Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Chad Cornish
Observers: Bob Hall-Brooks, Chuck Sharbaugh, Hugh Kent, Liz Kent,
Mike Jaber, Peter Veighey
Visitors:
Big thanks to Chad who led the count today. Ably assisted by Chuck, Mike,
Peter, Bob, Hugh and Liz. Very grateful to Chris from Philadelphia who
counted all the Bluejays for the day. It was nice to see Lou and Toni, Kyle
and Steph, and Tom with his little sister.
Weather:
Beautiful day with blue sky. Wind moderate from the N switching to E in
the last hour. Barometric pressure remained high throughout the day.
Temperatures became very warm in the afternoon.
Raptor Observations:
Turkey vultures took the top spot with 850, followed by Sharp-shinned Hawks
at 530. Sharp-shinned hawks started with big numbers early. Turkey
Vultures and Broad-winged Hawks came in small kettles together. The best
bird of the day was an immature Golden Eagle right over the tower just
after mid-day.
Non-raptor Observations:
Relatively quiet for songbirds and ducks remained at the far end of the
marsh away from the hunters. American Pelicans are maintaining their
numbers. The list is at https://ebird.org/checklist/S276543198
Predictions:
Tomorrow’s forecast looks very similar to today including a moderate wind
from the NE so hopefully we will have a similar mix of birds as today.
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Report submitted by Hugh Kent (<Hughnkent...>)
Holiday Beach Hawk Watch information may be found at:
http://hbmo.ca/
