Dinosaur Ridge - Denver Field Ornithologists (06 May 2023) 10 Raptors
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Dinosaur Ridge - Denver Field Ornithologists
Colorado, USA
Visitors:
Thank you Aarohi for all your help on the weekends as always! It was a slow day for visitors as well, with 14 visitors seen at the ridge. One couple spent a few minutes asking questions and reading the count board.
Weather:
It was a hot day today with cloud cover on and off all day, until rain clouds could be seen in the area as we were hiking out. Winds were variable but from the NE for a good chunk of the day, only reaching moderate speeds in a few gusts in the late afternoon.
Raptor Observations:
Migration was slow today with 10 total migrants including 2 more FH. We continue to expect them to be done migrating and they continue to prove us wrong! Local raptor activity was very high today with 7 non-migrant TV seen at once and three adult RT.
Non-raptor Observations:
2 ROPI were at the site as we got to the ridge this morning. We also continue to see the regular passerines including BGGN, WTST, VGSW, and SPTO. Corvid activity has decreased since the beginning of the season, presumably because they have separated to breed.
Predictions:
More sun with partial cloud cover expected tomorrow and winds from the E. We are still hoping to get more BW, SW, and are on high alert for migrating MK.
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]
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - [Project Details]
Site Description
Dinosaur Ridge is the only regularly staffed hawk watch in Colorado and is the
best place in the world to see migrating Ferruginous Hawks. Hawk watchers may
see 17 species of migrating raptors; and it is an excellent site to see rare
dark morph buteos including Broad-winged hawk, Swainson’s hawk, Ferruginous
hawk, Rough-legged hawk and Red-tailed Hawk. Other raptors we see include Golden
and Bald Eagles, Northern harrier, Osprey, Peregrine Falcons, Prairie Falcons,
Cooper's and Sharp-shinned Hawks, American Kestrels, Merlin, and Turkey
Vultures. Northern Goshawk is uncommon but also counted each season. Non-raptor
species include Rock Wren, Bushtit, Western Bluebird, Sandhill Crane,
White-throated Swift, American White Pelican, and Dusky Grouse. Birders of any
skill level are always welcome. The hawk watch at Dinosaur Ridge is staffed by a
Hawk Counter and volunteers from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM from March 1st to May 14th,
weather permitting.
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 hawk watch signs from the
southwest end of the parking lot to the hawk watch 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, and walk to
the flat area at the crest of the ridge. (Distance: 0.56 miles, Elevation gain:
259 feet)
Colorado, USA
| Daily Raptor Counts: May 06, 2023 | |||
| Species | Day's Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turkey Vulture | 3 | 54 | 412 |
| Osprey | 0 | 7 | 59 |
| Bald Eagle | 0 | 4 | 55 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 1 | 31 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 2 | 15 | 92 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 2 | 37 | 261 |
| Northern Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 42 | 167 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 29 | 470 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swainson's Hawk | 0 | 19 | 54 |
| Ferruginous Hawk | 2 | 10 | 64 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 2 | 39 |
| American Kestrel | 1 | 16 | 374 |
| Merlin | 0 | 4 | 26 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 2 | 20 |
| Prairie Falcon | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Mississippi Kite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Accipiter | 0 | 3 | 14 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Total: | 10 | 248 | 2163 |
| Observation start time: | 08:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 17:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 8 hours |
| Official Counter | Emma Riley |
| Observers: | Aarohi Barman |
Visitors:
Thank you Aarohi for all your help on the weekends as always! It was a slow day for visitors as well, with 14 visitors seen at the ridge. One couple spent a few minutes asking questions and reading the count board.
Weather:
It was a hot day today with cloud cover on and off all day, until rain clouds could be seen in the area as we were hiking out. Winds were variable but from the NE for a good chunk of the day, only reaching moderate speeds in a few gusts in the late afternoon.
Raptor Observations:
Migration was slow today with 10 total migrants including 2 more FH. We continue to expect them to be done migrating and they continue to prove us wrong! Local raptor activity was very high today with 7 non-migrant TV seen at once and three adult RT.
Non-raptor Observations:
2 ROPI were at the site as we got to the ridge this morning. We also continue to see the regular passerines including BGGN, WTST, VGSW, and SPTO. Corvid activity has decreased since the beginning of the season, presumably because they have separated to breed.
Predictions:
More sun with partial cloud cover expected tomorrow and winds from the E. We are still hoping to get more BW, SW, and are on high alert for migrating MK.
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]
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - [Project Details]
Site Description
Dinosaur Ridge is the only regularly staffed hawk watch in Colorado and is the
best place in the world to see migrating Ferruginous Hawks. Hawk watchers may
see 17 species of migrating raptors; and it is an excellent site to see rare
dark morph buteos including Broad-winged hawk, Swainson’s hawk, Ferruginous
hawk, Rough-legged hawk and Red-tailed Hawk. Other raptors we see include Golden
and Bald Eagles, Northern harrier, Osprey, Peregrine Falcons, Prairie Falcons,
Cooper's and Sharp-shinned Hawks, American Kestrels, Merlin, and Turkey
Vultures. Northern Goshawk is uncommon but also counted each season. Non-raptor
species include Rock Wren, Bushtit, Western Bluebird, Sandhill Crane,
White-throated Swift, American White Pelican, and Dusky Grouse. Birders of any
skill level are always welcome. The hawk watch at Dinosaur Ridge is staffed by a
Hawk Counter and volunteers from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM from March 1st to May 14th,
weather permitting.
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 hawk watch signs from the
southwest end of the parking lot to the hawk watch 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, and walk to
the flat area at the crest of the ridge. (Distance: 0.56 miles, Elevation gain:
259 feet)
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