Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory (12 Sep 2025) 412 Raptors
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Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory
Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA
Visitors:
60. Thanks to Dan and many others for providing extra eyes and great company.
Weather:
Sunny and calm with temperatures in the fifties and sixties.
Raptor Observations:
Broad-wing migration started early today, with the highest numbers observed in the morning. Sharpies were the second most abundant migrant. Also migrating were a dozen kestrels; small handfuls of eagles, harriers, Cooper's, and Ospreys; and a couple of Merlins and Red-shouldered Hawks.
Non-raptor Observations:
Other birds on the wing included a Great-blue Heron and 41 ravens. Several warbler species stopped by including Yellow-rumped Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, Nashville Warbler, and Northern Parula. The pair of towhees came nearby and a couple of Red Crossbills flew by late in the day. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds: 5/52 Monarchs: 41/156
Predictions:
Similar weather conditions expected, with perhaps more clouds and a breeze from the west. International Hawk Migration Week starts tomorrow!
Report submitted by Kate McKay (norther...@gmail.com)
Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at: www.harriscenter.org
More information at hawkcount.org: [Site Profile] [Day Summary] [Month Summary]
Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA
| Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 12, 2025 | |||
| Species | Day's Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osprey | 7 | 34 | 39 |
| Bald Eagle | 5 | 31 | 34 |
| Northern Harrier | 4 | 13 | 13 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 45 | 143 | 149 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 8 | 64 | 64 |
| American Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 327 | 600 | 622 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 12 | 28 | 28 |
| Merlin | 2 | 12 | 13 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Accipitrine | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total: | 412 | 932 | 971 |
| Observation start time: | 08:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 16:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 8 hours |
| Official Counter | Kate McKay |
| Observers: | Annamarie Saenger, Chuck Carlson, Glen & Lori Chretien, Mike Gebo, Mitch Heydt, Phil Brown, Tom Momeyer |
Visitors:
60. Thanks to Dan and many others for providing extra eyes and great company.
Weather:
Sunny and calm with temperatures in the fifties and sixties.
Raptor Observations:
Broad-wing migration started early today, with the highest numbers observed in the morning. Sharpies were the second most abundant migrant. Also migrating were a dozen kestrels; small handfuls of eagles, harriers, Cooper's, and Ospreys; and a couple of Merlins and Red-shouldered Hawks.
Non-raptor Observations:
Other birds on the wing included a Great-blue Heron and 41 ravens. Several warbler species stopped by including Yellow-rumped Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, Nashville Warbler, and Northern Parula. The pair of towhees came nearby and a couple of Red Crossbills flew by late in the day. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds: 5/52 Monarchs: 41/156
Predictions:
Similar weather conditions expected, with perhaps more clouds and a breeze from the west. International Hawk Migration Week starts tomorrow!
Report submitted by Kate McKay (norther...@gmail.com)
Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at: www.harriscenter.org
More information at hawkcount.org: [Site Profile] [Day Summary] [Month Summary]
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