Harvey's Knob
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 21, 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 26 229
Bald Eagle 1 11 79
Northern Harrier 0 19 50
Sharp-shinned Hawk 8 438 659
Cooper's Hawk 2 72 121
Northern Goshawk 0 3 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 7
Broad-winged Hawk 0 59 4707
Red-tailed Hawk 9 70 151
Rough-legged Hawk 4 4 4
Golden Eagle 0 3 5
American Kestrel 1 29 122
Merlin 1 14 21
Peregrine Falcon 1 13 40
Unknown 1 16 58
Total: 28 779 6256
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 16:15:00
Total observation time: 7.25 hours
Official Counter: Tad Finnell
Observers: Baron Gibson, Dillard Childress, John Williamson,
Mike Purdy, Sharon Williamson
Visitors:
Jon & B.J.Little & Sue Heath From Snicker's Gap. Nice to have them at
Harvey's. Sorry the conditions were not conducive for a good flight.
Many of the regulars, thanks for the help.
Lots & lots & lots & lots(get the message?) of Parkway goers looking at
the colors which has probably reached peak conditions.
Weather:
Clear blue sky with not a cloud in sight and no wind. Temps very tolerable
for a late October day.
Raptor Observations:
Most hawks seen out over the valley on the west side with just a few
overhead.
BE-A @ 13:52 gave us great looks and hung around for apprx. 3 Minutes.
A Merlin was once again the last bird of the day.
Non-raptor Observations:
Where are the Redtails?
Predictions:
Overcast with rain showers at times. High 58F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 60%.
Winds at 3000 ft, 15-20 from the SE changing to SW
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Report submitted by Baron Gibson (Hawkwatcher@xxxxxxxxxxxx)
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