Ripley Hawk Watch (03 Apr 2026) 3188 Raptors
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Apr 3, 2026, 9:32:43 PM (4 days ago) Apr 3
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Ripley Hawk Watch
Ripley, New York, USA
Visitors:
Michael Steeg and Leif Olson
Weather:
A line of showers moved through at 7AM and TVs were in the air on arrival at 8:45. Brisk southerly winds inland and SW at the lake shore. 80% cloud cover in the morning made for easier spotting. Noon clearing along the lake shore was followed by rain cells developing at 1:30 along the lake shore to the west in PA which shut down the flight.
Raptor Observations:
The early flight was disorganized with birds moving low and fast between I90 and the lake shore. By mid morning the flight line had established overhead at site #1a on Rt 5. By noon the flight was very high. Welcome help provided by Mike Ceci, Keith Stock and Janet Chew.
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions:
Dawn rain with SE winds moving to SW by afternoon. Warm temperatures and rain returning by evening. There will be birds moving.
Report submitted by Andrew J. Dickson (adic...@stny.rr.com)
Ripley Hawk Watch information may be found at: www.facebook.com/groups/3193820734258889/
More information at hawkcount.org: [Site Profile] [Day Summary] [Month Summary]
Ripley, New York, USA
| Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 03, 2026 | |||
| Species | Day's Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turkey Vulture | 3111 | 3316 | 22092 |
| Osprey | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Bald Eagle | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| Northern Harrier | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 23 | 24 | 86 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| American Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 22 | 22 | 262 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 14 | 14 | 67 |
| Merlin | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unknown Accipitrine | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown Buteo | 4 | 4 | 19 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Raptor | 4 | 4 | 36 |
| Total: | 3188 | 3396 | 22769 |
| Observation start time: | 08:45:00 |
| Observation end time: | 14:30:00 |
| Total observation time: | 5.75 hours |
| Official Counter | Andy Dickson |
| Observers: | Janet Chew, Keith Stock, Mike Ceci |
Visitors:
Michael Steeg and Leif Olson
Weather:
A line of showers moved through at 7AM and TVs were in the air on arrival at 8:45. Brisk southerly winds inland and SW at the lake shore. 80% cloud cover in the morning made for easier spotting. Noon clearing along the lake shore was followed by rain cells developing at 1:30 along the lake shore to the west in PA which shut down the flight.
Raptor Observations:
The early flight was disorganized with birds moving low and fast between I90 and the lake shore. By mid morning the flight line had established overhead at site #1a on Rt 5. By noon the flight was very high. Welcome help provided by Mike Ceci, Keith Stock and Janet Chew.
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions:
Dawn rain with SE winds moving to SW by afternoon. Warm temperatures and rain returning by evening. There will be birds moving.
Report submitted by Andrew J. Dickson (adic...@stny.rr.com)
Ripley Hawk Watch information may be found at: www.facebook.com/groups/3193820734258889/
More information at hawkcount.org: [Site Profile] [Day Summary] [Month Summary]
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