SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 18, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 17 281 281 Osprey 9 127 127 Bald Eagle 2 44 44 Northern Harrier 1 119 119 Sharp-shinned Hawk 22 2185 2185 Cooper's Hawk 3 53 53 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 371 2806 2806 Red-tailed Hawk 0 37 37 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 15 1056 1056 Merlin 0 37 37 Peregrine Falcon 1 5 5 Unknown 0 0 0 Total: 441 6750 6750 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 9.5 hours Official Counter: Calvin Brennan Observers: Chuck Owens, Matt Pety, Raburn Howland Visitors: Anne Hanft Sol Hanft Jim Maki Kevin Meek Weather: Cloud from the low associated with the hurricane system on the East Coast gradually pushed in from the east today. Winds were moderate east-southeast becoming strong out of the east in the afternoon. Observations: The flight generally was very, very slow with a modest push of Broad-wings in the mid afternoon spurred on by the strong easterlies. Noteworthy was five adult Bald Eagles that were all in the same binocular view, none of which seemed to be migrating but simply soaring and gliding on the considerable wind. Also, a Peregrine Falcon was spotted hanging in the breeze all the while dining on some prey item. Blue Jays and Monarchs were seen moving en masse today, both numbering in the thousands and in the case of the jays, tens of thousands. ======================================================================== 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.
