The 3rd South Grants Pass raptor survey was accomplished today (02-22-16)
Distance traveled: 26.9 miles; Survey time: 2.5 hours
Weather: Overcast to partly cloudy
Results:
Red-tailed Hawk - 7
American Kestrel - 4
Bald Eagle 1 (adult)
Red-shouldered Hawk - 7
Sharp-shinned Hawk - 1
Turkey Vulture - 1
Others of interest: Tree Swallows pretty plentiful in the valley now. At
least 32 PIED-BILLED GREBES at Copeland's gravel extraction pond; 1 WESTERN
GREBE. AMERICAN PIPITS seen along Riverbanks Road in pasture area.
Dennis (north of Grants Pass)
