Date: 11/6/26 6:46 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Rocky Ridge (06 Nov 2026) 18 Raptors
Rocky Ridge
York, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 06, 2026
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 15
Turkey Vulture 1 1 34
Osprey 0 0 52
Bald Eagle 1 2 51
Northern Harrier 1 5 43
Sharp-shinned Hawk 7 14 676
Cooper's Hawk 1 1 17
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 2 2 12
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 6418
Red-tailed Hawk 4 4 41
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 0 133
Merlin 0 0 11
Peregrine Falcon 1 1 18
Unknown Accipitrine 0 0 2
Unknown Buteo 0 0 3
Unknown Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 17

Total: 18 30 7544
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Observation start time: 11:00:00
Observation end time: 15:45:00
Total observation time: 4.75 hours

Official Counter: Phil Keener

Observers: Ken Orvis

Visitors:
20


Weather:
Northerly winds with occasional swings slightly to the west ranging from a
wisp of a breeze to maybe 6-7 mph. Temp = 18-20 C (65-68F). Cloud cover
started at 70%, reduced to 15% around noon and then back up to 70% by end
of watch. Excellent visibility.

Raptor Observations:
For this site for a Nov date, a decent variety of species. Lots of local
activity by the vultures and bald eagles.

Non-raptor Observations:
Nothing of particular note.
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Report submitted by Parks Volunteer (<parks...>)


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