Date: 11/9/24 5:03 pm
From: Barbara Volkle <barb620...>
Subject: [MASSBIRD] Wachusett Mountain (09 Nov 2024) 5 Migrating Raptors
Date: Sat, 9 Nov 2024 21:25:15 +0000
From:<reports...>
Subject: Wachusett Mountain (09 Nov 2024) 5 Migrating Raptors


Wachusett Mountain
Princeton, Massachusetts, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 09, 2024
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 4
Turkey Vulture 0 35 1007
Osprey 0 0 219
Bald Eagle 0 14 299
Northern Harrier 0 5 48
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 9 405
Cooper's Hawk 2 11 185
American Goshawk 0 0 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 3 38 111
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 1498
Red-tailed Hawk 0 20 112
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 1
Golden Eagle 0 2 6
American Kestrel 0 0 120
Merlin 0 0 63
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 25
Unknown Accipiter 0 4 63
Unknown Buteo 0 5 54
Unknown Falcon 0 0 16
Unknown Eagle 0 0 2
Unknown Raptor 0 8 168

Total: 5 153 4408
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Observation start time: 10:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 4 hours

Official Counter: Eric Mueller

Observers: Paul Vanderhoof, Tom Gottschang

Visitors:
Thanks to Tom Gottschang and Paul Vanderhoof who came up on a cold, windy
day to help out. Paul's friend Mike spent some time with us.
Approximately 25 hikers passed by; a few stopped to chat.


Weather:
Another windy day, but this time the winds were from the north. Clear "Blue
screen of death" sky. Temps 40-44 F. Wind gusts at the summit and at
Worcester airport were reported at 20-25 mph. The air was very dry and
quite clear - visibility was very good.

Raptor Observations:
Faced with the propect of gusty winds, we observed from the North Rd
overlook where the wind speed varied quite a bit. Despite the northerly
winds, we counted only 5 migrating birds, and a few locals. The local
Red-tails made repeated appearances all session. We did get a really nice
look at a migrating Red-shoulder and later at a local Cooper's Hawk as they
passed nearby.

Non-migrating raptors:
Bald Eagle - 2 (Adults)
Cooper's Hawk - 1 (Adult)
Red-tailed Hawk - 4 (minimum number, all Adults)
Red-tailed

Non-raptor Observations:
Non-raptors:
A very good day for geese.
Canada Goose - approx 253 (7 skeins)
goose sp - approx 410 (5 skeins - likely Canada's, but too far away for
positive ID)
Comm Merganser - 1
Amer Black Duck - 6
N Bluebird - 1
Snow Bunting - 3 (minimum number)
GC Kinglet - 2
Red-bellied WP - 1
Blue Jay - 2
Amer Crow - 80 (including groups of 25, 4, 14 & 34 headed west)
Comm Raven - 2
BC Chickadee - 1
T Titmouse - 1
WB Nuthatch - 1

Predictions:
The status of Sunday's watch is up in the air right now. The forecast is
for SW winds at 10-15 mph with partly sunny skies and temps in the 40s. If
we decide to go up, it will be to the North Rd overlook again. If you go
up and no one is there, please send any sightings to Eric by email.
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Report submitted by ERIC MUELLER (<ericmueller1912...>)
Wachusett Mountain information may be found at:
http://www.massbird.org/emhw


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