SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 21, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 1 Turkey Vulture 55 4728 73855 Osprey 0 3 246 Bald Eagle 0 21 198 Northern Harrier 38 152 1370 Sharp-shinned Hawk 6 149 12071 Cooper's Hawk 7 84 873 Northern Goshawk 1 28 49 Red-shouldered Hawk 18 255 865 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 87359 Red-tailed Hawk 648 7676 11853 Rough-legged Hawk 19 72 93 Golden Eagle 10 83 115 American Kestrel 0 5 2380 Merlin 1 2 83 Peregrine Falcon 0 2 87 Unknown 0 0 12 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 14 Short-eared Owl 2 2 2 Total: 805 13262 191526 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 10:15:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 5.75 hours Official Counter: Calvin Brennan Observers: Jeff Schultz, Raburn Howland Weather: Today saw a mix of sun and cloud with light to moderate northwest winds switching to northeast and increasing by mid-afternoon. Observations: After a brief period at the boat launch, a switch to Point Mouillee was made where all observations were made. Much of the flight was low although spread over a rather broad front. A considerable flight was recorded considering the late date and perhaps a function of such poor migrating conditions over the last week. A dark-morph adult once again highlighted the Red-tail movement. An additional highlight early in the day was the all too brief look at two Short-eared Owls. These birds were perhaps flushed from a roosting area along the marsh by a hunter and only stayed in view a few seconds before disappearing behind a tree line. ======================================================================== 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.
