Harvey's Knob
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 22, 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 2 3 3
Bald Eagle 1 3 3
Northern Harrier 0 0 0
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 2 2
Cooper's Hawk 0 6 6
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
Broad-winged Hawk 0 8 8
Red-tailed Hawk 0 5 5
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 3 3
Merlin 0 1 1
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 1 1
Unknown Buteo 0 4 4
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 2 2
Total: 4 38 38
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Mike Crowder
Observers: Bill James, Dave Brunstetter, Patti Goff, Steve goff
Visitors:
Dillard and Bill stopped by on their way for an afternoon hike. Thanks for
help to Dale Miller, Patty and Steve Goff, and John Slaughter.
Weather:
Northwest winds early, changing to Southeast from 0 to 4 mph. Temperatures
from 67F to 78F, cloud cover 70% most of the day. Visability 5 all watch.
Raptor Observations:
Raptor sightings were on both sides of Knob. BE over west valley 10:45.
Good spot Dave B.
Non-raptor Observations:
High altitude Great Blue Heron 10:30 heading north. Haven't seen many this
high.
Predictions:
SSW winds, cloudy and warm.
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Report submitted by Mike Crowder ()
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