Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Paul Gosselin
Observers: Alessandra Kite, Corinne Allsop, Kiah Jasper, Michael St. Pierre, Mike Jaber, Robin Smallwood
Visitors: Thanks to Paul for being the official counter today, with much help provided by Mike J., Corrine, Mike S.P., Robin, Kiah, and Alessandra. Bryce also paid a visit to the tower today.
Weather: A crisp and clear start to the count today, and ideal northwest winds. Wind direction would eventually make its' way south however, slowing down the raptor movement at the tower.
Raptor Observations: Red-tailed Hawks once again took the top podium (222), with Turkey Vultures (35), Sharp-shinned (24), Red-Shouldered (21), and Cooper's (11) rounding out the top 5. Golden Eagles hit lucky number 7 today.
Non-raptor Observations: 24 Tundra Swans flew right over the tower to start the day, and ducks on the marsh are still here in big numbers. Evening Grosbeaks are definitely moving south this year, with 11 observed today. The eBird checklist can be found here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S285660960
Predictions: Sunny and warmer, with wind direction predominantly from the west. Hopefully a touch of north wind in the mix will bring more raptors closer to the tower. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Chad Cornish (<mail...>) Holiday Beach Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
