Kiptopeke State Park
Virginia, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 28, 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 9 9
Osprey 1 1148 2141
Bald Eagle 1 74 135
Northern Harrier 21 323 446
Sharp-shinned Hawk 22 5336 6656
Cooper's Hawk 11 1346 1617
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 5 6
Broad-winged Hawk 0 538 727
Red-tailed Hawk 0 54 73
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 2 2
American Kestrel 2 2022 3175
Merlin 23 724 1051
Peregrine Falcon 1 314 632
Unknown 59 111
Total: 82 11954 16781
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Observation start time: 08:15:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 7.75 hours
Official Counter: Scott McConnell
Observers: Bob Anderson, Scott McConnell
Visitors:
Scarce
Weather:
Rain gave way to clear skies and strong W winds.
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
White-winged scoter; other UI scoters; 2 common loons; ~1500 robins
southbound after rain.
Predictions:
Clear; west winds 15-25 mph.
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Report submitted by Scott McConnell (scitchyrooroo@xxxxxxxxx)
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