A little bit better today at the Watch with 24 birds counted. It was a gorgeous day to be out but not-so-good for hawks on migration unfortunately.
Today:
Northern Harrier - 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk - 19
Cooper's Hawk - 2
Broad-winged Hawk - 1
American Kestrel - 1
Total - 24
To Date:
Turkey Vulture - 114
Osprey - 122
Bald Eagle - 67
Northern Harrier - 90
Sharp-shinned Hawk - 2045
Cooper's Hawk - 30
Northern Goshawk - 0
Red-shouldered Hawk - 0
Broad-winged Hawk - 1403
Red-tailed Hawk - 28
Rough-legged Hawk - 0
Golden Eagle - 0
American Kestrel - 361
Merlin - 69
Peregrine Falcon - 10
Total - 4339
This Cooper's Hawk sat and waited in a tree for it's buddy before leaving. (Kris)
On the non-raptor scene, two Great Blue Heron sightings were the highlight. Blue Jays continued to move through today with another 2000 on the go.
Another 49 migrating Monarch butterflies were tallied today.
Cicada/Harvestfly/or Heatbug if you prefer! (Kris)
On hand today were - Kris, Tim, Terry 1, Berle, Betty, and Nancy from Murray's Meetup group. Thankyou for your help finding the birds in all that blue sky today!
Very light NW wind is predicted for tomorrow.
Walter
No comments:
Post a Comment