Dinosaur Ridge - Denver Field Ornithologists (01 Apr 2022) 16 Raptors
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Dinosaur Ridge - Denver Field Ornithologists
Colorado, USA
Visitors:
Doug Anderson, Dale Campau, and Chris Gearhart observed today. Kathy Holland, Treasurer of DFO, came up to the ridge in the afternoon and it was nice to meet her. Only 7 visitors came up to the ridge today.
Weather:
Heavy cloud cover and cold temperatures in the morning. By the afternoon the clouds had cleared revealing the warm sun. Winds were out of the E in the morning and variable in the early afternoon. By 1500 MST winds were blowing up to 31 km/h out of the north. Counted ended by 1530 due to wind.
Raptor Observations:
A handful of migrants were seen in the morning but by mid-afternoon there was not a raptor in sight. Birds mainly passed overhead or close to the ridge today, but some were at great heights. Local GOEA, RTHA, and COHA seen today.
Non-raptor Observations:
Corvid activity was high in the morning and absent in the afternoon. Black-billed Magpies were seen in the snag in the morning, as well as a Northern Flicker. Passerine activity was overall low today.
Predictions:
South and variable winds expected tomorrow. Mild temperatures with some cloud cover.
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 01, 2022 | |||
| Species | Day's Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turkey Vulture | 3 | 3 | 29 |
| Osprey | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bald Eagle | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Northern Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 11 | 11 | 422 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Swainson's Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ferruginous Hawk | 0 | 0 | 54 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| American Kestrel | 2 | 2 | 34 |
| Merlin | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Prairie Falcon | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Mississippi Kite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Accipiter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Total: | 16 | 16 | 666 |
| Observation start time: | 09:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 15:30:00 |
| Total observation time: | 6.5 hours |
| Official Counter | Emma Riley |
| Observers: | Chris Gearhart, Dale Campau , Doug Anderson |
Visitors:
Doug Anderson, Dale Campau, and Chris Gearhart observed today. Kathy Holland, Treasurer of DFO, came up to the ridge in the afternoon and it was nice to meet her. Only 7 visitors came up to the ridge today.
Weather:
Heavy cloud cover and cold temperatures in the morning. By the afternoon the clouds had cleared revealing the warm sun. Winds were out of the E in the morning and variable in the early afternoon. By 1500 MST winds were blowing up to 31 km/h out of the north. Counted ended by 1530 due to wind.
Raptor Observations:
A handful of migrants were seen in the morning but by mid-afternoon there was not a raptor in sight. Birds mainly passed overhead or close to the ridge today, but some were at great heights. Local GOEA, RTHA, and COHA seen today.
Non-raptor Observations:
Corvid activity was high in the morning and absent in the afternoon. Black-billed Magpies were seen in the snag in the morning, as well as a Northern Flicker. Passerine activity was overall low today.
Predictions:
South and variable winds expected tomorrow. Mild temperatures with some cloud cover.
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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