We began counting migrating raptors on Sept. 1st and ended on Dec.29th, 2007. Our total 
hours of coverage was considerably lower than previous years, and the season totals 
reflect  this.
CROMWELL VALLEY PARK HawkWatch - Fall 2007 Season Totals

Bald Eagle - 35     
Osprey - 98
N. Harrier - 22
Sharp-shinned Hawk - 384
Coopers Hawk - 43
Red-shouldered Hawk - 33
Broad-winged Hawk - 1354
Red-tailed Hawk - 132
Am. Kestrel - 83
Merlin - 5
Peregrine Falcon - 3
Unidentified Raptors - 14
TOTAL RAPTORS COUNTED - 2206        TOTAL HOURS - 136.25

In comparison, the ASHLAND NATURE CENTER HawkWatch in Hockessin, Delaware had a 
spectacular inaugural season with 6,255 raptors counted!! Located just 53 miles north-
east of Cromwell V.P., the Ashland staff and volunteers put in over 388 hours of coverage 
and recorded a number of Golden Eagles and Northern Goshawks. Along with the ROSE 
TREE PARK HawkWatch(Pa.) and the TURKEY POINT HawkWatch(Cecil Co.), Ashland lies 
along the same general flight path that Cromwell V.P. is on. One has to wonder what 
we're missing on those days that are not covered here at Cromwell.

Thanks to all who helped this season, especially Cal Orvis without whom our numbers 
would have been considerably lower and the time spent less enjoyable!!

Jim Meyers
Parkville Md.