Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Paul Gosselin
Observers: Hugh Kent, Liz Kent, Mike Jaber, Robin Smallwood
Visitors: Thanks to Robin, Mike, Hugh and Liz for assisting with the count today. We had a few visitors including keen birders Kaleigh, Maksum, Mataya, Fred and Betty who were pleased to see American White Pelicans flying over on cue. It was also good to meet Betty, Bruce and their dog Zoe.
Weather: Wind strong from the southwest all day. Overcast skies cleared throughout the day. Temperature started a chilly 7c and rose to 14c. Pleasant day on the tower.
Raptor Observations: We inched our way slowly towards the next target of 80,000 Turkey Vultures with 122 flying through to the north. Red-tailed Hawks (41) drifted past throughout the day. There was a total of 5 Northern Harriers with one nice gray ghost. It was good to see four Peregrines today. Always worth it for the great aerobatics you see with Peregrines.
Non-raptor Observations: Good duck numbers today with a healthy 2693 Ring-necked Ducks, a challenge to count with many hiding in the vegetation. Horned Larks(195) and Cedar Waxwing (516) continued to migrate in good numbers. The strong wind seemed to reduce the number of songbirds around the tower. It was good to see American White Pelicans (29) flying into the marsh and slowly increasing numbers of Tundra Swan (8). A six pointer white tailed deer buck showed great stamina wading the marsh from the hunt club to the point. The list is at https://ebird.org/checklist/S409118776
Predictions: A forecast moderate WNW wind will possibly bring a few more raptors. Hopefully we may inch closer to our Turkey Vulture target. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Paul Gosselin (<paulgosselin25...>) Holiday Beach Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
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