SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 19, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 5246 52881 54737 Osprey 1 37 241 Bald Eagle 10 83 163 Northern Harrier 96 765 1021 Sharp-shinned Hawk 263 6001 10473 Cooper's Hawk 47 500 630 Northern Goshawk 3 7 7 Red-shouldered Hawk 47 155 155 Broad-winged Hawk 0 13570 87358 Red-tailed Hawk 167 792 895 Rough-legged Hawk 2 6 6 Golden Eagle 0 6 6 American Kestrel 22 760 2321 Merlin 1 18 78 Peregrine Falcon 1 38 79 Unknown 0 9 9 Swainson's Hawk 2 10 14 Total: 5908 75639 158194 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Calvin Brennan Observers: Jeff Schultz, Mary Cypher, Paul Cypher Weather: Today saw mostly sunny skies with generous amounts of cumulous clouds building as the day wore on. Winds were light to moderate from the northwest early, becoming more northeast and then finally to southeast by mid afternoon. Observations: Although the watch started at the boat launch, most of the day was spent at Point Mouillee and was where all birds were recorded. The flight for the most part was overhead until the switch in the wind to the southeast, which predictably pushed most birds to the north. Highlights for the day were 2 Swainsons Hawks including an excellent view of a light morph juvenile, as well as 3 Northern Goshawks, all juveniles. The 2 Swainsons brings the fall total to 14, tying the single season high for the species. Also, the incredible TV flight continued with the days total pushing us well beyond the 50 thousand plateau for the season. ======================================================================== 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.
