Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Paul Gosselin
Observers: Hugh Kent, Jaron Wilkinson, Liz Kent, Mike Jaber, Robin Smallwood
Visitors: Huge thanks for our counters: Robin, Jaron, Hugh, Liz, and Mike for sticking it out with the rain. Nice to meet Kelly and Jamie, Julian and Savannah, and Suzanne and Adam from Woodstock!
Weather: Wind was favorable with a NE direction for most of the day, however the rain and cloud cover stopped raptor movement in its tracks.
Raptor Observations: Big winners for today are Northern Harriers (8) followed by Peregrine (3) and Sharp-shinned (3). Was a slow day on the tower due to weather. Raptors flew solo throughout the day for a grand total of 17.
Non-raptor Observations: American Pelicans (277) kept our spirits up with their flight formations. A late Nashville Warbler and a Northern Parula along with 5 other warbler species were spotted around the tower. Great to see a flock of Brown-Headed Cowbirds (43). To everyone's anguish only (43) Blue Jays were seen flying.
Predictions: Unfortunate southwestern wind may push birds further away from tower. Mainly cloudy that may clear up late morning. Remaining hopeful. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Paul Gosselin (<paulgosselin25...>) Holiday Beach Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
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