Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory (10 Nov 2025) Raptors
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Nov 10, 2025, 12:09:15 PM (8 days ago) Nov 10
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Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory
Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA
Visitors:
Two hikers and their dog visited while passing through on their hike to North Pack.
Weather:
Rain first thing in the morning with low clouds throughout the count period. A few openings between the clouds around 10, then socked in for the rest of the count period. Other than the visibility, it was pretty nice up there, with with little wind and temps around 5 C. Count ended early due to deteriorating conditions.
Raptor Observations:
With the conditions, no raptors were detected. A Blue Jay, did a pretty convincing broad-wing call at one point though...
Non-raptor Observations:
The observatory was teeming with songbird life all morning with at least 60 juncos milling about with a few White-throated Sparrows, chickadees, kinglets, and nuthatches. Robins and a Pileated Woodpecker were enjoying the Mountain Ash, and a flock of crows and two flocks of geese were heard flying by through the clouds.
Predictions:
Tomorrow will be brisk, with a high of 25 F at the summit and stiff winds from the west/northwest. Visibility should be better, and some birds may be on the move! Tomorrow is also the last day the auto road is open, provided the road isn't icy from overnight precipitation.
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: Nov 10, 2025 | |||
| Species | Day's Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 4 | 222 |
| Osprey | 0 | 0 | 167 |
| Bald Eagle | 0 | 9 | 158 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 1 | 121 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 0 | 11 | 1133 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 0 | 2 | 190 |
| American Goshawk | 0 | 3 | 11 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 14 | 86 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 5821 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 57 | 137 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| American Kestrel | 0 | 0 | 196 |
| Merlin | 0 | 2 | 80 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Unknown Accipitrine | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Total: | 0 | 110 | 8409 |
| Observation start time: | 09:30:00 |
| Observation end time: | 12:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 2.5 hours |
| Official Counter | Nate Marchessault |
| Observers: |
Visitors:
Two hikers and their dog visited while passing through on their hike to North Pack.
Weather:
Rain first thing in the morning with low clouds throughout the count period. A few openings between the clouds around 10, then socked in for the rest of the count period. Other than the visibility, it was pretty nice up there, with with little wind and temps around 5 C. Count ended early due to deteriorating conditions.
Raptor Observations:
With the conditions, no raptors were detected. A Blue Jay, did a pretty convincing broad-wing call at one point though...
Non-raptor Observations:
The observatory was teeming with songbird life all morning with at least 60 juncos milling about with a few White-throated Sparrows, chickadees, kinglets, and nuthatches. Robins and a Pileated Woodpecker were enjoying the Mountain Ash, and a flock of crows and two flocks of geese were heard flying by through the clouds.
Predictions:
Tomorrow will be brisk, with a high of 25 F at the summit and stiff winds from the west/northwest. Visibility should be better, and some birds may be on the move! Tomorrow is also the last day the auto road is open, provided the road isn't icy from overnight precipitation.
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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