Harvey's Knob
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 16, 2006
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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 0 0 230
Bald Eagle 0 6 89
Northern Harrier 2 13 69
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 65 824
Cooper's Hawk 0 17 161
Northern Goshawk 1 4 7
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 21 34
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 4707
Red-tailed Hawk 7 412 672
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 8 15
American Kestrel 0 0 123
Merlin 0 2 24
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 41
Unknown 1 8 68
Total: 11 557 7064
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Observation start time: 11:00:00
Observation end time: 16:30:00
Total observation time: 5.5 hours
Official Counter: Bill James
Observers: Jim Hylton, Mike Purdy
Visitors:
The Gilberts came by, but Mrs, stayed in the car. He is a WWII veteran who
told some stories with prodding.
Weather:
Heavy rain overnight with predictions of cloudiness and storms during today
gave way to clearing skies at about 11:00. Wind from the South all day
with a wraparound Southeast wind on the mountain, a headwind. The South
wind brought warm temperatures, but the coat came out later in the day.
Early there was no appreciable wind on the face, but considerable wind in
the bending boughs.
Raptor Observations:
Most hawks on the East side heading straight into the wind with slow
progress. NG at 4:04.
Non-raptor Observations:
Good help from Norris, Jim H. and Mike P. who helped with the NoGo.
Predictions:
West wind, more hawks.
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Report submitted by Bill James (bijam@xxxxxxx)
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