SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 13, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 1 Turkey Vulture 2 4632 73759 Osprey 0 3 246 Bald Eagle 0 19 196 Northern Harrier 2 103 1321 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 120 12042 Cooper's Hawk 0 65 854 Northern Goshawk 0 25 46 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 231 841 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 87359 Red-tailed Hawk 6 6712 10889 Rough-legged Hawk 0 49 70 Golden Eagle 0 66 98 American Kestrel 0 5 2380 Merlin 0 0 81 Peregrine Falcon 1 1 86 Unknown 0 0 12 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 14 Total: 11 12031 190295 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 12:00:00 Total observation time: 3 hours Official Counter: Calvin Brennan Observers: Raburn Howland Weather: On the heals of last nights thunderstorms and intense low pressure system, today saw a mix of sun and cloud with occasional slow flurries. Winds were very strong and gusty from the west-northwest. Observations: Only a few hours were spent at the watch as few birds flew as might well be expected. With the strong winds, a shallow channel was all that remained of the inlet at the boat launch. The gulls were busily taking advantage of the land locked food supply and noted among the regular species were an adult Great Black-backed Gull and a first winter Glaucous Gull. ======================================================================== 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.
