SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 06, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 2880 21019 22875 Osprey 2 22 226 Bald Eagle 3 46 126 Northern Harrier 71 345 601 Sharp-shinned Hawk 371 2163 6635 Cooper's Hawk 34 114 244 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 6 7 7 Broad-winged Hawk 698 13476 87264 Red-tailed Hawk 36 141 244 Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1 Golden Eagle 0 5 5 American Kestrel 83 443 2004 Merlin 2 13 73 Peregrine Falcon 0 31 72 Unknown 9 9 9 Swainson's Hawk 0 5 9 Total: 4195 37841 120396 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 9 hours Official Counter: Calvin Brennan Observers: Paul Cypher, Raburn Howland, Terry Angevine Weather: Clear blue skies were the order of the day today, which always makes for somewhat difficult conditions for detecting birds. Winds were light northeast early in the day switching to east and then finally to southeast later in the afternoon. Observations: The count began at the boat launch with a switch being made to Point Mouillee in late morning, although there was a period in midday that both sites were in operation simultaneously. Flight lines were primarily between the two locations but moved more north or south with variations in wind direction. Overall numbers continued to be very good if not as spectacular as the preceding two days highlighted by some excellent views of several Red-shouldered Hawks. An interesting fly-by at Point Mouillee was a Long-billed Dowitcher identified by its distinctive call note. ======================================================================== 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.
