A good hawk flight occurred today at Hook Mountain, Rockland co. A total of
787 hawks were counted as migrants. As would be expected, the flight was
dominated by Broad-winged Hawks. As always is the case in the spring at this
site, a wind from the northwest is the most productive. Unfortunately, the
wind speed was stronger than considered optimal, especially in the
afternoon. This may have put an end to the kettling activity seen in the
morning.
The total breakdown is:
Broad-winged Hawk - 712
Osprey - 8
Bald Eagle - 3
Northern Harrier - 5
Sharp-shinned Hawk - 45
Cooper's Hawk - 5
American Kestrel - 9
Non-migrating raptors and big birds observed: Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture,
Red-tailed Hawk, Peregrine Falcon, Common Raven
Other info from my entry into HawkCount:
Weather:
Mostly cloudy in the morning; mostly sunny in the afternoon. Windy
throughout from the NW, sustained winds between 20 and 25 mph.
Raptor Observations:
Broad-winged Hawks kettles formed only between 9 and 11 (EST). Thereafter,
most moved through in one's or two's.
Non-raptor Migrants:
Great Blue Heron, Double-crested Cormorant, Chimney
Swift, Tree Swallow, Barn Swallow, No. Rough-winged Swallow, Eastern
Bluebird, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Pine Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler,
Common Grackle, Purple Finch, and American Goldfinch.
Observers helping with the count: Steve Bauer, Felicia Napier
Steve Walter
Bayside, NY
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