Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory (12 Oct 2025) 2 Raptors
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Oct 12, 2025, 11:43:30 PM (2 days ago) Oct 12
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Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory
Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA
Visitors:
70. Nice number of visitors for a foggy day. Hello to John and Eric!
Weather:
The summit was covered in fog all morning. It remained foggy throughout mid-day, and then a light drizzle finally ended the count. Wind was from the northeast and temperatures were in the low forties. There was visibility to North Pack for one very brief moment.
Raptor Observations:
Despite the fog, we managed to observe one sharpie and one Merlin moving through. Both were easily seen with the unaided eye.
Non-raptor Observations:
The White-throated Sparrows and chipmunks were eagerly awaiting our arrival as it meant lunch was served. A Blue Jay also appreciated the birdseed we put out. Purple Finches and Pine Siskins occasionally flew over in the fog or landed in nearby conifers.
Predictions:
Cloudy and windy tomorrow with showers expected.
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: Oct 12, 2025 | |||
| Species | Day's Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Black Vulture | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 118 | 136 |
| Osprey | 0 | 6 | 167 |
| Bald Eagle | 0 | 18 | 123 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 33 | 103 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 1 | 182 | 956 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 0 | 24 | 144 |
| American Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 6 | 15 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 7 | 5821 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 8 | 15 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 0 | 38 | 191 |
| Merlin | 1 | 22 | 63 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 5 | 24 |
| Unknown Accipitrine | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 5 | 25 |
| Total: | 2 | 474 | 7793 |
| Observation start time: | 10:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 13:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 3 hours |
| Official Counter | Kate McKay |
| Observers: | Katrina Fenton |
Visitors:
70. Nice number of visitors for a foggy day. Hello to John and Eric!
Weather:
The summit was covered in fog all morning. It remained foggy throughout mid-day, and then a light drizzle finally ended the count. Wind was from the northeast and temperatures were in the low forties. There was visibility to North Pack for one very brief moment.
Raptor Observations:
Despite the fog, we managed to observe one sharpie and one Merlin moving through. Both were easily seen with the unaided eye.
Non-raptor Observations:
The White-throated Sparrows and chipmunks were eagerly awaiting our arrival as it meant lunch was served. A Blue Jay also appreciated the birdseed we put out. Purple Finches and Pine Siskins occasionally flew over in the fog or landed in nearby conifers.
Predictions:
Cloudy and windy tomorrow with showers expected.
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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