Ripley Hawk Watch (15 May 2026) 38 Raptors

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May 15, 2026, 12:49:07 PM (3 days ago) May 15
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Ripley Hawk Watch
Ripley, New York, USA

Daily Raptor Counts: May 15, 2026
SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason Total
Black Vulture000
Turkey Vulture3554026897
Osprey0254
Bald Eagle031141
Northern Harrier0160
Sharp-shinned Hawk134599
Cooper's Hawk0465
American Goshawk001
Red-shouldered Hawk00103
Broad-winged Hawk22164612
Red-tailed Hawk024405
Rough-legged Hawk008
Golden Eagle000
American Kestrel00184
Merlin0110
Peregrine Falcon001
Unknown Accipitrine003
Unknown Buteo0252
Unknown Falcon012
Unknown Eagle000
Unknown Raptor0354
Total:3885933251


Observation start time: 09:30:00
Observation end time: 11:30:00
Total observation time: 2 hours
Official CounterMichael Ceci
Observers: Carol Hardenburg



Visitors:
Carol Hardenburg stopped by Site # 2 and assisted from 11:00 - 11:30

Weather:
Temperature remained in the mid '50's with a mild WNW wind. 50% cloud cover. Beautiful views of the Lake Erie south shoreline, continuation of blossoms in the Concord Grape Vineyards, increasing spring colors on the escarpment made for a pleasant spring morning.

Raptor Observations:
Minimal migration today with 35 TV's, 2 BW's, and 1 SS. Low number of raptors may signify that the spring migration at the Ripley Hawk Watch is concluding.

Non-raptor Observations:
None

Predictions:
A favorable forecast for Saturday, 05/16/2026 - Partly cloudy in the morning. Thunderstorms developing later in the day. Much warmer. High around 70F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Depending on what's remaining in the pipeline, a late spring flight could emerge.


Report submitted by Michael Ceci (michael...@gmail.com)
Ripley Hawk Watch information may be found at: www.facebook.com/groups/3193820734258889/
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