[va-bird] Candler Mtn Hawk Watch (27 Sept 2003)

Candler Mountain
Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 27, 2003
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Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
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Black Vulture                0              0              0
Turkey Vulture               0              0              0
Osprey                       7             29             29
Bald Eagle                   0              4              4
Northern Harrier             2              5              5
Sharp-shinned Hawk           0             18             18
Cooper's Hawk                0              3              3
Northern Goshawk             0              0              0
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              0              0
Broad-winged Hawk           59           2865           2865
Red-tailed Hawk              0              1              1
Rough-legged Hawk            0              0              0
Golden Eagle                 0              0              0
American Kestrel             1             14             14
Merlin                       1              2              2
Peregrine Falcon             1              2              2
Unknown                      1              3              3

Total:                      72           2946           2946
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Observation start time: 08:45:00
Observation end   time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 8.25 hours

Official Counter: Gene Sattler

Observers:        Robert Ferrell

Weather:
Partly to mostly cloudy from mid-morning on, but with sunshine prevailing,
although somewhat weak at times with haze, so thermal activity did not
appear strong.  72-81F, SE/SSW 3-8 mph.

Observations:
Another quiet day with a little activity throughout, but with the
Broadwings tapering off by 13:00 EST.  A little variety for us with both a
Merlin and a Peregrine. Birds were relatively low, and with the nice cloud
cover a less strenous day for the eyes.

Barn Swallows (1), Monarchs (5), Green Darners (44), Saddlebags (14).
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Report submitted by Gene Sattler (edsattle@xxxxxxxxxxx)

Candler Mountain is located on the southeast edge of Lynchburg, VA, in
Virginia's Inner Piedmont.  It is on a minor ridge that parallels the Blue
Ridge Parkway, 16 miles to the NW.  The bare knob offers a 360 degree view
from an elevation of 1336 feet.  For specific directions email privately, or
go to the Virtualbirder.com


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