SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 16, 2004 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 108 422 422 Osprey 22 143 143 Bald Eagle 13 49 49 Northern Harrier 1 122 122 Sharp-shinned Hawk 138 1541 1541 Cooper's Hawk 5 44 44 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 37 8936 8936 Red-tailed Hawk 6 50 50 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 12 214 214 Merlin 2 22 22 Peregrine Falcon 0 3 3 Unknown 0 0 0 Total: 344 11546 11546 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours Official Counter: Calvin Brennan Observers: Jeff Schultz, Lathe Claflin, Paul Cypher Weather: Today began with a brief thundershower early followed by mostly overcast conditions and an occasional sunny break in the morning. The weather gradually improved in the afternoon with the dispersal of the heavier cloud cover and sunshine predominating. Winds were for the most part moderate, if somewhat gusty, from the west. Observations: The flight was much improved over those in the last few days although still not large, perhaps a function of the substantial cloud cover that still remained over Ontario during the afternoon. Most notable was the fine showing by Osprey and Bald Eagle, the latter posting its largest movement recorded so far this season. Predictions: The forecast for the next two days predicts winds with a northerly component which should stimulate some large movements of raptors through the area on the heals of todays passing cold front. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Calvin Brennan ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark information may be found at: http://www.smrr.net/
