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)
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