HSR: Harvey's Knob (13 Nov 2009) 2 Raptors

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Harvey's Knob
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 13, 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              3             19
Sharp-shinned Hawk           1             10            537
Cooper's Hawk                0              3            100
Northern Goshawk             0              1              2
Red-shouldered Hawk          0              4             28
Broad-winged Hawk            0              0           8195
Red-tailed Hawk              1            138            288
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:                       2            162           9538
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Observation start time: 11:30:00
Observation end   time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 3.5 hours

Official Counter:        Mike Purdy

Observers:        Bill James, Jim Elder, Katie James

Visitors:
Jim Elder from Lynchburg.


Weather:
The first day of clearing after a long-lasting rain and wind event that
moved up the east coast this past week - a combination of the remnants of
Hurrican Ida and a powerful Nor'easter. Our area received 5 - 8 inches of
rain the past few days. Cloud cover 100% most of the day. The atmosphere
appeared to be still unsettled with unusual and spectacular cloud
formations. Upper level winds were coming out of the north. Ridge level
winds were coming from every direction, as if they were wrapping around the
knob. The temp. hovered in the 50's during the count period. Visibility was
excellent.

Raptor Observations:
Conditions for a decent flight were difficult to assess due to the variable
winds. Only two migrating hawks were observed. Both Turkey and Black
Vultures were up and about.

Non-raptor Observations:
Pileated Woodpeckers and Ravens were the most conspicious passerines.
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Report submitted by Mike Purdy (MikeLPurdy@...)
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