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And… that’s a wrap! The 2024 Hawkwatch season of the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory is over. It’s been… quite a year.
Keep watching the skies, and we’ll see you next year!
Keep watching the skies, and we’ll see you next year!
December 3, 2024 at 6:59 AM
And… that’s a wrap! The 2024 Hawkwatch season of the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory is over. It’s been… quite a year.
Keep watching the skies, and we’ll see you next year!
Keep watching the skies, and we’ll see you next year!
127 5h 25.4/h 9sp TUVU=49 NOHA=7 SSHA=4 COHA=1 RSHA=1 SWHA=1 RTHA=46 AMKE=10 PEFA=4 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... This morning, we were greeted by fierce winds, sparse clouds, a pair of floating Peregrine Falcons, a foldable table filled with an array of treats, and smiling faces of...
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December 2, 2024 at 2:27 AM
127 5h 25.4/h 9sp TUVU=49 NOHA=7 SSHA=4 COHA=1 RSHA=1 SWHA=1 RTHA=46 AMKE=10 PEFA=4 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... This morning, we were greeted by fierce winds, sparse clouds, a pair of floating Peregrine Falcons, a foldable table filled with an array of treats, and smiling faces of...
117 5h 23.4/h 7sp TUVU=48 NOHA=2 SSHA=1 COHA=5 RTHA=52 AMKE=3 PEFA=3 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... The mid 50s temperatures, clear skies, and strong Northeast winds of the previous day persisted this morning. Although the gusts today weren’t quite as ferocious, the stalwart...
Daily Hawk Count
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December 1, 2024 at 1:45 AM
117 5h 23.4/h 7sp TUVU=48 NOHA=2 SSHA=1 COHA=5 RTHA=52 AMKE=3 PEFA=3 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... The mid 50s temperatures, clear skies, and strong Northeast winds of the previous day persisted this morning. Although the gusts today weren’t quite as ferocious, the stalwart...
84 5h 16.8/h 7sp TUVU=20 NOHA=8 SSHA=3 COHA=1 RTHA=45 AMKE=2 PEFA=5 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... A pair of Peregrine Falcons flew low over Hawk Hill, piercing the howling Northeast gales as the Hawkwatchers lumbered through the onslaught of wind to begin today’s count. Temperatures...
Daily Hawk Count
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November 30, 2024 at 5:24 AM
84 5h 16.8/h 7sp TUVU=20 NOHA=8 SSHA=3 COHA=1 RTHA=45 AMKE=2 PEFA=5 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... A pair of Peregrine Falcons flew low over Hawk Hill, piercing the howling Northeast gales as the Hawkwatchers lumbered through the onslaught of wind to begin today’s count. Temperatures...
75 5h 15/h 10sp TUVU=12 WTKI=1 NOHA=3 SSHA=1 COHA=1 RSHA=1 RTHA=49 AMKE=4 MERL=1 PEFA=2 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... Happy Thanksgiving from the hill! Today I am grateful for resplendent raptors and fantastic friends. We had a picture-perfect day, despite the cold temperatures and...
Daily Hawk Count
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November 29, 2024 at 5:58 AM
75 5h 15/h 10sp TUVU=12 WTKI=1 NOHA=3 SSHA=1 COHA=1 RSHA=1 RTHA=49 AMKE=4 MERL=1 PEFA=2 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... Happy Thanksgiving from the hill! Today I am grateful for resplendent raptors and fantastic friends. We had a picture-perfect day, despite the cold temperatures and...
183 5h 36.6/h 9sp TUVU=72 NOHA=8 SSHA=6 COHA=2 RSHA=1 RTHA=65 AMKE=8 MERL=1 PEFA=10 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... The week of stormy weather was finally behind us, and today’s team was welcomed to the hill by crystal clear skies and a brisk northeast breeze. The low 50s temperatures...
Daily Hawk Count
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November 28, 2024 at 1:36 AM
183 5h 36.6/h 9sp TUVU=72 NOHA=8 SSHA=6 COHA=2 RSHA=1 RTHA=65 AMKE=8 MERL=1 PEFA=10 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... The week of stormy weather was finally behind us, and today’s team was welcomed to the hill by crystal clear skies and a brisk northeast breeze. The low 50s temperatures...
62 5h 12.4/h 6sp TUVU=30 NOHA=1 SSHA=1 COHA=1 RTHA=19 AMKE=5 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... “Consider the subtleness of the sea; how its most dreaded creatures glide under water, unapparent for the most part, and treacherously hidden beneath the loveliest tints of azure..... Consider...
Daily Hawk Count
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November 27, 2024 at 1:20 AM
62 5h 12.4/h 6sp TUVU=30 NOHA=1 SSHA=1 COHA=1 RTHA=19 AMKE=5 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... “Consider the subtleness of the sea; how its most dreaded creatures glide under water, unapparent for the most part, and treacherously hidden beneath the loveliest tints of azure..... Consider...
10 1h 10/h 4sp TUVU=1 NOHA=1 RTHA=7 AMKE=1 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... Well, we got a solid hour of counting in today before the weather forced us to retreat! Although only 10 raptors were counted, we did have a surprising amount of diversity with 4 species in that wet and foggy...
Daily Hawk Count
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November 26, 2024 at 1:07 AM
10 1h 10/h 4sp TUVU=1 NOHA=1 RTHA=7 AMKE=1 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... Well, we got a solid hour of counting in today before the weather forced us to retreat! Although only 10 raptors were counted, we did have a surprising amount of diversity with 4 species in that wet and foggy...
68 5h 13.6/h 7sp TUVU=27 BAEA=1 NOHA=3 SSHA=1 RTHA=32 AMKE=2 PEFA=1 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... Finally, a break from the rain! The day started off cold, windy, and cloudy but we were ready and determined to count. We slowly tallied up some of the usual birds as we awaited a...
Daily Hawk Count
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November 25, 2024 at 12:36 AM
68 5h 13.6/h 7sp TUVU=27 BAEA=1 NOHA=3 SSHA=1 RTHA=32 AMKE=2 PEFA=1 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... Finally, a break from the rain! The day started off cold, windy, and cloudy but we were ready and determined to count. We slowly tallied up some of the usual birds as we awaited a...
0 0h 0/h 0sp www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... We almost did some hawkatching today. We tried! The team waited for the morning weather to burn off before heading up to the hill around 10:30am. The weather was clear down below, but up at the hill we managed only a few glimpses of blue...
Daily Hawk Count
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November 24, 2024 at 1:24 AM
0 0h 0/h 0sp www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... We almost did some hawkatching today. We tried! The team waited for the morning weather to burn off before heading up to the hill around 10:30am. The weather was clear down below, but up at the hill we managed only a few glimpses of blue...
0 0h 0/h 0sp www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... Another day of rain, rain, rain! The team still met up to partake in a potluck meal and commiserate over the weather. Even though no hawks were counted, it was still a great way to wrap up the season and celebrate together!
Daily Hawk Count
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November 21, 2024 at 11:16 PM
0 0h 0/h 0sp www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... Another day of rain, rain, rain! The team still met up to partake in a potluck meal and commiserate over the weather. Even though no hawks were counted, it was still a great way to wrap up the season and celebrate together!
0 0h 0/h 0sp www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... Our Wednesday 1 team stayed warm and dry at home today while Hawk Hill got drenched and windswept! Hopefully all of the people and raptors out there are hunkering down for this storm, and we can get back to counting when it clears!
Daily Hawk Count
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November 21, 2024 at 11:15 PM
0 0h 0/h 0sp www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... Our Wednesday 1 team stayed warm and dry at home today while Hawk Hill got drenched and windswept! Hopefully all of the people and raptors out there are hunkering down for this storm, and we can get back to counting when it clears!
147 5h 29.4/h 12sp TUVU=69 OSPR=1 WTKI=1 BAEA=1 NOHA=6 SSHA=3 COHA=7 RSHA=1 RTHA=48 FEHA=1 AMKE=5 PEFA=1 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... Today was the day of bountiful snacks and end of season hope. A warmer than expected morning yielded to a chilly and slightly windy afternoon with...
Daily Hawk Count
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November 20, 2024 at 1:33 AM
147 5h 29.4/h 12sp TUVU=69 OSPR=1 WTKI=1 BAEA=1 NOHA=6 SSHA=3 COHA=7 RSHA=1 RTHA=48 FEHA=1 AMKE=5 PEFA=1 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... Today was the day of bountiful snacks and end of season hope. A warmer than expected morning yielded to a chilly and slightly windy afternoon with...
190 5h 38/h 10sp TUVU=68 NOHA=9 SSHA=1 COHA=1 RSHA=2 RTHA=93 FEHA=1 AMKE=5 MERL=2 PEFA=7 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... Today was a crisp, sunny, beautiful fall day in the headlands! As we enter the final two weeks of the 2024 season, the number of raptors counted per day is slowly...
Daily Hawk Count
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November 19, 2024 at 3:24 AM
190 5h 38/h 10sp TUVU=68 NOHA=9 SSHA=1 COHA=1 RSHA=2 RTHA=93 FEHA=1 AMKE=5 MERL=2 PEFA=7 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... Today was a crisp, sunny, beautiful fall day in the headlands! As we enter the final two weeks of the 2024 season, the number of raptors counted per day is slowly...
52 4h 13/h 5sp TUVU=16 NOHA=6 SSHA=2 RTHA=24 AMKE=2 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... The day began with heavy fog, light winds, and temperatures around the high 50’s F. As we scanned the sky in attempts to see through the blur, we were able to detect some of the usual suspects. Many of...
Daily Hawk Count
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November 18, 2024 at 1:41 AM
52 4h 13/h 5sp TUVU=16 NOHA=6 SSHA=2 RTHA=24 AMKE=2 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... The day began with heavy fog, light winds, and temperatures around the high 50’s F. As we scanned the sky in attempts to see through the blur, we were able to detect some of the usual suspects. Many of...
172 5h 34.4/h 12sp TUVU=67 OSPR=1 WTKI=1 BAEA=3 NOHA=10 SSHA=9 COHA=3 BWHA=1 RTHA=64 FEHA=1 AMKE=7 PEFA=3 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... Today held in store some unexpected sightings for the Saturday 2 team. We enjoyed mostly clear skies with some mid-morning haze that burned off...
Daily Hawk Count
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November 17, 2024 at 1:48 AM
172 5h 34.4/h 12sp TUVU=67 OSPR=1 WTKI=1 BAEA=3 NOHA=10 SSHA=9 COHA=3 BWHA=1 RTHA=64 FEHA=1 AMKE=7 PEFA=3 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... Today held in store some unexpected sightings for the Saturday 2 team. We enjoyed mostly clear skies with some mid-morning haze that burned off...
160 5h 32/h 9sp TUVU=44 NOHA=14 SSHA=13 COHA=7 RSHA=1 RTHA=74 AMKE=4 MERL=1 PEFA=2 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... A crisp and beautiful morning greeted today’s Hawkwatch team, with quite mild winds and open skies. After appearances from a few Red-tailed Hawks, Turkey Vultures, ...
Daily Hawk Count
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November 16, 2024 at 10:17 PM
160 5h 32/h 9sp TUVU=44 NOHA=14 SSHA=13 COHA=7 RSHA=1 RTHA=74 AMKE=4 MERL=1 PEFA=2 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... A crisp and beautiful morning greeted today’s Hawkwatch team, with quite mild winds and open skies. After appearances from a few Red-tailed Hawks, Turkey Vultures, ...
0 0h 0/h 0sp www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... No official count today, as the light rain that was forecasted became a downpour this morning! After being soaked to our skin, we decided to begrudgingly call it a day when it seemed the fog and rain would be sticking around. The afternoon...
Daily Hawk Count
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November 16, 2024 at 10:17 PM
0 0h 0/h 0sp www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... No official count today, as the light rain that was forecasted became a downpour this morning! After being soaked to our skin, we decided to begrudgingly call it a day when it seemed the fog and rain would be sticking around. The afternoon...
75 2.5h 30/h 10sp TUVU=27 OSPR=1 BAEA=1 NOHA=3 SSHA=5 COHA=2 RTHA=32 AMKE=1 MERL=1 PEFA=2 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... This morning greeted us with chilly winds from the SE quadrant starting at 6mph and ramping up within a couple of hours. Before the storm kicked in, we saw some...
Daily Hawk Count
Visit this page during the fall migration season (mid-August to early-December) for daily count totals.
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November 16, 2024 at 10:16 PM
75 2.5h 30/h 10sp TUVU=27 OSPR=1 BAEA=1 NOHA=3 SSHA=5 COHA=2 RTHA=32 AMKE=1 MERL=1 PEFA=2 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... This morning greeted us with chilly winds from the SE quadrant starting at 6mph and ramping up within a couple of hours. Before the storm kicked in, we saw some...
204 5h 40.8/h 10sp TUVU=53 WTKI=1 NOHA=12 SSHA=8 COHA=9 RTHA=98 FEHA=1 AMKE=4 MERL=4 PEFA=7 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... Today was a bright spot amid the forecasted rain for the week! We had clear skies, and a good amount of diversity with 10 different raptor species sighted. It...
Daily Hawk Count
Visit this page during the fall migration season (mid-August to early-December) for daily count totals.
www.parksconservancy.org
November 16, 2024 at 10:16 PM
204 5h 40.8/h 10sp TUVU=53 WTKI=1 NOHA=12 SSHA=8 COHA=9 RTHA=98 FEHA=1 AMKE=4 MERL=4 PEFA=7 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... Today was a bright spot amid the forecasted rain for the week! We had clear skies, and a good amount of diversity with 10 different raptor species sighted. It...
63 2.5h 25.2/h 8sp TUVU=1 BAEA=1 NOHA=4 SSHA=2 COHA=1 RTHA=43 AMKE=7 PEFA=2 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... Despite a cold, wet, foggy start to the day, we ended up having a gorgeous afternoon up on the hill! We took shelter from the rain until noon, and decided to head up then for...
Daily Hawk Count
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November 16, 2024 at 10:16 PM
63 2.5h 25.2/h 8sp TUVU=1 BAEA=1 NOHA=4 SSHA=2 COHA=1 RTHA=43 AMKE=7 PEFA=2 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... Despite a cold, wet, foggy start to the day, we ended up having a gorgeous afternoon up on the hill! We took shelter from the rain until noon, and decided to head up then for...
168 5h 33.6/h 9sp TUVU=51 OSPR=1 BAEA=1 NOHA=7 SSHA=5 COHA=4 RTHA=74 AMKE=9 MERL=2 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... The day started out rather smoky and hazy, but thankfully as the day went on the winds changed and it cleared into a bright, beautiful afternoon! Despite having...
Daily Hawk Count
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November 16, 2024 at 10:15 PM
168 5h 33.6/h 9sp TUVU=51 OSPR=1 BAEA=1 NOHA=7 SSHA=5 COHA=4 RTHA=74 AMKE=9 MERL=2 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... The day started out rather smoky and hazy, but thankfully as the day went on the winds changed and it cleared into a bright, beautiful afternoon! Despite having...
263 5h 52.6/h 7sp TUVU=73 NOHA=9 SSHA=19 COHA=21 RTHA=121 AMKE=11 MERL=1 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... Today was another beautiful day with temperatures in the mid 60s, variable light wind, and mostly clear skies. A light haze hung around in the distance, and as the day began, we...
Daily Hawk Count
Visit this page during the fall migration season (mid-August to early-December) for daily count totals.
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November 16, 2024 at 10:15 PM
263 5h 52.6/h 7sp TUVU=73 NOHA=9 SSHA=19 COHA=21 RTHA=121 AMKE=11 MERL=1 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... Today was another beautiful day with temperatures in the mid 60s, variable light wind, and mostly clear skies. A light haze hung around in the distance, and as the day began, we...
227 5h 45.4/h 11sp TUVU=63 WTKI=1 BAEA=1 NOHA=3 SSHA=16 COHA=10 RSHA=2 RTHA=112 AMKE=6 MERL=3 PEFA=1 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... The atmosphere on Hawk Hill was pleasant today, dare I say peaceful, with clear skies, perfect mid-60 temperatures, and mild winds that shifted from...
Daily Hawk Count
Visit this page during the fall migration season (mid-August to early-December) for daily count totals.
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November 16, 2024 at 10:14 PM
227 5h 45.4/h 11sp TUVU=63 WTKI=1 BAEA=1 NOHA=3 SSHA=16 COHA=10 RSHA=2 RTHA=112 AMKE=6 MERL=3 PEFA=1 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... The atmosphere on Hawk Hill was pleasant today, dare I say peaceful, with clear skies, perfect mid-60 temperatures, and mild winds that shifted from...
273 5h 54.6/h 11sp TUVU=81 WTKI=2 NOHA=5 SSHA=16 COHA=16 RSHA=5 RTHA=127 FEHA=1 AMKE=10 MERL=3 PEFA=1 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... This was another wonderful late season day with intermittent moderate West/Northwest winds, clear skies, and temperatures in the mid 60s. Somewhat...
Daily Hawk Count
Visit this page during the fall migration season (mid-August to early-December) for daily count totals.
www.parksconservancy.org
November 16, 2024 at 10:14 PM
273 5h 54.6/h 11sp TUVU=81 WTKI=2 NOHA=5 SSHA=16 COHA=16 RSHA=5 RTHA=127 FEHA=1 AMKE=10 MERL=3 PEFA=1 www.parksconservancy.org/programs/dai... This was another wonderful late season day with intermittent moderate West/Northwest winds, clear skies, and temperatures in the mid 60s. Somewhat...