SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 25, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 0 65420 67276 Osprey 0 39 243 Bald Eagle 0 95 175 Northern Harrier 1 921 1177 Sharp-shinned Hawk 9 7182 11654 Cooper's Hawk 0 619 749 Northern Goshawk 0 12 12 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 427 427 Broad-winged Hawk 0 13571 87359 Red-tailed Hawk 0 3374 3477 Rough-legged Hawk 0 21 21 Golden Eagle 0 27 27 American Kestrel 0 808 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.
