Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory (13 Oct 2025) 3 Raptors
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Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory
Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA
Visitors:
6. Sorry to Chuck who I misled by saying it wouldn't clear up at all. Happy 11th birthday to Isaiah who came up looking for hawks and managed to see a peregrine. On this day in Pack history: "2023: Sometimes good birds come if you just start talking about them. Katrina Fenton: ""Glen mentioned Snow Geese this morning, and lo and behold, one was mixed in with a flock of Canada Geese this afternoon. This was the first Snow Goose to be seen at the hawk watch since 2015. It was a good day overall for waterbird migration, but the wind was a bit too brisk for songbirds."""
Weather:
Nor'easter! Forecast had looked like a wash but cleared enough for a short watch in the afternoon. 15 C with stiff NE winds and variable visibility.
Raptor Observations:
Not much going on, but a couple peregrines and a sharpie made it worth the trek.
Non-raptor Observations:
Big flock of juncos moved through at one point, I estimated about 60.
Predictions:
Chance of rain is much lower with weaker winds from the northeast. Could be a decent day if it's dry and not clouded in, and Wednesday is looking good!
Report submitted by Nate Marchessault (na...@harriscenter.org)
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 13, 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 | 183 | 957 |
| 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 | 0 | 22 | 63 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 2 | 7 | 26 |
| 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: | 3 | 477 | 7796 |
| Observation start time: | 14:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 16:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 1.5 hours |
| Official Counter | Nate Marchessault |
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Visitors:
6. Sorry to Chuck who I misled by saying it wouldn't clear up at all. Happy 11th birthday to Isaiah who came up looking for hawks and managed to see a peregrine. On this day in Pack history: "2023: Sometimes good birds come if you just start talking about them. Katrina Fenton: ""Glen mentioned Snow Geese this morning, and lo and behold, one was mixed in with a flock of Canada Geese this afternoon. This was the first Snow Goose to be seen at the hawk watch since 2015. It was a good day overall for waterbird migration, but the wind was a bit too brisk for songbirds."""
Weather:
Nor'easter! Forecast had looked like a wash but cleared enough for a short watch in the afternoon. 15 C with stiff NE winds and variable visibility.
Raptor Observations:
Not much going on, but a couple peregrines and a sharpie made it worth the trek.
Non-raptor Observations:
Big flock of juncos moved through at one point, I estimated about 60.
Predictions:
Chance of rain is much lower with weaker winds from the northeast. Could be a decent day if it's dry and not clouded in, and Wednesday is looking good!
Report submitted by Nate Marchessault (na...@harriscenter.org)
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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