wwf@oz.plymouth.edu (Dr. Wavell Fogleman) (09/12/90)
hawks On this past Sunday, Sept. 09 while at our fall hawk watch in Bristol, NH, my wife and I had 1936 hawks between 9:30 am and 5 pm! Over 1800 were "broadies". On Saturday there was an imm. Golden Eagle, prob. a three-year old.
wander@csa2.lbl.gov (ADRIAN WANDER) (09/13/90)
In article <1990Sep13.164049.4435@portia.Stanford.EDU>, spielman@amy8.stanford.edu (Daniel Spielman) writes... >Where are good areas in the San Francisco Bay Area to watch >the hawk migration, and what time of the year is the best? Try Hill 129 in the Marin Headlands. From US101 take the Alexander Av exit just North of the Golden Gate bridge. Bear right, go through the tunnel to Bynker Road. Turn left onto McCullough Road and then right again onto Conzelman Road until it becomes one way. Walk uphill to hill 129. The best time of year is from now into early November. Broad wings should start going past anytime. Also, watch for Vaux's and Black Swift passing by.
john@nmt.edu (John Shipman) (09/14/90)
Daniel Spielman (spielman@amy8.stanford.edu) writes: +-- | Where are good areas in the San Francisco Bay Area to watch | the hawk migration, and what time of the year is the best? +-- RIGHT NOW is the best time. The hawk migration runs from early September to mid-October, with the heavist flights typically in the last half of September. The best spot is in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge northbound and take the exit for the scenic overlook just after getting off the bridge. Take the underpass that heads west under the freeway and continue west on the road that climbs up to another scenic overlook. Just before the road changes from two-way to one-way and starts to descend, park your car along the road. Walk up to the top of the hill, either by the path that winds around the west end of the hill, or by going through either of the tunnels that go north under the hill and then climbing a trail up the north side. At this time of year, there should be hawk-watchers present on most days. The best spot is a small rise east and a bit north of the railings overlooking The City. You should be there about the time the fog burns off, typically around 10 AM; usually the action slows down about 2-3 in the afternoon. A good way to spend the time between dawn and 10 is to look for migrant warblers around the oases at Point Reyes (Fish Docks, Nunez, Mendoza, and the Abandoned Ranch) or at Rodeo Lagoon. Breezes blowing offshore will inhibit raptor movement. The best wind conditions are still or slightly onshore. -- John Shipman/Zoological Data Processing/Socorro, NM/john@jupiter.nmt.edu ``Let's go outside and commiserate with nature.'' --Dave Farber
tjo@edsel.siemens.edu (Tom Ostrand) (09/15/90)
wander@csa2.lbl.gov (ADRIAN WANDER) writes: >In article <1990Sep13.164049.4435@portia.Stanford.EDU>, spielman@amy8.stanford.edu (Daniel Spielman) writes... >>Where are good areas in the San Francisco Bay Area to watch >>the hawk migration, and what time of the year is the best? >Try Hill 129 in the Marin Headlands. From US101 take the Alexander Av exit >just North of the Golden Gate bridge. Bear right, go through the tunnel I was in SF at the end of June and the tunnel under 101 was closed for repairs. Has it been reopened? >to Bynker Road. Turn left onto McCullough Road and then right again onto >Conzelman Road until it becomes one way. Walk uphill to hill 129. >The best time of year is from now into early November. Broad wings should start >going past anytime. Also, watch for Vaux's and Black Swift passing by. What are broad-wings doing in California? I thought that, apart from an occasional stray, they stay east of the Rockies. -- Tom Ostrand | tjo@cadillac.siemens.com Siemens Corporate Research | 609-734-6569 755 College Road East | Princeton, NJ 08540 |
john@nmt.edu (John Shipman) (09/15/90)
Tom Ostrand (tjo@edsel.siemens.edu) writes: +-- | What are broad-wings doing in California? I thought that, | apart from an occasional stray, they stay east of the Rockies. +-- One day at the aforementioned Hill 129 near the Golden Gate, I saw four broad-wings, and two of them (an adult and an immature) came through together. They are strays all right, but they're regular strays. I neglected to mention the hawk-watching sites for central New Mexico. In the spring, there is a site in the Sandias, and this time of year another site in the Manzanos is good. If anybody would like to help count hawks in New Mexico, write me for directions. Broad-wings have been spotted here, too. -- John Shipman/Zoological Data Processing/Socorro, NM/john@jupiter.nmt.edu ``Let's go outside and commiserate with nature.'' --Dave Farber
wwf@oz.plymouth.edu (Dr. Wavell Fogleman) (09/15/90)
Raptors Good hawk watching in San Francisco area can be had in Marin Headlands. Contactfolks a Pt. Reyes or Golden Gate Audubon for specifics.
benefiel@wyse.wyse.com (Daniel Benefiel xtmp x2531 dept234) (09/25/90)
In article <1990Sep13.164049.4435@portia.Stanford.EDU>, spielman@amy8.stanford.edu (Daniel Spielman) writes: > Where are good areas in the San Francisco Bay Area to watch > the hawk migration, and what time of the year is the best? At the last general meeting of Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society, the president of the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory gave a presentation on his organization. One of their projects is a Fall Migration Count which is going on now at a place they call Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands. Maybe you could hang out with them now or get in and help next year as a volunteer. If you want to get in touch with them I'd try directory assistance for the city of S.F. or call SCVAS or SFBBO.