Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Erik van den Kieboom
Observers: Baylana Hiebert, Hugh Kent, Liz Kent
Visitors: Thank you to Dan, Peter, Judy, Dennis, and Marianne for visiting us today!
Weather: Sunny with partial cloud all day, with a temperature between 13 and 25C throughout the day. Wind direction started in the northeast in the morning and gradually shifted to a southeast wind by the end of the day. Wind speed decreased throughout the day as the wind shifted southward.
Raptor Observations: Good movement of Sharp-shinned Hawks, Red-tailed Hawks, and Turkey Vultures today. Other notable highlights included the first Red-shouldered Hawks of the season, and a Golden Eagle. Raptor movement was initially concentrated closer to the lakeshore, but moved further inland as the wind shifted to the southeast.
Non-raptor Observations: Strong movement of Blue Jays throughout the day, though less than yesterday. Other noteworthy observations included Rusty Blackbird, Palm Warbler, Pine Siskins, and a late Least Flycatcher.
Predictions: Tomorrow we are expecting clear skies and warm temperatures with SSW winds. Raptors will likely be moving further inland, and this combined with blue skies means they'll be more distant and harder to see. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Erik van den Kieboom (<ErikKieboom...>) Holiday Beach Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
