Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 04, 2012 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 1086 3049 42026 Osprey 0 0 70 Bald Eagle 4 16 204 Northern Harrier 2 9 228 Sharp-shinned Hawk 12 69 3571 Cooper's Hawk 8 56 416 Northern Goshawk 1 3 12 Red-shouldered Hawk 53 133 362 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 40923 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 4 Red-tailed Hawk 466 1340 2399 Rough-legged Hawk 1 5 11 Golden Eagle 6 14 18 American Kestrel 0 2 529 Merlin 0 1 38 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 30 Unknown Accipiter 1 3 50 Unknown Buteo 0 1 36 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 3 4 81 Total: 1643 4705 91010 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Jonathan Stein Observers: Don Sherwood, Jim Lynch Visitors: Darlene Friedman, Rodney Laura, Rosemary Brady, Tom Schlack, Greg Smith, Janet Hug, Steve Cashell, Paul Cypher, Richard Naber, Tex Wells, Bob Payne, Laura Payne, Karen Morris and Pam Houston. Weather: Mostly overcast all day, there were a few times when it looked like we might get some clearing but it wasn't to be. Temperatures were mostly in the upper 30s. The wind was light and out of the north. Raptor Observations: Red-tailed Hawks and Turkey Vultures were moving in good numbers for a second straight day, often pushing through in large mixed kettles. All six Golden Eagles were detected during the morning hours, but none were particularly close, unfortunately. We did get some great looks at another close Rough-legged Hawk and another close Northern Goshawk. The goshawk was even nice enough to cross right at the boat launch, to the delight of our many photographers. Non-raptor Observations: A flock of Evening Grosbeaks (15+) flew past in the early morning. Some Horned Larks (12) passed overhead a little later. An American Tree Sparrow spent some time in the spruce behind us in the afternoon. A flock of Cedar Waxwings (35+) zipped by at one point. Ruddy Ducks (3) continued to to be seen in the channel. Predictions: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid 40s and light north wind. Should be good. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jonathan Stein ([email protected]) SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org Site Description: The primary site used by the Detroit River Hawk Watch (a joint venture of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and it's Friends group, the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance) 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 is 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.drhawkwatch.org Directions to site: Lake Erie Metropark: >From I-75, exit at Huron River Drive (exit 27). Continue east on Huron River Drive. Turn left on West Jefferson and proceed a few hundred yards to the entrance of Lake Erie Metropark. After paying the entrance fee, follow the signs to the Boat Launch. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
