Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Erik van den Kieboom
Observers: Hugh Kent, Mike Jaber, Noel Herdman, Paul Gosselin, Peter Veighey
Visitors: We would like to thank Paul, Noel, Mike, and Peter for helping with the count today. We would also like to thank Lou, Toni, and Michelle for visiting us today.
Weather: Cloudy with partial sun all day, with temperatures increasing from 14 to 22C during the count period. Winds were light and from the southeast all day.
Raptor Observations: Low numbers of raptors moving today, although decent numbers of Turkey Vultures, Northern Harriers, and Red-tailed Hawks. Some highlights included a Black Vulture and our first Rough-legged Hawk of the season.
Non-raptor Observations: Including raptors, 69 species were observed today. Some highlights included a Sora, a Northern Rough-winged Swallow, and over 1000 American White Pelicans. Today's ebird list can be found here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S279938989
Predictions: Tomorrow should be cloudy with some sun and moderate SSW winds. This will likely push most raptors away from the tower toward the north. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Erik van den Kieboom (<ErikKieboom...>) Holiday Beach Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
