Smith Point Hawk Watch 10/22/16 (466 raptors)

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A fine, fine day! Lots of birds and great company at the watch. The Common Black-Hawk did not disappoint. At about 10:30 it rose up out of the south motte and circled right over the tower before heading off towards the north. It was not seen again so we can only assume it headed across the bay.

Broad-winged Hawk 351
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Swainson’s Hawk 4
Sharp-shinned Hawk 52
Cooper’s Hawk 19
American Kestrel 11
Northern Harrier 27

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