[Bristol-Birds] Mendota Hawk Report for 9/16/06
- From: RonEHarrin@xxxxxxx
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- Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2006 09:54:09 EDT
Mendota Hawk Watch report for 9/16/06
Finally, after several frustrating, slow days, the hawks are now arriving in
good numbers. Rob Biller and Larry McDaniel were at the tower from 9:40 a.m.
until 6:30 p.m. The morning was relatively slow and there was a bright sky,
making it difficult to spot the birds. However, as scattered clouds drifted in
providing some backdrop, the numbers increased significantly towards evening,
with 373 Broad-winged hawks after 6:00 p.m.
9/16 YTD
Broad-winged Hawk: 819 1201
Osprey: 0 8
Cooper's Hawk: 3 7
Northern Harrier: 0 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk: 2 7
Am. Bald Eagle: 1 2
Am. Kestrel: 2 5
The Mendota Hawk watch is sponsored by the Bristol Bird Club. The site is
located atop Clinch Mountain, three miles north of Mendota, VA. This is on the
Washington/Russell County line. Elevation: 3020 feet. Come join in the fun and
catch the fever! If you want directions let me know.
Ron Harrington
Compiler/Coordinator
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