Facts, figures and flying things

It's been eleven weeks since the harrier population of Auckland officially came under my scrutiny. So it's time for quick summary of the numbers:

9 weeks of active field observations

64 sites

36 successful sites

59 sightings (some with more than one bird)

17 sightings from people other than myself

8 possible roosting locations

5 harriers in one day (my highest daily count, so close to my 'brave little tailor' moment)

4 harriers in one place (the highest density so far, and a very exciting moment for me!)

2 field minions (a kindly-bestowed name for someone who comes to assist in a field excursion)

1 confirmed kill (rat)

????? hours sitting in wait

Success? I'd say so!