Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 01, 2013 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 77 77 4299 Osprey 1 1 61 Bald Eagle 4 4 142 Northern Harrier 0 0 123 Sharp-shinned Hawk 10 10 1868 Cooper's Hawk 0 0 193 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 2 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 49625 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 3 Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 299 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 3 3 500 Merlin 0 0 24 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 10 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 32 Unknown Buteo 0 0 5 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 12 Total: 95 95 57198 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Jonathan Stein Observers: Andrew Sturgess, Frank Kitakis, Fred Kirn, John Elliott Visitors: 5 Weather: Dense fog enveloped us for much of the morning. Gradual clearing occurred throughout the afternoon, eventually revealing a shining sun and partly cloudy sky. The wind was light to moderate and out of the southwest. Raptor Observations: There was little movement to speak of after the fog lifted. Non-raptor Observations: A nice group of Wood Ducks (15+) was hanging out in the channel upon our arrival. Small groups of Blue Jays and Red-winged Blackbirds braved the morning fog. Chimney Swift and Northern Rough-winged Swallows continue to be seen. Five Lesser Yellowlegs flew over in the afternoon. Predictions: Partly cloudy with morning fog, warm temps and light west wind. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jonathan Stein ([email protected]) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org Site Description: The Detroit River Hawk Watch (a joint venture of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and its Friends group, the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance) is the Boat Launch at Lake Erie Metropark located approximately 20 miles south of Detroit, Michigan. The location is at the mouth of the Detroit River as it enters Lake Erie. 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 including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
