Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Paul Gosselin
Observers: Hugh Kent, Liz Kent, Mike Jaber, Noel Herdman, Peter Veighey
Visitors: We would like to thank Mel, Beth, Chun Chih, Wing and Lilian, Steve and his partner Sheila for visiting us today.
Weather: Light wind from south, cloudy skies, temperature ranged from 17C to 24C over the watch, pressure fell slightly during the day.
Raptor Observations: Turkey Vultures took the top spot (420), the other raptors were only in single figures.
Non-raptor Observations: There were large numbers of ducks in the marsh, the Ring-necked Ducks were over 2000. American White Pelicans numbered 600. For the time of the year there were a good variety of warblers around the tower. Highlight of the day was a Sora in the pond east of the tower at the end of the day. Today's ebird list can be found here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S280165405
Predictions: Rain is forecast for tomorrow so it's likely there will not be a large number of raptors passing the tower. However, the south wind will be stronger than today, so if the rain stops at around midday, some Turkey Vultures and other raptors may like to play on the wind. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Dana Ogglesby (<danaogglesby...>) Holiday Beach Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
