Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Erik van den Kieboom
Observers: Chuck Sharbaugh, Hugh Kent, Liz Kent, Paul Gosselin
Visitors: We would like to thank Paul and Chuck for helping with the count today. We would also like to thank Dennis, Kate, Donna, Steve, Zach, Makayla and the two school groups for visiting us today.
Weather: Overcast with temperatures increasing from 13 to 16C during the count period. Winds were relatively strong and consistently NW throughout the day.
Raptor Observations: Good numbers of Turkey Vultures, Sharp-shinned Hawks, and Red-tailed Hawks moving today, lower numbers of other species.
Non-raptor Observations: Including raptors, 79 species were observed today. Some highlights included a Sora and a Red-headed Woodpecker. Today's ebird list can be found here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S279581748
Predictions: Tomorrow we are expecting sunny skies and light NNE winds. This may push some raptors closer to the tower and allow for better views. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Erik van den Kieboom (<ErikKieboom...>) Holiday Beach Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
