Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 06, 2016 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 128 1558 38046 Osprey 0 0 23 Bald Eagle 1 8 132 Northern Harrier 1 8 345 Sharp-shinned Hawk 4 56 4404 Cooper's Hawk 1 19 130 Northern Goshawk 0 1 3 Red-shouldered Hawk 14 104 416 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 17529 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 62 764 2503 Rough-legged Hawk 0 7 12 Golden Eagle 6 31 59 American Kestrel 0 4 551 Merlin 1 2 39 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 28 Unknown Accipiter 0 1 6 Unknown Buteo 0 0 56 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 0 1 2 Unknown Raptor 0 1 13 Total: 218 2565 64299 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:45:00 Total observation time: 6.75 hours Official Counter: Dustin Brewer Observers: Don Sherwood, Patrick Mulawa, Rosemary Brady Visitors: We had more visitors today, it seemed, than any day since Broad-wings were in the air. At 11 there were at least 20 guests, and by 2 there were 15. One couple came all of the way from England. Weather: The temperature was warm from the start, and a haze over the lake was present all day which limited visibility. There was very little cloud cover, and the wind always had a southerly component. Barometric pressure dropped as the day progressed. Raptor Observations: We saw relatively few raptors today, and those that we did see generally went to our north. From 11-1, we did have a few small kettles of TVs, and 52 Red-tailed Hawks. Interestingly, after 1 it was as if a switch was flipped which stopped the movement of these species. Six Golden Eagles were spotted throughout the day. While being chased by a Ring-billed Gull, a Cooper's Hawk flew by carrying a bird that it had caught, an interesting interaction to see. Non-raptor Observations: At least 4,245 American Crows flew overhead today, including a single group of about 1,500. Interestingly, these crows migrate silently. They could deafen us if they decided to try. A couple Sandhill Cranes, a Monarch butterfly, and 3 Tundra Swans were spotted. Predictions: Tomorrow's conditions are predicted to be very similar to those of today, so it seems unlikely that the sky will be filled with raptors. But a Golden Eagle could fly overhead at any time.... ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch ([email protected]) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
