SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 04, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 1 Turkey Vulture 0 683 69810 Osprey 0 0 243 Bald Eagle 0 4 181 Northern Harrier 0 23 1241 Sharp-shinned Hawk 5 44 11966 Cooper's Hawk 0 11 800 Northern Goshawk 0 7 28 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 39 649 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 87359 Red-tailed Hawk 2 178 4355 Rough-legged Hawk 1 5 26 Golden Eagle 0 2 34 American Kestrel 0 3 2378 Merlin 0 0 81 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 85 Unknown 0 0 12 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 14 Total: 8 999 179263 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 11:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours Official Counter: Calvin Brennan Observers: John Elliot, Lathe Claflin Weather: The start of the count was delayed by early morning fog with visibility not improving appreciably until the late morning hours. The remainder of the day was generally sunny with light southeast winds switching to moderate southwest in mid afternoon. Observations: The flight was the poorest showing since the beginning of the count this Fall with very little to show for the days effort. The light morph juvenile Rough-leg recorded provided the only excitement of the day. A non-raptor highlight came in the form of an adult and juvenile Trumpeter Swan flying together. ======================================================================== 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.
