Hawkwatch - Tuesday, September 19, 2017

We had a surprising flight of raptors today in between the bouts of rain and drizzle. We were treated to Kestrels, Merlins, a few Peregrines, and lines of Osprey. We also had flyby Whimbrel, Tricolored Heron, Pectoral Sandpipers, Glossy Ibis, and Pileated Woodpecker. My face is rather wind burnt but it was totally worth it!


Cape May
Cape May Point, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 19, 2017
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Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
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Black Vulture                0              0              0
Turkey Vulture               0             55             55
Osprey                     101           1183           1183
Bald Eagle                   1             78             78
Northern Harrier             6             47             47
Sharp-shinned Hawk          55            243            243
Cooper's Hawk                3            143            143
Northern Goshawk             0              0              0
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              1              1
Broad-winged Hawk            1            159            159
Red-tailed Hawk              0             35             35
Rough-legged Hawk            0              0              0
Golden Eagle                 0              0              0
American Kestrel            95           1048           1048
Merlin                      43            366            366
Peregrine Falcon             5             58             58
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
Mississippi Kite             0              1              1

Total:                     310           3417           3417
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Observation start time: 05:00:00 
Observation end   time: 16:00:00 
Total observation time: 10.27 hours

Official Counter:        Melissa Roach

A Cooper's Hawk giving a pass at the House Sparrows.

A soggy Merlin.

Cooper's Hawk.

Yes, this is a Mute Swan. Deal with it.

eBird checklist here, yall

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