[va-bird] HSR: Harvey's Knob (24 Nov 2006) 10 Raptors

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Harvey's Knob
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 24, 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             0             18             74
Sharp-shinned Hawk           2             74            833
Cooper's Hawk                0             20            164
Northern Goshawk             0              4              7
Red-shouldered Hawk          1             26             39
Broad-winged Hawk            0              0           4707
Red-tailed Hawk              7            525            785
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                                    10             70

Total:                      10            694           7201
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Observation start time: 10:00:00 
Observation end   time: 16:00:00 
Total observation time: 6 hours

Official Counter: Joyce Holt

Observers:        

Visitors:
Two hikers from the Outer Banks and their dog, Dodger.  John Williamson and
his son Mike plus his three sons stopped by.     Helping with the count -
Liz Williams, Clark & Stevie, Mike Crowder and Mike Purdy.  Mike Crowder
was unable to perform his eagle producing magic today.  Does anyone
practice restorative powers?


Weather:
Beautiful sunny day, no clouds, light NW and W winds

Raptor Observations:
Not many hawks or vultures.  The Ravens are still going by and checking up
on us.

Non-raptor Observations:
Not many passerines and no passing waterfowl or other migrants.
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Report submitted by Joyce Holt (blueskyjoyce@xxxxxxxxxxxx)
Harvey's Knob Hawk Watch information may be found at:
http://mysite.verizon.net/harveys95.5/


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