The 1st Applegate/Williams raptor survey was accomplished today (12-26-15)
Distance traveled: 37.9 miles; Survey time: 3.5 hours
Weather: partly cloudy
Results:
Red-tailed Hawk - 14
American Kestrel - 3
Red-shouldered Hawk - 2
Merlin - 1
Prairie Falcon - 1
Prairie Falcons always a treat in Josephine. There were 142 Wild Turkeys seen
in 5 different flocks along the route. No other unexpected birds found along
the route. 100's of American Robins in the large pastures along New Hope Road
near Murphy.
Dennis
