[Bristol-Birds] 2008 Mendota Hawk Report and Eight Year Summary

Hi Folks: 

MENDOTA HAWK WATCH 2008 REPORT and Eight Year Summary
 

 

Species                                   2008                 Average 
(2001-2008)

 

 

Broad-winged Hawk:             4558                     4690

Am. Bald Eagle:                         13                        7.8

Golden Eagle:                              0                         0.5

Sharp-shinned Hawk:                 14                       22.5

Cooper's Hawk:                           9                      16.4

Osprey:                                       14                       18.0

Am. Kestrel:                                 5                       11.5

Northern Harrier:                         5                          3.3

Merlin:                                         2                          0.9

Peregrine Falcon:                         1                          2.9

Red-shouldered Hawk:                2                          1.9

Swallow-tailed Kite*                            * (Only one has been seen 
during this time frame) 



            Total Raptors:            4623                        4775          
          

 

            Total Species:                10                         9.8        
         

 

Note: We do not routinely count Red-tailed hawks because September is not 
considered a prime time for their migration. Red-tailed hawks are seen but it 
is difficult to determine if a particular bird is migrating or is just a local 
bird hanging around. To see migrating Red-tails, visit the Mendota site from 
mid-October thru November. I want to express my appreciation to those who 
helped out this year. I didn't have the opportunity to take part as much as I 
would normally, but I am already looking forward to next year (If the good Lord 
is willing, the creek don't rise, and old Pat don't bark). 

 

 Corrections or comments are welcome. 



Ron Harrington 

Bristol, VA

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