Hawk count 18 September

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Susan Fogleman

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Sep 18, 2025, 5:43:54 PM (23 hours ago) Sep 18
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Mt Pero, South Campton NH     40 hawks    4.5 hours

Not an “official” site.  Postage stamp view of sky overhead, with somewhat open view to west.

Hours: 1210 to 1530 EDT minus total 30 minutes absent . 15% wispy cirrus cloud to start, varying throughout watch period from10 to 20% to 0%;  Winds: light  W at ground level, but cloud movement indicated higher speed out of WNW aloft, becoming NW circa 1540
 

Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 16, 2025
SpeciesDay's Count

Sharp-shinned Hawk2
Cooper's Hawk1

Broad-winged Hawk36

Peregrine Falcon1


Comments:  The BWs were counted in the 1200 to 133 hour, with another minor pulse between 1400 and 1430.   From then on NW winds+ BLUE skies = unfulfilled optimism.  (Similar to Little Round Top  historic situation)





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