Smith Point Hawk Watch 9/23/21 (490 raptors)

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Bob reports 490 migrating raptors today.

Osprey 1
Mississippi Kite 40
Northern Harrier 13
Sharp-shinned Hawk 25
Cooper’s Hawk 18
Broad-winged Hawk 387
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Kestrel 4

Clear skies and winds shifting to the south made for a somewhat slow day. Other birds of note included two Olive-sided Flycatchers, one female Summer Tanager, a young Red-headed Woodpecker, and seven American White Pelicans (in short supply this fall). Linda Hoffman, Veda Hackell, Dave Hanson, and Sara Harrison helped out today.

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