Red Bellied Woodpecker f. is back by Newcastle
Good Morning Fellow Birders, The Red Bellied Woodpecker f. has made her appearance at the suit again in my back yard after a long period of absence. The Downy Woodpeckers m. f. are enjoying the peanut feeder on a regular basis as well as the Red Breasted White Breasted Nuthatches who enjoy the Sunflower seeds. Many Sparrows, i.e. White Crowned, White Throated, Fox, Song, are all over the yard. Many of these were present in the Cranberry Marsh along with some Pine Siskins flying around and perched in the branches. About a dozen Buffleheads, Red Breasted Mergansers and American Black Ducks were swimming and diving in Lake Ontario off the Bluffs of the Lakeshore Rd. east of Bond Head. Had the privilege of enjoying an Immature Bald Eagle in the Cranberry Marsh around 3:30 and a Northern Harrier. Earlier I did see a number of Red Tailed Hawks flying over. Directions: Exit # 440 on Mill St. S. by Newcastle down to the lake and follow Lakeshore Rd. east and stand on the Bluffs. Markus Lise Newcastle, On Markus J. Lise [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.
HSR: Hawk Cliff (20 Oct 2003) Raptor counts (total=1127)
Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 20, 2003 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 0 Turkey Vulture1030 10749 10907 Osprey 0 27112 Bald Eagle 2 62 93 Northern Harrier41909 1250 Sharp-shinned Hawk 33 5334 7620 Cooper's Hawk2371412 Northern Goshawk 1 13 13 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 77 77 Broad-winged Hawk0 2238 5312 Red-tailed Hawk 9418418 Rough-legged Hawk0 3 3 Golden Eagle 1 2 2 American Kestrel 4 1873 4490 Merlin 1 49 94 Peregrine Falcon 1 55 88 Unknown 2 72 84 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 2 Total:1127 22253 30977 -- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter: Keith Sealy Observers: Visitors: Thanks to E. Taylor for helping Keith spot the birds again today. Weather: Little cloud in the morning but increasing cloud cover by mid afternoon with strong SW winds. Temp got up to 15 today. Observations: The species of the day was TV's with 1030 out of a total of 1127 birds counted. Another Golden Eagle spotted today...only the 2nd for this season. Report submitted by Dave Brown ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch information may be found at: http://www.ezlink.on.ca/~thebrowns/HawkCliff/index.htm Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch: Oldest Hawkwatch in Ontario - since 1931 - located just east of Port Stanley on the cliff overlooking Lake Erie [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.
HSR: SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark (25 Oct 2003) Raptor counts (total=11)
SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 25, 2003 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 0 65420 67276 Osprey 0 39243 Bald Eagle 0 95175 Northern Harrier 1921 1177 Sharp-shinned Hawk 9 7182 11654 Cooper's Hawk0619749 Northern Goshawk 0 12 12 Red-shouldered Hawk 0427427 Broad-winged Hawk0 13571 87359 Red-tailed Hawk 0 3374 3477 Rough-legged Hawk0 21 21 Golden Eagle 0 27 27 American Kestrel 0808 2369 Merlin 1 21 81 Peregrine Falcon 0 40 81 Unknown 0 12 12 Swainson's Hawk 0 10 14 Total: 11 92600 175155 -- Observation start time: 10:30:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 2.5 hours Official Counter: Jeff Schultz Observers: Visitors: Evelyn Merriman Kevin Georg Weather: Today was generally overcast with occasional showers. Winds were light from the west-northwest. Observations: Only a few hours were spent at the watch and only a few birds were recorded. 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.
HSR: Hawk Cliff (22 Oct 2003) Raptor counts (total=2318)
Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 22, 2003 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 818 11820 11978 Osprey 0 27112 Bald Eagle 5 67 98 Northern Harrier29958 1299 Sharp-shinned Hawk 378 5819 8105 Cooper's Hawk 57447488 Northern Goshawk 6 24 24 Red-shouldered Hawk217295295 Broad-winged Hawk5 2243 5317 Red-tailed Hawk771 1212 1212 Rough-legged Hawk4 7 7 Golden Eagle 1 3 3 American Kestrel18 1903 4520 Merlin 2 52 97 Peregrine Falcon 0 55 88 Unknown 7 80 92 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 2 Total:2318 25013 33737 -- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7.67 hours Official Counter: Keith Sealy Observers: Visitors: Thanks to P. Verkley for helping again today...we really appreciate all the help we've had this year at the cliff. Weather: Moderate N winds kept things a lot cooler today with a high of only 8. Lots of cloud cover for easy viewing of the raptors. Observations: A really good flight today with a total of 2276 counted of 13 different species. Some nice numbers of Red-shoulders and Red-tails with 217 and 771 respectively. Another Golden Eagle today and 4 Rough-legged Hawks as well!! Also some very late Broadwings with 5. Report submitted by Dave Brown ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch information may be found at: http://www.ezlink.on.ca/~thebrowns/HawkCliff/index.htm Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch: Oldest Hawkwatch in Ontario - since 1931 - located just east of Port Stanley on the cliff overlooking Lake Erie [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.
HSR: Hawk Cliff (23 Oct 2003) Raptor counts (total=1962)
Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 23, 2003 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 662 12482 12640 Osprey 0 27112 Bald Eagle 3 70101 Northern Harrier13971 1312 Sharp-shinned Hawk 111 5930 8216 Cooper's Hawk 21468509 Northern Goshawk 8 32 32 Red-shouldered Hawk343638638 Broad-winged Hawk1 2244 5318 Red-tailed Hawk750 1962 1962 Rough-legged Hawk6 13 13 Golden Eagle15 18 18 American Kestrel 3 1906 4523 Merlin 0 52 97 Peregrine Falcon 0 55 88 Unknown 26106118 Swainson's Hawk 0 1 2 Total:1962 26975 35699 -- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours Official Counter: Keith Sealy Observers:Mac, Shay Redmond Visitors: Thanks to T. Thomas for helping spot birds today :) Weather: Started out at 0 today and reached a high of 8...seems like winter's not far away :) Lots of cloud cover again today with some good sunny breaks. Definitely one of the best days so far this year for an excellent raptor flight. Light N to NW winds all day. Observations: Wow!! An awesome flight today with highlights including 15 Golden Eagles!! Shay Redmond got a nice shot of one of the immatures...check out the Hawk Cliff Foundation website photo gallery to see the pic. Other good birds were 6 Rough-legged Hawks, 343 Red-shoulders and another 750 Red-tails. Report submitted by Dave Brown ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch information may be found at: http://www.ezlink.on.ca/~thebrowns/HawkCliff/index.htm Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch: Oldest Hawkwatch in Ontario - since 1931 - located just east of Port Stanley on the cliff overlooking Lake Erie [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.
