Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory (17 Sep 2025) 136 Raptors
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Sep 17, 2025, 10:09:02 PM (2 days ago) Sep 17
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Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory
Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA
Visitors:
63.
Weather:
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then became partly sunny for a little bit in the early afternoon. Light breeze mainly from the southeast. Temperatures started in the high forties and reached the low sixties by late afternoon.
Raptor Observations:
Today was a slow day for broad-wings, with only a few small kettles forming in the afternoon. Other migrants included several sharpies, a handful of kestrels, a few juvenile harriers, and a couple of Turkey Vultures. Nice views of a sharpie chasing after a kestrel, and of a Cooper's and sharpie chasing each other.
Non-raptor Observations:
Several juncos, many chipmunks, the pair of towhees, two White-throated Sparrows, one Ruby-crowned Kinglet, and one Marbled Purple Jumping Spider hung about the hawkwatch today. Blue Jays: 18/18 Monarchs: 11/351
Predictions:
Tomorrow looks to be warm and sunny with a breeze from the west. Could be good for thermals! Note: Although auto road reservations might not be available, that doesn't necessarily mean the road is closed. Call the park beforehand to check and come join us!
Report submitted by Kate McKay (norther...@gmail.com)
Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at: www.harriscenter.org
More information at hawkcount.org: [Site Profile] [Day Summary] [Month Summary]
Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA
| Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 17, 2025 | |||
| Species | Day's Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Turkey Vulture | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Osprey | 3 | 82 | 87 |
| Bald Eagle | 1 | 66 | 69 |
| Northern Harrier | 4 | 39 | 39 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 23 | 383 | 389 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 2 | 81 | 81 |
| American Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 94 | 4596 | 4618 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 6 | 91 | 91 |
| Merlin | 0 | 20 | 21 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Unknown Accipitrine | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Raptor | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Total: | 136 | 5378 | 5417 |
| Observation start time: | 07:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 16:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 9 hours |
| Official Counter | Kate McKay, Mark Timmerman |
| Observers: | Annamarie Saenger, Chuck Carlson, Glen & Lori Chretien, Katrina Fenton, Mark Timmerman, Mike Gebo, Nora Hanke |
Visitors:
63.
Weather:
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then became partly sunny for a little bit in the early afternoon. Light breeze mainly from the southeast. Temperatures started in the high forties and reached the low sixties by late afternoon.
Raptor Observations:
Today was a slow day for broad-wings, with only a few small kettles forming in the afternoon. Other migrants included several sharpies, a handful of kestrels, a few juvenile harriers, and a couple of Turkey Vultures. Nice views of a sharpie chasing after a kestrel, and of a Cooper's and sharpie chasing each other.
Non-raptor Observations:
Several juncos, many chipmunks, the pair of towhees, two White-throated Sparrows, one Ruby-crowned Kinglet, and one Marbled Purple Jumping Spider hung about the hawkwatch today. Blue Jays: 18/18 Monarchs: 11/351
Predictions:
Tomorrow looks to be warm and sunny with a breeze from the west. Could be good for thermals! Note: Although auto road reservations might not be available, that doesn't necessarily mean the road is closed. Call the park beforehand to check and come join us!
Report submitted by Kate McKay (norther...@gmail.com)
Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at: www.harriscenter.org
More information at hawkcount.org: [Site Profile] [Day Summary] [Month Summary]
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