on the noon hour. Many of the birds were well to the north, making wielding the spotting scope continuously necessary. This was frustrating to say the least, particularly as there most likely was a significant movement of Broad-wings going on out of the view of the counters. The day was not without its moments, however, as the 27 Ospreys tallied tied a single day high count for the watch. A very cooperative Merlin perched for several minutes in a large maple a few hundred yards from appreciative onlookers. ======================================================================== 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 2003 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.
