Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 01, 2015 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 1 Turkey Vulture 1451 1451 3857 Osprey 0 0 73 Bald Eagle 1 1 87 Northern Harrier 5 5 294 Sharp-shinned Hawk 217 217 3132 Cooper's Hawk 7 7 61 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 2 2 2 Broad-winged Hawk 231 231 72436 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 1 Red-tailed Hawk 8 8 115 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 1 American Kestrel 13 13 655 Merlin 0 0 27 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 19 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 9 Unknown Buteo 0 0 5 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 0 0 1 Unknown Raptor 0 0 20 Total: 1935 1935 80798 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Jonathan Stein Observers: Joan Tisdale, Raburn Howland, Rosemary Brady Visitors: 8 Weather: The strong northeast wind crafted a compelling overhead tableau, bending and shaping the high cirrus and shifting cumulus into a charming assortment of mare's tails and mackerel scales. Alas, a tall ship carrying low sails never floated by to round out the scene. Raptor Observations: Engaged from the get-go, Sharp-shinned Hawks wasted no time plowing their way south. The first two hours featured a steady diet of high sharpies riding the northeast wind. The season's first Red-shouldered Hawks graced us with their presence as well. However, movement slowed to a crawl after noon, leaving us little but vultures to count the rest of the way. Non-raptor Observations: Blue Jay (30000+), Chimney Swift (25+), Northern Rough-winged Swallow (15+), Tree Swallow (90+), Blue-winged Teal (3), Common Green Darner (1) Predictions: Similar to today: partly cloudy with mild temps and strong northeast 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 Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
