Smith Point Hawk Watch 10/22/21 (465 raptors)

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Bob reports 465 migrating raptors today.

Turkey Vulture 197
Northern Harrier 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk 6
Cooper’s Hawk 4
Bald Eagle 3 (all adults)
Broad-winged Hawk 226
Swainson’s Hawk 3
Red-tailed Hawk 4
American Kestrel 17
Merlin 2
Peregrine Falcon 1

A heavy fog lifted around 9:30 and the east wind supported some flight. Lots of swallows!

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