{"id":3392,"date":"2014-10-26T18:53:52","date_gmt":"2014-10-26T22:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orangebirding.com\/?p=3392"},"modified":"2014-10-28T21:21:49","modified_gmt":"2014-10-29T01:21:49","slug":"hawk-watch-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orangebirding.com\/?p=3392","title":{"rendered":"Hawk Watch Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"One<\/a>
One of the resident Peregrine Falcons at State Line Hawk Watch, 10\/26\/14.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I made it out to two Hawk Watches this weekend. On Saturday, I was of course up on Mount Peter, where I was the official counter.\u00a0After a slow start with very blue skies (which makes it hard to locate the birds), I ended up having my second consecutive good Saturday. For the day we totaled 125 migrating raptors, with the most numerous being, once again, Sharp-shinned Hawks (43). Huge thanks to Judy Cinquina, Bill O’Keefe, Scot Marchal, and Rob Pirie (who located both Bald Eagles for the day). I have no idea how many birds would have been missed without their help up there.<\/p>\n

\"At<\/a>
At Mount Peter on Saturday, the photo opportunities were not numerous, but the Turkey Vultures always show up. Mt. Peter Hawk Watch, 10\/25\/14.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Here is my report from the day:<\/p>\n

Mount Peter
\nWarwick, New York, USA
\nDaily Raptor Counts: Oct 25, 2014
\n——————————————————————-<\/p>\n

Species \u00a0 \u00a0 Day’s Count \/ Month Total \/ Season Total
\n—————— ———– ————– ————–
\nBlack Vulture \u00a0 \u00a0 25 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a085 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a086
\nTurkey Vulture \u00a0 \u00a022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0226 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 229
\nOsprey \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 34 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0109
\nBald Eagle \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a016 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 63
\nNorthern Harrier \u00a0 0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a017 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 31
\nSharp-shinned Hawk 43 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 673 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0975
\nCooper’s Hawk \u00a0 \u00a05 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 62 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a079
\nNorthern Goshawk 0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a00 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a00
\nRed-shouldered Hawk 0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a044 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 49
\nBroad-winged Hawk 0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 9 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a05685
\nRed-tailed Hawk \u00a018 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a071 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a072
\nRough-legged Hawk 0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a00 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 0
\nGolden Eagle 0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1
\nAmerican Kestrel 0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a046 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0125
\nMerlin \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a016 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a020
\nPeregrine Falcon 0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a06 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 11
\nUnknown Accipiter 0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01
\nUnknown Buteo \u00a0 1 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a07 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 15
\nUnknown Eagle 0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a00
\nUnknown Falcon 0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 3
\nUnknown Raptor 4 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 13 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a028<\/p>\n

Total: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 125 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01329 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 7582
\n———————————————————————-<\/p>\n

Official Counter: Matt Zeitler<\/p>\n

Observers: Bill O’Keefe, Judith C. Cinquina, Scot Marchal<\/p>\n

Visitors:
\nJoe + Linda Prunier, Marc Lebidois, Rob Pirie, Kyle Dudgeon, Herb Houghton,
\nand Terry Anne.<\/p>\n

Weather:
\nSunny and cool with temperatures ranging from 7 to 17 degrees Celsius. Wind
\nwas from the west at approximately 10 km\/hr. A cloudless sky early and late
\nin the watch made it difficult to locate migrating birds.<\/p>\n

Raptor Observations:
\nOne adult Bald Eagle and one immature Bald Eagle were observed migrating
\nduring the watch.<\/p>\n

Non-raptor Observations:
\nOther Species: Dark-eyed Junco (12), American Crow (26), Common Loon (3),
\nBlue Jay (9), Canada Goose (188), American Robin (47), Common Raven (2),
\nTufted Titmouse (3), Black-capped Chickadee (5), Pine Siskin (75), Purple
\nFinch (4), Ring-billed Gull (3), Rock Pigeon (1)<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>
A perched Peregrine Falcon at State Line Hawk Watch, 10\/26\/14.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I spent Saturday night and Sunday morning on Long Island visiting family. On the spur of the moment, on my way back I decided to stop at State Line Hawk Watch<\/a>.<\/strong> I have wanted to get out there for a while, after seeing many photos online and hearing about how you look down at many of the migrating raptors and that there are resident Peregrine Falcons that offer decent photo opportunities. Having spent 8 hours identifying and counting hawks the day before, my interests were more about getting some photos\u00a0and getting a different look at the raptors, from the top, such as this Black Vulture:<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>
A Black Vulture flies over the Hudson River, well below the lookout. State Line Hawk Watch, 10\/26\/14.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As of this posting, the report for State Line had not gone through. While I was there, they had a relatively steady stream of Sharp-shinned Hawks, and I heard mention of a Golden Eagle earlier in the day. I will post their numbers from the day when I can get them. All in all, a good weekend to watch, count, and photograph raptors\u00a0– very enjoyable!<\/p>\n

Update: Here is the count for Sunday at State Line Hawk Watch –<\/strong><\/p>\n

BV TV OS BE NH SS CH NG RS BW RT RL GE AK ML PG UA UB UF UE UR Total<\/p>\n

0 \u00a0 \u00a060 \u00a0 0 \u00a0 \u00a04 \u00a0 1 137 \u00a0 3 \u00a0 0 \u00a0 \u00a05 \u00a0 \u00a00 \u00a0 13 \u00a0 0 \u00a0 \u00a01 \u00a0 1 \u00a0 0 \u00a0 \u00a00 \u00a0 \u00a0 0 \u00a0 \u00a01 \u00a0 0 \u00a0 \u00a00\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a01 \u00a0 \u00a0227<\/p>\n

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