Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Hugh Kent
Observers: Liz Kent, Mike Jaber
Visitors: Big thanks to Mike and Liz for helping out in the morning. Thanks also to Fred and Connie, and also Kate with help on observing. It was good to see Lou and Toni, and Eva, Kayden and David from ERCA. Thanks to Kyle Tom ,and Steph from Hamilton
Weather: Wind moderate from north until mid morning then turned south clear skies all day. Temperature rose to a hot 28C Good visibility all day
Raptor Observations: Sharp-shinned Hawks (156) took top spot just ahead of Turkey Vultures (155). American Kestrel were lower than expected at 18
Non-raptor Observations:
A few more Warblers today and ducks are returning. Blue-jay numbers still high at 23,730
Predictions: Tomorrow will be similar to today in temperature with clear skies. Wind will be moderate from the north which should result in a good Hawk count. Might be a good day for a visit ======================================================================== Report submitted by Peter Veighey (<pjveighey...>) Holiday Beach Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
