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At the new Forest Beach Migratory Preserve, a property of the Ozaukee-Washington Land Trust north of Port Washington, a group of approximately 30 people inaugurated the first Annual Raptor Watch at this location. Cedarburg Science staff planned and coordinated this event with staff from the Land Trust. Among 55 total species seen throughout the morning, the following raptors were identified and tallied:
Turkey Vulture 10
Bald Eagle 1
Northern Harrier 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk 18
Cooper's Hawk 4
Broad-winged Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 14
Merlin 4
Peregrine Falcon 4
Photos are above. The group had a marvelous time, and plans are in the works for a second event at this location later this fall. If you have questions, e-mail Bill Mueller at bmueller@cedarburgscience.com
