Hawkwatch - Monday, September 25, 2017

The winds finally shifted to the East today; therefore, raptor movement was quite slow today. But we still witnessed bouts of drama out there! Merlins sure are sassy.

This Sharp-shinned Hawk (bottom) was just minding his migrating business
when this Merlin (top) came in to say hi.
Oh, they seem to be getting along nicely.
Just kidding. They hate each other. 
Apparently, these two Merlins can't get along either. Drama queens.

Cape May
Cape May Point, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 25, 2017
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Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture                0              0              0
Turkey Vulture               0             81             81
Osprey                      53           1764           1764
Bald Eagle                   0            124            124
Northern Harrier             2            165            165
Sharp-shinned Hawk          48           4652           4652
Cooper's Hawk               18            460            460
Northern Goshawk             0              0              0
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              1              1
Broad-winged Hawk            6            270            270
Red-tailed Hawk              0             45             45
Rough-legged Hawk            0              0              0
Golden Eagle                 0              0              0
American Kestrel            13           3168           3168
Merlin                      17            622            622
Peregrine Falcon            16            145            145
Unknown Accipiter            0              1              1
Unknown Buteo                0              0              0
Unknown Falcon               0              4              4
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0              0              0
Mississippi Kite             0              1              1

Total:                     173          11503          11503
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Observation start time: 05:00:00 
Observation end   time: 16:00:00 
Total observation time: 10.17 hours

Official Counter:        Melissa Roach


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