Dinosaur Ridge (11 Mar 2016) 13 Raptors
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Dinosaur Ridge
Colorado, USA
Visitors:
Several hikers, dog walkers, runners, bikers
Weather:
Temperature: 55-68 degrees Fahrenheit; Wind: Variable in direction from the south and east @ 2-8 mph; Sky: Cloud cover varied from 5% to 15% with slight haze increasing throughout the day.
Raptor Observations:
Northern Harrier 1 Migrant Red-tailed Hawk 18 8 local birds, 11 migrants Ferruginous Hawk 1 Migrant American Kestrel 1 Local male
Non-raptor Observations:
Northern Flicker 2 Western Scrub-Jay 2 Black-billed Magpie 2 American Crow 7 Common Raven 5 Black-capped Chickadee 1 Mountain Chickadee 3 Bushtit 2 Mountain Bluebird 3 Townsend's Solitaire 2 American Robin 2 Dark-eyed Junco 10 Western Meadowlark 2 House Finch 4 9 Elk observed in Matthews/Winters Park 7 Mule Deer observed east of the ridge.
Predictions:
Most activity occurred before noon. Only one migrating RTHA was observed after noon.
Report submitted by Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (jeff....@rmbo.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: Mar 11, 2016 | |||
| Species | Day's Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osprey | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bald Eagle | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Northern Harrier | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Northern Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 11 | 56 | 56 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swainson's Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ferruginous Hawk | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Merlin | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Prairie Falcon | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mississippi Kite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Accipiter | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total: | 13 | 77 | 77 |
| Observation start time: | 09:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 15:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 6 hours |
| Official Counter | Dave Hill |
| Observers: | Cliff Hendrick, Debbie James, Jim Schmoker, Mike McAteer, Rob Reilly |
Visitors:
Several hikers, dog walkers, runners, bikers
Weather:
Temperature: 55-68 degrees Fahrenheit; Wind: Variable in direction from the south and east @ 2-8 mph; Sky: Cloud cover varied from 5% to 15% with slight haze increasing throughout the day.
Raptor Observations:
Northern Harrier 1 Migrant Red-tailed Hawk 18 8 local birds, 11 migrants Ferruginous Hawk 1 Migrant American Kestrel 1 Local male
Non-raptor Observations:
Northern Flicker 2 Western Scrub-Jay 2 Black-billed Magpie 2 American Crow 7 Common Raven 5 Black-capped Chickadee 1 Mountain Chickadee 3 Bushtit 2 Mountain Bluebird 3 Townsend's Solitaire 2 American Robin 2 Dark-eyed Junco 10 Western Meadowlark 2 House Finch 4 9 Elk observed in Matthews/Winters Park 7 Mule Deer observed east of the ridge.
Predictions:
Most activity occurred before noon. Only one migrating RTHA was observed after noon.
Report submitted by Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (jeff....@rmbo.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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