Golden Eagle, Great Cormorant, Evening Grosbeaks at Chimney Rock, Nov. 1, 2012

From Simon Lane:

Thursday 1st Nov
50f 100% cloud visibility – unlim. wind WSW – W speed 3 Flight code 2-3
Obs. Simon, Ted, Chris, Gavin, Steve

11.00-12.00
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1

12.00-1.00
Red-shouldered Hawk 5
Sharp-shinned Hawk 4
Cooper’s Hawk 2
Red-Tailed Hawk 1

1.00-2.00
Red-shouldered Hawk 4
Sharp-shinned Hawk 6

2.00- 3.00
GOLDEN EAGLE 1 – 2.10pm – nearly sneaked by behind us!
Sharp-shinned Hawk 7
Cooper’s Hawk 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Northern Harrier 1

3.00-4.00
Sharp-shinned Hawk 5

Other sightings:
Ravens x 2
Herring Gull x 2
Great Cormorant – FoS
Common Loon x 2
Evening Grosbeaks and Purple Finch heard in parking lot – not seen
Probable EVGR fly-by’s at platform – a bit too far to be 100%
Pine Siskins
Local Peregrine Falcons
Blue-headed Vireo
120 Canada Geese
Red Bat x 1

This entry was posted in Chimney Rock Hawkwatch. Bookmark the permalink.

Leave a comment