Kiptopeke Hawkwatch
Tip of Virginia's Eastern Shore, Virginia, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 07, 2009
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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 80 476 3004
Bald Eagle 8 65 189
Northern Harrier 6 56 288
Sharp-shinned Hawk 203 1639 5771
Cooper's Hawk 29 657 1637
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 7
Broad-winged Hawk 3 127 526
Red-tailed Hawk 1 50 124
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 74 484 3562
Merlin 62 214 1423
Peregrine Falcon 85 496 942
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 2 2
Swainson's Hawk 0 1 1
Total: 551 4269 17476
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Observation start time: 06:15:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 10.75 hours
Official Counter: Calvin Brennan
Observers: Bob Ake, Charlene Brennan
Visitors:
Bob and Judy Lynn
Weather:
Cloud and showers were seen for much of the morning today with rapid
clearing taking place in late morning. Winds were strong and gusty out of
the west.
Raptor Observations:
As the day previous, some falcons were active even in the showers along
with a few Sharpies, Ospreys and eagles. A decent flight was recorded after
it cleared with a nice Merlin and Peregrine push noted during the afternoon
hours.
Non-raptor Observations:
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Report submitted by Brian Taber (Taberzz@xxxxxxx)
Kiptopeke State Park information may be found at:
www.cvwo.org
