Kiptopeke Hawkwatch
Tip of Virginia's Eastern Shore, Virginia, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 10, 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 77 631 3159
Bald Eagle 4 90 214
Northern Harrier 4 68 300
Sharp-shinned Hawk 106 1921 6053
Cooper's Hawk 44 761 1741
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 3 8
Broad-winged Hawk 3 144 543
Red-tailed Hawk 2 57 131
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 22 577 3655
Merlin 39 283 1492
Peregrine Falcon 30 583 1029
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 4 4
Swainson's Hawk 0 1 1
Total: 331 5123 18330
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Observation start time: 06:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 11 hours
Official Counter: Calvin Brennan
Observers: Charlene Brennan, Harry Armistead
Visitors:
Hans Gabler
Weather:
Today saw mostly overcast conditions with occasional showers and drizzle.
There were a few sunny breaks in the afternoon. Winds were moderate
west-southwest becoming west in mid morning and then west-northwest in the
mid afternoon.
Raptor Observations:
The flight was sporadic overall with pulses of activity generally
corresponding with the brighter portions of the day. Overall it was not a
bad migration day given the unsettled conditions.
Non-raptor Observations:
Large numbers of swallows were present in the afternoon, mostly Tree
Swallows but a single Barn and Northern Rough-wing were spotted as well.
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Report submitted by Brian Taber (Taberzz@xxxxxxx)
Kiptopeke State Park information may be found at:
www.cvwo.org
