SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 13, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 372 35370 37226 Osprey 1 33 237 Bald Eagle 1 61 141 Northern Harrier 29 601 857 Sharp-shinned Hawk 367 4851 9323 Cooper's Hawk 43 313 443 Northern Goshawk 0 2 2 Red-shouldered Hawk 8 53 53 Broad-winged Hawk 0 13565 87353 Red-tailed Hawk 32 365 468 Rough-legged Hawk 0 4 4 Golden Eagle 0 6 6 American Kestrel 56 637 2198 Merlin 0 16 76 Peregrine Falcon 1 37 78 Unknown 0 9 9 Swainson's Hawk 0 8 12 Total: 910 55932 138487 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 9 hours Official Counter: Calvin Brennan Observers: Terry Angevine Visitors: Pat Mulawa Jeff Johnson Becky Siekkinen Dan Donaldson Doug Wells Mark Ingle Jane Ingle Weather: Today was a clear sunny day with light to moderate southeast winds. Observations: Much of the flight was pushed to the north including what was a small Turkey Vulture movement, perhaps all that remained after yesterdays tremendous flood of birds. Today was dominated by what continues to be a very good Sharp-shin flight this fall along with another good showing from its larger cousin as well as another decent day of harriers, also having an above average year. ======================================================================== 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.
