SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 30, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 149 67162 69018 Osprey 0 39 243 Bald Eagle 0 97 177 Northern Harrier 14 956 1212 Sharp-shinned Hawk 43 7436 11908 Cooper's Hawk 9 658 788 Northern Goshawk 1 21 21 Red-shouldered Hawk 33 610 610 Broad-winged Hawk 0 13571 87359 Red-tailed Hawk 118 4068 4171 Rough-legged Hawk 0 21 21 Golden Eagle 1 32 32 American Kestrel 2 813 2374 Merlin 0 21 81 Peregrine Falcon 0 44 85 Unknown 0 12 12 Swainson's Hawk 0 10 14 Total: 370 95572 178127 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours Official Counter: Calvin Brennan Observers: John Elliot, Raburn Howland Visitors: Skip Zabel Jim Maki Pat Mulawa Darlene Friedman Walt Pawloski Fred Kirn Weather: Today was a mostly sunny day with moderate to fairly strong southeast winds. Observations: What might have been a substantial flight, particularly after the clouds of the last several days, was pushed largely to the north under the influence of the southeast wind. Certainly the highlight of the day for those assembled was the low fly-over of a juvenile Golden Eagle passing directly over the boat launch. The swallow that was seen yesterday was observed again but still appeared to have a rather dark throat for a Cave Swallow, even in todays improved light conditions, so perhaps just a late Cliff Swallow after all. Also on the late side was the sighting of several Monarchs. ======================================================================== 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.
