Date: 4/30/26 1:05 pm
From: <reports...>
Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Ripley Hawk Watch (30 Apr 2026) 31 Raptors
Ripley Hawk Watch
Ripley, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 30, 2026
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 18 7581 26357
Osprey 0 45 52
Bald Eagle 1 58 110
Northern Harrier 0 39 59
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 503 565
Cooper's Hawk 0 49 61
American Goshawk 0 0 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 13 103
Broad-winged Hawk 11 4396 4396
Red-tailed Hawk 0 141 381
Rough-legged Hawk 0 2 8
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 131 184
Merlin 0 3 9
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Accipitrine 0 3 3
Unknown Buteo 0 35 50
Unknown Falcon 0 1 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 19 51

Total: 31 13019 32392
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Observation start time: 11:45:00
Observation end time: 14:30:00
Total observation time: 2.75 hours

Official Counter: Michael Ceci

Observers:

Visitors:
None


Weather:
Morning rain and dense cloud cover delayed the start of today's count until
11:45. Temperatures remained in the mid '40's with NW wind. Brief
clearing from 1:00 - 2:00.

Raptor Observations:
As expected, low #'s today.

Non-raptor Observations:
6 Sandhill Cranes @ 1:45 PM

Predictions:
Periods of rain. Cooler. High near 45F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
rain 80%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch. Low expectations.
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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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