Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 12, 2014 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 30 182 182 Osprey 0 19 19 Bald Eagle 4 51 51 Northern Harrier 1 41 41 Sharp-shinned Hawk 13 395 395 Cooper's Hawk 0 29 29 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 1 1 Broad-winged Hawk 55 462 462 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 8 83 83 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 5 56 56 Merlin 0 8 8 Peregrine Falcon 1 3 3 Unknown Accipiter 0 5 5 Unknown Buteo 0 1 1 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 4 4 Total: 117 1340 1340 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Jonathan Stein Observers: Andrew Sturgess, Fred Kirn, John Elliott, Patrick Mulawa Visitors: 15+ Weather: Conditions were similar to yesterday: mostly cloudy to overcast skies, light to moderate wind and cooler temps. The wind was out of the north to start, shifting more easterly as the day progressed. Raptor Observations: Not much was interested in moving today. There were a couple small groups of Broad-winged Hawks observed but other than that there was little activity noted. Non-raptor Observations: Lots of activity in the trees around the count site today. In addition to Swainson's Thrush, Red-eyed Vireo and Warbling Vireo, 14 species of warblers were seen. Black-throated Blue, Black-throated Green, Pine, Palm, Bay-breasted, Blackpoll, Chestnut-sided, Nashville, Magnolia, Wilson's, Canada, Black-and-white, American Redstart and Northern Parula were all present and accounted for. Also, another large group of American White Pelicans (30+) was spotted, as well as a few Common Loons (3). Overhead, Red-winged Blackbird (20+), American Goldfinch (30+) and Chimney Swift (35+) were moving in small numbers. Canada Geese (250+) flew past throughout. Predictions: Some overnight rain might bleed into the early morning hours. Once the rain clears, we'll hopefully get some clearing later in the day. The wind is anticipated to be moderate and out of the northwest. ======================================================================== 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 Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
