Date: 10/12/25 2:41 pm
From: Hawkcount.Org Reports <reports...>
Subject: Rose Tree Park (12 Oct 2025) 23 Raptors
Rose Tree Park
Media, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 12, 2025
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Turkey Vulture 10 73 75
Black Vulture 0 0 0
Osprey 0 5 73
Northern Harrier 0 3 15
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Bald Eagle 2 24 92
Sharp-shinned Hawk 6 44 137
Cooper's Hawk 1 20 51
American Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 9 13
Broad-winged Hawk 0 3 463
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 1 8 10
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 2 8 40
Merlin 1 2 19
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 5
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Unknown Accipitrine 0 5 6
Unknown Buteo 0 5 7
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 1 1
Unknown Raptor 0 0 6

Total: 23 211 1013
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 13:00:00
Total observation time: 4 hours

Official Counter: Chris Pugliese

Observers: Chuck Root

Visitors:
Bob Suter, Karen, Paula, Margaret and Frank Blue, Marianna and Andy Pehsty


Weather:
Cloudy, temperature stable around 65 winds strong NE 12 to 18 mph due to
storm passing off the coast

Raptor Observations:
Generally, the birds were visible but not close. Locals:TV, BV, CH, RT and
RS

Non-raptor Observations:
Waxwings, Canada Gees, Tree Swallows and Chimney Swifts made appearances

Predictions:
With the storm just off the coast, tomorrow will probably be a washout,
rain and wind most of the day.
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Report submitted by John Mercer (<mercer1135...>)
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https://bcdelco.org/activities/rose-tree-park-hawkwatch/


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