Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory (30 Sep 2024) 150 Raptors
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Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory
Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA
Visitors:
A busy day. 100 plus including a class from Mountain Shadows School in Dublin (who were really well primed and knowledgeable) and a large class from Wilkins Elementary in Amherst.
Weather:
Gorgeous day. Light NE wind, beautiful puffy cloud-filled sky.
Raptor Observations:
A nice steady push of birds all day. We even had a proper kettle of 35 broadwings. An adult Red-shoulder and the usual mix of local Red-tails and TVs. Two immature Bald Eagles talon-grappled above North Pack, but didn't migrate.
Non-raptor Observations:
2 Pine Warbler, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Siskin, three flocks of Canada Geese, Yellow-rumps. The flock of Ravens peaked at 27.
Predictions:
If the weather is similar to today, it could be another good day.
Report submitted by Iain C MacLeod (pandi...@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: Sep 30, 2024 | |||
| Species | Day's Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Osprey | 9 | 156 | 165 |
| Bald Eagle | 6 | 87 | 99 |
| Northern Harrier | 3 | 82 | 82 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 44 | 699 | 703 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 7 | 86 | 87 |
| American Goshawk | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 18 | 18 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 71 | 2966 | 3034 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 22 | 22 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| American Kestrel | 8 | 156 | 158 |
| Merlin | 2 | 64 | 70 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| Unknown Accipiter | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 20 | 21 |
| Total: | 150 | 4395 | 4499 |
| Observation start time: | 08:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 16:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 8 hours |
| Official Counter | Iain MacLeod |
| Observers: | Chuck Carlson, Francie VonMertens, Meade Cadot, Nate Marchessault, Phil Brown, Tom Delaney |
Visitors:
A busy day. 100 plus including a class from Mountain Shadows School in Dublin (who were really well primed and knowledgeable) and a large class from Wilkins Elementary in Amherst.
Weather:
Gorgeous day. Light NE wind, beautiful puffy cloud-filled sky.
Raptor Observations:
A nice steady push of birds all day. We even had a proper kettle of 35 broadwings. An adult Red-shoulder and the usual mix of local Red-tails and TVs. Two immature Bald Eagles talon-grappled above North Pack, but didn't migrate.
Non-raptor Observations:
2 Pine Warbler, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Siskin, three flocks of Canada Geese, Yellow-rumps. The flock of Ravens peaked at 27.
Predictions:
If the weather is similar to today, it could be another good day.
Report submitted by Iain C MacLeod (pandi...@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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