Dinosaur Ridge - Denver Field Ornithologists (05 May 2023) 62 Raptors
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Dinosaur Ridge - Denver Field Ornithologists
Colorado, USA
Visitors:
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the count today! As we approach the end of the season volunteers are coming for their final shift, so thank you especially to Dave Hill and Chris Gearhart for all of your work, time, and passion every Friday this season. We saw 29 visitors at the ridge today including a couple that got to enjoy our multi-buteo line in the morning.
Weather:
It was a beautiful morning with partially cloudy skies and light winds from the E. Winds picked up in the afternoon and storm clouds could be seen all around us. The count was ended at 1445 MST due to high winds.
Raptor Observations:
Migration kicked off first thing this morning with birds far over the western ridges. Highlights include continuing BW, a few coming close, and a four bird line directly overhead of a dark-morph FH, SW, and two BW. We continue to see FH moving and are enjoying every second! Local TV, RT, and GE were seen today with high activity in the afternoon.
Non-raptor Observations:
At least 3 BGGN were singing and calling for most of the day, the most we’ve seen this season at once. A LEWO was seen by Steve Small and Carol Cwiklinski flying past on their hike up. A BUOR was also seen flying past the count site today! Passerine activity decreased in the afternoon and corvid activity was low all day.
Predictions:
Another sunny morning is expected with some clouds in the afternoon. Winds may be moderate to strong in the afternoon.
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]
Colorado, USA
| Daily Raptor Counts: May 05, 2023 | |||
| Species | Day's Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turkey Vulture | 8 | 51 | 409 |
| Osprey | 1 | 7 | 59 |
| Bald Eagle | 0 | 4 | 55 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 1 | 31 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 7 | 16 | 93 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 7 | 35 | 259 |
| Northern Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 12 | 42 | 167 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 10 | 29 | 470 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swainson's Hawk | 5 | 19 | 54 |
| Ferruginous Hawk | 3 | 8 | 62 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 2 | 39 |
| American Kestrel | 7 | 15 | 373 |
| Merlin | 0 | 4 | 26 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 2 | 20 |
| Prairie Falcon | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Mississippi Kite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Accipiter | 1 | 3 | 14 |
| Unknown Buteo | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Total: | 62 | 241 | 2156 |
| Observation start time: | 08:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 15:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 6.75 hours |
| Official Counter | Carol Cwiklinski, Emma Riley |
| Observers: | Carol Cwiklinski, Amy Walsh, Chris Gearhart, Dave Hill, Emma Riley, Karen Rutledge, Steve Small |
Visitors:
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the count today! As we approach the end of the season volunteers are coming for their final shift, so thank you especially to Dave Hill and Chris Gearhart for all of your work, time, and passion every Friday this season. We saw 29 visitors at the ridge today including a couple that got to enjoy our multi-buteo line in the morning.
Weather:
It was a beautiful morning with partially cloudy skies and light winds from the E. Winds picked up in the afternoon and storm clouds could be seen all around us. The count was ended at 1445 MST due to high winds.
Raptor Observations:
Migration kicked off first thing this morning with birds far over the western ridges. Highlights include continuing BW, a few coming close, and a four bird line directly overhead of a dark-morph FH, SW, and two BW. We continue to see FH moving and are enjoying every second! Local TV, RT, and GE were seen today with high activity in the afternoon.
Non-raptor Observations:
At least 3 BGGN were singing and calling for most of the day, the most we’ve seen this season at once. A LEWO was seen by Steve Small and Carol Cwiklinski flying past on their hike up. A BUOR was also seen flying past the count site today! Passerine activity decreased in the afternoon and corvid activity was low all day.
Predictions:
Another sunny morning is expected with some clouds in the afternoon. Winds may be moderate to strong in the afternoon.
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]
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