SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 29, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 1 Turkey Vulture 9 4755 73882 Osprey 0 3 246 Bald Eagle 1 22 199 Northern Harrier 0 154 1372 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 156 12078 Cooper's Hawk 1 93 882 Northern Goshawk 0 29 50 Red-shouldered Hawk 1 264 874 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 87359 Red-tailed Hawk 47 7978 12155 Rough-legged Hawk 3 79 100 Golden Eagle 3 92 124 American Kestrel 0 5 2380 Merlin 0 2 83 Peregrine Falcon 0 2 87 Unknown 0 0 12 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 14 Short-eared Owl 0 2 2 Total: 66 13636 191900 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 5.5 hours Official Counter: Calvin Brennan Observers: Patrick Mulawa Visitors: David Harkness Don Sherwood Weather: After two days of damp weather, today was mostly sunny early, becoming increasingly overcast as the day progressed. Winds were moderate to strong west-northwest switching to moderate west-southwest in the afternoon. The flight was spread out with most birds being buffeted strongly and pushed down by the considerable wind that blew. Observations: Of note was a group of 24 Sandhill Cranes that migrated by early in the day. ======================================================================== 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.
