[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (21 Mar 2016) 3 Raptors

Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA

Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 21, 2016
Species	Day's Count	Month Total	Season Total
Black Vulture	0	0	0
Turkey Vulture	1	58	58
Osprey	0	0	0
Bald Eagle	1	27	27
Northern Harrier	0	0	0
Sharp-shinned Hawk	0	8	8
Cooper's Hawk	0	20	20
Northern Goshawk	0	1	1
Red-shouldered Hawk	0	21	21
Broad-winged Hawk	0	1	1
Red-tailed Hawk	1	109	109
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	2	2
Unknown Buteo	0	2	2
Unknown Falcon	0	0	0
Unknown Eagle	0	0	0
Unknown Raptor	0	2	2
Total:	3	251	251

Observation start time:	14:15:00
Observation end time:	16:00:00
Total observation time:	1.75 hours
Official Counter	Anna Stunkel
Observers:

Visitors:
There were no visitors to the hawkwatch today. People were probably clearing their driveways and enjoying some hot chocolate.

Weather:
The snowstorm delayed hawkwatch, but an hour and 45 minutes of counting were possible after the storm passed. Conditions on the mountain were quite pleasant following the storm, with a light northwest breeze, partly cloudy sky, and good visibility.

Raptor Observations:
There were few raptors in the sky this afternoon, but a little burst of activity occurred in which three migrants and some local raptors made an appearance. A local red-tail stretched its wings and kited, hunting close to Bradbury Mountain.

Non-raptor Observations:
Eight species were seen and/or heard today. This included a first-of-season Red-breasted Nuthatch, with its trumpet-like call echoing nearby. Out by Eagle Island, a mob of gulls surrounded a lobster boat.

Predictions:
Mostly clear skies, warming temperatures, and a west wind should allow for a good hawkwatching day tomorrow, especially since birds were held up by the storm. We would love to see you stop by. Don't forget your binoculars!

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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