Last weekend was the annual Hawk Watch Weekend at Effigy Mounds National Monument near Harper's Ferry (Allamakee County). Both days were mostly sunny with a light wind and highs in the upper 50s (although it clouded over around 3pm Saturday). Despite this beautiful weather, not many raptors were moving through. Here are the weekend's totals:
Turkey Vulture - 82 Nothern Goshawk - 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk - 2 Cooper's Hawk - 3 Red-tailed Hawk - 19 (including 5 immatures banded and released) Broad-winged Hawk - 1 Bald Eagle - 24 (17 adult, 7 immature) Northern Harrier - 1 Peregrine Falcon - 1 American Kestrel - 1 Unknown Accipiter - 1 Unknown Buteo - 3 Unknown Raptor - 3 (all from Saturday afternoon after it became 100% cloudy) The low count notwithstanding, it was great to see everyone and spend the day appreciating a little slice of the fall migration. Thanks to everyone who came out and look forward to seeing you next year! Jenni Dyar Polk County --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: [email protected]
