Dinosaur Ridge - Denver Field Ornithologists (07 Apr 2022) 59 Raptors
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Dinosaur Ridge - Denver Field Ornithologists
Colorado, USA
Visitors:
Janet Peters, Edie Israel, Mariane Erickson, and Dave Erickson helped observe today. We had a total of 23 visitors at the Hawk Watch today stop by or ask questions.
Weather:
Clear skies all day with a haze that settled in towards the end of the day reducing visibility just a bit. Winds were moderate from the NE today and could be felt on the east side of the platform all day but not the west side, providing some relief.
Raptor Observations:
The morning started off right away with a handful of accipiters. High numbers of AK seen early in the day, leading into decent TV movement in the afternoon. One kettle of 10 TV was seen at two different spots on the ridge, followed by a few very close TV overhead. Local RT and TV activity was high today.
Non-raptor Observations:
A large group of Cedar Waxwings was seen moving before the count started. Corvid activity was moderate all day, with some Common Ravens seen harassing migrant raptors. Another Western Meadowlark was heard in the east valley. Overall passerine activity was low today.
Predictions:
North winds that are lighter than the last three days. Strong sun and low cloud cover expected.
Report submitted by DAVID HILL ()
Dinosaur Ridge - Denver Field Ornithologists information may be found at: http://www.dfobirds.org
More information at hawkcount.org: [Site Profile] [Day Summary] [Month Summary]
Site Description
Dinosaur Ridge is the only regularly staffed hawkwatch in Colorado and is the
best place in the world to see migrating Ferruginous Hawks. Dinosaur Ridge may
be the best place in the country to see the rare dark morph of the Broad-winged
Hawk (a few are seen each spring). Hawkwatchers who linger long enough may see
resident Golden Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks and Prairie Falcons, in addition to
migrating Swainson's, Cooper's and Sharp-shinned Hawks, American Kestrels and
Turkey Vultures. Peregrine Falcons and Ferruginous Hawks are uncommon; Northern
Goshawk is rare but regular. Non-raptor species include Rock Wren, and sometimes
Bushtit, Western Bluebird, Sandhill Crane, White-throated Swift, American White
Pelican or Dusky Grouse. Birders of any skill level are always welcome.
HawkWatch at Dinosaur Ridge is generally staffed by volunteers from about 9 AM
to around 3 PM from March 1st to May 7th.
Directions to site:
From exit 259 on I-70 towards Morrison, drive south under freeway and take left
into first parking lot, the Stegosaurus lot. Follow small signs from the
southwest end of lot to the hawkwatch site. The hike starts heading east on an
old two-track and quickly turns south onto a trail on the west side of the
ridge. When the trail nears the top of the ridge, turn left, head through the
gate, and walk to the clearly-visible, flat area at the crest of the ridge.
(Distance: 0.56 miles, Elevation gain: 259 feet)
Colorado, USA
| Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 07, 2022 | |||
| Species | Day's Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turkey Vulture | 22 | 71 | 97 |
| Osprey | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Bald Eagle | 2 | 2 | 35 |
| Northern Harrier | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 3 | 17 | 26 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 3 | 21 | 32 |
| Northern Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 16 | 146 | 561 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Swainson's Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ferruginous Hawk | 0 | 8 | 62 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 2 | 30 |
| American Kestrel | 11 | 60 | 92 |
| Merlin | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Prairie Falcon | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Mississippi Kite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Accipiter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 4 | 10 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Total: | 59 | 343 | 995 |
| Observation start time: | 09:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 16:30:00 |
| Total observation time: | 7.5 hours |
| Official Counter | Emma Riley |
| Observers: | Dave Erickson, Edie Israel, Janet Peters, Mariane Erickson |
Visitors:
Janet Peters, Edie Israel, Mariane Erickson, and Dave Erickson helped observe today. We had a total of 23 visitors at the Hawk Watch today stop by or ask questions.
Weather:
Clear skies all day with a haze that settled in towards the end of the day reducing visibility just a bit. Winds were moderate from the NE today and could be felt on the east side of the platform all day but not the west side, providing some relief.
Raptor Observations:
The morning started off right away with a handful of accipiters. High numbers of AK seen early in the day, leading into decent TV movement in the afternoon. One kettle of 10 TV was seen at two different spots on the ridge, followed by a few very close TV overhead. Local RT and TV activity was high today.
Non-raptor Observations:
A large group of Cedar Waxwings was seen moving before the count started. Corvid activity was moderate all day, with some Common Ravens seen harassing migrant raptors. Another Western Meadowlark was heard in the east valley. Overall passerine activity was low today.
Predictions:
North winds that are lighter than the last three days. Strong sun and low cloud cover expected.
Report submitted by DAVID HILL ()
Dinosaur Ridge - Denver Field Ornithologists information may be found at: http://www.dfobirds.org
More information at hawkcount.org: [Site Profile] [Day Summary] [Month Summary]
Site Description
Dinosaur Ridge is the only regularly staffed hawkwatch in Colorado and is the
best place in the world to see migrating Ferruginous Hawks. Dinosaur Ridge may
be the best place in the country to see the rare dark morph of the Broad-winged
Hawk (a few are seen each spring). Hawkwatchers who linger long enough may see
resident Golden Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks and Prairie Falcons, in addition to
migrating Swainson's, Cooper's and Sharp-shinned Hawks, American Kestrels and
Turkey Vultures. Peregrine Falcons and Ferruginous Hawks are uncommon; Northern
Goshawk is rare but regular. Non-raptor species include Rock Wren, and sometimes
Bushtit, Western Bluebird, Sandhill Crane, White-throated Swift, American White
Pelican or Dusky Grouse. Birders of any skill level are always welcome.
HawkWatch at Dinosaur Ridge is generally staffed by volunteers from about 9 AM
to around 3 PM from March 1st to May 7th.
Directions to site:
From exit 259 on I-70 towards Morrison, drive south under freeway and take left
into first parking lot, the Stegosaurus lot. Follow small signs from the
southwest end of lot to the hawkwatch site. The hike starts heading east on an
old two-track and quickly turns south onto a trail on the west side of the
ridge. When the trail nears the top of the ridge, turn left, head through the
gate, and walk to the clearly-visible, flat area at the crest of the ridge.
(Distance: 0.56 miles, Elevation gain: 259 feet)
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