Harvey's Knob
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 14, 2007
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 1 1 1
Osprey 0 0 0
Bald Eagle 0 1 1
Northern Harrier 0 0 0
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 2 2
Cooper's Hawk 0 1 1
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 0 2 2
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 1 1 1
Merlin 0 0 0
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown
Total: 3 8 8
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Observation start time: 12:45:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 2.25 hours
Official Counter: Mike Purdy
Observers:
Visitors:
Carey Haymaker and Ranger Cathy.
Weather:
Mostly overcast, light breeze out of the SW., sometimes no breeze at
all. Temp. stayed at 66 F during count period.
Raptor Observations:
Numerous TV's meandering back and forth over the ridges. Only one
counted, a very high bird tracking NE. A few BV's also seen.
Non-raptor Observations:
A Pileated Woodpecker and Bluebirds heard only. Two, much too tame, deer.
Predictions:
Forecast is for a high of 75, chance of thunderstorms, wind 5-10 SW.
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Report submitted by Mike Purdy (MikeLPurdy@xxxxxxx)
Harvey's Knob Hawk Watch information may be found at:
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