Date: 9/29/12 7:39 pm
From: James Meyers <jamesleomeyers...>
Subject: [MDBirding] 373 Migrant Hawks at Cromwell Valley Baltimore Co.


A very enjoyable day at the Cromwell Valley Park HawkWatch as 373 hawks were counted. Birds were seen throughout the day and were spread out across the sky. Highlights included 2 groups of 3 Northern Harriers and a late season push of Broad-winged Hawks. Also noted was the first solid flight of hundreds of Canada Geese. Sharp-shins had a good showing with129 counted. Am. Kestrels were also impressive at 31 seen.

CROMWELL VALLEY PARK HAWKWATCH - Saturday, September 29th 2012 - 8:30 AM to 5:45 PM - Observers included Cal and Bud Orvis, Mark Scarff, Joe Stag, Pat Maher, Mack and Chuck Donotrio, Tom Ernst, Joanne Dintzis, Joe Meyers and Jim Meyers - + over 9 visitors

Broadwings - 141

Sharpies - 129

Coopers - 14

Osprey - 18

N. Harrier - 13

Red Shoulder - 5

Redtail - 2

Am. Kestrel - 31

Merlin - 4

Peregrine - 2

B. Eagle - 8

UN. ID. - 6

Jim Meyers
Parkville MD

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