Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 26, 2019 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 1 4199 52407 Osprey 0 0 35 Bald Eagle 0 21 99 Northern Harrier 0 81 346 Sharp-shinned Hawk 5 281 4138 Cooper's Hawk 0 35 118 Northern Goshawk 0 1 2 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 562 757 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 64336 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 8 4003 4861 Rough-legged Hawk 1 12 13 Golden Eagle 0 54 58 American Kestrel 0 5 703 Merlin 0 2 33 Peregrine Falcon 1 7 53 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 1 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 16 9263 127960 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter: Kevin Georg Observers: Andrew Sturgess, Rosemary Brady Visitors: Johannes was one of two visitors today. Our friend from Kensington Metropark promised to return next season. Weather: The scarcity of birds today gave us a chance to contemplate the ever changing mix of clouds. From sponge- painting like daubs to icy strokes and wisps of high cirrus with many other shapes and textures thrown in it was obvious that change was underway. The cloud deck became more solid in the mid-afternoon hours as the approaching rain storm made its presence known. The barometer had risen to nearly normal and the winds were light from the SE but the birds were not amused and stayed home for the most part. Raptor Observations: Highlight of the day was a light-morph rough-legged hawk that flew by on the sunny side where we could see the markings clearly. 1 turkey vulture was seen briefly. 5 sharp-shin hawks fluttered across. 8 widely spaced red-tails were also observed. Last bird of the day was 1 peregrine falcon. Non-raptor Observations: A rogue common loon was observed by the boat launch area today. Usually these birds are well out on the lake. It headed back that way when a person walking a dog got too close. Not much else close to us today although lots of waterfowl could be seen flying in long V's across the sky. Predictions: The overnight rain will be significant and last till the morning hours, whether it clears in time for the normal start time of the watch is yet to be determined. The barometer will be very low during this time but start to rebound during the day. Winds will be very high from the SW but once the pressure rises the winds will turn favorable. I suspect that tomorrow will not be a good day for us but Thursday should be better. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Andrew Sturgess (ajyes72@gmail.com) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.detroitriverhawkwatch.org More site information at hawkcount.org: http://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=285 Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at: https://dunkadoo.org/explore/detroit-river-international-wildlife-refuge/detroit-river-hawk-watch-fall-2019