Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory (31 Oct 2025) 6 Raptors

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Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory
Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA

Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 31, 2025
Species	Day's Count	Month Total	Season Total
Black Vulture	0	4	6
Turkey Vulture	1	200	218
Osprey	0	6	167
Bald Eagle	2	44	149
Northern Harrier	0	50	120
Sharp-shinned Hawk	0	348	1122
Cooper's Hawk	0	68	188
American Goshawk	0	8	8
Red-shouldered Hawk	0	63	72
Broad-winged Hawk	0	7	5821
Red-tailed Hawk	3	73	80
Rough-legged Hawk	0	0	0
Golden Eagle	0	2	2
American Kestrel	0	43	196
Merlin	0	37	78
Peregrine Falcon	0	10	29
Unknown Accipitrine	0	2	5
Unknown Buteo	0	0	2
Unknown Falcon	0	2	3
Unknown Eagle	0	1	1
Unknown Raptor	0	12	32
Total:	6	980	8299

Observation start time:	08:00:00
Observation end time:	16:00:00
Total observation time:	8 hours
Official Counter	Kate McKay
Observers:	Annamarie Saenger, Chuck Carlson

Visitors:
22. Thanks to David for hawkwatching with us again.

Weather:
Cloudy with temperatures decreasing from 44 °F to 37 °F. The summit was covered in mist for the first couple of hours. The wind blew strong from the southwest all day.

Raptor Observations:
Migrants consisted of a few Red-tails, two adult Bald Eagles, and one Turkey Vulture. Local Red-tails were often kiting near North Pack.

Non-raptor Observations:
One rabbit and several juncos (including the one with two white spots) kept us company. Purple Finches and robins were occasionally seen.

Predictions:
Tomorrow looks more favorable for migration, with wind from the northwest.

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Report submitted by Kate McKay (norther...@gmail.com)
Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at: www.harriscenter.org
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