Harvey's Knob
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 25, 2008
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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 0 16 119
Bald Eagle 0 9 67
Northern Harrier 0 3 23
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 215 330
Cooper's Hawk 0 32 64
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 5 12
Broad-winged Hawk 0 2 6252
Red-tailed Hawk 0 86 126
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 1 2
American Kestrel 0 20 49
Merlin 0 3 10
Peregrine Falcon 0 4 10
Unknown Accipiter 0 4 6
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 1 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 5 10
Total: 0 406 7081
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Observation start time: 12:45:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 3.25 hours
Official Counter: Bill James
Observers: Mike Purdy
Visitors:
Leaf lookers......
Weather:
Rain ended this morning and clearing was surprisingly rapid. Low clouds,
but improving visibility and clearing. Beautiful at clearing with the sun
on the leaves. Very strong winds.
Raptor Observations:
Birds decided to enjoy the leaves.
Non-raptor Observations:
Leaves, lookers.....
Predictions:
More than zero birds.
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Report submitted by Bill James (bijam@xxxxxxx)
Harvey's Knob Hawk Watch information may be found at:
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