Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory (05 Nov 2025) 5 Raptors
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Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory
Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA
Visitors:
13.
Weather:
Cloudy with a light breeze from the southwest, shifting to the south as the day went on. Temperatures started at 34 °F, slowly increased, and then stayed steady at 41 °F during the afternoon.
Raptor Observations:
A few red-tails and a juvenile harrier were the only migrants of the day. A red-shoulder came by heading north, paused to circle for a bit, and then kept going, eventually disappearing beyond Crotched Mountain. Other non-migrants included the local red-tails and an immature Bald Eagle.
Non-raptor Observations:
In the morning, three Snow Buntings were hanging out near the summit parking lot. A flock of eleven Purple Finches posed for pictures in spruces near the hawkwatch. Juncos were occasionally seen, a couple of White-throated Sparrows came in for seed, and an Evening Grosbeak was heard flying over. Chipmunks, rabbits, and clouds provided entertainment throughout the day.
Predictions:
Sunnier and colder tomorrow with a wind from the northwest. Could be good for migrants!
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: Nov 05, 2025 | |||
| Species | Day's Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 3 | 221 |
| Osprey | 0 | 0 | 167 |
| Bald Eagle | 0 | 7 | 156 |
| Northern Harrier | 1 | 1 | 121 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 0 | 9 | 1131 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 0 | 1 | 189 |
| American Goshawk | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 12 | 84 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 5821 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 4 | 36 | 116 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| American Kestrel | 0 | 0 | 196 |
| Merlin | 0 | 1 | 79 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Unknown Accipitrine | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Total: | 5 | 75 | 8374 |
| Observation start time: | 09:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 15:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 6 hours |
| Official Counter | Kate McKay |
| Observers: | Chuck Carlson, David Wiedner, Mark Timmerman |
Visitors:
13.
Weather:
Cloudy with a light breeze from the southwest, shifting to the south as the day went on. Temperatures started at 34 °F, slowly increased, and then stayed steady at 41 °F during the afternoon.
Raptor Observations:
A few red-tails and a juvenile harrier were the only migrants of the day. A red-shoulder came by heading north, paused to circle for a bit, and then kept going, eventually disappearing beyond Crotched Mountain. Other non-migrants included the local red-tails and an immature Bald Eagle.
Non-raptor Observations:
In the morning, three Snow Buntings were hanging out near the summit parking lot. A flock of eleven Purple Finches posed for pictures in spruces near the hawkwatch. Juncos were occasionally seen, a couple of White-throated Sparrows came in for seed, and an Evening Grosbeak was heard flying over. Chipmunks, rabbits, and clouds provided entertainment throughout the day.
Predictions:
Sunnier and colder tomorrow with a wind from the northwest. Could be good for migrants!
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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