Observation start time: 13:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 2.5 hours
Official Counter: Michael Burton-Smith
Observers: Hugh Kent, Liz Kent
Visitors: Thanks to Hugh and Liz for coming along despite the trying conditions!
Weather: Heavy storms late yesterday continued through the night, rain easing around 1200 EST. South-westerlies, initially moderate, easing to light. Heavy cloud cover and mild temperatures.
Raptor Observations: Nothing to report. The heavy rains and lack of thermal uplift likely prevented any major movements today.
Once again the passerine numbers have declined, with almost all warblers, flycatchers and orioles present just two days earlier having departed. No new influx of birds overnight, although three Rose-breasted Grosbeak were a highlight for the day.
Predictions: With northerly winds and mild temperatures, this weekend should see the first serious movements of many raptor species, including hopefully our first Sharp-shinned and Broad-winged Hawk. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Michael Burton-Smith () Holiday Beach Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
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