Date: 3/11/25 7:37 pm
From: <reports...>
Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Ripley Hawk Watch (11 Mar 2025) 23 Raptors
Ripley Hawk Watch
Ripley, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 11, 2025
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 18 406 406
Osprey 0 0 0
Bald Eagle 1 3 3
Northern Harrier 0 0 0
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 4 4
Cooper's Hawk 0 3 3
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 9 9
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 4 42 42
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 2 2
Merlin 0 1 1
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Accipitrine 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 9 9
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 1 1

Total: 23 480 480
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Observation start time: 09:45:00
Observation end time: 13:00:00
Total observation time: 3.25 hours

Official Counter: Michael Ceci

Observers:

Visitors:
None


Weather:
The day began with comfortable temperatures 60 (F). Gusty variable winds
for the duration of today's count with temperatures dropping to 54 (F)
during the last hour. Began the day at Site # 1. Birds were flying to the
south of Rt 5 just above tree level. Moved to Forsyth Bridge. TV's were
crossing I 90, and then flying just above tree level south of Rt 5. The
birds were then seen inand. Final portion of today's count was taken from
Sites 2 & 3. Even with warm temperatures, the gusty winds may have
prevented a bigger flight from developing.

Raptor Observations:
Birds were flying low, quickly making their way through all sites of the
Ripley Hawk Watch. Observed an adult Bald Eagle during the last hour at a
low altitude, enabling a good look. Basically, that was the highlight of
the day.

Non-raptor Observations:
None

Predictions:
Much cooler temperatures in the 40's with ENE winds 10-15 MPH. Not
favorable for a flight.
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Report submitted by Michael Ceci (<michael.ceci541...>)
Ripley Hawk Watch information may be found at:
www.facebook.com/groups/3193820734258889/


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=381


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