Holiday Beach Conservation Area Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 24, 2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Turkey Vulture 1 2313 38148 Osprey 0 2 135 Bald Eagle 0 22 169 Northern Harrier 5 108 741 Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 112 9435 Cooper's Hawk 3 166 578 Northern Goshawk 0 2 7 Red-shouldered Hawk 4 305 506 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 16133 Red-tailed Hawk 17 2962 4084 Rough-legged Hawk 0 44 47 Golden Eagle 4 78 86 American Kestrel 0 0 1445 Merlin 0 8 127 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 50 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 2 Unknown Buteo 0 1 13 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 2 Mississippi Kite 0 0 1 Total: 36 6123 71709 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter: Jim Pawlicki Observers: Jim McCoy Visitors: Jim McCoy stopped in and stuck around in hopes of a "100+ flight" that was not to be, but did get to see a few of the Goldens. Weather: Overcast and cold with light NE winds 4-6 km/hr and a high of 4C. Raptor Observations: A small flight of Red-tails that started early and peaked between 11 and 1 before quickly tapering off around 2. Five Harriers, 4 Red-shouldereds, 3 Cooper's, and 2 Sharp-shins also put in appearances. A lone low-flying Turkey Vulture was noted making its way west over the marsh (and therefore counted), although it may be the same bird seen over the last few days (time should tell). The day's highlight was 4 Golden Eagles lumbering west (a...@10:59; suba...@12:35,12:59; j...@12:14) with all passing through high and/or very distant out over the north treeline. Non-raptor Observations: A few small flocks of Tundra Swans were on the move, along with a flock of 7 "Lesser" Snow Geese that flew over heading SW during the noon hour. It was also nice to finally see a few Common Loons (3) fishing out on the lake in company of several Goldeneyes and Buffleheads. Also notable was a/the late Blue-winged Teal that seems to be lingering around the marsh, although it was looking like it wanted to be somewhere warmer in the morning. Predictions: Scattered rain showers with SE winds 30 km/hr becoming light late in the morning. High of 13C. Looking like a late season wash-out--not many raptors expected. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jim Pawlicki (jmpawl...@aol.com) Holiday Beach Migration Observatory information may be found at: http://hbmo.org/ _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
