Slow day in terms of numbers. SE winds dominated and a constantly-changing
cloud mosaic kept the scenery interesting. Big falcons were the order of the
day. Accipiters basically absent, and I can't say I blame them.
OS- 7
BE- 1 (JUV)
SS- 10
CH- 3
AK- 15
ML- 35
PG- 41
TOTAL- 112
My money's on Sunday for a good flight.
A nice day in the trapping blind was had by Deniz as she lured in her first (no
doubt of many) Peregrine falcon. This was a gorgeous juvenile female that took
a liking to my knuckles as I showed her to a group of lucky visitors. I don't
recall the exact totals for each species, but the grand total was 13,
comprising, in decreasing order by number caught, Merlin, Sharp-shinned,
Cooper's and Peregrine.
zach smith
kiptopeke hawkwatch
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