[TN-Bird] Mendota Hawk Report 9/26/06

Mendota Hawk Watch Report for 9/25/06
It was another beautiful day at the Mendota Hawk Watch. Sue Carter brought 
ten students from Twin Springs High School and they were treated to a variety 
of 
hawks, but no large kettles of Broad-winged hawks. The highlight for Sue and 
her Ecology class was an American Bald Eagle (immature) that came by the tower 
during the 11:00 a.m. time frame. They also got to see Cooper's hawk, 
Sharp-shinned hawk, Am. Kestrel, Broad-winged hawk, Red-tailed hawk, and an 
Osprey. 
The usual array of Black Vultures, Turkey Vultures, Ravens, and Chimney Swifts 
were all around us.  Bob Riggs and Ron Harrington were today's observers. The 
site was manned from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. 

This was my last day for this season. If you visit the site this week and see 
hawks, send the totals to me so I can include in the final report. Thanks.

                                              9/26/06                 YTD


Broad-winged Hawk:                48                        3,558
Osprey:                                   2                            15
Cooper's Hawk:                        4                             22
Northern Harrier:                       0                              2
Sharp-shinned Hawk:                6                             33
Am. Bald Eagle:                       1                               6
Am. Kestrel:                             3                              17
Peregrine Falcon:                     1                               4

Other:                                      YTD

  Red-headed WP:                      2
  Double-crested Cormorant:       12
  White Ibis:                                6

The Mendota Hawk watch is sponsored by the Bristol Bird Club. The site is 
located atop Clinch Mountain, three miles north of Mendota, VA. This is on the 
Washington/Russell County line. Elevation: 3020 feet. Come join in the fun and 
catch the fever! If you need directions let me know. 

Ron Harrington
roneharrin@xxxxxxx
Compiler/Coordinator


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