Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Visitors:
Just hikers passing behind me.
Weather:
Rain and fog kept us away for the majority of the day. By mid afternoon the rain let up and visibility was beginning to improve. I decided to head up for the last 90 minutes thinking I was probably a little late to the show. However, the fog hadn't lifted as much as I thought. To the E and W visibility was pretty limited. To the S and SE I could see pretty far. At least 18 miles given the clear shot at Halfway Rock Lighthouse. The fog was hanging at about head height so the view upward was nil. Temps were mild and wind nonexistent.
Raptor Observations:
The Peregrine was worth it.
Non-raptor Observations:
3 Northbound Great Blue Herons 9 species seen or heard
Predictions:
Tomorrow could be another frustratingly windy day with strong gusts from the NW. Sun should be shining and temps in the 40 degree range. The last windy day didn't produce much but I think I we'll do better this time.
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]
Pownal, Maine, USA
| Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 01, 2023 | |||
| Species | Day's Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 310 |
| Osprey | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bald Eagle | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Northern Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Merlin | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Unknown Accipiter | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total: | 1 | 1 | 507 |
| Observation start time: | 14:30:00 |
| Observation end time: | 16:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 1.5 hours |
| Official Counter | Zane Baker |
| Observers: |
Visitors:
Just hikers passing behind me.
Weather:
Rain and fog kept us away for the majority of the day. By mid afternoon the rain let up and visibility was beginning to improve. I decided to head up for the last 90 minutes thinking I was probably a little late to the show. However, the fog hadn't lifted as much as I thought. To the E and W visibility was pretty limited. To the S and SE I could see pretty far. At least 18 miles given the clear shot at Halfway Rock Lighthouse. The fog was hanging at about head height so the view upward was nil. Temps were mild and wind nonexistent.
Raptor Observations:
The Peregrine was worth it.
Non-raptor Observations:
3 Northbound Great Blue Herons 9 species seen or heard
Predictions:
Tomorrow could be another frustratingly windy day with strong gusts from the NW. Sun should be shining and temps in the 40 degree range. The last windy day didn't produce much but I think I we'll do better this time.
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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