Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory (14 Sep 2025) 3376 Raptors
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Sep 14, 2025, 9:08:10 PM (5 days ago) Sep 14
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Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory
Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA
Visitors:
111.
Weather:
With 100% cloud cover in the morning, birds started to get lift late. But after the quiet start, things got busy. Temperatures up to 20 C, haze in the distance, and ideal wind direction.
Raptor Observations:
Thousands of Broad-wings streamed by today, sometimes forming large kettles. Often high in the sky, they looked like "ants crawling over a piece of candy" in the words of Mark Timmerman. After the 118 sharpies, kestrels were the third most abundant migrant at 42. All 5 harriers were juveniles.
Non-raptor Observations:
A small flock of Purple Finches flew over in the morning. The White-crowned Sparrow continues, along with the pair of towhees. Excellent day for Monarchs; the last time we broke 100 Monarchs in a day was two years ago. Mourning Cloak and White Admiral were also seen. Monarchs: 106/265 Ruby-throated Hummingbird: 6/62
Predictions:
Partly sunny with light variable wind and temperatures in the sixties.
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: Sep 14, 2025 | |||
| Species | Day's Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osprey | 24 | 61 | 66 |
| Bald Eagle | 18 | 51 | 54 |
| Northern Harrier | 5 | 22 | 22 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 118 | 267 | 273 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 5 | 70 | 70 |
| American Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 3160 | 3875 | 3897 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 42 | 71 | 71 |
| Merlin | 1 | 13 | 14 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown Accipitrine | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Raptor | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total: | 3376 | 4440 | 4479 |
| Observation start time: | 07:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 16:30:00 |
| Total observation time: | 9 hours |
| Official Counter | Kate McKay |
| Observers: | Annamarie Saenger, Chuck Carlson, Glen & Lori Chretien, Hillary Siener, Katrina Fenton, Levi Burford, Mark Timmerman, Mike Gebo, Nora Hanke |
Visitors:
111.
Weather:
With 100% cloud cover in the morning, birds started to get lift late. But after the quiet start, things got busy. Temperatures up to 20 C, haze in the distance, and ideal wind direction.
Raptor Observations:
Thousands of Broad-wings streamed by today, sometimes forming large kettles. Often high in the sky, they looked like "ants crawling over a piece of candy" in the words of Mark Timmerman. After the 118 sharpies, kestrels were the third most abundant migrant at 42. All 5 harriers were juveniles.
Non-raptor Observations:
A small flock of Purple Finches flew over in the morning. The White-crowned Sparrow continues, along with the pair of towhees. Excellent day for Monarchs; the last time we broke 100 Monarchs in a day was two years ago. Mourning Cloak and White Admiral were also seen. Monarchs: 106/265 Ruby-throated Hummingbird: 6/62
Predictions:
Partly sunny with light variable wind and temperatures in the sixties.
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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