Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Paul Gosselin
Observers: Corinne Allsop, Kiah Jasper, Kory Renaud, Mike Jaber, Noel Herdman, Robin Smallwood
Visitors: We were happy to have Robin S, Corinne A, and Kory R assist in the Official Count along with visitors Al and Amy from Cleveland. Thanks to everyone for making the day a little easier.
Weather: This morning started off with a cool 4C with clear skies and light winds. By noon it had only warmed up a couple of degrees with winds picking up to 12mph and 80% overcast skies. By the end of the day, wind were steady at 18mph, skies 50% overcast. Winds were out of the NW all day.
Raptor Observations: Raptor movement was slow until about 10:00am when the Red-tail Hawks started to move. The 11 to 12 hour alone showed 75 red-tails. Northern Harriers , Cooper's , Sharpshins, and Merlins made a scattered showing throughout the day
Predictions: Tomorrow will be mostly sunny with a high of 7C. Winds will be out of the NW all day at 6 -10 kmph. Could be another good day for Red-tails. Maybe other surprises. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Chad Cornish (<mail...>) Holiday Beach Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
