Well not a stellar day at the point especially considering the day Joe had yesterday. Only four countable raptors and we got rained out around noon. Swainson’s Hawk 2 Swallow-tailed Kite 2 (very distant) When we arrived at 8:00 there were Dickcissels and Blue-gray Gnatcatchers flying around everywhere. Those gnatcatchers are brave souls taking out across the bay like they … Read More
Smith Point Hawk Watch 8/20/16 (27 raptors)
27 countable birds today and EVERY one of them was a Swallow-tailed Kite. Woohoo! Joe Kennedy had the best day yet this season. Other non-countable birds included: 1 Broad-winged Hawk 1 Red-tailed Hawk 1 White-tailed Hawk adult 1 Red-shouldered Hawk very young flew in to perch on the back of the pond 1 Swainson’s Hawk 2 Ospreys Vermilion flycatcher young … Read More
Smith Point Hawk Watch 8/19/16 (13 raptors)
A shortened day today because Bob had to leave early and I neglected to get a volunteer to fill in! 12 Swallow-tailed Kites 1 Cooper’s Hawk
Smith Point Hawk Watch 8/18/16 (7 raptors)
Bob reports seven countable birds today! Broad-winged Hawk 1 Swainson’s Hawk 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 1 Swallow-tailed Kite 1 Also 62 Wood Storks, 10 American White Pelicans and 12 Black Terns.
Smith Point Hawk Watch 8/17/16 (1 raptor)
Well it was almost a repeat of yesterday but in the last hour a Cooper’s Hawk came over for the only bird of the day. Rain, rain, rain!
Smith Point Hawk Watch 8/16/16 (0 raptors)
Rain, rain, rain. That is the report for today! No birds but a wet hawk watcher.
Smith Point Hawk Watch 8/15/16 (1 raptor)
Bob reports one Peregrine Falcon as the only countable bird today. Highlights were 44 Roseate Spoonbills.
Smith Point Hawk Watch 8/14/16 (1 raptor)
Bob reports: 1 Cooper’s Hawk He lost about 1 1/4 hour to rain this morning. Highlight of the day was 71 Magnificent Frigatebirds at once.
Smith Point Hawk Watch 8/13/19 (0 raptors)
Joe Kennedy did the count today. No migrating raptors but lots of other stuff to see! A local Osprey picking branches from the east motte. Making a nest this late? Four young of the year Turkey Vultures being bullied by some Black Vultures. Seems the best show was the Upland Sandpipers. Joe counted 269 total with most flying low over … Read More
Smith Point Hawk Watch starts tomorrow!
Howdy y’all, It’s July 31st and you know what that means? The Smith Point Hawk Watch starts tomorrow! We brought the trailer over last Friday and got everything at the tower set up. Bob Baez has returned as counter for this 20th season. To celebrate our 20th season, we have some great t-shirts with artwork by Cin-Ty Lee featuring the … Read More
Oystercatcher Diaries 2016: Field Week 14
By Susan Heath Well it’s all over folks. The season came to an end today. John Wright, Alan Wilde, Amanda Anderson and I went out today to check on the last remaining chick. We headed straight for South Deer Island to get the business over with first so we could relax for the rest of the survey. The good news … Read More
Smith Point Hawk Watch 8/12/16 (0 raptors)
Bob reports strong south winds and no migrating raptors today. He did see a local Osprey and a local Crested Caracara. Plus he sold his first 20th anniversary t-shirt today. You better get over there and get yours! They’re going to go fast once the season picks up.