Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 02, 2024 Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 1 34 307 Osprey 2 4 5 Bald Eagle 2 4 26 Northern Harrier 4 6 18 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 14 32 Cooper's Hawk 0 2 14 American Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 1 2 24 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 1 4 34 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 6 6 Merlin 0 0 6 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 1 1 2 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 13 77 475
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter Zane Baker Observers: Ben Fortin, Biz Houghton, Dick Baker, Jen Baker, Jim Pinfold, Rich Fortin
Visitors:
16 visitors to the site today.
Weather:
The weather today was actually pleasant until the later part of the day. Despite dealing with E and eventually SE winds, standing on the summit was surprisingly comfortable. The afternoon winds from the SE increased in intensity a little and brought in a cooler breeze. Temps climbed into the 50's. Multiple different species of clouds were scattered about the sky, with some resebling flickering campfire flames. Visibility wasn't great, with a little haze and lots of heat distortion.
Raptor Observations:
Not much of a flight today and it's hard to say whether it was the wind direction or the approaching weather. Eagles were very active today. We had a great look at a mature pristine Eagle that was ready for a photo contest. Migrants were pretty spread out today, with some high, some far, and some right on top of us. The local Coop was out doing its moth-like displays.
Non-raptor Observations:
Not much happening with the passerines and non raptors. A few more Tree Swallows moved N and that was all I was able to detect. 4 Bohemian Waxwings were spotted by Jim, in a tree at the summit. The birds snuck in on us without detection, only sounding off upon departure.
Predictions:
With today's weather and so few birds, I don't suspect I will see much tomorrow either with a worsening forecast. I'm hoping I'm wrong and birds are out ahead of the front. With high winds gusting in from the E I am skeptical. Temps will be in the upper 30's with cloudy skies. Chances of rain and snow increase during the day but I think we may be on the mountain before being shut out.
Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
Bradbury Mountain State Park information may be found at: www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com/bradbury-mountain-hawkwatch
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