SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 07, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 849 21868 23724 Osprey 2 24 228 Bald Eagle 4 50 130 Northern Harrier 40 385 641 Sharp-shinned Hawk 535 2698 7170 Cooper's Hawk 32 146 276 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 7 7 Broad-winged Hawk 54 13530 87318 Red-tailed Hawk 19 160 263 Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1 Golden Eagle 0 5 5 American Kestrel 53 496 2057 Merlin 0 13 73 Peregrine Falcon 1 32 73 Unknown 0 9 9 Swainson's Hawk 0 5 9 Total: 1589 39430 121985 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 9 hours Official Counter: Calvin Brennan Observers: John Elliot, Lathe Claflin Visitors: Dan Seman Nanci Seman Jim Maki Weather: As yesterday, cloudless skies prevailed with winds light to moderate from the south-southeast. These conditions along with a heavy haze that limited visibility throughout the day made birds difficult to detect. Observations: The early flight line was just south of the count area but quickly changed to the north when the breezes kicked up. Much of the late morning and afternoon was spent scanning the sky well to the north of the boat launch. TV numbers were lower than expected today perhaps as they were pushed beyond view or maybe that particularly well has dried up a bit after the huge movements over the last several days. ======================================================================== 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.
