FreeLists / tn-bird / [TN-Bird] Mendota Hawk Watch Report 9-10-07

[RonEHarrin@xxxxxxx]

Allen Gill (Bristol, VA) and I kicked off the 2007 Mendota Hawk count 
yesterday, September 10. We experienced a very slow day, but it was good to be 
at the 
old fire tower again, taking in the vista and reminiscing about old times. We 
arrived at 9:30 a.m. and left at 5:30 p.m.  Temperatures ranged from 72 in 
the morning and topped out around 88 in the afternoon. It was mostly cloudy and 
hazy, visibility varying from 10-15 miles. Wind was also 
variable-south/southeast in the morning to west/southwest in the afternoon, 
5-15 mph. We had one 
light shower around noon. Visitors included Dallas Shouns of Kingsport and 
Caldwell Bricky of Gate City.
Totals:

Broad-winged hawk:     5
Osprey:                          1
Sharp-shinned hawk:     1
Am. Kestrel:                  1

We enjoyed the usual array of Turkey and Black vultures, Chimney Swifts, and 
Ravens. Several flocks of mixed wood warblers also took our attention at 
times. 

Once this front moves out, we should have some good weather for hawk 
movements. Hope the hawks agree. This weekend especially looks nice. 

The Mendota Hawk Watch is held at the Mendota Fire Tower, which is located on 
Clinch Mountain at the Washington/Russell County line, 3 miles North of 
Mendota, VA,  on Pinnacle Road. If you need directions let me know. Come join 
us 
and catch "hawk-watching fever." 

Ron Harrington
Bristol, VA





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