Wind (current)

Oct 7th - Our First Northern Goshawk!

While we were sitting around twiddling our thumbs waiting for something to happen, our first Northern Goshawk of the season flew right over the center of the park at tree top level.  Oh my, what a sight!!!

Today:
Northern Harrier - 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk - 9
Cooper's Hawk - 1
Northern Goshawk - 1
American Kestrel - 1
Merlin - 1
Total - 15

To Date:
Turkey Vulture - 116
Osprey - 134
Bald Eagle - 70
Northern Harrier - 104
Sharp-shinned Hawk - 2159
Cooper's Hawk - 43
Northern Goshawk - 1
Red-shouldered Hawk - 0
Broad-winged Hawk - 1404
Red-tailed Hawk - 34
Rough-legged Hawk - 0
Golden Eagle - 0
American Kestrel - 398
Merlin - 79
Peregrine Falcon - 32
Total - 4574

There were 3 Loons counted today.

Monarchs are continuing to impress as we added another 87 to our count today.

On hand today were - Pat & Nancy, Carol, Terry, Effie, Allison, Hugh, and Kathryn.  Thankyou all.

Strong west winds are predicted for the next couple of days.  Let's see what happens.

Walter

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