SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 05, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 8085 18139 19995 Osprey 6 20 224 Bald Eagle 14 43 123 Northern Harrier 144 274 530 Sharp-shinned Hawk 608 1792 6264 Cooper's Hawk 49 80 210 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 1 1 Broad-winged Hawk 6481 12778 86566 Red-tailed Hawk 63 105 208 Rough-legged Hawk 1 1 1 Golden Eagle 4 5 5 American Kestrel 138 360 1921 Merlin 3 11 71 Peregrine Falcon 11 31 72 Unknown 0 0 0 Swainson's Hawk 3 5 9 Total: 15610 33646 116201 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 18:00:00 Total observation time: 11 hours Official Counter: Calvin Brennan Observers: Dave Mendus, Jeff Schultz, Mary Cypher Weather: Todays weather was a mix of sun and cloud with light to moderate winds, initially from the west but switching to the north then around to the southeast. Observations: The flight was over a wide front and lines would switch in accordance with the variability of the wind direction making for challenging counting. The movement of birds was steady throughout the day and really did not let up until almost sundown. It was an impressive day all around for most species with yet another single day high established for TVs breaking yesterdays record. I think everyone has been pleasantly surprised with the continued strong push of Broad-wings recently and today was no exception in that trend. Other highlights of the day included the first Rough-legged Hawk of the season along with 3 more Swainsons Hawks and 4 Golden Eagles. Several non-raptor highlights included 6 Sandhill Cranes, 2 Snow Geese and a hummingbird. ======================================================================== 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.
