SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 02, 2007 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 602 1928 61334 Osprey 0 0 191 Bald Eagle 2 5 200 Northern Harrier 10 20 768 Sharp-shinned Hawk 33 50 9789 Cooper's Hawk 27 39 546 Northern Goshawk 0 0 2 Red-shouldered Hawk 127 174 598 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 69574 Red-tailed Hawk 1052 2168 4872 Rough-legged Hawk 2 5 9 Golden Eagle 5 15 49 American Kestrel 0 2 1274 Merlin 1 1 39 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 61 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 8 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 2 Total: 1861 4407 149316 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Calvin Brennan Observers: Charlene Brennan, John Elliott, Ron Harkness Visitors: Rodney Laura Stan Kowalski Benita Garner Jim Maki Bob Westland Anne and Saul Hanft Frank Kitakis Joe Bartell Weather: Conditions overhead were very much similar as the day previous with the exception of the wind direction. There was little or no wind until late morning after which winds were light to moderate varying from south-southwest to south-southeast. Raptor Observations: The flight today began much earlier than yesterday with a much steadier and consistent movement throughout the day. Much of the migration was somewhat to the north but stayed at a manageable distance rather than getting blown entirely out of view. There were plenty of birds overhead as well to keep everyone interested. The breakdown was similar to yesterday also but with less vultures and more Red-shoulders represented in the overall count. Among the many Red-tails seen today was an adult rufous morph that flew more or less overhead, giving a great view. Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Calvin Brennan ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark information may be found at: http://www.smrr.net/ _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
