SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 24, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 3 591 591 Osprey 6 166 166 Bald Eagle 0 59 59 Northern Harrier 3 144 144 Sharp-shinned Hawk 30 3053 3053 Cooper's Hawk 0 94 94 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 1 59940 59940 Red-tailed Hawk 0 79 79 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 9 1243 1243 Merlin 1 49 49 Peregrine Falcon 5 15 15 Unknown 0 0 0 Swainson's Hawk 0 3 3 Total: 58 65436 65436 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours Official Counter: Calvin Brennan Observers: Terry Angevine Visitors: Joe Janssen Jim Maki Denise Ward Weather: Today was a mainly cloudy day with sunny breaks in the afternoon and strong southwest winds. Observations: It seems that with this unstable air mass and high winds in advance of tonights forecast frontal system that many of the birds decided to stay put for the day. The flight was very, very slow highlighted by the 5 Peregrine Falcons (all adults) seen between 11am and 12 pm. Predictions: Hopefully, this front out of Minnesota will bring a large push of birds as it is suppose to bring freezing temperatures to that part of the continent. ======================================================================== 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.
