Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Erik van den Kieboom
Observers: Mike Jaber, Noel Herdman, Robin Smallwood
Visitors: Thank you to Noel, Mike, and Robin for helping with the count today. Thank you to Cathy, Jim, and the two school groups for visiting us today.
Weather: Cloudy all day with some sun and temperatures increasing from 7 to 11C during the count period. Strong WNW winds throughout the period.
Raptor Observations: Low numbers overall, with the most abundant species being Turkey Vulture and Sharp-shinned Hawk. Decent numbers of Red-tailed Hawks and Northern Harriers, with a good push of Red-shouldered Hawks around mid morning.
Non-raptor Observations: Including raptors, 64 species were observed. Highlights included a Trumpeter Swan and a late Indigo Bunting. Today's ebird list can be found here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S280983561
Predictions: Cloudy with some sun and a moderate WNW wind. This will hopefully push raptors along the lakeshore giving better views. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Erik van den Kieboom (<ErikKieboom...>) Holiday Beach Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
