Dinosaur Ridge (10 Apr 2016) 6 Raptors
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Dinosaur Ridge
Colorado, USA
Visitors:
Steve Ford and friend Susan. He had worked with Jason Beason many years ago. Sharon Cobe stopped by mid-day. Cyndy Johnson was there for many hours. All were of great assistance. Susan spotted the Swainson's. All had scopes, another plus.
Weather:
Overcast turning to quite sunny. Winds calm to a B2 breeze. Wind direction was variable from N, SE, E, ESE, NE. Barometer was virtually steady around 29.76". Temps from 12.2 C to 16.7 C. Horizons visible and becoming more clear as the day progressed. Quite hot in the sun by days end.
Raptor Observations:
9am-10am MDT was excellent w 3 raptors including a Swainson's. Mid-day local RT's were seen over west ridge, I-70 and Cabrini. 2 local TV's came up close to the site then turned south a couple of times. The first 2 raptors were very low on east side. The Swainson's was eye level east side. All other migrants were over west ridge.
Non-raptor Observations:
Very, very quiet. Robins, Magpies, Junco, Scrubjay, Meadowlark, just a few Ravens, Violet Green Tree Swallow. Townsend heard. Trail was fairly busy with mixed users. Close to a dozen deer above the gas station. Trail is hard and dry.
Predictions:
Another Swainson's, maybe some raptors we haven't counted yet this year.
Report submitted by Bird Conservancy of the Rockies (jeff....@birdconservancy.org)
Dinosaur Ridge information may be found at: http://www.birdconservancy.org/
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 are always welcome.
The hawkwatch is generally staffed by volunteers from Bird Conservancy of the
Rockies 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 south
side of lot to 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.
Colorado, USA
| Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 10, 2016 | |||
| Species | Day's Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turkey Vulture | 1 | 43 | 58 |
| Osprey | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Bald Eagle | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 0 | 9 | 18 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 1 | 18 | 25 |
| Northern Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 2 | 46 | 228 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swainson's Hawk | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Ferruginous Hawk | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| American Kestrel | 1 | 13 | 26 |
| Merlin | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Prairie Falcon | 0 | 5 | 10 |
| Mississippi Kite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Accipiter | 0 | 5 | 15 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 2 | 15 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| Total: | 6 | 155 | 435 |
| Observation start time: | 08:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 14:15:00 |
| Total observation time: | 6.25 hours |
| Official Counter | Gary Rossmiller |
| Observers: | Cyndy Johnson, Sharon Cobe, Steve Ford |
Visitors:
Steve Ford and friend Susan. He had worked with Jason Beason many years ago. Sharon Cobe stopped by mid-day. Cyndy Johnson was there for many hours. All were of great assistance. Susan spotted the Swainson's. All had scopes, another plus.
Weather:
Overcast turning to quite sunny. Winds calm to a B2 breeze. Wind direction was variable from N, SE, E, ESE, NE. Barometer was virtually steady around 29.76". Temps from 12.2 C to 16.7 C. Horizons visible and becoming more clear as the day progressed. Quite hot in the sun by days end.
Raptor Observations:
9am-10am MDT was excellent w 3 raptors including a Swainson's. Mid-day local RT's were seen over west ridge, I-70 and Cabrini. 2 local TV's came up close to the site then turned south a couple of times. The first 2 raptors were very low on east side. The Swainson's was eye level east side. All other migrants were over west ridge.
Non-raptor Observations:
Very, very quiet. Robins, Magpies, Junco, Scrubjay, Meadowlark, just a few Ravens, Violet Green Tree Swallow. Townsend heard. Trail was fairly busy with mixed users. Close to a dozen deer above the gas station. Trail is hard and dry.
Predictions:
Another Swainson's, maybe some raptors we haven't counted yet this year.
Report submitted by Bird Conservancy of the Rockies (jeff....@birdconservancy.org)
Dinosaur Ridge information may be found at: http://www.birdconservancy.org/
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 are always welcome.
The hawkwatch is generally staffed by volunteers from Bird Conservancy of the
Rockies 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 south
side of lot to 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.
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