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Smith Point Hawkwatch report for Nov 5. Strong southeast winds thru the day. Slow day in the raptor world but had a third year Bald Eagle perched in the northeast mott and an Eastern Wood-Pewee. Bob
Migrants
6 Northern Harriers
2 Sharp-shinned Hawks
1 …

Smith Point Hawkwatch report for Nov 4. Modest northeast and east winds that got stronger after noon. The White-tailed Hawk was an adult and a juvenile Bald Eagle made a pass. Bob Migrants 2 Black Vulture 21 Turkey Vultures 6 Northern Harriers 13 Sharp-shinned Hawks 12 Cooper’s Hawks 24 Broad-winged Hawks 1 Red-tailed Hawks 50 […]

Smith Point Hawkwatch report for Nov 2. Moderate north wind shifted west late morning and eventually south. Nice variety with 4 buteos and 4 falcons including the first countable Crested Caracara. Bob Migrants 2 Black Vulture 87 Turkey Vultures 1 Osprey 24 Northern Harrier 19 Sharp-shinned Hawks 39 Cooper’s Hawks 1 Red-Shouldered Hawk 63 Broad-winged […]

Smith Point Hawkwatch report for Oct 30. Strong southeast winds and overcast. Rain ended the count at 1415. Winnie Burkett and Julie made a slow day fun. Bob Migrants 5 Northern Harriers 8 Sharp-shinned Hawks 2 Cooper’s Hawks 5 American Kestrels

Smith Point Hawkwatch report for Oct 29. Moderate north winds changing to east at 1030. Good numbers of White Pelicans and Greater White-fronted Geese. Bob Migrants 3 Black Vulture 100 Turkey Vultures 7 Northern Harrier 1 Bald Eagle (white belly type) 4 Sharp-shinned Hawks 14 Cooper’s Hawks 137 Broad-winged Hawks 10 Red-tailed Hawks 11 Swainson’s […]

Smith Point Hawkwatch report for Oct 28. Strong southwest winds became mild midday. Passerines were moving in the first few hours. Bob Migrants 23 Turkey Vultures 7 Northern Harrier 10 Sharp-shinned Hawks 3 Cooper’s Hawks 2 American Kestrels 1 White-tailed Kite