Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Hugh Kent, Paul Gosselin
Observers: Chip Ogglesby, Jaron Wilkinson, Jeremy Bensette, Liz Kent, Mike Jaber, Paul Gosselin, Robin Smallwood
Visitors: Thanks to Paul, Hugh, Liz, Robin, Mike, Jaron, Chip and Jeremy for coming out! It was great to have so many volunteers for the first weekend of the hawk count. It was also great to be visited by David and Clementine, Kayce, Gabriel and Bryce through the day.
Weather: Mist in early morning, changing to mostly cloudy through the middle of the day to clear in the afternoon. Moderate temperatures. Moderate to mild north-easterly winds.
Raptor Observations: As predicted, the day brought the first Sharp-shinned and Broad-winged Hawks with the change in wind to a northerly, as well as the first migrating Osprey and Peregrine. Good numbers of Kestrel and Harrier, with moderate movement of Turkey Vulture, Bald Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk.
Bird of the day today were the Peregrine Falcons harassing the DC Cormorants, but it was good to see the Northern Mockingbird again and the first Common Loon and early Canvasback for the season. The Cedar Waxwings have continued their migration, with over 500 again today.
Predictions: With similar conditions and moderate northerlies through the day, the raptor migration should continue to grow and we will hopefully see more significant movement of Kestrel and Northern Harrier, and possibly an increase in Sharp-shinned and Broad-winged Hawks. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Michael Burton-Smith () Holiday Beach Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
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