Tuesday, 2 April 2024

[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (02 Apr 2024) 13 Raptors



Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA

Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 02, 2024
SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason Total
Black Vulture000
Turkey Vulture134307
Osprey245
Bald Eagle2426
Northern Harrier4618
Sharp-shinned Hawk11432
Cooper's Hawk0214
American Goshawk000
Red-shouldered Hawk1224
Broad-winged Hawk000
Red-tailed Hawk1434
Rough-legged Hawk000
Golden Eagle000
American Kestrel066
Merlin006
Peregrine Falcon001
Unknown Accipiter000
Unknown Buteo000
Unknown Falcon112
Unknown Eagle000
Unknown Raptor000
Total:1377475


Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official CounterZane 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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