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This October, our counters have documented a major Red Crossbill irruption! Since Oct 19, 12,557 Red Crossbills have been counted at Stoney Point, just up the shore from Hawk Ridge!! This scale of Red Crossbill movement has never before been documented in North America. Red Crossbills are extremely interesting finches, with unique call types that help us understand where they are likely coming from! This irruption is made up of primarily Type 2 and Type 4 Red Crossbills. Type 4's primarily reside in the mountains of western North America! A huge thank you to all who made it out to Stoney Point to help count crossbills. Importantly, this irruption event is likely not over yet, so keep an eye out for more finches headed your way! Red Crossbill Flock, photo Sean McLaughlinIn-hand Red Crossbill, photo June Yost
Count Update! October is well underway, and we have been enjoying a suite of northern birds along with it. Red-tailed Hawks have been picking up steam, with our largest flight to date on Oct. 16 with 325. Sharp-shinned Hawks have started to wind down for the season, but we have just passed the milestone of 22,000! With just 600 more Sharpies needed for a record, this is one to keep an eye on in the last week of October. Rough-legged Hawks, Goshawks and Golden Eagles have all been on the move this past week, and more are sure to come soon. Get in on some late season action at the Ridge every day until the end of November! Northern Red-tailed Hawk, photo by Sean McLaughlin
We’re so excited to be partnering on this project with Dr. Anna Peterson in sharing the amazing story of Captain Perkins! Anna worked on her grad student project with Hawk Ridge in studying diurnal airspace use by migrating birds. She is now taking her research and combining with the historic findings of Captain Perkins to further inspire awareness and protection of migratory birds. Be sure to check out the intro video and website below!
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