Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Visitors:
5 people visited the hawkwatch today.
Weather:
After a chilly start, the March sun and lighter winds warmed things up to a comfortable level, especially compared to yesterday. Winds were out of the NW most of the day, until a shift to more southerly during the last hour brought back the chill with the influence of a seabreeze. The maximum temperature reached the freezing point today, but didn't want to budge beyond it.
Raptor Observations:
The first Red-shouldered and Cooper's Hawks of the season were recorded today. Local activity of resident Bald Eagle pairs were frequent today with courtship displays and territorial disputes. One Red-shouldered Hawk was also seen displaying - perhaps a nesting pair again this year.
Non-raptor Observations:
The highlight of the day was one Red Crossbill that flew past the mountain in the morning. Two Wood Ducks were also a treat. The only other non-raptor migrants recorded today were 4 European Starlings. 22 species were seen and heard from the mountain today.
Predictions:
Our most favorable SW winds are predicted to start the day. The time it takes to rotate to the south will dictate just how good tomorrow could be. Temperatures reaching the mid-40s should make for a comfortable day of hawkwatching, perhaps without wearing everything we own.
Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
Bradbury Mountain State Park information may be found at: www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com/bradbury-mountain-hawkwatch
More information at hawkcount.org: [Site Profile] [Day Summary] [Month Summary]
| Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 16, 2021 | |||
| Species | Day's Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turkey Vulture | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Osprey | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bald Eagle | 9 | 12 | 12 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Northern Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Merlin | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Accipiter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total: | 30 | 35 | 35 |
| Observation start time: | 08:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 16:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 8 hours |
| Official Counter | Andrew Sharp |
| Observers: | Derek Lovitch, Don Thompson, Jeannette Lovitch, Jim Pinfold, Mathew Gilbert |
Visitors:
5 people visited the hawkwatch today.
Weather:
After a chilly start, the March sun and lighter winds warmed things up to a comfortable level, especially compared to yesterday. Winds were out of the NW most of the day, until a shift to more southerly during the last hour brought back the chill with the influence of a seabreeze. The maximum temperature reached the freezing point today, but didn't want to budge beyond it.
Raptor Observations:
The first Red-shouldered and Cooper's Hawks of the season were recorded today. Local activity of resident Bald Eagle pairs were frequent today with courtship displays and territorial disputes. One Red-shouldered Hawk was also seen displaying - perhaps a nesting pair again this year.
Non-raptor Observations:
The highlight of the day was one Red Crossbill that flew past the mountain in the morning. Two Wood Ducks were also a treat. The only other non-raptor migrants recorded today were 4 European Starlings. 22 species were seen and heard from the mountain today.
Predictions:
Our most favorable SW winds are predicted to start the day. The time it takes to rotate to the south will dictate just how good tomorrow could be. Temperatures reaching the mid-40s should make for a comfortable day of hawkwatching, perhaps without wearing everything we own.
Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
Bradbury Mountain State Park information may be found at: www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com/bradbury-mountain-hawkwatch
More information at hawkcount.org: [Site Profile] [Day Summary] [Month Summary]
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