Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 24, 2010
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 1
Turkey Vulture 0 4437 6420
Osprey 0 42 42
Bald Eagle 0 21 55
Northern Harrier 0 72 96
Sharp-shinned Hawk 28 1763 1941
Cooper's Hawk 2 34 105
Northern Goshawk 0 0 7
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 104 508
Broad-winged Hawk 9 2424 2424
Red-tailed Hawk 2 838 2012
Rough-legged Hawk 0 9 26
Golden Eagle 0 3 8
American Kestrel 1 40 45
Merlin 1 8 15
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 7
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 3
Unknown Buteo 0 3 8
Unknown Falcon 0 1 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 3 6
Total: 43 9802 13730
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Sandra Horvath
Observers: Barry Cherriere, Bouwe Bergsma, Brandon Holden, Cody Law,
Dave Sked, Frank Horvath, John Stevens, Linda Cherriere,
Phil Waggett, Rob Maciver, Terry Osborne
Visitors:
Jennifer and Derek Lyon, Werner Hohenwald, Barrie and Linda Cherriere,
Kevin McLaughlin, Ricky Dunn and David Hussell, Chris Kenaszchuk, Darlene
Hardy and Len Jacobs, Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway
Weather:
Overcast day with cold NNE winds.
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
There was a second Brown Thrasher at the feeder. As well as the usual
birds, a Common Loon flew over the tower and 3 White-tailed Deer ran across
the field to the south.
Predictions:
Rain is forecast for most of the day.
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Report submitted by Sandra Horvath ()
Beamer Conservation Area, Grimsby, ON information may be found at:
http://www.hwcn.org/link/niaghawk/
Site Description:
The hawk migration at the Beamer Memorial Conservation Area is conducted by
the Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch (NPH). The counting is all done by
volunteers. Not all members are counters nor does a counter have to be a
member. Typically one person is the designated counter for each day but
other observers present assist with the spotting and identification.
Counting is done from a steel observation tower with a wooden floor. For
wind protection on the cold days of March, a black plastic wind guard is
installed around the tower�s platform. This platform easily accommodates
ten people but on most busy days, no more than five or six observers would
be on it.
The site lies within a publically accessible property owned by the Niagara
Peninsula Conservation Authority. There is no charge for admittance. The
tower stands in the centre of a mowed area with a gravel ring road near the
outer edge. This provides lots of room to park vehicles (along the road)
and set up lawn chairs, telescopes and cameras. Toilet facilities are
present. During the counting season, the NPH erect a counting board to
display the day�s observations for the public. The box enclosing the sign
contains brochures and silhouette sheets for the public as well as bulletin
boards with news and historical sighting records.
Directions to site:
To get to Beamer CA, take the QEW to Exit 71/72, follow Christie
St./Mountain St. to the top of the escarpment, turn right on Ridge Road
West, and go 1.6km to Quarry Rd. Turn right on Quarry Rd. and drive 100m to
the conservation area. Parking is normally available inside the park. If
parking at the entrance or on the roads, do NOT leave valuables in your
car.
Please note: Data in this report is not official until reviewed and finalized
after the end of the season. © 2010 Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch
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