Kiptopeke Hawkwatch
Tip of Virginia's Eastern Shore, Virginia, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 01, 2010
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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 44 44 44
Bald Eagle 8 8 8
Northern Harrier 1 1 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 3 3
Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 5 5 5
Merlin 0 0 0
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0
Total: 61 61 61
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Observation start time: 06:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 10 hours
Official Counter: Brian Taber, Zak Poulton
Observers: Brian Taber, Calvin Brennan
Visitors:
Brain Taber was on hand today and Calvin Brennan came out for the evening
flight.
Weather:
Clear blue skies with a high of 33 degrees Celsius. Light winds started
from the North East and switched to South East by two o'clock.
Raptor Observations:
A slow start to the day and season. The day started with a flight down the
bay side. By the end of the day the numbers increased, thanks to a
southerly movement down the middle of the peninsula. Osprey took the lead
today with a total of 44.
Non-raptor Observations:
It's great to be back at Kiptopeke. The morning started with a great look
at a Great Crested Flycatcher and a Baltimore Oriole. Ruby-throated
Hummingbirds were around the platform all day. There were also a few
Purple Martins flying over the platform today. The evening ended with a
Summer Tanager and a White-eyed Vireo.
Predictions:
The numbers are only going to pick up, although migration might have to
wait until Hurricane Early moves up the Eastern Seaboard.
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Report submitted by Brian Taber (Taberzz@xxxxxxx)
Kiptopeke State Park information may be found at:
www.cvwo.org
