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Posted by Rafael Galvez on 21:41:00 10/20/11
3,423 migrating raptors were tallied today at the Florida Keys Hawkwatch.
Never before in the 12-year history of full-season hawkwatches at Curry Hammock State Park or to our knowledge anywhere else in the state of Florida have more raptors been tallied in a single day (9 hours).
Additionally, we experienced the highest daily count for Sharp-shinned Hawks today than ever in the history of this project, with 1,525 the previous single-day high for this species was 1,472 in 2008.
We also broke the daily high count for Northern Harriers at this site, with 238 the previous high was 150 in 1999.
We also broke the daily high count for Short-tailed Hawks at this site with 7 the previous high was 4 in 2007/2010.
Our numbers for Peregrines, Broad-wings (3rd highest for this site), Kestrels and Cooper s Hawks were also excellent.
Passerines have also been excellent down here. Please follow the link below for the full report.
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