Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory (02 Sep 2025) 22 Raptors
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Sep 2, 2025, 7:37:23 PM (2 days ago) Sep 2
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Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory
Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA
Visitors:
45 in total, including visits from hikers near and far. Great seeing Tom and Ginny from Lyndeborough up for a visit, and nice talking to 'Hot Hands,' a past A-T through-hiker.
Weather:
Warm and sunny with scattered cloud cover and only a light breeze from the west to the south as the day progressed. A cool start (10 degrees C) gave way to warmer afternoon temps (22 C) with some hazy skies by early afternoon.
Raptor Observations:
Small numbers of most of the regular early September migrants, led by Broad-wings and Bald Eagles. Local Red-tailed Hawk, Broad-winged Hawk, and a Merlin catching dragonflies later in the day.
Non-raptor Observations:
A few non-raptor highlights included Red Crossbill (2), Ruby-throated Hummingbird (2), Eastern Towhee (1), and Blackburnian Warbler (2). Darners and a Saddlebags dragonfly species, as well as several butterflies, including 4 Monarchs.
Predictions:
Looks like a similar weather pattern the next few days. Come help Kate on her first day as official counter tomorrow!
Report submitted by Phil Brown (br...@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: Sep 02, 2025 | |||
| Species | Day's Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osprey | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| Bald Eagle | 5 | 17 | 20 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 3 | 9 | 15 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| American Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 11 | 22 | 44 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Merlin | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Accipitrine | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total: | 22 | 63 | 102 |
| Observation start time: | 07:15:00 |
| Observation end time: | 16:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 8.75 hours |
| Official Counter | Julie Brown, Phil Brown |
| Observers: | Miki Foley, Tom Delaney, Tom Momeyer |
Visitors:
45 in total, including visits from hikers near and far. Great seeing Tom and Ginny from Lyndeborough up for a visit, and nice talking to 'Hot Hands,' a past A-T through-hiker.
Weather:
Warm and sunny with scattered cloud cover and only a light breeze from the west to the south as the day progressed. A cool start (10 degrees C) gave way to warmer afternoon temps (22 C) with some hazy skies by early afternoon.
Raptor Observations:
Small numbers of most of the regular early September migrants, led by Broad-wings and Bald Eagles. Local Red-tailed Hawk, Broad-winged Hawk, and a Merlin catching dragonflies later in the day.
Non-raptor Observations:
A few non-raptor highlights included Red Crossbill (2), Ruby-throated Hummingbird (2), Eastern Towhee (1), and Blackburnian Warbler (2). Darners and a Saddlebags dragonfly species, as well as several butterflies, including 4 Monarchs.
Predictions:
Looks like a similar weather pattern the next few days. Come help Kate on her first day as official counter tomorrow!
Report submitted by Phil Brown (br...@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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