Date: 11/9/25 12:11 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: [de-birds] Ashland Nature Center (09 Nov 2025) 14 Raptors
Ashland Nature Center
Hockessin, Delaware, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 09, 2025
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 35
Turkey Vulture 12 410 2817
Osprey 0 3 138
Bald Eagle 1 63 430
Northern Harrier 0 22 125
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 71 924
Cooper's Hawk 0 28 373
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 91 317
Broad-winged Hawk 0 1 3723
Red-tailed Hawk 0 90 308
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 3
American Kestrel 0 1 235
Merlin 0 6 63
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 10
Unknown Accipitrine 0 0 6
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 1 1

Total: 14 789 9509
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Observation start time: 09:30:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 4.5 hours

Official Counter: Ginny Halterman, Kim Steininger

Observers: David Brown, Frank Rohrbacher

Visitors:
2


Weather:
Drizzle and gloom shortened the count on both ends. Otherwise cloudy with a
few periods of sun. Light southeast winds.

Raptor Observations:
The only migrants were a dozen Turkey Vultures, one Bald Eagle, and a
Red-shouldered Hawk. Some other raptors up during the brief sunny periods.

Non-raptor Observations:
9 Ring-billed Gulls, 2 American Herring Gulls, Eastern Phoebe, 25 Tree
Swallows
https://ebird.org/checklist/S283756189

Predictions:
Tomorrow: After overnight rain a cold front will bring dry weather and
increasing winds. Partly cloudy. High 49F with falling temps. Winds WNW at
15-25mph. Higher gusts possible. Good conditions overall for migration of
larger raptors. Winds may become a bit strong for smaller raptors and may
be uncomfortable for observers. Will probably feel quite chilly so bring an
extra layer of clothes. Expect moderate migration.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy with gusty winds. High near 45F. Winds W at
20-30mph. Winds very strong and a less favorable direction. Expect light to
moderate migration.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy. High 56F. Winds WSW at 10-20mph. Expect light to
moderate migration.
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Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>)
Ashland Nature Center information may be found at:
www.delnature.org


More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=663
Count data submitted via Trektellen.org - Project info at:
http://trektellen.org/count/view/4030/20251109



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