Kiptopeke State Park
Virginia, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 28, 2006
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 0 0 0
Osprey 68 863 863
Bald Eagle 0 56 56
Northern Harrier 8 107 107
Sharp-shinned Hawk 46 1160 1160
Cooper's Hawk 3 240 240
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 1 1
Broad-winged Hawk 0 147 147
Red-tailed Hawk 0 18 18
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 16 1012 1012
Merlin 18 292 292
Peregrine Falcon 72 282 282
Unknown 2 31 31
Total: 233 4209 4209
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Observation start time: 06:00:00
Observation end time: 17:30:00
Total observation time: 11.5 hours
Official Counter: Scott McConnell
Observers: Deb Gingrich, Keith Gingrich, Scott McConnell,
Sue Ricciardi
Visitors:
Jane and Bernie Schaaf; Lynn Davidson & Hal Wierenga
Weather:
Raptor Observations:
Winds shifted to the east in the afternoon and brought numerous low
peregrines by for splendid views.
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions:
Possible showers in morning; clearing with east winds in afternoon.
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Report submitted by Zachary N. Smith (zsgavilan@xxxxxxxxxxx)
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