[TN-Bird] Mendota Hawk Watch Update
- From: RonEHarrin@xxxxxxx
- To: bristol-birds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, wesp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,Sheba@xxxxxxxxxx, TN-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, dioptase@xxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2003 20:29:40 EDT
Hi Birders:
There is no cure for "hawk-watching" fever. However, repeated trips to the
Mendota Fire Tower, especially during September, can bring about a temporary
remission. I had my final dose for a while on Monday, September 29. I spent
about
fours hours in complete solitude, enjoying the beautiful view, the cool wind,
and an occasional hawk. I counted 35 Broad-winged Hawks between 10:00 and
2:00. The flying weather was not ideal, and many were flapping their wings much
more than usual for the middle of the day. Just maybe the cold front had gotten
their attention and they wanted to be in a warmer climate in a hurry.
On Sunday, September 28, the first annual "Mendota Hawk Watch Reunion and
Cookout" was held at the tower. Attending were Bob Riggs, Larry McDaniel, Ron
and
Rose Lapp, Don Holt, Bob Quillen, Marion Finucane, Jean Montgomery, Janet
Brown, and Chris Morgan. Everyone enjoyed excellent food, great fellowship and
good hawks. Great combination!
Here are the numbers through September 29, 2003 (I am still waiting for some
numbers for September 17 and 30 before final report):
9/28 9/29 Year-To-Date
BWH 115 35 3741
SSH 4 1 31
OS 2 - 14
ABE 1 - 6
RSH - - 2
CO 1 - 9
AK 1 - 16
NH - - 4
Merlin - - 2
PF - - 4
RHW - - 6
Hawk Watching: Catch the Fever
Ron Harrington
Bristol, VA
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