SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 31, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 1 1 Turkey Vulture 109 67271 69127 Osprey 0 39 243 Bald Eagle 0 97 177 Northern Harrier 6 962 1218 Sharp-shinned Hawk 14 7450 11922 Cooper's Hawk 1 659 789 Northern Goshawk 0 21 21 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 610 610 Broad-winged Hawk 0 13571 87359 Red-tailed Hawk 6 4074 4177 Rough-legged Hawk 0 21 21 Golden Eagle 0 32 32 American Kestrel 1 814 2375 Merlin 0 21 81 Peregrine Falcon 0 44 85 Unknown 0 12 12 Swainson's Hawk 0 10 14 Total: 137 95709 178264 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7 hours Official Counter: Calvin Brennan Observers: Mary Cypher, Paul Cypher, Raburn Howland Visitors: Walt Pawloski Bob Jacob Pat Mulawa Weather: Today was generally overcast with moderate southwest winds. The temperature peaked at about 24 Celsius (75F), making it seem more like the end of September rather than the last day of October. Observations: The flight was sparse to say the least with only 137 birds of 6 species recorded, most of which were in a single group of vultures. ======================================================================== 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.
