Observation start time: 06:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 9.5 hours
Official Counter: Erik van den Kieboom
Observers: Baylana Hiebert, Chuck Sharbaugh, Hugh Kent, Juliette Herdman, Liz Kent, Mike Jaber, Noel Herdman, Paul Pratt, Peter Veighey
Visitors: We would like to thank Mike, Noel, Chuck, Peter, Juliette, and Paul for helping with the count today. We would also like to thank Lou, Toni, Marcos, Robin, Karen, Kate, Guy, Barry, Bob, Megan, Alban, Heather, Michelle, and Mel for visiting us today.
Weather: Sunny with some cloud all day with a strong north wind throughout the count period. Temperatures increased from 12 to 18C during the count period.
Raptor Observations: Very good numbers moving through today, especially Turkey Vultures. Vultures began moving in the late morning and steadily increased throughout the count period. Good numbers of Sharp-shinned Hawks, Red-tailed Hawks, and American Kestrels were on the move, in addition to lower numbers of Cooper's, Red-shouldered, and Broad-winged Hawks.
Non-raptor Observations: Including raptors, we observed 82 species of birds today. Some highlights included an Orange-crowned Warbler and a few Pectoral Sandpipers. Today's ebird list can be found here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S278057664
Predictions: Tomorrow we are expecting sunny skies with some cloud and moderate NE winds. This should cause raptors to move over closer to the tower for the majority of the day. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Erik van den Kieboom (<ErikKieboom...>) Holiday Beach Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
