Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory (01 Oct 2025) 51 Raptors
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Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory
Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA
Visitors:
107. Lovely to see Brian & Pat and Tom & Ginny, and thanks Dave for your help!
Weather:
Sunshine and clear skies with temperatures ranging from 40 to 54 degrees F. Brisk breeze from the Northeast, shifting to the North at times. Nice visibility, with Mt. Washington in view all day.
Raptor Observations:
Most birds moved in the morning, with migration slowing down in the afternoon. First bird of October was an American Kestrel cruising high overhead, and the last bird of today was a beautiful Red-tail who flew right in to take a close look at Gina, the decoy owl. Sharpies were the most abundant migrants of the day, followed by kestrels, and then harriers, along with two Cooper's, one Merlin, one Bald Eagle, and zero broad-wings.
Non-raptor Observations:
Several Yellow-rumped Warblers and White-throated Sparrows stopped by throughout the day. Blue Jays: 7/132 Monarchs: 1/492
Predictions:
Similar conditions in the forecast for tomorrow.
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 01, 2025 | |||
| Species | Day's Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Osprey | 0 | 0 | 161 |
| Bald Eagle | 1 | 1 | 106 |
| Northern Harrier | 7 | 7 | 77 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 31 | 31 | 805 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 2 | 2 | 122 |
| American Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 5814 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 9 | 9 | 162 |
| Merlin | 1 | 1 | 42 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Unknown Accipitrine | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Total: | 51 | 51 | 7370 |
| Observation start time: | 07:30:00 |
| Observation end time: | 16:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 8.5 hours |
| Official Counter | Kate McKay, Mark Timmerman |
| Observers: | Mark Timmerman, Meade Cadot, Tom Momeyer |
Visitors:
107. Lovely to see Brian & Pat and Tom & Ginny, and thanks Dave for your help!
Weather:
Sunshine and clear skies with temperatures ranging from 40 to 54 degrees F. Brisk breeze from the Northeast, shifting to the North at times. Nice visibility, with Mt. Washington in view all day.
Raptor Observations:
Most birds moved in the morning, with migration slowing down in the afternoon. First bird of October was an American Kestrel cruising high overhead, and the last bird of today was a beautiful Red-tail who flew right in to take a close look at Gina, the decoy owl. Sharpies were the most abundant migrants of the day, followed by kestrels, and then harriers, along with two Cooper's, one Merlin, one Bald Eagle, and zero broad-wings.
Non-raptor Observations:
Several Yellow-rumped Warblers and White-throated Sparrows stopped by throughout the day. Blue Jays: 7/132 Monarchs: 1/492
Predictions:
Similar conditions in the forecast for tomorrow.
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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