Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory (23 Sep 2025) 3 Raptors
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Sep 23, 2025, 7:55:33 PM (13 hours ago) Sep 23
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Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory
Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA
Visitors:
42 is a good number considering the weather. The highlight was 7 6th graders from the Mountain Shadows School. We were privileged to be a part of their curriculum and it was fun to see them all so dedicated to the lesson.
Weather:
Clouds and low ceilings dominated the day. Although winds were light they blew from the SW or WSW throughout the count period. Starting at12 C, temperatures rose briefly to 18 C, before dropping to 16 C by end of day. A shower sprinkled the observatory around 12:30 EST and heavy drizzle chased the observers away a couple minutes before 4 EST. No sign of any thermal activity today even during occasional peeks of sunshine.
Raptor Observations:
It should not come as a surprise given the weather that we only saw 3 raptors today. All birds were viewed very close with the unaided eye. 2 ospreys popped up from the valley and passed very near to the counters. A single Cooper’s hawk was the only bird that could be tracked for a sell distance as it flew at observatory height from North Pack to past Pack Monadnock. Then only local bird was a brief appearance of a single turkey vulture.
Non-raptor Observations:
Excluding raptors, 25 species were witnessed today. Six species of warblers a Carolina Wren and Winter Wren and an Eastern Phoebe were some of the highlights. Mr. and Mrs. Towhee continue to grace us with their presence. Our Eastern Cottontail made an end of day appearance. Finally we were also visited by a Winter Firefly.
Predictions:
Scattered showers remain in the forecast. Likely cooler with an east wind likely.
Report submitted by Glen Chretien (b0ba...@yahoo.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 23, 2025 | |||
| Species | Day's Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 16 | 16 |
| Osprey | 2 | 131 | 136 |
| Bald Eagle | 0 | 87 | 90 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 49 | 49 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 0 | 632 | 638 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 1 | 94 | 94 |
| American Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 5643 | 5665 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 0 | 136 | 136 |
| Merlin | 0 | 29 | 30 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| Unknown Accipitrine | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 18 | 18 |
| Total: | 3 | 6857 | 6896 |
| Observation start time: | 07:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 16:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 9 hours |
| Official Counter | Glen Chretien, Tom Delaney |
| Observers: | Helen Dalbeck, Lori-Ann Chretien, Nikko Gagnon, Tom Delaney |
Visitors:
42 is a good number considering the weather. The highlight was 7 6th graders from the Mountain Shadows School. We were privileged to be a part of their curriculum and it was fun to see them all so dedicated to the lesson.
Weather:
Clouds and low ceilings dominated the day. Although winds were light they blew from the SW or WSW throughout the count period. Starting at12 C, temperatures rose briefly to 18 C, before dropping to 16 C by end of day. A shower sprinkled the observatory around 12:30 EST and heavy drizzle chased the observers away a couple minutes before 4 EST. No sign of any thermal activity today even during occasional peeks of sunshine.
Raptor Observations:
It should not come as a surprise given the weather that we only saw 3 raptors today. All birds were viewed very close with the unaided eye. 2 ospreys popped up from the valley and passed very near to the counters. A single Cooper’s hawk was the only bird that could be tracked for a sell distance as it flew at observatory height from North Pack to past Pack Monadnock. Then only local bird was a brief appearance of a single turkey vulture.
Non-raptor Observations:
Excluding raptors, 25 species were witnessed today. Six species of warblers a Carolina Wren and Winter Wren and an Eastern Phoebe were some of the highlights. Mr. and Mrs. Towhee continue to grace us with their presence. Our Eastern Cottontail made an end of day appearance. Finally we were also visited by a Winter Firefly.
Predictions:
Scattered showers remain in the forecast. Likely cooler with an east wind likely.
Report submitted by Glen Chretien (b0ba...@yahoo.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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