Today, March 5th, was a good day at College Creek Hawkwatch, on the James
River, near Williamsburg, sponsored by Coastal VA Wildlife Observatory. Despite
rather strong winds, Tom Armour, Bill Williams and I tallied 50 birds, 47 of
which were Turkey Vultures, in an hour and a half. The largest flock was 12. On
March 3rd, there were 12 Ospreys and the first American Kestrel, among the 27
total hawks and vultures.
Several Bonaparte's Gulls and a Forster's Tern were also seen today. Fish
Crows, American Crows and blackbirds (and butterflies!) are crossing the river
more regularly each day. On February 29th, 94 Tundra Swans passed the station.
The season total for the hawkwatch is 175, in 14 hours over 9 days, for a per
hour average of 13.
Brian Taber
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