SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 01, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 1 Turkey Vulture 683 683 69810 Osprey 0 0 243 Bald Eagle 4 4 181 Northern Harrier 23 23 1241 Sharp-shinned Hawk 39 39 11961 Cooper's Hawk 11 11 800 Northern Goshawk 7 7 28 Red-shouldered Hawk 39 39 649 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 87359 Red-tailed Hawk 176 176 4353 Rough-legged Hawk 4 4 25 Golden Eagle 2 2 34 American Kestrel 3 3 2378 Merlin 0 0 81 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 85 Unknown 0 0 12 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 14 Total: 991 991 179255 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7 hours Official Counter: Calvin Brennan Observers: Jeff Schultz, Mary Cypher Weather: Overcast conditions prevailed today with light to moderate winds that were somewhat variable. Observations: The watch was initially undertaken at the boat launch but with the winds generally from the north a switch was made to Point Mouillee where virtually all birds were recorded. The flight was spread out due partly to the lightness of the wind and the fact that there were several changes in wind direction during the course of the day. Highlighting the day was the 7 Northern Goshawks recorded. We seem to be having an excellent season with regards to this species. The TV total leaves us just 190 birds short of 70 thousand, which should be attained unless they dry up completely in the next few days. Non-raptor highlights came in the form of a fly-over group of 12 Common Loons and a Virginia Rail foraging along the edge of the cat-tails. Two Monarchs were also seen. ======================================================================== 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.
