Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch
Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 28, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 68 120 120
Osprey 10 183 184
Bald Eagle 2 132 134
Northern Harrier 20 284 284
Sharp-shinned Hawk 204 4616 4618
Cooper's Hawk 12 48 48
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
Broad-winged Hawk 0 100332 100340
Red-tailed Hawk 0 4 6
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 269 1837 1853
Merlin 6 74 74
Peregrine Falcon 2 25 25
Unknown Accipiter 0 7 7
Unknown Buteo 0 1 1
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0
Mississippi Kite 0 1 1
Total: 593 107664 107695
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Observation start time: 06:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 10 hours
Official Counter: Colin Horstead
Observers: Barry Cherriere, Dave Brown, Derek Lyon, Jason McGuire,
Jennifer Lyon, Jim Dunn, Keith Sealy, Linda Cherriere,
Mark Cunningham, Mary Carnahan, Pete Chapman, Phil Waggett,
Su Ross-Redmond, Tim Foran
Visitors:
A great turnout of visitors today with a total of 89 individuals from
various hometowns. Thanks to all those who helped with today's count.
Weather:
A bit hazy and humid to start the day with 100% cloud cover. The haze and
clouds quickly dissapated and by 10:00 am we were wishing it had stayed!!
Winds were light from the N for the entire day.
Raptor Observations:
Today was a very typical September flight with mostly Sharpies (204) and
Kestrels (269). We are starting to see more Coopers (12)...and Harriers
(20)...and had several good Osprey (10). There were also Merlin (6) and
Peregrine (2).
Non-raptor Observations:
A few warblers kicking around the site...and Blue Jays moving in very large
numbers again today (at least 5000+). However, the highlight for the day
was a lone Sandhill Crane that was circling right over the hawkwatch before
heading out.
Predictions:
Keep an eye out for strong SW winds this week....given it's Peregrine
"prime-time" and they love to ride the deflected SW wind as it blows UP the
cliff.
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Report submitted by Dave Brown ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch information may be found at:
http://www.ezlink.on.ca/~thebrowns/HawkCliff/index.htm
Site Description:
Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch:
Oldest Hawkwatch in Ontario - since 1931 - located just east of Port
Stanley on the cliff overlooking Lake Erie
Directions to site:
>From east 401, take the Highbury south cut off at London, follow Highbury
(Hwy 30) south to St. Thomas. Highbury changes into South Edgeware at a
large curve in the road to the west. Follow South Edgeware west to the
first set of traffic lights - Burwell Road, turn left (south) and stay on
this road. It becomes Fairview Ave (Regional Road 22), which runs directly
into Hawk Cliff Road. You will see a sign for Hawkes Cliff Farm, where they
sell fresh vegetables and a gravel road just beyond sign. Just continue
down gravel road to viewing area.
>From west 401, take the Highway # 4 (Colonel Talbot Rd.) exit south,
through Talbotville, road now is Sunset Rd. continue towards St. Thomas;
you will come to a veer in the road, straight up to St. Thomas, veer to the
right for Port Stanley, follow Highway 4, now Sunset to Port Stanley. As
you approach Port Stanley you will come to a large curve in the road with
a sign saying East St, to the left. Take East St., and follow it to the
first road left, (opposite Port Stanley Water Tower) Dexter Line. Follow
Dexter Line approximately 2 km. and turn right down gravel road at Hawkes
Cliff Farm, and follow gravel road to viewing area
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