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From: Tim McCarthy
Sent: October 4, 2017 2:09 PM
To: ontbirds
Subject: High Park Raptorwatch September Summary
From: Tim Mccarthy, via Ontbirds
Greetings, Fellow Raptorfans
I've been told by one of our members who was in Muskoka last weekend that the
deciduous leaves haven't even begun turning yet. Apparently there are Warblers
and Sparrows all over the place who think its still summer. Which means there
must be lots of bugs still around and a bountiful harvest of seeds. Long
distance migrants should be gone by now, answering the length of day rather
than the long hot summer. That would make an interesting study. Anybody see any
long distance migrants still hanging around up North? Anyway, we can't go up
North because we're stuck at the High Park Raptorwatch and pretty happy as you
shall soon see.
Here's what we've seen so far this September. Below, right after the Raptor
species you will find the 2017 figure, with the September 2016 total right
after that:
Species Sept. 2017
Sept.2016
Turkey Vulture 1,050
141
Osprey 6
13
Bald Eagle 27
15
Northern Harrier 12
13
SharpShinned Hawk 204 259
Cooper's Hawk 18
22
Red Shouldered Hawk 7
1
Broad winged Hawk 269 372
Red Tailed Hawk 108
108
RoughLegged Hawk 0
3
American Kestrel 69
73
Merlin 6
9
Peregrine Falcon 8
6
un.Accipiter 1
7
un. Buteo 8
11
un.Falcon 1
1
un. Raptor 7
11
Grand Total so far 1801
1041
Vera Cruz River of Raptors counted Broadwings Sept. 2017 at 429,354 and Sept.
2016 at 242955. Obviously more to come in the final total which to date is
613796 for 2017 and 752995 for 2016.
As far as we know there was 1 pair of Red Tailed Hawks breeding in High Park
this year, with, we think, 2 offspring,
1 pair of Cooper's produced an astonishing 4 fledglings, and there has been a
Merlin around so often we think it is only a matter of time before they start
breeding in the Park if not already.
And yes, they all have names.
Our education/ outreach program has been very successful so far this year while
just getting off the ground. To repeat - all are welcome at Hawk Hill, between
Sept.1 and Nov. 30 every year
and if anyone wishes to learn Raptor Watching just bring a good pair of
binoculars, a portable chair, your lunch and come see us. We guaranty results.
If you want to read our numbers daily, along with brilliant analysis and
flavourful commentary, see the HMANA website
www.hmana.org<http://www.hmana.org>
Hawk Migration Association of North America<http://www.hmana.org/>
www.hmana.org
HMANA is a membership-based organization committed to the conservation of
raptors through the scientific study, enjoyment and appreciation of their
migration behavior.
Hawk Hill is situated right beside the parking lot of the Grenadier Restaurant.
The walk from High Park subway station is most pleasant and the restaurant
parking lot always has spaces.
See you on the Hill,
Tim
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