Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Paul Gosselin
Observers: Andrew Fix, Chad Cornish, Corinne Allsop, Hugh Kent, Michael Arthurs, Robin Smallwood
Visitors: Big thanks to Paul for being Official counter today, well supported by Chad, Mike, Andy, Robin, Corrine and Hugh. Good to see Andy and Emma from Cincinnati and many other people who visited the tower to see all the birds.
Weather: Light wind from north until midday, turning south west. Scattered clouds throughout the day, with good visibility. Temperature around 15c most of the day.
Raptor Observations: Turkey Vultures ruled the roost again with 3157. Better numbers of Red-tailed Hawks (79) throughout the day mostly accompanying the Turkey Vultures. Also relatively good numbers of Northern Harrier (24) including four males. Highlights for the day were two Golden Eagles and a Rough-legged Hawk.
Non-raptor Observations: The American Crows (32880) came past in numbers today. Duck numbers are being maintained and a late burst of Great Egret(21) all in a group on the marsh close to the tower was interesting to see. The list is at: https://ebird.org/checklist/S281349126
Predictions: Tomorrow is HawktoberFest and a Northern component to the moderate wind and sunny skies should bring raptors closer to the tower. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Hugh Kent (<Hughnkent...>) Holiday Beach Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
