Cromwell Valley Park Hawkwatch Sunday, Sept.17th 2006
Under clear blue skies and with little wind, we knew it might be a difficult day to see high flying 
raptors. From 8:00 am until 11:00 am we had counted only a handful of Broad-winged Hawks and 
a small number of Sharpies. However, by noon we began to get a nice mix of clouds and sun, and 
we started to see an increase in our target species,  the Broadwings. The one o'clock hour brought 
nearly 100 BWs,and that was just a taste of what was to come. Between 2:00pm and 3:00 pm well 
over 1,000 BWs were counted, the largest group consisting of 500+ BWs streaming high directly 
over head. Smaller kettles were seen until 5:30 pm. Thanks to all who assisted in counting, 
especially Sue Ricciardi who's skill and expertise were invaluable!
Totals  9/17/06
Sharpies - 38
N.Harrier - 8
Osprey - 10
Bald Eagle - 6
Am.Kestral - 17
Coopers - 4
Broadwings - 1,688

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Jim Meyers    Parkville  Md