SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 29, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 110 1169 1169 Osprey 6 197 197 Bald Eagle 2 73 73 Northern Harrier 12 229 229 Sharp-shinned Hawk 152 4180 4180 Cooper's Hawk 6 122 122 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 2047 72083 72083 Red-tailed Hawk 1 97 97 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 33 1436 1436 Merlin 1 60 60 Peregrine Falcon 1 38 38 Unknown 0 0 0 Swainson's Hawk 1 4 4 Total: 2372 79688 79688 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 9.5 hours Official Counter: Calvin Brennan Observers: Visitors: Will Weber Doug Wells Ron Dewalt Weather: Todays weather in many respects was similar to yesterdays but with less precipitation and a slight northerly component to the west wind. There was only an occasional sprinkle in the afternoon although it gave the appearance of impending rain on several occasions. Observations: The wind factor was enough to push some birds over the lake and Point Mouillee was used during several hours at midday. However, the majority of the flight was over the boat launch with groups of Broad-wings still coming through in considerable numbers into the early evening. One group of about 200 Broad-wings during mid afternoon held a dark morph Swainsons Hawk, the fourth tallied for the season. ======================================================================== 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.
