For me, the flight was dominated with adult Sharp-shinned Hawks as would be expected. American Kestrels and Red-tailed Hawks were also plentiful. Two Northern Harriers and two Cooper's Hawks were also nice to see fly by. One Merlin (either a juvenile or adult female) flew by quickly as well as one adult male Peregrine Falcon. Two Bald Eagles (one 4th year and one 3rd year) migrated south, but two juveniles were seen heading north together. Below is a complete list of the birds I saw today from 2pm till 6pm. More photos of some of the raptors can be seen at my picasa web album at this link, the photos are at the end of that album.
Sharp-shinned Hawk (adult)
Cooper's Hawk (adult)
Red-tailed Hawk (adult; interesting individual - dark breast and belly band)
Red-tailed Hawk (adult; interesting individual - dark breast and belly band)
Bald Eagle (4th year)
American Kestrel (male)
American Kestrel (male)
Bald Eagle (3rd year)
Peregrine Falcon (adult male)
141 migrant raptors counted
Total number of bird species: 15
Turkey Vulture 37 were considered migrants; 3 were considered locals
Bald Eagle 4 total - one 4th year (4:20pm) and one 3rd year (5:11pm) migrated; 2 juveniles moved north together (4:40pm)
Northern Harrier 2 migrants (juvenile)
Sharp-shinned Hawk 54 - 40 adult, 4 juvenile, 10 were not able to be aged
Cooper's Hawk 2 adults
Red-tailed Hawk 24 migrants, 2 local adults (one individual was darker on breast, photos taken)
American Kestrel 18 - 10 male, 6 female, 2 were not able to be aged
Merlin 1 - either an adult female or a juvenile
Peregrine Falcon 1 adult male, sexed based on size
American Crow 6
Common Raven 5
American Robin 7
European Starling 50
Cedar Waxwing 20
Pine Warbler 1 flyover
warbler sp. 1 flyover
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