Seaside Hawkwatch
Virginia, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 09, 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 18 251 1104
Bald Eagle 4 57 150
Northern Harrier 2 71 216
Sharp-shinned Hawk 56 543 1432
Cooper's Hawk 31 204 627
Northern Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 2 6 10
Broad-winged Hawk 2 173 565
Red-tailed Hawk 0 42 112
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 1
American Kestrel 2 88 338
Merlin 0 58 145
Peregrine Falcon 11 128 191
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 1
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0
Total: 128 1622 4893
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Observation start time: 06:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 10 hours
Official Counter: Bob Anderson, Zak Poulton
Observers: Bob Anderson
Visitors:
Harry Armistead
Mitchell Byrd
Weather:
Mostly clear conditions were seen today with only a few clouds present at
midday. A light haze was present throughout. Winds were moderate southwest.
Raptor Observations:
A slow day was recorded, not surprising given the conditions.
Non-raptor Observations:
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Report submitted by Brian Taber (Taberzz@xxxxxxx)
