Good numbers of migrating raptors continue to be recorded at the Cromwell Valley Park HawkWatch in Baltimore County. After Saturday's flight of 373 hawks representing 11 species, the Sunday and Monday flights were just as impressive if a little less so numerically. While many of these birds are quite high and not easy to spot without the aid of some nice clouds giving contrast, we were treated to several relatively low and long views of Peregrines, N. Harriers(including at least one 'gray ghost'), Broad-wings and Sharpies. Our numbers here in Baltimore have compared quite well with many of the east coast sites reporting. Go to hawkcount.org for reports from dozens of hawkwatches across the country.
CVP HawkWatch Sunday, Sept. 30th 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM Observers: Andy Smith, Cal Orvis, Joe Stag, Mac Donofrio, Chuck Donofrio, Andy & Judy Higgs, Jim Meyers
Broadwings - 66
Sharpies - 76
Coopers - 9
Osprey - 9
N. Harrier - 5
Redtail - 2
Kestrel - 16
Merlin - 1
Peregrine - 2
Bald Eagle - 5
Monday, October 1st 9:00 AM to 4:15 PM Observers: Mark Scarff, Mac & Chuck Donofrio, Joe Stag, Don Sloat, Jim Meyers
Broad-wings - 64
Sharpies - 71
Coopers - 16
Osprey - 9
N.Harrier - 3
Redtail - 5
Redshoulder - 2
Kestrel - 14
Merlin - 1
Peregrine - 1
Bald Eagle - 6
JIM MEYERS
PARKVILLE MD
Go to hawkcount .org for details and please consider joining the HAWK MIGRATION ASSOCIATION of NORTH AMERICA to help protect raptors.
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