Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 30, 2016 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 421 34268 35588 Osprey 0 5 23 Bald Eagle 2 68 122 Northern Harrier 1 105 328 Sharp-shinned Hawk 15 1823 4329 Cooper's Hawk 2 64 108 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 57 262 263 Broad-winged Hawk 0 130 17529 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 131 1439 1573 Rough-legged Hawk 0 4 4 Golden Eagle 1 22 22 American Kestrel 1 69 547 Merlin 0 19 37 Peregrine Falcon 0 24 28 Unknown Accipiter 0 2 5 Unknown Buteo 0 32 41 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 1 12 Total: 631 38337 60561 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 10:45:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 4.25 hours Official Counter: Dustin Brewer Observers: Andrew Sturgess, Don Sherwood, Rosemary Brady Visitors: We had a jovial bunch of visitors today who helped us spot the many Buteos that were flying overhead. Weather: We started late today, due to rain. After the rain stopped, the sky was still grey, though occasional blue flecks reminded us of the sky above the clouds. The stacks at the power plant to the north of us were illuminated by the sun several times, which was an interesting juxtaposition with grey surroundings. The wind came from the north, and barometric pressure increased as the day progressed. Raptor Observations: Buteos began migrating almost immediately after the rain stopped. We had some great looks at Red-tailed Hawks flying overhead, as well as at Turkey Vultures and Red-shouldered Hawks. One very distant Golden Eagle was spotted to the south, though never came close to offer a satisfying view. Non-raptor Observations: We spotted our first Tundra Swans of the year (about 15), and had at least 525 American Crows fly overhead. Predictions: Tomorrow is predicted to be cloudy with winds coming from the east. More Red-tailed Hawks will probably be moving. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch ([email protected]) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
