Harvey's Knob
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 06, 2013
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 0 0 0
Osprey 1 19 31
Bald Eagle 3 12 25
Northern Harrier 0 0 5
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 5 6
Cooper's Hawk 2 5 6
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 1 2
Broad-winged Hawk 11 11 36
Red-tailed Hawk 1 9 14
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 1 4
Merlin 0 0 0
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 1 1
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0
Total: 19 64 131
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Baron Gibson
Observers: Bill James, John Slaughter, Kathy Brett, Mike Crowder
Weather:
Very nice day, temps starting at 17.1c - 23.0c for the high, cloud cover
ranged from 75% beginning of watch to 30% at the end, winds were light &
variable all watch.
Raptor Observations:
AEBE @ 12:02, 12:58 & 14:38
My first stream of BW (7) was spotted by Kathy & the last BE spotted by
Mike & a smattering of hawks during the day was nice to see for my first
day back this season.
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions:
Less cloudy skies, warmer temps & light SW winds
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Report submitted by Baron Gibson (Hawkwatche215@xxxxxxxxx)
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