SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 15, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 1 Turkey Vulture 0 4640 73767 Osprey 0 3 246 Bald Eagle 0 21 198 Northern Harrier 0 105 1323 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 126 12048 Cooper's Hawk 1 71 860 Northern Goshawk 0 25 46 Red-shouldered Hawk 1 234 844 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 87359 Red-tailed Hawk 8 6851 11028 Rough-legged Hawk 0 50 71 Golden Eagle 0 69 101 American Kestrel 0 5 2380 Merlin 0 0 81 Peregrine Falcon 0 1 86 Unknown 0 0 12 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 14 Total: 11 12201 190465 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours Official Counter: Calvin Brennan Observers: Visitors: Pat Mulawa Don Sherwood Weather: Heavy overcast conditions dominated today with winds light from the west-southwest. Observations: The flight was sparse as might be expected with such weather conditions with the count given up for the day in the early afternoon. ======================================================================== 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.

