[obol] 4th South Grants Pass raptor survey
- From: "Dennis Vroman" <dpvroman@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "OBOL" <obol@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "Rogue Birds" <rv-birds@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2015 13:27:32 -0700
The 4th South Grants Pass raptor survey was accomplished today (03-19-15)
Distance traveled: 26.8 miles; Survey time: 2.5 hours
Weather: partly cloudy to overcast
Results:
Red-tailed Hawk - 5
American Kestrel - 3
Northern Harrier - 1 (immature)
Bald Eagle - 1 (Adults)
Red-shouldered Hawk - 1
White-tailed Kite - 1
Osprey - 2
Golden Eagle - 1
Turkey Vulture - 8
Numbers of most species lower then previous count. However, some interesting
finds, a Kite was seen perched at the top of a conifer tree a good distance
from any fields (perhaps a nesting location). The Harrier still around. Two
Osprey; a Golden Eagle soaring high over Riverbanks Road area. One small
"kettle" of 7 Turkey Vultures along Fish Hatchery Rd. Two Northern
Rough-winged Swallows along the Applegate River (Fish Hatchery bridge), plus 2
pair of Hooded Mergansers.
Dennis (north of Grants Pass)
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