Harvey's Knob
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 12, 2015
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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 0 0
Bald Eagle 0 0 0
Northern Harrier 0 0 0
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 1 1
Cooper's Hawk 3 3 3
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 4 4 4
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 3 3 3
Merlin 1 1 1
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 2 2 2
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0
Total: 14 14 14
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 14:30:00
Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Matt Hosmer
Observers: Bill & Katie James, Darryl Martin, David Kirk,
Dillard Childress
Visitors:
Much of the old gang came up today! The Newcombs, Dillard, Darryl, David
Kirk, Bill and KT, and Barry.
Weather:
Gorgeous day temperatures started at about 13�C ended at about 24�C Nice
variable NW breeze. Clear most of the day with light cloud cover towards
the end.
Raptor Observations:
Falcons, Accipiters, Buteos...
All times reflect bird time.
Non-raptor Observations:
Our very first drone!!! Do they migrate?
Predictions:
Only know if you go. Saturday should be splendid!
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Report submitted by Matt Hosmer ()
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