Monday, 3 November 2014

[cobirds] Raptor Alley/Nunn

Excellent "raptoring" weather yesterday in Nunn-area.  Total of 39 raptors in two hours.  Got "all" expected species this time.  Route primarily Weld CR 90 btw Weld CR 90 and 120 with many offshoot routes along the way.  I'll start offering trips this month.
  • Red-tailed Hawk - 13
  • Rough-legged Hawk - 3
  • Ferruginous Hawk - 3
  • Great Horned Owl - 1
  • Prairie Falcon - 3
  • Merlin - 1
  • Northern Harrier - 1
  • American Kestrel - 13
  • Golden Eagle - 1

"Raptor Alley" Trip (2014-2015) reporting:

  • October 20 - 39 raptors

Other wildlife:  Pronghorn; Coyote and American Tree Sparrows

Last year's (2013-2014) "Raptor Alley" reporting:

  • October 13 - 25 raptors
  • October 26 - 30 raptors
  • December 1 - 47 raptors
  • December 15 - 43 raptors
  • January 11 - 57 raptors
  • February 23 - 45 raptors

Average Count Per 2013-2014 Trip- 41 raptor

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn

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