Hawk Watch Wednesday September 22, 2010

A much slower day in comparison to the past few days with only 231 migrants (dominated by Sharp-shinned Hawks). Even though there wasn't much raptor action, visitors were able to see 2 American Oystercatchers, 1 Black-bellied Plover, and 1 Willet on Bunker Pond at the same time. The Willet was actually seen flying to and from the pond throughout the day.

Cape May
Cape May Point, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 22, 2010
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Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
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Black Vulture                0             41             41
Turkey Vulture               0            182            182
Osprey                      50           2302           2302
Bald Eagle                   1            156            156
Northern Harrier            10            329            329
Sharp-shinned Hawk         124           3186           3186
Cooper's Hawk               19            700            700
Northern Goshawk             0              0              0
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              5              5
Broad-winged Hawk            0            429            429
Red-tailed Hawk              0            134            134
Rough-legged Hawk            0              0              0
Golden Eagle                 0              0              0
American Kestrel            12           2341           2341
Merlin                       8            596            596
Peregrine Falcon             7             36             36
Unknown Accipiter            0              0              0
Unknown Buteo                0              0              0
Unknown Falcon               0              0              0
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              0              0

Total:                     231          10437          10437
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Observation start time: 05:45:00 
Observation end   time: 16:00:00 
Total observation time: 10.25 hours

Official Counter:        Melissa Roach

Observers:        

Weather:
Southwest for most of the day turning South for the last two hours. No
cloud cover except very early on.

Raptor Observations:
Slower day dominated by Sharp-shinned Hawks.

Non-raptor Observations:
Willet on the pond off and on throughout the day; 2 American Oystercatchers
and 1 Black-bellied Plover on the pond