Date: 8/24/26 4:25 am
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Rocky Ridge (23 Aug 2026) 2 Raptors
Rocky Ridge
York, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 23, 2026
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 0 0 0
Osprey 0 0 0
Bald Eagle 0 0 0
Northern Harrier 1 1 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 0
Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 1 1 1
Merlin 0 0 0
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Accipitrine 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0

Total: 2 2 2
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Observation start time: 12:45:00
Observation end time: 15:15:00
Total observation time: 2.5 hours

Official Counter: Phil Keener

Observers:

Visitors:
65, including Lancaster Hiking Club outing. A few asked about migration.


Weather:
Beautiful day with temps 23-26C, very light WSW winds predominately, cloud
cover 60-70% with occasional rain showers ~ 10-15 miles north of the site.

Raptor Observations:
Two migrants recorded. Local BV, TV, and Red-tailed activity. No bald eagle
activity detected which is unusual for this site.

Non-raptor Observations:
Chimney swifts, couple of tree swallows, pileated WP.
Two monarchs.
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Report submitted by Parks Volunteer (<parks...>)


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