SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 10, 2003 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 1 Turkey Vulture 259 4630 73757 Osprey 0 3 246 Bald Eagle 3 19 196 Northern Harrier 2 100 1318 Sharp-shinned Hawk 7 118 12040 Cooper's Hawk 11 64 853 Northern Goshawk 3 25 46 Red-shouldered Hawk 37 231 841 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 87359 Red-tailed Hawk 1251 6702 10879 Rough-legged Hawk 4 49 70 Golden Eagle 12 66 98 American Kestrel 1 5 2380 Merlin 0 0 81 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 85 Unknown 0 0 12 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 14 Total: 1590 12012 190276 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter: Calvin Brennan Observers: Terry Angevine Weather: Today began bright and clear except for a bit of high cirrus with overcast conditions increasing in the afternoon with the approach of a front predicted to bring rain overnight. Winds were light to moderate out of the southeast. Observations: Even with the wind from the southeast, the flight was very good, slacking off when the heavier clouds pushed into the area. Part of the movement was to the north but many birds were overhead and often low. The overall mix was similar to yesterday but at a lower volume. It was still a very impressive day. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Calvin Brennan (common_raven@hotmail.com) SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark information may be found at: http://www.smrr.net/ The primary site used by Southeastern Michigan Raptor Research (SMRR) is the Boat Launch at Lake Erie Metropark located approximately 20 miles south of Detroit, Michigan. A secondary site, the Headquarters of Pointe Mouillee State Game Area can be used during certain wind conditions. When staffing is available, both sites can be used at the same time. The season begins on the first day of September and concludes on the final day of November. For details and directions, log on to www.smrr.net The stipend for the 2003 season counter was provided by DTE Energy. Visit www.dteenergy.com to learn more! reports@hawkcount.org Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.