SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 15, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 2127 37497 39353 Osprey 1 34 238 Bald Eagle 4 66 146 Northern Harrier 13 617 873 Sharp-shinned Hawk 359 5215 9687 Cooper's Hawk 13 327 457 Northern Goshawk 1 3 3 Red-shouldered Hawk 2 55 55 Broad-winged Hawk 1 13566 87354 Red-tailed Hawk 19 384 487 Rough-legged Hawk 0 4 4 Golden Eagle 0 6 6 American Kestrel 78 716 2277 Merlin 0 16 76 Peregrine Falcon 0 37 78 Unknown 0 9 9 Swainson's Hawk 0 8 12 Total: 2618 58561 141116 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 9 hours Official Counter: Calvin Brennan Observers: John Elliot, Terry Angevine Visitors: Jim Maki Fred Kirn Weather: With the passage of last nights cold front and associated heavy rains, today dawned bright and sunny. Winds were very strong out of the west-northwest. Observations: The flight was spread out and the birds were for the most part very low, being bounced around and held up by the heavy wind. The TV groups that appeared over the Canadian shoreline would be in a consolidated unit but by the time they made it over the count area, the whole line of birds would be spread over a large area, I suppose as a result of each individual having to deal with the wind on its own terms. In addition to the vultures, Accipiters continued to dominate the count including the third Northern Goshawk of the season, a juvenile. In the non-raptor category, perhaps a couple dozen Monarchs were observed today, astonishing to see flying in such windy conditions. ======================================================================== 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.
