SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 29, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 84 66988 68844 Osprey 0 39 243 Bald Eagle 1 97 177 Northern Harrier 7 938 1194 Sharp-shinned Hawk 48 7391 11863 Cooper's Hawk 6 649 779 Northern Goshawk 1 19 19 Red-shouldered Hawk 3 577 577 Broad-winged Hawk 0 13571 87359 Red-tailed Hawk 12 3945 4048 Rough-legged Hawk 0 21 21 Golden Eagle 0 31 31 American Kestrel 0 811 2372 Merlin 0 21 81 Peregrine Falcon 1 44 85 Unknown 0 12 12 Swainson's Hawk 0 10 14 Total: 163 95165 177720 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5.5 hours Official Counter: Calvin Brennan Observers: Terry Angevine Visitors: Walt Pawloski Jim Maki Eleanor Nunley Marcia Howden Weather: Today was dominated by cloud although a few sunny breaks made us hopeful for an afternoon flight. This notion was however dispelled when heavier clouds and showers moved into the area, effectively shutting down the flight early. Observations: Most interesting was the sighting of a swallow seen twice in mid morning that was probably but not conclusively IDed as a Cave Swallow. Perhaps because of the overcast and poor lighting conditions at the time, the bird appeared to be too dark on the throat for that species and not unlike the familiar Cliff Swallow, the sighting of which would be very much out of season. It is certainly worth watching for in the coming days. ======================================================================== 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.
