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
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| A Cooper's Hawk giving a pass at the House Sparrows. |
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| A soggy Merlin. |
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| Cooper's Hawk. |
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| Yes, this is a Mute Swan. Deal with it. |
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