No Broadwings, Eagles On the Move

Monday the 23rd of September was a no Broadies day. Only 6 hawks on the count. Slow September like I don't remember. We may never know why.

Here's the report:

Peregrin Added to the Count

Sunday, Sept 22 2024 - the temps are still extremely high for the first day of Fall. No big kettles, so if the hawks are there, they are very high. Either uncountable in the big blue or the clouds are so high the birds are just too small at those heights. Bill isn't a scope birder, and even if he was, it is very time consuming to do it alone. You miss things like FALCONS!!! Excited to add this one to the count. __________________________________________________________________ Bill asked that we post the following message with dates he will not be on the watch. Does not mean you can't go up to count, just means he will not be there if you expect him. If you are a qualified counter, you know the stats he will need to count your birds:

__________________________________________________________________ Here's the Report:

Full Team, Few Hawks

Thanks to Tami and Nicole for going up to help Bill. I am so sorry Nicole isn't getting properly initiated!!! LOL Here's Saturday the 21st Hawk Report:

Too Hot, Too Blue

On Sept 20 24 it went from the rain and clouds to full on super hot. My greenhouse said it was 102 by afternoon and stayed there until the sun set. It is no wonder Bill said "enough!" Before I post his report, I'll put up a couple of pictures of Nicole Spicer, who has expressed a desire to help us bird as she is able. Hope she finds a way to get up often. Welcome to her and also to each of our watchers who visit. Bill was joined on this report by John Dever. WELCOME JOHN!

Here's the report: We add new birds today, in the uncountables. It has become an expectation to get some White Pelicans each year now. Didn't disappoint -

(It is always possible to click on the report to enlarge it for reading.) Once again, as we always say; KEEP LOOKING UP!!! Jimmy and Cynthia Wilkderson

A New Observation Member for the Crew

On Thursday, 9 19 24, Nicole, who messaged us between seasons, was able to come up for a trial day. She had wanted to help as much as she is able and is a birder. As it turns out, Bill feels she will be a great hawk watcher, and goodness knows we can us help. We have always said, "more eyes to the skies" makes for better more accurate counts. And less weary counters. Welcome!!! Nicole. Hope I can get up to meet you. Today we get to add Shape-shinned Hawk to the running and expanding list. Yay Here's the report:

A Little Oopsy

On Wednesday, 9 18 24 Bill reported having some of our best loved visitors, a dear friend Susan Schott, and Bill's Daughter Mindy and Son-in law Marc. Who couldn't love a day like that? But even with help, the clouds didn't clear as early as hoped, and it even rained a couple of times before it cleared. But once it cleared the small kettles kept popping up. At the end of an enjoyable afternoon, Bill made a little oppsy when recording his count, so while we waited for clarification, we have not posted until now. So glad they had a little fun during their visit. Thanks for coming Susan, Mindy and Mark!! Here's the report:

Who Can Complain About a Little Rain?

Tuesday, 9-17-24 Well, a Hawk Watcher might have a small complaint. LOL Because you can't see migrating hawks in the rain. We needed the rain though. It was very late in the afternoon before skies cleared a little in the valley, so Bill did not have a watch opportunity. It is difficult to tell this morning if we have just a fog layer, or it will be rainy again...I feel sure Bill will test it and let us know. Here's the report for Tuesday:

MERLIN ON DAY 3!!!!

MONDAY THE 16TH BRINGS EXCITING VARIETY ALREADY. Here's the report:

Day 2 for me is setting up the running log, finding a 3 bird error from last year, and a little editing of the blog page. Running totals are now caught up. We are underway! Have a great day everyone.

Opening Weekend for Fall 2024

Tami King went up on Saturday, and early Sunday morning as she faithfully does every opening weekend each fall. Thank you so much Tami. Bill's first Day was after Church on Sunday the 15th, and he has sent us the first report for the 2024 Hawk Watch Season. It's International Hawk Migration Week Here is the story in stats and pictures:

As always we remind you to KEEP LOOKING UP!!!

First Report of Fall 2024

I did not finish out 2023 properly, quite a few projects got in the way, so I am going to post the final report for HawkCount.org Here before moving on, so I can make sure final stats are correct on the page before making this year's additions: