Derby Hill Bird Observatory
Mexico, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 09, 2026
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 1 1 13
Turkey Vulture 293 1208 37373
Osprey 5 20 249
Bald Eagle 26 163 882
Northern Harrier 16 49 556
Sharp-shinned Hawk 143 434 3312
Cooper's Hawk 1 4 304
American Goshawk 0 0 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 1 500
Broad-winged Hawk 285 2340 42438
Red-tailed Hawk 25 125 2814
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 68
Golden Eagle 1 2 68
American Kestrel 2 9 437
Merlin 2 2 70
Peregrine Falcon 1 1 10
Unknown Accipitrine 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 1
Total: 802 4359 89097
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 18:00:00
Total observation time: 11 hours
Official Counter: David Brown
Observers: Anna Stunkel, Bill Purcell, Dave Wheeler, John Heidecker,
Kim Steininger, Phil Rushworth
Visitors:
100+ for Derby Hill Day
Weather:
Partly sunny with some overcast periods. Moderate southeasterly winds with
occasional southwest gusts. Warm and pleasant day to be out.
Raptor Observations:
A light but steady flight for the morning with a moderate flight in the
afternoon. Turkey Vultures were most numerous with just under 300. Slightly
fewer broad-wings. Nearly 150 sharpies. We had the falcon trifecta. Sixteen
harriers was a good total. A moderate Bald Eagle flight with 26. Notable
raptors included a juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk, Golden Eagle, and Black
Vulture.
Derby Hill 2026 Daily Summary Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB8baxseGlb6YYCLHXEKtIckpJtq1srVm
Non-raptor Observations:
2 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, 15 Solitary Sandpipers, Lesser Yellowlegs,
SNOWY EGRET, 7 Great Blue Herons, 3 Red-headed Woodpeckers, 23 Eastern
Kingbirds, 1,500 Blue Jays, 14 Bobolinks, 60 Rusty Blackbirds, Ovenbird, 3
Blue-winged Warblers, 2 Black-and-white Warblers, Chestnut-sided Warbler.
https://ebird.org/checklist/S335863599
New species for season: Veery, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Snowy Egret, Lesser
Yellowlegs
Predictions:
TOMORROW: Some morning clouds then mostly sunny. High 54F. Winds W at
10-20mph. Probably South Lookout. Expect light to moderate migration.
MONDAY: Some morning clouds then mainly sunny. High 53F. Winds W at
10-15mph. Probably South Lookout. Expect light to moderate migration.
TUESDAY: Mainly sunny. Cooler. High around 55F. Winds NW at 5-10mph. South
Lookout. Expect light to moderate migration.
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Report submitted by David Brown ([email protected] )
Derby Hill Bird Observatory information may be found at:
http://onondagaaudubon.com/derby-hill-bird-observatory/
More site information at hawkcount.org:
https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=358
Count data submitted via Trektellen.org - Project info at:
https://trektellen.org/count/view/3860/20260509
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