After a few days of very poor conditions and equally poor migration. Thanks to friends Lyn(who spotted one of the eagles),Leon,Carol and Wyatt age 4 (for spotting me a Sharpshinned Hawk) for their help.
Todays sightings included:
Bald Eagle...................2(one 3 year old)
Osprey.......................2
Northern Harrier..........4
Sharpshinned Hawk...94
Coopers Hawk............2
Redtailed Hawk...........3
American Kestrel.......12
Merlin........................2
Todays count of 121,brings my season total to 1177 and for the month of September only,the total is 1065 raptors.
Sept. 11,2006 32 Raptors..YTD..1048
Today I thought the morning flight would be the best. I arrived to find a beautiful sunrise,and the first Osprey of the day went by before the sun had completely risen. Again I had plenty of help,so time passed faster as between birds there was good conversation. Terry,Leon,Colin,Gunner,Mary and Carol all enjoyed at least a few of the great birds,including:
Osprey...............5
Bald Eagle..........5(now seen 26,one more then all of last seasons count)
Norther Harrier...1
Sharpshinned....15
Coopers Hawk....1
Redtailed Hawk...3
American Kestrel.2
3 Bald Eagles came along at the same time,2 very obvious,the 3rd further out,but seen by at least myself,Colin and Leon.
Sept10,2006 Another Good Day 131 Raptors...YTD 1016
Today I enjoyed the company of many birders and I thank them all for their help and for adding to the enjoyment of the day, Special thanks to Leon who spotted 2 of the 6 Bald Eagles. Things slowed down after 1pm today,but not before a good movement of raptors had occured. The days 131 raptors was highlighted by 5 Osprey (a photo shown) and 6 Bald Eagles(3 within 5min of each other,2 being juveniles who circled together putting on a great show.). Later a Sharpie and a Kestrel had a go at each other. Todays count included:
Sharpshinned Hawk......81
Coopers Hawk..............2
American Kestrel..........24
Merlin.............................3
Northern Harrier............8
Redtailed Hawks...........2
Osprey..........................5
Bald Eagle.....................6
Total...........................131
Todays total put me over 1000 raptors since Aug1,which wasnt achieved until October 3rd last year. Its shaping up to be a great season.
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