Friday, October 21, 2005

2,373 Raptors counted San José Papaloapan Oct.20, 2005
Good solid day of raptor observations.
Time: 10:30 am til 18:30
Breeze from NNE, with periods of absolute stillness. 32C Temp.
Skies mostly sunny.
Turkey Vulture.....................1,547
Swainson´s hawk.....................679
Osprey...........................................5
Sharp-shinned hawk..................34
Cooper´s hawk............................45
American Kestrel........................61
Peregrine falcon............................1
Northern Harrier..........................1
TOTAL.....................................2,373

8 species of non-migratory raptors observed......Black vulture, Aplomado falcon, Laughing falcon, Northern Caracara, Snail kite, Black-collared hawk, Roadside hawk, Great black hawk.

16 species of raptors observed here today.

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