tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10785018736604798512024-03-19T01:48:35.492-07:00Borrego Valley HawkwatchHawkguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11943751051559852942noreply@blogger.comBlogger230125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078501873660479851.post-21708157768107856362021-03-16T16:22:00.001-07:002021-03-16T16:23:21.287-07:00March 6-16, 2021-Some Great Migration Days, Including the Second Highest Count Day In 19 Years-March 13-2,736 Swainson's Hawks<span style="color: red;"><br />Leaders and assistants:</span><div>Richard,Craig,Ted,Seldon,Jane,Judy,Susan,HalK,Hal,Francie,Randy
Marilyn,Pete,Johnathan,Nancy K,Nancy M. <div><br /></div><div><span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> Swainson's Hawks<span> <span> Turkey Vultures<span> <span> Other Hawks</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /></div><div>March 6- <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span></span>14 </div><div>March 7- <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span></span>51 <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> 1 <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span></span> 1 Red-shouldered Hawk </div><div>March 8- <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span>304 <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> 79 </div><div>March 9- <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span>11 <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> 3 </div><div>March 10- <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span>346 <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> 9 <span> </span></div><div>
March 11- <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span>133 <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> 1 </div><div>March 12- <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span>110 <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> 21 </div><div>March 13- <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span>2731 <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> 11</div><div>March 14- <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span>118 </div><div>March 15- <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span>409 </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: red;">Discussion:</span>
March Migration produced more migrant hawks than expected.
We have had a very dry year thus far, with less than 2
inches of rain. So insects have been virtually absent. We did have one day of aerial feeding (probably feeding on flying ants). We have had several days with high wind. On March 13, hawks were migrating before sunup. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQtZGfY4wpQajDWBAPDCW0C_MjjgXy2UEOwFeU1j-j5Pv3iHnxR0352s-BqEhJ14QZZ3Fq0FgbUKC2-PlyQMxReP39C2n_2SOScfXmrOFFdDutrBf71xwctV9F7WkfpY99xoE_OmTOf3M/s2048/Ted+today.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1542" data-original-width="2048" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQtZGfY4wpQajDWBAPDCW0C_MjjgXy2UEOwFeU1j-j5Pv3iHnxR0352s-BqEhJ14QZZ3Fq0FgbUKC2-PlyQMxReP39C2n_2SOScfXmrOFFdDutrBf71xwctV9F7WkfpY99xoE_OmTOf3M/w640-h482/Ted+today.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Dark Swainson's Hawk-Ted Spriggs Jr.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieZUpvdkyZ6IGpvbjfN4HKcyT5wlYtg1tu6eiAGhDqXJIgKNqs0pudbVJRlrGulbVAqTMNjNaCxyYmy4qeehA_WVsVPHxIxthwIqOsuPdC1wX0xmjArer0rSPsFWBhC4COr7G1lLtqYfs/s2048/Marion+Brownhawk+%25281+of+1%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1681" data-original-width="2048" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieZUpvdkyZ6IGpvbjfN4HKcyT5wlYtg1tu6eiAGhDqXJIgKNqs0pudbVJRlrGulbVAqTMNjNaCxyYmy4qeehA_WVsVPHxIxthwIqOsuPdC1wX0xmjArer0rSPsFWBhC4COr7G1lLtqYfs/w640-h526/Marion+Brownhawk+%25281+of+1%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Juvenile Dark Rufous Swainson's Hawk-Marion Brown</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtsut8SNuX6YmFlNsVx7Cr_UemRtdZGtZcSObz5FDl4n2JDslFibxvsFm5Zmy3sfH_QHWFAlr_E2EDnzShh4DHDxZu26C17gWBWmGkTwpZAh4oL29lnBXfDNRhSIIFBehE2KCAKCvtkwg/s3422/hawks+on+ground+3-13-2021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="919" data-original-width="3422" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtsut8SNuX6YmFlNsVx7Cr_UemRtdZGtZcSObz5FDl4n2JDslFibxvsFm5Zmy3sfH_QHWFAlr_E2EDnzShh4DHDxZu26C17gWBWmGkTwpZAh4oL29lnBXfDNRhSIIFBehE2KCAKCvtkwg/w640-h172/hawks+on+ground+3-13-2021.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swainson's Hawks Going to Ground-Ted Spriggs Jr.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div></div>Hawkguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11943751051559852942noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078501873660479851.post-38863160440212182162021-03-05T13:59:00.003-08:002021-03-08T10:22:55.412-08:00Beginning of the Season-Slow Start With Hopes-February 28-March 5, 2021<p> A New Season With New Leaders and Observers</p><p>Our veteran crew is not available this season as the virus puts a damper on coverage. Thankfully we have new eyes to the sky. </p><p>In February we counted only 5 Swainson's Hawks, 24 Turkey Vultures, 1 Red-tailed Hawk. In March so far, we counted 54 Swainson's Hawks, 1 Turkey Vulture and 2 Northern Harriers. </p><p><u><span style="color: red;">Our counters and observers this season include</span>:</u></p><p>Craig Johnson, Don White, Jane Helms, Jan Henry, Johnathan Williams, Judy Spaulding, Marilyn Dickson, Nancy Keeley, Nancy McRae, Pam Albers, Pete McRae, Richard Shutler, and Susan Plumb</p><p><u><span style="color: red;">Migration Discussion</span></u>: We have had an interesting weather pattern with predominant wind from the south, southeast and east. An afternoon of rain Wednesday March 3rd pushed over 150 Swainson's toward Cochella Valley. So far our high count of Swainson's Hawks is 38 observed on March 1. The wind pattern is due to change the evening of March 5. This may bring more Swainson's into the valley. We have no flowers and no caterpillars, grasshoppers or flying ants to attract hawks. </p><p><u><span style="color: red;">Opportunities: Join us as a volunteer-Contact Hal Cohen Raptorhal3@gmail.com</span></u></p><p><span style="color: red;"><u>Photographers</u></span>: A few photographers are beginning to come into town. Congratulations to Ted Springs Jr. for not only entering the annual park photo contest, he won an award for one of his shots. This is the first entry of Swainson's Hawks throughout several years of the contest. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHXQr83WMkMhwR5dpnhzrOTjsLMKvXiusfnYOvxdWn05sEG0c_T8-wOadapGLWC_hsCuBNlyiSkze7HAGBg-ck_tw7DQHHirGss0LuAsn47D_FS4SyKAjc5pT7tmYwnsKcBZgztWEpwo/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="2000" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHXQr83WMkMhwR5dpnhzrOTjsLMKvXiusfnYOvxdWn05sEG0c_T8-wOadapGLWC_hsCuBNlyiSkze7HAGBg-ck_tw7DQHHirGss0LuAsn47D_FS4SyKAjc5pT7tmYwnsKcBZgztWEpwo/w640-h427/Ted+Spriggs+JR1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Winner In the Anza Borrego Desert State Park Photo Contest-Lords of Sunrise-Ted Spriggs Jr. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY4DUZPJS2n5eq4SbSGgIVlhvitGSp9RXhZE6uk2CEMRXlrJ1jrBfVA-BM4Mji98kpkLPisgFgEIZglcrWnkk8IIrHmciftEk28fAzYW2voiKfJ7UfhiYas5U2ncZ6PvHLNe-ayUoKKjY/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="2000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY4DUZPJS2n5eq4SbSGgIVlhvitGSp9RXhZE6uk2CEMRXlrJ1jrBfVA-BM4Mji98kpkLPisgFgEIZglcrWnkk8IIrHmciftEk28fAzYW2voiKfJ7UfhiYas5U2ncZ6PvHLNe-ayUoKKjY/w640-h426/Ted+Springgs+Jr2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Lords Of Vertigo-Ted </span></span></span></span>Spriggs Jr. <br /><br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="color: #cc0000;">We now have a famous dance group that have partnered up to add spark to our counter collection:</span><p></p><p><span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIXNZUmMQdKzIoCABz0MLmgCLxQXGjhW1LuwxtG6qxEQDXISUW320kVBRTC8KfiKADPzV2e2IrxygBy4VeIVIS1dBYblNFAx3DIXLVSgBTGKe5m56UBo_pC5JJoem1yM2XZd2_0T_gieQ/s4608/Hawkettes.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIXNZUmMQdKzIoCABz0MLmgCLxQXGjhW1LuwxtG6qxEQDXISUW320kVBRTC8KfiKADPzV2e2IrxygBy4VeIVIS1dBYblNFAx3DIXLVSgBTGKe5m56UBo_pC5JJoem1yM2XZd2_0T_gieQ/w640-h480/Hawkettes.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Hawkettes</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2GBb-DQM1zGyERsuUJIMP4z50yPh657YXoGU4fZY91vdO5g7UflCgB1ic0jMDhsi3VqlCH8JYlaII8adKoKSDwm1sjPm7DUduEcK0kpgIuUOQS-LChgRp2Jy8zHa6Lf4HCAnjc3OSxQY/s4608/More+Serious.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2GBb-DQM1zGyERsuUJIMP4z50yPh657YXoGU4fZY91vdO5g7UflCgB1ic0jMDhsi3VqlCH8JYlaII8adKoKSDwm1sjPm7DUduEcK0kpgIuUOQS-LChgRp2Jy8zHa6Lf4HCAnjc3OSxQY/w640-h480/More+Serious.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More Serious Hawkettes-Jane Helms, Judy Spaulding, and Susan Plumb</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><p></p><p></p>Hawkguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11943751051559852942noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078501873660479851.post-6585448516666478632020-04-01T11:14:00.000-07:002020-04-01T20:20:10.280-07:00March 31, 2020-A Late Blog For a Very Strange SeasonLate blog but we are still functioning.The slow migration and of course the very fast moving virus have conspired to slow down hawk migration posts. We are continuing to monitor the hawk migration through Borrego Valley. So far we have become diligent concerning social distances. We will continue to watch for hawks in the evening and count them leaving the valley in the morning. We've only had a few days with a number of hawks. Thanks to all the folks that have kept our watch functioning during this trying time. Our hearts go out to those folks that are impacted by this awful<br />
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Since our last and only blog, March 17th we've had only three days with a number of migrants. March 19 was memorable because most of the hawks (581 Swainson's Hawks) kettled up at the same time. The massive kettle was quite visible from the count site. On March 29th we had a steady stream of hawks that totaled 374 at the end of the watch. Today, April 1, we had 114 late migrants that must have roosted east of Pegleg. Here is the address of a youtube from March 19. Also below are photos taken in the area.<br />
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Leaders for the past several days:<br />
Hal Cohen<br />
Pam Albers<br />
Kirtland Smith<br />
Candace Hess<br />
Marilyn Dickson<br />
Cory Laughlin<br />
Laura Webb<br />
Don White<br />
Tracy Geernaert<br />
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Observers assisting the leaders:<br />
Tommy Antel<br />
Gary Hilton<br />
Craig Johnson<br />
Susan Plumb<br />
Tony Rutigliano<br />
Richard Shutler<br />
Ken Smith<br />
Ted Spriggs<br />
Mark Stevens<br />
Randy Lenon<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Prairie Falcon With Prey-Randy Lenon</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Prairie Falcon With Lizard-Randy Lenon</td></tr>
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<br />Hawkguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11943751051559852942noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078501873660479851.post-71230105586829160912020-03-17T12:13:00.001-07:002020-03-17T12:13:03.160-07:00March 17th 2020-The Hawkwatch Continues Despite the VirusBorrego Springs is responding to the Coronavirus crisis as is the rest of the nation and world. For all of us at the hawkwatch, our hearts go out to those that are suffering from the virus and hardships that have been created. We are trying to continue monitoring the migration of Swainson's Hawks and at the same time remain safe. At both the day watch and evening watch we ask folks to not congregate on the hill. A sign is posted at the bottom of the day site hill indicating that only the leader and assistants should climb the hill. At the evening site we ask folks to maintain a respectful distance from each other and do not share scopes.<br />
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I will NOT be sending out ALERTS to 400 plus folks when we have enormous numbers of Swainson's Hawks in town. To curtail the spread of the virus we are trying to minimize travel to the area. However, the number of hawks recently has taken a nosedive. So travel to Borrego Springs for the hawks is a non-starter. I believe that a recent flower bloom with possible caterpillars in Organ Pipe National Park, Arizona and the contiguous biosphere park in Mexico have stalled migration. The Swainson's Hawks are probably gorging on the caterpillars (if present). I am trying to locate someone in the area of Southern Arizona and Northern Mexico with information concerning the possible food source.<br />
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Here are some recent photos of hawks that we observed last week.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tuck Russell-SW feeding on Crane Flies</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tuck Russell-Feeding on Crane Flies</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tuck Russell</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hal With the Only Bird of Prey He Can Photograph</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kettle of Hawks-Karen Orso</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Early Morning Gathering on Mesquite Dunes Before Migrating-Karen Orso</td></tr>
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February 21-March 7, 2020-New Faces and Some Nice Swainson's Hawks<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Date: </span> Leader:<br />
February 21 Hal Cohen<br />
February 22 Marilyn Dickson<br />
February 23 Marilyn Dickson<br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">February 24 Tracee Geerhaert</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">February 25 Candace Hess</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">February 26 Candace Hess</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">February 27 Laura Webb</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">February 28 Hal Cohen</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">February 29 Candace Hess</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">March 1 Laura Webb</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">March 2 Hal Cohen</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">March 3 Candace Hess</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">March 4 Tracee Geehaert</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">March 5 Laura Webb</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">March 6 Don White</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">March 7 Don White</span><span style="color: red; font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">Migrants:</span><br />
Feb. 21-0<br />
Feb. 22-0<br />
Feb. 23-1 Northern Harrier<br />
Feb. 24-8 Swainson's Hawks (SW's)<br />
Feb. 25-0<br />
Feb. 26-0<br />
Feb. 27-0<br />
Feb. 29-6 SW's<br />
March 1-0<br />
March 2-5 SW's<br />
March 3-0<br />
March 4-271 SW's; 5 Turkey Vultures (TV's)<br />
March 5-84 SW's; 2 TV's<br />
March 6-25 SW's; 1 TV<br />
March 7-351 SW's<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Discussion:</span><br />
The beginning of the season began with only a trickle of hawks, until March 4th. The evening of March 3 we witnessed a large kettle of hawks finally settling into the date farm. The evening of March 6th we watched two waves of approximately 250 hawks drop into an area near The Springs RV Park. The first you tube can be accessed at: <a class="style-scope ytcp-video-metadata-info" href="https://youtu.be/eVZoJZAnkzY" style="color: var(--ytcp-link-color); font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/eVZoJZAnkzY</a><br />
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On March 4th and 5th we watched several hawks aerial feeding on Crane Flies. Attached is a photo taken on March 7th. The flies are everywhere throughout the valley. The adult flies live for a few weeks and apparently do not feed but only mate. On March 7th a very strong NW wind got the hawks up early. The totals for 7th was 351 SW's<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Evening Watch:</span><br />
Saturday March-At least 47 SW's flew low directly over watchers at the hill<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Prediction:</span><br />
Sunday March 8th-migration of around 50 or more SW's. With the time change the hawks will probably begin to kettle and feed around 9am.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Date Farm-The Evening of March 7-Ted Springs</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tommy and Stella At the Evening Watch-Deborah Lebo</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jude-Our Youngest Watcher</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cranefly-Hal</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Late Evening at the Night Watch-Kirt Smith</td></tr>
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<br />Hawkguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11943751051559852942noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078501873660479851.post-91327175871096180862019-04-06T19:27:00.001-07:002019-04-09T20:31:36.114-07:00Borrego Valley Hawkwatch-Post Season Highlights-Thursday April 4-Sunday April 7, 2019The season has been completed, however the hawks continue. A few days after we officially finished the season, we discovered a huge congregation of hawks in the old potato fields to the east and also east of the airport . As anticipated, hawks that had been feeding in Mexico and locations other than Borrego Springs began entering the valley. On Thursday and Friday April 4 and 5, over a 1,000 Swainson's Hawks were observed at several locations. Today, Saturday April 6, we witnessed around 500 hawks mainly from the airport location. The wind at the Henderson Canyon Rd site was raging at 30-40mph. Although we are not counting hawks as they migrate, we are continuing to alert the public. It's still a thrill to observe hundreds of hawks kettling and feeding. Check out the youtube from Friday April 6th near the airport. https://youtu.be/qp40E4YUNBY<br />
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Just got word (5:30pm Saturday April 6) that around 100 hawks dropped into the dunes at Old Springs Road-road to the dump off of S-22 where it turns north. This is the Old Springs County Preserve as you drive onto Old Springs Rd.<br />
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Sunday April 7, a day to remember. We checked out the county preserve and found a half dozen hawks on creosote bushes. I then went to the hill south of Henderson Canyon. We will have to name this hill as it provides a great overview of potential roosting and feeding sites. I spotted over 100 hawks on the ground and another 150 kettling up. As I scanned to the east I picked up an additional 50-75 hawks in a kettle. Hawks began to rise and stream all around me. All of the hawks eventually moved to the north and west, streaming out of the valley. I had at least 8 separate kettles of hawks at one time after the initial departure. I believe the total count was around 500+ hawks.<br />
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Monday April 8, I thought it was over! Well over 300 hawks migrated today. The best viewing was on Henderson Canyon Rd. I've decided to name the hill south of Henderson Canyon Rd "Lily Hill". There are several Desert Lily Plants on the Hill.<br />
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Our first photo is of Andy, our greeter at the evening watch. In this photo he is vocalizing. The life span of an Anna's Hummingbird is 8.5 years. Andy is at least 8 years old. All the hawk shots were taken April 5-6. All of the hawks below are Swainson's Hawks. Named for Swainson's a 19th century naturalist by Lucian Bonaparte (nephew of Napoleon) based on a painting by John James Audubon that was created by a specimen caught by Townsend. A remarkable combination of famous naturalists and artists.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our Official Greeter At The Evening Watch-HC<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adult Rufous Morph SW-Dave Clark</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adult Light Morph SW-Dave Clark</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nice Kettle of Swainson's Hawks-Aedyn Loefke</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adult Female Morph SW-Tom Hamilton</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adult Light Morph SW-Tom Hamilton</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adult Dark Rufous SW-Frimmel Smith</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adult Light Morph SW-Frimmel Smith</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sub-Adult SW-Frimmel Smith</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sub-adult Dark Morph SW-Frimmel Smith</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Light Morph SW Taken With I-phone-Dana/Megan Draper</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Light Morph SW-Frimmel Smith</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Subadult Light Intermediate SW-Ted Spriggs Jr. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canadian Paratroppers Passing a Swainson's Hawk-HC</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adult Light Intermediate morph SW-Kwan Choo</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adult Male Light Morph SW-Kwan Choo</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adult Male Light Morph SW-Kwan Choo</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dark Morph SW-Kwan Choo</td></tr>
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<br />Hawkguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11943751051559852942noreply@blogger.com58tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078501873660479851.post-26389959114999820032019-04-01T14:38:00.000-07:002019-04-01T14:41:52.512-07:00March 30-March 31, 2019-Finally A Day With a Decent Migration<span style="color: #38761d;">Leaders: </span>March 28, 29, 30, 31<br />
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Hal<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Migration:</span><br />
March 28-Swainson's Hawks-2<br />
March 29-0<br />
March 30 Swainson's Hawks-371; Turkey Vultures-6<br />
March 31-57 Swainson's Hawks<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Discussion:</span><br />
After a virtual hawk drought, we had a wonderful evening event March 29. We counted 511 Swainson's Hawks dropping into the date farm. On March 30th we counted 371 Swainson's Hawks migrating and around 100 going east to feed. March 31st, our last official count day yielded an additional 57 Swainson's Hawks. We did see some hawks (around 17) the evening of March 31st. I received a message of about 100 hawks feeding in fields to the east as well. We will continue to monitor the evening watch but will not record migration.<br />
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This season did not produce many highlights. The average seasonal totals for 17 years-Swainson's Hawks is 4,523. Our total Swainson's Hawk count for 2019 is 1,086. THIS IS NOT AN APRIL FOOLS JOKE. This is the lowest count we have ever had.<br />
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The question of "why are the number of hawks down this season, with all the food available". It's because of the abundance of food throughout Southern California and Northern Mexico that our hawk numbers are down. The hawks have spread out throughout the region and don't need to come to Borrego Valley to feed. Perhaps after the caterpillars have diminished in numbers, the hawks will migrate through the valley. It would have to happen within the next week as the hawks will have gone north one way or another.<br />
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The caterpillars (see below) come in several color morphs. The question remains, why different morphs?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Light Morph Swainson's Hawk-Randy Lenon</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Light Intermediate Morph Swainson's Hawk-Randy Lenon</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Light Morph Eating An Ant? Randy Lenon</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Small Kettle-Randy Lenon</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Possible Sphinx Moth Egg-Little Surprise Canyon-Randy Lenon</td></tr>
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<br />Hawkguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11943751051559852942noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078501873660479851.post-34737741905635207052019-03-28T15:53:00.002-07:002019-03-28T15:56:32.354-07:00Closing In On The Lowest Count In 17 Years In A Remarkable Flower/Caterpillar Season<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: blue;">Leaders:</span>March 21-March 28, 2019<br />
Don White<br />
Hal Cohen<br />
Herb Stone<br />
Laura Webb<br />
Pam Albers<br />
Rose Leong<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Migration</span>:<br />
March 21-0<br />
March 22-12 Swainson's Hawks<br />
March 23-3 Swainson's Hawks<br />
March 24-0<br />
March 25-11 Swainson's Hawks<br />
March 26-14 Swainson's Hawks; 10 Turkey Vultures<br />
March 27-1 SW; 6 TV's<br />
March 28-2 SW's<br />
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Since my last post we have had a total of 43 migrating Swainson's Hawks and 16 Turkey Vultures. This period of time traditionally yields thousands of migrants. This season we have had a remarkable flower bloom along with widespread caterpillars. The White-lined Sphinx Moth caterpillars can be found across several hundred square miles in Southern California and Northern Mexico. The Swainson's Hawks have most likely spread out to feed on the caterpillars. We should be grateful that the health of the hawks is probably pretty good with such an ample food source available.<br />
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Our evening watch has not been very exciting. Although occasionally we see a burst of activity to the east. A few nice kettles of hawks has been observed. Unfortunately the migrating hawks have moved much further away from the morning watch site. Will the hawks finally move through Borrego Valley after the caterpillar numbers dwindle? So far the number of caterpillars seems to be increasing and spreading throughout the region. Do not make the mistake of confusing the sphinx moth caterpillars with the huge number of Painted Lady Butterflies. Over 1 billion Painted Lady Butterflies have migrated through Southern California. The plant selection of the butterflies is different than that of the sphinx moths. The Swainson's Hawks evidently do not feed on the butterfly caterpillars as they are heavily armed with bristles and may not be appetizing.<br />
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Speaking of appetizing, a few hardy raptor watchers have finally participated in a traditional ritual that was very popular for hundreds of years by the native Cuhuilla Indians. Below is a narrative written by William Greenwood Wright in 1884.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">“In an hour we came to the caterpillar pasture. The sand is dotted with mats and patches of a procumbent plant, much resembling in flower the common sand verbena,</span><span style="font-family: "times" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><i style="font-family: Times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Abronia, </i><span style="font-family: "times" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">on which vast armies of caterpillars are feeding; they are huge worms three and four inches long. Another small army of Indians—[men, women, and children]— are out gathering them as though they were huckleberries, for use as food. The Indians do not notice us, but go on with their gathering. Seizing a fat worm, they put off its head, and by a dexterous jerk the viscera are ejected, and the wriggling carcass is put into a small basket or bag, or strung upon strings and hung upon the arm or about the neck, till occasion is found to put them into a large receptacle.1 got three of these gathering baskets. One is funnel-shaped, holding a quart or two; another is like a large, flat saucer, and the third is similar but with a deep rim. At night, these Indians carry their prey home, where they have a great feast. Indians from a long distance come to these worm feasts, and it is a time of great rejoicing among them. The larvae that are not consumed at the time (and they eat incredible quantities), are put upon ground previously heated by a fire, and thoroughly dried, when they are packed away whole, or pulverized into a meal [Wright 1884:283].” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">We tried to perform the same ritual and found the worms to be very tasty. If I were served this delicacy in a restaurant, I would order more. </span><br />
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<span style="color: lime;">Leaders:</span> February 25-March 20:<br />
Hal Cohen<br />
Judy Davis<br />
Rose Leong<br />
Herb Stone<br />
Laura Webb<br />
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<span style="color: lime;">Migration:</span><br />
February 25-March 20: 607 Swainson's Hawks; 34 Turkey Vultures<br />
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Southern California is experiencing a remarkable flower bloom. With the exceptional bloom we are witnessing a White-lined Sphinx Moth caterpillar explosion. Because caterpillars are found in numerous locations, Swainson's Hawks have ample opportunities to feed during the northward migration. Borrego Valley is only one small area for hawks to feed in. I believe that the radically low numbers of SW's is a result of widespread feeding and not a diminished Swainson's Hawk population. To date (March 20), we have counted only 607 Swainson's Hawks from February 25 to March 20th. The total count for 2019 is 615 Swainson's Hawks. Traditionally by this period we should have counted a few thousand SW's. <span style="text-align: center;">Regardless of the low numbers we have had some great views on occasion. Below are some photo's and movies. Check out the youtube of March 18. https://youtu.be/JRLgckvtcLQ</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Subadult Intermidiate (Rufous) Morph SW's-Krisztina Scheeff<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">White-tailed Kite-Krisztina Scheeff</td></tr>
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<span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span>Hawkguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11943751051559852942noreply@blogger.com156tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078501873660479851.post-58448649102907021652019-02-24T19:28:00.000-08:002019-02-24T19:33:21.037-08:00Begin a New Season-2019-Possible Super Bloom Again<span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">Leader:</span><br />
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February 21-Judy Smith</div>
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February 22-Laura Webb</div>
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February 23-Hal Cohen<br />
February 24-Herb Stone<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">Migration:</span><br />
February 21-1 Turkey Vulture<br />
February 22-8 Turkey Vultures; 1 Swainson's Hawk<br />
February 23-33 Turkey Vultures; 2 Swainson's Hawks<br />
February 24-13 Turkey Vultures: 5 Swainson's Hawks<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">Discussion:</span><br />
It has been a very cold rainy winter season. We've had over 7 inches of rain over a period of weeks. There are numerous flower hot spots surrounding Borrego Springs. With the warmup beginning Sunday February 24 we could experience another super bloom, lots of caterpillars and thousands of hawks. So far only a handful of hawks has migrated through the valley. However it looks like more Turkey Vultures are venturing into the valley.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">Evening Watch:</span><br />
No hawks and one TV were evident this evening (Feb 24th). There are TV's roosting in the usual spot in the Roadrunner<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Early February Flowers Along Near Arroyo Salada-S22-HC</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Entering Borrego Springs From Ranchita-February 23, 2019<br />
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Hawkguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11943751051559852942noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078501873660479851.post-41532480651190476682018-04-05T15:54:00.000-07:002018-04-06T08:25:54.515-07:00End of Season Posting-March 30-April 1, 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: orange;">Leader:</span><br />
March 30-Laura Webb<br />
March 31-Don Wilson<br />
April 1-Don Wilson<br />
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<span style="color: orange;">Migration:</span><br />
March 30-Swainson's Hawks-31<br />
March 31-Swainson's Hawks-25; Turkey Vultures-1<br />
April 1-Swainson's Hawks-391; Turkey Vultures-5<br />
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<span style="color: orange;">Discussion:</span><br />
We ended the season with a nice SW number. Several large kettles of hawks provided great looks for folks. Occasionally we will monitor the evening site just in case a large number of hawks arrives. However the official count is complete for the 2018 season.<br />
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This season we did not experience a wildflower bloom. This might be the single most important factor determining the number of hawks that utilize Borrego Valley as a stop-over destination.<br />
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We logged only 81.75 hours in 2018, our lowest number by far. The average number of Swainson's Hawks for 16 years is 4,737. This season we observed 4,172 SW's.<br />
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Here are several shots of hawks taken by our photographers.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adult Male SW-David Nevett</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SW-David Nevett</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dark Morph SW-David Nevett</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dark Morph-David Nevett</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David Nevett</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adult Light Morph and Light Intermediate Morph-David Nevett</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SW Unusual posture-David Nevett</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In Palo Verde-also unusual-David Nevett</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5k_uIKTKUBOJqah_brG-LFE2NP6Bkm-F9rTq9qjqXsUNe27eigTz1qbwcpyLotg9JsqTIMi-BncqyN38qY0ZaDpstra5MYsrMKu8gx_YMLg4hv0uRjrtRSqDU4Yh3vEZV3-o-fUDUuxA/s1600/D4S_3614.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1495" data-original-width="1048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5k_uIKTKUBOJqah_brG-LFE2NP6Bkm-F9rTq9qjqXsUNe27eigTz1qbwcpyLotg9JsqTIMi-BncqyN38qY0ZaDpstra5MYsrMKu8gx_YMLg4hv0uRjrtRSqDU4Yh3vEZV3-o-fUDUuxA/s640/D4S_3614.JPG" width="448" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adult Dark Morph-David Nevitt</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYIFC0uCcLoXl3Tey6ciqtQGgeInUBU_hyTL2x2g1OYEyjWPPuX8lgMr6kWekGTZp9MxmDqwJnppFllqfYh-Ap57WqL5SaOFKiHkjdNl7I29hXKAu8zhH7KQ58EZLnykFcmES9HwbLciI/s1600/DSC_1828.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="1250" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYIFC0uCcLoXl3Tey6ciqtQGgeInUBU_hyTL2x2g1OYEyjWPPuX8lgMr6kWekGTZp9MxmDqwJnppFllqfYh-Ap57WqL5SaOFKiHkjdNl7I29hXKAu8zhH7KQ58EZLnykFcmES9HwbLciI/s640/DSC_1828.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Light Intermediate-David Nevitt</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Subadult Dark Morph Swainson's Hawk-Dave Clark</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adult Female Light Morph-Dave Clark</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nice side shot-Dave Clark</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adult Female Light Morph-Dave Clark</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Intermediate Morph-Dave Clark</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dark Morph SW-Tom Lawrence</td></tr>
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<br />Hawkguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11943751051559852942noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078501873660479851.post-45847046403936607982018-03-29T20:13:00.000-07:002018-03-29T20:31:57.873-07:00Nearing the End of the Count-March 29,2018<span style="color: cyan;">Leader:</span><br />
Hal Cohen<br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">Migration:</span><br />
Swainson's Hawks-3<br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">Discussion:</span><br />
Yesterday evening we did not see a hawk drop into town. With this ominous sign we began today's watch. Only 3 Swanson's Hawks migrated today, one very close to the watch.<br />
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The hawkwatch will officially close after the count on April 1, 2018. We will continue to monitor hawks at the evening site on Borrego Valley Rd. If a number of hawks arrives in town we will inform folks.<br />
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I have been asked where the Date Farm (Evans Ranch) is located. The evening site as we call it is 1.7 miles north of Palm Canyon Drive on Borrego Valley Rd. We meet there from around 5:30pm until dark. We will be winding down soon as the watch comes to an end. If you look at data from the past-Hawkcount.org you will see some action in early April. When accesses Hawkcount.org, hit monthly and then scroll down to Borrego Valley. You can check out our data starting in 2003.<br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">Evening Watch:</span><br />
Only 5 Swainson's Hawks observed this evening (March 29)<br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">Prediction:</span><br />
Light wind is predicted for tomorrow. Lift-off the few hawks in town will be late (8:30-9:30am).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready to Take Off-David Nevett</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Windblown-David Nevett</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Light Intermediate Morph-David Nevett</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Very Early Kettle-6:40AM-David Nevett</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Large Kettle-David Nevett</td></tr>
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<br />Hawkguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11943751051559852942noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078501873660479851.post-61110926326656094552018-03-28T13:15:00.001-07:002018-03-28T13:15:26.285-07:00March 27 and 28th, 2018-A Banner Day-470 Swainson's Hawks Up Close and Personal March 27th-Surprise on March 28th<span style="color: blue;">Leader:</span><br />
March 27-Pam Albers<br />
March 28-Hal Cohen<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Migration:</span><br />
March 27-Swainson's Hawks-470<br />
March 28-Swainson's Hawks-153; Turkey Vultures-11<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Discussion:</span><br />
As predicted the hawks began migrating before 7am. However a few hundred hawks flew low and west for 2 more hours. We established the count a mile north of Palm Canyon Drive on DiGiorgio Rd. For 3 hours hawks moved past us 20 yards above. A few hundred were perched in trees and on the ground. Kettles from the Date Farm and Roadrunner continued to form for our watch period.<br />
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March 28th was a surprise as the evening before yielded only a few SW's. The day started with a few hawks on the ground and one in the tamarisks near the count site. By 8:45am kettles began to form to the east. Before the day was finished 153 Swainson's migrated.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Evening Watch:</span><br />
TBA<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Prediction:</span><br />
TBA<br />
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<br />Hawkguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11943751051559852942noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078501873660479851.post-473216243094815632018-03-26T19:04:00.000-07:002018-03-26T19:19:54.645-07:00Huge Kettle in Town-Monday Evening March 26, 2018-Estimates from 200-500 Swainson's Hawks<span style="color: red;">Leaders:</span><br />
March 22, 2018-Herb Stone/Judy Davis<br />
March 23-Pam Albers<br />
March 24-Herb Stone/Judy Davis<br />
March 25-Rose Leong<br />
March 26-Herb Stone<br />
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March 22-Swainson's Hawks-2<br />
March 23-Swainson's Hawks-1<br />
March 24-Swainson's Hawks-145; TV's-6<br />
March 25-Swainson's Hawks-8<br />
March 26-Swainson's Hawks-3<br />
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Finally we had an evening fly-in on March 23rd. After 7pm 30-40 Swainson's Hawks were observed coming into the Date Farm. On Saturday March 24 most took off early with a stiff wind. Fortunately some remained in the area for some of the watchers. The total was typically more than the observed the evening before.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Evening Watch:</span><br />
Monday March 26-A large kettle of SW's was spotted to the east. They formed kettles, streamed and reformed. They began to settle down near the airport and rose up again. Finally most dropped into the Date Farm (Evans Ranch). Do not climb the gate to get photos. We are estimating between 200 and 500 Swainson's Hawks are in the valley.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Prediction:</span><br />
Tomorrow Tuesday March 27th may have some breeze early in the morning. It is possible that hawks will begin to kettle up by 6:30 or 7am. Hopefully the breeze will hold off and the hawks will move later. Our experience in the past has shown that not all of the hawks will leave early. So some may be taking off around 8:30am. Viewing from DiGiorgio Rd near Big Horn and at the day count site (just south of Henderson Canyon Rd on DiGiorgio Rd might be good. Also with the sun to the east, the evening site on Borrego Valley Rd near the Date Farm would be an alternate.<br />
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<br />Hawkguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11943751051559852942noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078501873660479851.post-39656831758887700662018-03-21T19:54:00.002-07:002018-03-21T19:54:21.995-07:00Swainson's Hawk Migration March 14-18, 2018<span style="color: lime;">Leaders:</span><br />
March 14-Judy Davis<br />
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March 15-Rose Leong<br />
March 16-Pam Albers<br />
March 17-Rose Leong<br />
March 18-Hal Cohen<br />
March 19-Pam Albers<br />
March 20-Step Wilson<br />
March 21-Laura Webb<br />
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<span style="color: lime;">Migration:</span><br />
March 14-Swainson's Hawks-18<br />
March 15-Swainson's Hawks-0<br />
March 16-Swainson's Hawks-670<br />
March 17-Swainson's Hawks-155; Turkey Vultures-2<br />
March 18-Swainson's Hawks-8<br />
March 19-Swainson's Hawks-35<br />
March 20-Swainson's Hawks-68<br />
March 21-Swainson's Hawks-29<br />
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<span style="color: lime;">Discussion:</span><br />
We have had great days and then some lulls. The hawks are pulsing through. Without a steady source of food we are not getting the numbers we usually expect. This implies that hawks are passing through without stopping. Although some hawks are feeding on Flying Ants.The number of hawks should pick up in the following days. Roost sites are split between the old Elis Farm, Date Farm (Evans Ranch) and Roadrunner Club. Although we expect more hawks, we have had around 3,000 already move through the area. We have now surpassed March numbers for 6 of the 15 years of observations.<br />
Below is a shot of hawks roosting at the Date Farm (Evans Ranch). Someone jumped the entrance fence to approach these hawks and they scattered. Two things occurred-the person that jumped the fence was trespassing and it is a federal offense to knowingly approach threatened birds and disturbing them.<br />
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<span style="color: lime;">Evening Watch:</span><br />
Only a few hawks came in this evening, Wednesday March 21.<br />
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Hopefully there are hawks roosting in outlying areas. The wind should pick up this evening and any hawks will leave early. The expectation of more migrants keeps us coming back every day.<br />
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Hawkguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11943751051559852942noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078501873660479851.post-6876270154916976332018-03-13T20:49:00.000-07:002018-03-18T14:32:42.407-07:00Hawks Continue-March 13-March 28, 2018<span style="color: purple;">Leader:</span><br />
March 13-Laura Webb<br />
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Swainson's Hawks-111<br />
Turkey Vultures-18<br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Discussion:</span><br />
3/13/18 we had several hawks on the ground. Some were foraging for flying ants. Aerial feeding was also evident. So the mystery is solved. Having ants available as a food source in dry conditions is unusual. Today the hawks kettled up very late as the weather conditions did not favor migration. It was hot with still air. By 10am however the hawks were on the move.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Evening Watch:</span><br />
This evening only around 10 Swainson's Hawks were observed.<br />
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It might be a bit windy tomorrow early so migration may start by 7am.<br />
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https://youtu.be/7TJbsM_5-lMHawkguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11943751051559852942noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078501873660479851.post-50237252742988154102018-03-12T21:12:00.002-07:002018-03-12T21:12:26.985-07:00Incredible Migration Today-March 11, 2018-1,313 Swainson's Hawks<span style="color: blue;">Leader:</span><br />
Hal Cohen assisted Herb Stone, Judy Davis and John Peterson and many other folks<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Migration:</span><br />
Swainson's Hawks-1,313<br />
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At least 12 large kettles formed during a one hour migration. Hawks streamed by continuously. The roost sites included the Date Farm (now called Evans Ranch); The Roadrunner Club; And points out east. The hawks took time to find any air movement. They drifted about to the east until the ground warmed up. Some kettles had a few hundred hawks. I am hoping that folks that took videos will share them. Below are a few shots of the large kettles One shot in particular shows the depth and spiral motion of a kettle.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Evening Watch Monday March 12, 2018:</span><br />
This evening we were treated to several hawks close and low and in Eucalyptus Trees in the Date Farm. Around 100 hawks settled into the trees. Photo's to appear with the next blog.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Prediction:</span><br />
With light wind predicted the hawks will most likely take off between 7:30am and 9am. We'll start at the evening site on Borrego Valley Rd. 1.5 miles north of Palm Canyon Drive. We'll move over to DiGiorgio Rd if the hawks move straight west.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A shot of a huge kettle twisting upwards-Ted Spriggs</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another angle of a large kettle-Ted Spriggs</td></tr>
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Hawkguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11943751051559852942noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078501873660479851.post-7864852355033196192018-03-11T20:11:00.004-07:002018-03-11T20:15:34.504-07:00Continuing Migration of Swainson's Hawks-March 7-11, 2018-ALERT-350-500 HAWKS IN TOWN<span style="color: red;">Leaders:</span><br />
March 7-Herb Stone and Judy Davis<br />
March 8-Herb Stone and Judy Davis<br />
March 9-Laura Webb and Hal Cohen<br />
March 10-Rose Leong<br />
March 11-Hal Cohen Don White<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Migration:</span><br />
March 7-28 Swainson's Hawks<br />
March 8-22 Swainson's Hawks; 9 Turkey Vultures; 1 Red-tailed Hawk<br />
March 9-85 Swainson's Hawks; 9 Turkey Vultures<br />
March 10-10 Swainson's Hawks<br />
March 11-48 Swainson's Hawks<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Discussion:</span><br />
Although slow we are experiencing continued migration. On March 7th the hawks cooperated and flew directly over the old watch site. Roost sites for the 7th and 8th were the Date Farm and Roadrunner Club. March 9the was an interesting day. 24 Swainson's left early with some wind. At 8:30am a large kettle formed over the Date Farm. The hawks moved directly west and provided some good looks from DiGiorgio Rd and Big Horn. Several birds spent some time aerial feeding. We are not sure of the insect id. There is no apparent flying ant explosion. We had some nice small kettles on March 11.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Evening Watch-Sunday March 11, 2017:</span><br />
This evening well over 350 Swainson's Hawks were spotted at 6:45pm. They apparently descended into the Date Farm-now called Evans Ranch.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Prediction-Monday March 12:</span><br />
Light wind predicted to lift-off between 8:30 and 9:30am. Best views from the evening site on Borrego Valley and Digiorgio Rd near Big Horn. We should have some spectacular kettles.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hundreds of Swainson's 3/11/18-HC</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another shot of Hundreds of Hawks-3/11/18-HC</td></tr>
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<br />Hawkguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11943751051559852942noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078501873660479851.post-17195642297734698422018-03-06T18:16:00.001-08:002018-03-06T18:16:40.482-08:00A Wonderful Day For Viewing and Photography-March 6, 2018<span style="color: lime;">Leader</span>-Tuesday March 6, 2018<br />
Laura Webb<br />
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<span style="color: lime;">Migration:</span><br />
Swainson's Hawks-187<br />
Turkey Vultures-17<br />
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<span style="color: lime;">Discussion:</span><br />
The number of hawks exceeded the prediction of yesterday evening. Several SW kettles formed from the Date Farm and an area to the south. Also several Turkey Vultures joined the hawks. I've been asked about evening and day numbers. In the evening we estimate the number of hawks flying in. We also establish the prime roost location. The evening estimate is wrong most of the time. Our count Monday evening was off quite a bit (120+observed in the evening). Often after the initial touch down there will be additional hawks, even after we have gone home. This morning I noticed hawks flying in from the east to join the prime group. There are often multiple roost sites in one evening. Today photographers got some great shots of perched birds along the road. Also the kettles and streaming hawks across DiGiorgio Rd were spectacular. The photos below are mine with a small Lumix camera. I am hoping that the number of photographers with real camera's and lenses out there today will share their shots.<br />
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I was also asked the question as to why so close this season. Last season we had an abundance of food available and the hawks spent most of there time foraging away from typical roost sites. When they finished feeding they retreated to nearby roosts. These roosts were a distance from the observers.<br />
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<span style="color: lime;">Evening Watch:</span><br />
This evening only 8 Swainson's Hawks came in. Of course it's possible we missed some. They may have descended into the back of the Date Farm or the Roadrunner Club.<br />
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<span style="color: lime;">Prediction:</span><br />
Wind should be light tomorrow so expect the hawks to kettle up between 8 and 9am.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Along Borrego Valley Rd-HC</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Very Dark SW-HC</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another View-HC</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Kettle From a Distance-Light Morphs Showing Up and A TV-HC</td></tr>
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<br />Hawkguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11943751051559852942noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078501873660479851.post-1659702635536937992018-03-05T20:29:00.003-08:002018-03-05T20:31:31.510-08:00Hawks Are Beginning to Show Up in Numbers<span style="color: red;">Leader:</span><br />
February 26-Hal Cohen/Herb Stone/Judy Davis<br />
February 27-Hal Cohen<br />
February 28-No Count<br />
March 1-Herb Stone/Judy Davis<br />
March 2-Rose Leong<br />
March 3-Rose Leong<br />
March 4-Hal Cohen<br />
March 5-Rose Leong<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Migration:</span><br />
February 26-63 Swainson's Hawks: 4 Turkey Vultures<br />
February 27-0<br />
February 28-No Count<br />
March 1-52 Swainson's Hawks; 5 Turkey Vultures<br />
March 2-15 Swainson's Hawks<br />
March 3-0<br />
March 4-0<br />
March 5-23 Swainson's Hawks<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Discussion:</span><br />
The season started with a bang-63 SW's. Then we had a slow down for a few days and again a nice count. After a few 0 days we had a fair day then an evening with over 100 Swainson's Hawks. There are also several Turkey Vultures in town.<br />
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We are in need of good photos to display on the blog. Send me your photos.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Evening Watch:</span><br />
This evening, March 5 we had a large kettle of hawks descend into the Date Farm. They remained in the air for almost half an hour to the delight of several onlookers. Some were observed in trees from the entrance to the farm. Over 100 hawks are now in the Date Farm after a great view of the incoming hawks.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Prediction:</span><br />
Light wind is predicted for tomorrow March 6. Lift-off of probably a large kettle or 2 or 3 will take place between 8 and 9am. Best viewing probably from the evening site.<br />
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<br />Hawkguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11943751051559852942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078501873660479851.post-55031277872765135022018-03-01T15:01:00.001-08:002018-03-01T15:01:10.153-08:00Begin the 2018 Season-February 27We began the 2018 season on February 27. Sixty-three Swainson's Hawks were counted.<br />
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Hawkguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11943751051559852942noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078501873660479851.post-34136337966307228852017-04-25T08:23:00.001-07:002017-04-25T08:23:33.337-07:00The End of the Season-April 4-10, 2017<span style="color: red;">Leader:</span><br />
April 4-Hal/Judy<br />
April 5-Laura<br />
April 6-Hal<br />
April 7-Judy/Herb<br />
April 8-Laura<br />
April 9-Herb/Judy<br />
April 10-Herb/Judy<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Migration:</span><br />
April 4-5 SW's; 3 TV's<br />
April 5-1 SW's; 1 TV<br />
April 6-0<br />
April 7-1 SW<br />
April 8-1 TV; 1 Unidentified Raptor<br />
April 9-0<br />
April 10- 4 SW's; 1 TV<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Discussion:</span><br />
We decided to end the season early as we did not have enough leaders to cover the remaining days. Next season we hope to provide a stipend for an experienced hawk counter. We are dedicating this season to Steve Bier. For the past 7 years, Ranger Steve was an essential part of the hawkwatch. His knowledge of Borrego Valleys vast assemblage of plants and animals provided school children through adults with an endless stream of awareness. His quick wit, remarkable eyes, photo skills and knowledge of natural history were endless.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">The final totals for the season:</span><br />
Turkey Vultures-96-The lowest number in 15 years, well below the average<br />
Ospreys-1<br />
Cooper's Hawks-2<br />
Red-shouldered Hawks-3<br />
Swainson's Hawks-11,690-A record, overshadowing 2016's record season (8,917)<br />
Ferruginous Hawks-1<br />
Peregrine Falcon-1<br />
Unknown Raptor-1<br />
Total Raptors Counted: 11,795<br />
Here are some photos of Swainson's Hawks and a charged up TV<br />
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<br />Hawkguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11943751051559852942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078501873660479851.post-7573834261225465372017-04-03T20:18:00.001-07:002017-04-03T20:20:16.651-07:00April 3, 2017 More Hawks in Town<span style="color: lime;">Leader:</span><br />
Herb/Judy<br />
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<span style="color: lime;">Migration:</span><br />
Swainson's Hawks-12<br />
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<span style="color: lime;">Discussion:</span><br />
Hawks were high after takeoff and difficult to follow.<br />
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<span style="color: lime;">Evening Watch:</span><br />
At least 45 Swainson's Hawks flew in this evening. They remained in flight until 7:20pm. The flight took the hawks very far west before returning to the Date Farm. A few hundred ravens chased the hawks relentlessly.<br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="color: lime;">Prediction:</span><br />
Tomorrow (Tuesday April 4) wind should be light so lift-off around 8-9:30am. Best viewing probably from the evening watch on Borrego Valley Rd.<br />
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<br />Hawkguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11943751051559852942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078501873660479851.post-90848357756111783922017-04-02T20:16:00.001-07:002017-04-02T20:17:38.806-07:00March 30-April 2-Slow Migration But Still Some Hawks in Town<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Leaders:</span><br />
March 30-Hal<br />
March 31-Hal<br />
April 1-Laura<br />
April 20-Herb and Judy<br />
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<span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Migration:</span><br />
March 30-0<br />
March 31-1 Swainson's Hawk<br />
April 1-3 Swainson's Hawks<br />
April 2-100 Swainson's Hawks<br />
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<span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Discussion:</span><br />
On Sunday April 2 several hawks came up from the east and at least 10 from the date farm. All in all it was a good day for viewers.<br />
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On a sad note, one of our leaders died a few days ago. Ranger Steve Bier will always be remembered as the guy with the eyes. Steve had the ability to spot hawks without binocs when everyone scanned to find them with scopes and binocs. He will always be remembered for his knowledge of just about everything that moved in nature as well as flowers. This season is dedicated to Steve. We miss you.<br />
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<span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Evening Watch:</span><br />
This evening around 35 hawks were counted coming to the date farm. Hawks arriving now through the end of the season are probably coming from Argentina.<br />
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<span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Prediction:</span><br />
The fact that hawks are coming to the date farm, a return to the usual pattern, indicates that caterpillars are no longer in abundance. Tomorrow if the predicted wind arrives 12-15mph, the hawks will get up and leave between 7-9am.<br />
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<br />Hawkguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11943751051559852942noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078501873660479851.post-35629667138423388402017-03-29T20:42:00.000-07:002017-03-29T20:44:40.698-07:00March 28-29-Is Migration Slowing Down?<span style="color: #38761d;">Leaders:</span><br />
March 28-Hal<br />
March 29-Laura<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Migration:</span><br />
March 28-0<br />
March 29-160 Swainson's Hawks; 6 Turkey Vultures<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Discussion:</span><br />
It appears that migration is slowing down. The evening of March 28th did see a group of SW's descend into the valley. There are still caterpillars present in the valley. This may attract more hawks. It's hard to imagine more hawks after the record breaking numbers that we are experiencing. Today March 29th was fun with several small kettles visible to the onlookers.<br />
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We keep getting questions about the caterpillars and also the distance that our hawks fly.<br />
1. What is the cycle of life for the White-lined Sphinx Moth<br />
2. Why are the moths called sphinx moths.<br />
3. Where are the hawks coming from and where do they go.<br />
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Today we'll work on question number one. See the life cycle below. When the caterpillars burrow into the sand, they pupate into a form that remains underground for 8-15 days before changing into a moth. After spending nights feeding and pollinating wildflowers, they lay eggs on the underside of the flowers. They hatch into very small caterpillars that begin to eat 24 hours a day on the flowers. After growing 3-4 inches in length they begin the cycle again.<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">E</span><span style="color: #38761d;">vening Watch:</span> Wednesday March 29:<br />
No hawks encountered but some may come in late.<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Prediction:</span><br />
We'll find out tomorrow.<br />
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