[Maine-birds] Fwd: HSR: Bradbury Mountain State Park (01 Apr 2014) 22 Raptors

> Bradbury Mountain State Park
> Pownal, Maine, USA
> Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 01, 2014
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>
> Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
> ------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
> Black Vulture 0 0 0
> Turkey Vulture 0 0 225
> Osprey 0 0 1
> Bald Eagle 1 1 49
> Northern Harrier 1 1 9
> Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 25
> Cooper's Hawk 1 1 30
> Northern Goshawk 0 0 4
> Red-shouldered Hawk 2 2 123
> Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
> Red-tailed Hawk 17 17 242
> Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 1
> Golden Eagle 0 0 0
> American Kestrel 0 0 3
> Merlin 0 0 4
> Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
> Unknown Accipiter 0 0 1
> Unknown Buteo 0 0 5
> Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
> Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
> Unknown Raptor 0 0 6
>
> Total: 22 22 728
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>
> Observation start time: 08:00:00
> Observation end time: 16:00:00
> Total observation time: 8 hours
>
> Official Counter: Katrina Fenton
>
> Observers: Derek Lovitch, Jeannette Lovitch
>
> Visitors:
> 13.
>
>
> Weather:
> The storm from the past couple of days left a brisk north wind behind,
> which grew fainter as the day progressed. Meltwater flowed freely down the
> mountain in the 40+ degree temperatures. Streaks of clouds were splashed
> haphazardly across the blue. All in all, it was a beautiful day to be
> outdoors.
>
> Raptor Observations:
> Raptors seemed know it was April Fools Day, with southbound Red-shouldered
> Hawks and over 20 other non-migrants seen before noon. Then the wind began
> to led up, and by the second half of the afternoon, a meteor shower of
> Red-tailed Hawks was shooting across the sky.
>
> Non-raptor Observations:
> Morning finches were replaced by afternoon geese. A Horned Lark called as
> it passed the hawkwatch. Most other birds found it a bit too windy to head
> north.
>
> Non-raptor migrants:
> Canada Goose- 10 Horned Lark- 1
> Purple Finch- 2. American Goldfinch- 3
>
>
> Predictions:
> Tomorrow has the potential to be a great day. The wind is going to be light
> and variable, though a sea breeze may be kicking up in the afternoon.
> Temperatures will rise to the mid 40s, and partly cloudy skies will provide
> a perfect backdrop for spotting migrants. Come on out to the hawkwatch!
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> Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
> Bradbury Mountain State Park information may be found at:
> www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com/hawkwatch.asp
>
>

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