Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 07, 2016 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 28 1586 38074 Osprey 0 0 23 Bald Eagle 0 8 132 Northern Harrier 2 10 347 Sharp-shinned Hawk 15 71 4419 Cooper's Hawk 7 26 137 Northern Goshawk 0 1 3 Red-shouldered Hawk 3 107 419 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 17529 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 30 794 2533 Rough-legged Hawk 0 7 12 Golden Eagle 3 34 62 American Kestrel 0 4 551 Merlin 0 2 39 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 28 Unknown Accipiter 0 1 6 Unknown Buteo 6 6 62 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 0 1 2 Unknown Raptor 0 1 13 Total: 94 2659 64393 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours Official Counter: Natalie Cypher Observers: Andrew Sturgess, Patrick Mulawa, Rosemary Brady Visitors: We had a few visitors today in addition to the regular crew, including a nice couple from Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Weather: The morning began with foggy conditions but quickly transitioned to clear. However, a constant haze was on the horizon, making identification of distant raptors challenging. Winds were quite light from southeast, temperature reached near 60F. Raptor Observations: Not a huge day for migrant raptors. Turkey Vultures were pretty light at 28, Red-tailed Hawks were the most numerous at 29. We also had a handful of Sharp-shinned, Cooper's, and Red-shouldered Hawks,a couple Northern Harriers including a "Gray Ghost," and 3 Golden Eagles. In fact, one of the first birds of the day was a spectacular low fly-over of a Golden Eagle right over head. Our photographers were pleased to say the least. Non-raptor Observations: Lines of waterfowl in flight could be seen very distant over Lake Erie. We only had probably a few dozen Crows, but Rusty Blackbirds could be heard in large flocks behind the count site throughout the day. Also, a large murmuration of Starlings nearby provided some awe and entertainment. Predictions: Tomorrow will remain cloudy, with winds from the southwest. Rain is likely in the afternoon. We would not expect any higher raptor numbers than we had today. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (greg_norw...@fws.gov) 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 birdalert@ontbirds.ca 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
