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Cape May Hawk Watch 2003
In 2003, more than 45 thousand raptors soared over Caep May. They were were counted by Caep May Bird Observatory hawkwatchers, including the season's official hawk spotter Jason Guerard. The hawkwatch took place from September 1 to November 30, 2003 on the hawkwatch platform in Cape May Point State Park.
| Species |
Total
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| Black
Vulture |
197 |
| Turkey
Vulture |
1,241 |
| Osprey |
1,975 |
| Bald
Eagle |
178 |
| Northern
Harrier |
2,421 |
| Sharp-shinned
Hawk |
20,665 |
| Cooper's
Hawk |
4,260 |
| Northern
Goshawk |
7 |
| Red-shouldered
Hawk |
605 |
| Broad-winged
Hawk |
1,926 |
| Swainson's
Hawk |
4 |
| Red-tailed
Hawk |
1,258 |
| Rough-legged
Hawk |
6 |
| Golden
Eagle |
9 |
| Kestrel |
7,345 |
| Merlin |
1,920 |
| Peregrine |
1,024 |
| Unidentified
Raptor |
155 |
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| Total |
45,196 |
For more on the Cape May Hawk Watch, click here.
Read Jason's Season Wrap on the Hawk watch
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