Bob reports 9 migrating raptors today.
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2
American Kestrel 2
Northern Harrier 5
Other birds of note: 1 Cedar Waxwing, 10 American Robins, 2 Wood Storks, and 1 Common Loon. Count ended at 1:00 due to rain. Billy Kleinpeter helped out today. Thanks Billy. 4 more days.
Note that with the time change this weekend Bob is now at the tower from 7:00am until 3:00pm instead of 8:00 to 4:00.
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