Hi folks, Counter Karl Bardon cannot resist counting everything that migrates past the ridge.not just the raptors! For those interested in keep tabs on his tallies, go to our website at www.hawkridge.org and click on "See the Raptor Count". Here are the species and numbers for non-raptors today:
3 Northern Shrikes, 151 American Robins, 57 Rusty Blackbirds, 41 Snow Buntings, 934 American Crows, 64 Common Ravens, 17 Eastern Bluebirds, 23 Black-backed Woodpeckers, 3 American Three-toed Woodpeckers, 3 Hairy Woodpeckers, 19 Pine Grosbeaks, 7 Common Loons, 14 Red Crossbills, 3 Sandhill Cranes We also had several Harlan's viewed at the ridge today, including in the hand. Highlights of each day are posted to our group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hawkridge/. Happy hawkwatching! Debbie __________________________ Debbie Waters Education Director Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory P.O. Box 3006 Duluth, MN 55803-3006 218.428.6209 dwaters at hawkridge.org www.hawkridge.org What's the current fall raptor count? www.hawkcount.org/month_summary.php?rsite=288 Need info on visiting Hawk Ridge? www.hawkridge.org/visit/visit.html
