Tad Finnell kept the count today. He recorded 38 raptors of 6 species.
Bill James and I were on hand to help with the count. We observed a Raven
escort
a Redtail out of the area. The Raven was doing a vocalization I haven't heard
before.
Friday 11/11/05 Season totals to date
Osprey 0 138
Bald Eagle 1 52
N. Harrier 2 44
Sharp-shinned 2 717
Cooper's 1 99
N. Goshawk 0 5
Red-shouldered 2 31
Broad-winged 0 2,564
Red-tailed 30 604
Golden Eagle 0 4
A. Kestrel 0 88
Merlin 0 17
Peregrine 0 12
Unknown 0 72
Total 38 4,447
Mike Purdy
Roanoke, Va.
