[TN-Bird] Mendota Hawk Watch Report 9/22/06

Mendota Hawk Watch Report for 9/22/06
Hawk watching became a little more interesting today as we saw two adult Am. 
Bald Eagles gliding down the range together. This was the first time anyone 
could remember seeing two at the same time. The wind was out of the 
southeast/south 10-15 mph most of the day. It was mostly cloudy with a few 
moments of 
sunshine here and there. We had a brief shower around 2:00 p.m. The rain didn't 
seem to deter the hawks from their quest to move on to their winter 
destination. 
We manned the site from 9:00 a.m. until 4:15. The first Broad-wing came by at 
9:25 a.m. and the last bird at 3:10 p.m. The best hour was 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 
with 50 BWH. We saw a flight of 10 Double-crested Cormorants in the afternoon. 
Observers were Bob Riggs, Roger and Linda Mayhorn, Tom Edwards, and Ron 
Harrington. 

                                              9/21/06                 YTD

Broad-winged Hawk:                 91                       3,372
Osprey:                                     2                            11
Cooper's Hawk:                          1                            13
Northern Harrier:                         0                             2
Sharp-shinned Hawk:                  1                            24
Am. Bald Eagle:                         2                             5
Am. Kestrel:                               0                            11    

Peregrine Falcon:                       0                              3

Other:                                      YTD

  Red-headed WP:                      2
  Double-crested Cormorant:      12

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
Compiler/Coordinator


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