[TN-Bird] Mendota Hawk Watch Update

Hi Birders: 

There is no cure for "hawk-watching" fever. However, repeated trips to the 
Mendota Fire Tower, especially during September, can bring about a temporary 
remission. I had my final dose for a while on Monday, September 29. I spent 
about 
fours hours in complete solitude, enjoying the beautiful view, the cool wind, 
and an occasional hawk. I counted 35 Broad-winged Hawks between 10:00 and 
2:00. The flying weather was not ideal, and many were flapping their wings much 
more than usual for the middle of the day. Just maybe the cold front had gotten 
their attention and they wanted to be in a warmer climate in a hurry.

On Sunday, September 28, the first annual "Mendota Hawk Watch Reunion and 
Cookout" was held at the tower. Attending were Bob Riggs, Larry McDaniel, Ron 
and 
Rose Lapp, Don Holt, Bob Quillen, Marion Finucane, Jean Montgomery, Janet 
Brown, and Chris Morgan. Everyone enjoyed excellent food, great fellowship and 
good hawks. Great combination!

Here are the numbers through September 29, 2003 (I am still waiting for some 
numbers for September 17 and 30 before final report): 

        9/28    9/29    Year-To-Date

BWH     115     35         3741              
SSH      4         1            31             
OS        2           -          14             
ABE      1         -            6           
RSH      -          -           2           
CO       1          -             9     
AK       1         -           16
NH       -           -             4
Merlin    -          -             2
PF        -       -            4 
RHW -         -        6    

Hawk Watching: Catch the Fever

Ron Harrington
Bristol, VA     
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