Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Kiah Jasper
Observers: Kelly-Sue O'Conner, Noel Herdman
Visitors: Thanks to Noel and Kelly-Sue for providing company on the tower today, we didn't have many birds but it was nice chatting : )
Weather: Hot and sunny today (26C), with winds from the south/southeast. Hardly any clouds in the sky for the whole observation.
Raptor Observations: Very slow today, with only 25 raptors observed. Highlights included Peregrine Falcon and a small push of Sharp-shinned Hawks later in the morning. Several "ticks of disappointment" today (one hour intervals without birds). Even the local Osprey and Bald Eagles were quiet today.
Non-raptor Observations: It was a quiet day on the non raptor front as well, with lower numbers of warblers and other songbirds around the tower. 10 warbler species were recorded (vs 17 yesterday), with highlights being Wilson's and Blackpoll. Grey-cheeked Thrush, Purple Finch and Pectoral Sandpiper were other highlights. List available here -https://ebird.org/checklist/S193981958
Predictions: More of the same I expect, with winds out of the south tomorrow as well. Things may pick up towards the weekend, depending on rain. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kiah Jasper (<kiahbirder...>) Holiday Beach Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
