Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory (25 Apr 2026) 16 Raptors
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Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory
Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA
Visitors:
17, beating the raptors by one. All asked great questions and some were confused by a spring counter.
Weather:
Overcast with high Cirrus clouds that significantly dulled the day�s sunshine. The sun was diffuse enough to never quite feel warm at the viewing platform as temperatures stayed in the low 50�s F all day. Winds were always less than 5 mph from the east until switching to the southeast in the last hour.
Raptor Observations:
There were 5 raptor related species seen migrating today. Broad-winged hawks led the count with 10 seen birds. All were flying one by one with no kettles. Only the two sharpies were seen migrating closely together and interacting. Two turkey vultures flew very high and due north unlike the many wandering around the summit.
Non-raptor Observations:
A large group of Pine Siskin and four Red Crossbills kept the counters company all day circling and visiting the platform frequently. A Pileated woodpecker made a close pass at the end of day.
Predictions:
Similar to today and we are in peak broadwing season.
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: Apr 25, 2026 | |||
| Species | Day's Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turkey Vulture | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Osprey | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bald Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Northern Harrier | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Merlin | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Accipitrine | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total: | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Observation start time: | 11:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 15:30:00 |
| Total observation time: | 5 hours |
| Official Counter | Glen Chretien |
| Observers: | Lori-Ann Chretien |
Visitors:
17, beating the raptors by one. All asked great questions and some were confused by a spring counter.
Weather:
Overcast with high Cirrus clouds that significantly dulled the day�s sunshine. The sun was diffuse enough to never quite feel warm at the viewing platform as temperatures stayed in the low 50�s F all day. Winds were always less than 5 mph from the east until switching to the southeast in the last hour.
Raptor Observations:
There were 5 raptor related species seen migrating today. Broad-winged hawks led the count with 10 seen birds. All were flying one by one with no kettles. Only the two sharpies were seen migrating closely together and interacting. Two turkey vultures flew very high and due north unlike the many wandering around the summit.
Non-raptor Observations:
A large group of Pine Siskin and four Red Crossbills kept the counters company all day circling and visiting the platform frequently. A Pileated woodpecker made a close pass at the end of day.
Predictions:
Similar to today and we are in peak broadwing season.
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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