Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Erik van den Kieboom, Paul Gosselin
Observers: Hugh Kent, Liz Kent, Mike Jaber, Noel Herdman, Paul Gosselin
Visitors: We would like to thank Paul, Mike, Karen, and Noel for helping with the count today. We would also like to thank Mel, Sharon, Ian, Laurie, Barry, Kate, Paul, Julia, Cecile, Don, Wendy, and Isla for visiting us today.
Weather: Sunny all day with some cloud and temperatures increasing from 9 to 17C during the count period. Winds began in the northeast and shifted to the southwest by the end of the count period, and were light throughout the day.
Raptor Observations: Good numbers of Turkey Vultures, Sharp-shinned, Red-shouldered, and Red-tailed Hawks were moving today. Some raptor highlights included 3 Golden Eagles and a Peregrine Falcon.
Non-raptor Observations: Including raptors, 75 species were observed today. Some highlights included a Sora, a Common Gallinule, and a couple Canvasback. Today's ebird list can be found here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S279760757
Predictions: Tomorrow we are expecting partial sun and cloud with a moderate south wind. This will likely push most raptors away from the tower towards the north. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Erik van den Kieboom (<ErikKieboom...>) Holiday Beach Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
