Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Visitors:
None. Only 1 other human was spotted at the summit all day.
Weather:
Another dreary day. Visibility was decent at the start of the count, but drizzle moved in by 8:25EST. A short clearing period for about 20 minutes ended in more drizzle and low visibility by 10:00, forcing us off the mountain until 1:30. The skies had cleared by then, lasting another hour. Deteriorating conditions then ended the count at 3:30. Winds were light to moderate out of the NE, with temperatures hovering around freezing.
Raptor Observations:
Nothing was seen during the first 2 hours. Upon our return in the afternoon, a few Turkey Vultures plus local Bald Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk took to the skies. An immature Red-shouldered Hawk was the last hawk to be seen and counted, for some reason powering through the mist.
Non-raptor Observations:
21 species were observed from the summit. As expected, not much was migrating. American Robins led the charge with 25. 7 were seen heading south, as well as 32 Canada Geese. Other birds deemed migrating included: 4 Red Crossbills 3 Pine Siskins 2 European Starlings Red Crossbills and Pine Siskins have been present at the summit, making it more difficult to discern migrants from individuals that are hanging around. Crossbills were particularly active around the summit in the afternoon, likely including at least the pair Zane had quality time with yesterday. Recordings were obtained.
Predictions:
Another touch and go day with chances of showers, especially in the morning. Winds will be fairly light, but northerly. Temperatures reaching the upper 40s will at least feel a little nicer. If scattered showers are not replaced by fog in the afternoon, some migrants may be moving ahead of the next precipitation event.
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 26, 2024 | |||
| Species | Day's Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turkey Vulture | 7 | 201 | 201 |
| Osprey | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bald Eagle | 1 | 21 | 21 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| American Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 26 | 26 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Merlin | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown Accipiter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total: | 9 | 308 | 308 |
| Observation start time: | 08:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 16:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 5.5 hours |
| Official Counter | Derek Lovitch, Jeannette Lovitch |
| Observers: |
Visitors:
None. Only 1 other human was spotted at the summit all day.
Weather:
Another dreary day. Visibility was decent at the start of the count, but drizzle moved in by 8:25EST. A short clearing period for about 20 minutes ended in more drizzle and low visibility by 10:00, forcing us off the mountain until 1:30. The skies had cleared by then, lasting another hour. Deteriorating conditions then ended the count at 3:30. Winds were light to moderate out of the NE, with temperatures hovering around freezing.
Raptor Observations:
Nothing was seen during the first 2 hours. Upon our return in the afternoon, a few Turkey Vultures plus local Bald Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk took to the skies. An immature Red-shouldered Hawk was the last hawk to be seen and counted, for some reason powering through the mist.
Non-raptor Observations:
21 species were observed from the summit. As expected, not much was migrating. American Robins led the charge with 25. 7 were seen heading south, as well as 32 Canada Geese. Other birds deemed migrating included: 4 Red Crossbills 3 Pine Siskins 2 European Starlings Red Crossbills and Pine Siskins have been present at the summit, making it more difficult to discern migrants from individuals that are hanging around. Crossbills were particularly active around the summit in the afternoon, likely including at least the pair Zane had quality time with yesterday. Recordings were obtained.
Predictions:
Another touch and go day with chances of showers, especially in the morning. Winds will be fairly light, but northerly. Temperatures reaching the upper 40s will at least feel a little nicer. If scattered showers are not replaced by fog in the afternoon, some migrants may be moving ahead of the next precipitation event.
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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