HSR: Harvey's Knob (06 Nov 2009) 11 Raptors

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Harvey's Knob
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 06, 2009
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Species            Day's Count    Month Total   Season Total
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Black Vulture                0              0              0
Turkey Vulture               0              0              0
Osprey                       0              0            188
Bald Eagle                   0              3             77
Northern Harrier             0              0             16
Sharp-shinned Hawk           0              8            535
Cooper's Hawk                0              3            100
Northern Goshawk             0              0              1
Red-shouldered Hawk          1              4             28
Broad-winged Hawk            0              0           8195
Red-tailed Hawk             10            119            269
Rough-legged Hawk            0              0              0
Golden Eagle                 0              0              0
American Kestrel             0              0             66
Merlin                       0              0             12
Peregrine Falcon             0              0             16
Unknown Accipiter            0              0              3
Unknown Buteo                0              0              4
Unknown Falcon               0              0              0
Unknown Eagle                0              0              1
Unknown Raptor               0              0              2

Total:                      11            137           9513
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Observation start time: 11:45:00
Observation end   time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 4.25 hours

Official Counter:        Mike Purdy

Observers:        Bill James, Jeremy McEntire, Katie James

Visitors:
One local gentleman hosting some friends from California who were enjoying
the Appalachian Trail.


Weather:
Sunny day, no clouds. Light breeze out of the NW. Temp. in high 40's.

Raptor Observations:
Slow - a few Redtails migrating along with one Redshoulder.

Non-raptor Observations:
Several TVs loafing on the east side of the ridge in the sun and out of the
wind. Some of them perch on the wooden guard rail while others lounge in
the grass.

Predictions:
Forecast is for a little warmer tomorrow, otherwise similar to today.
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Report submitted by Mike Purdy (MikeLPurdy@...)
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