SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 25, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 86 677 677 Osprey 3 169 169 Bald Eagle 6 65 65 Northern Harrier 21 165 165 Sharp-shinned Hawk 205 3258 3258 Cooper's Hawk 5 99 99 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 8652 68592 68592 Red-tailed Hawk 5 84 84 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 16 1259 1259 Merlin 1 50 50 Peregrine Falcon 1 16 16 Unknown 0 0 0 Swainson's Hawk 0 3 3 Total: 9001 74437 74437 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 10 hours Official Counter: Calvin Brennan Observers: Raburn Howland Visitors: Evelyn Merriman Kevin Georg Jim Maki Sol Hanft Anne Hanft Weather: Today saw mixed conditions with lots of cumulous clouds to aid the spotters for what turned out to be a very good flight. Winds were moderate to fairly strong out of the west. Observations: As is typically with west winds, the flight was spread out over the entire sky but much of it was over the count area. Many of those assembled were able to enjoy stream after stream of Broad-wings overhead, some high, but many at much lower altitudes. The movement continued into the early evening with many birds dropping down to the north, presumably where they will roost for the night. It will be interesting to see if there is any substantial lift off early in the day tomorrow. ======================================================================== 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.
