HSR: Scott's Mountain (09 Nov 2009) 24 Raptors

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Scott's Mountain
MCR Harmony Twp., New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 09, 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            223
Bald Eagle                   1             12            134
Northern Harrier             2             20             74
Sharp-shinned Hawk           2             88           2090
Cooper's Hawk                0             15            187
Northern Goshawk             0              3             11
Red-shouldered Hawk          0             61            137
Broad-winged Hawk            0              0          12850
Red-tailed Hawk             18            428            636
Rough-legged Hawk            1              1              1
Golden Eagle                 0              2              8
American Kestrel             0              2            199
Merlin                       0              4             67
Peregrine Falcon             0              0             43
Unknown Accipiter            0              0              0
Unknown Buteo                0              0              0
Unknown Falcon               0              0              1
Unknown Eagle                0              0              0
Unknown Raptor               0             24            145

Total:                      24            660          16806
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end   time: 15:45:00
Total observation time: 6.75 hours

Official Counter:        Henry F. Kielblock

Observers:        Bob Claussen, Kurt Zimmerman, Matt Domanski, Tom Vouglas

Visitors:
Jon Levin, Carol Southerland, J. Miller, Jessica and Bill Wild, and great
Scott's Observer Mike Hiotis.


Weather:
Temp.=60-65F., Wind=SSW 0-4 MPH., Humidity = 56%., Barometer=993mb., No
clouds.

Raptor Observations:
A slow but OK day until the Dark Phase Rough-Leg, spotted by Matt Domanski,
flew by low and clear.  Some hooting and hollering followed--yours truly.

Non-raptor Observations:
Prior to the RL a Black-Headed Gull flew by, landed, flew again, and was
photographed over and over again by the 'Bird Paperazzi'.  We had another
sighting of Black-Headed Gull here on 11/4/09.
Very exciting stuff.  Merrill Creek Reservoir just keeps giving!!  The day
concluded with a Merlin--flew into the dead tree behind us carrying a
bird--feathers flew like watching a pillow fight--afforded great views.
Wish you were here.
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Report submitted by Henry F. Kielblock (hlkiel@...)


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