[Ontbirds] Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch (26 Oct 2019) 1212 Raptors

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Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch
Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 26, 2019
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SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total   Season Total
-- --- -- --
Black Vulture0  0  0
Turkey Vulture 771  10182  10608
Osprey   0  0 79
Bald Eagle   6 30129
Northern Harrier 5 51322
Sharp-shinned Hawk  51833   2830
Cooper's Hawk   12 60111
Northern Goshawk 0  1  1
Red-shouldered Hawk 73135135
Broad-winged Hawk0 61   5152
Red-tailed Hawk288560599
Rough-legged Hawk0  0  0
Golden Eagle 3  6  6
American Kestrel 0 90   1776
Merlin   2  5 73
Peregrine Falcon 1  8 76
Unknown Accipiter0  0  0
Unknown Buteo0  0  0
Unknown Falcon   0  0  0
Unknown Eagle0  0  0
Unknown Raptor   0  0  0

Total:1212  12022  21897
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Observation start time: 07:00:00 
Observation end   time: 13:30:00 
Total observation time: 6.5 hours

Official Counter:Dave Brown

Observers:Ches Caister, Ernie Gribble, Richard Skevington,
  Tom Bolohan

Visitors:
A good turnout today for the OFO outing along with a bunch from the
Woodstock Field Naturalists.  A big thanks to everyone for helping spot
birds today and glad everyone had a great time... especially those who saw
their first ever Golden Eagle!


Weather:
The weather ended up being far nicer than was expected with a good mix of
sun and cloud and light NE winds. The winds did eventually swing round to
the E and finally ESE which basically brought the flight to a standstill.

Raptor Observations:
A pretty good flight today with a total of 1212 birds. Even though a large
portion of this flight was TVs (771) there were decent numbers of Redtails
(288) and Red-shouldered (73). The highlight today for visitors was the 3
Golden Eagles the first of which  flew directly over everyone providing
awesome views! There were other species as well including Merlin (2) and a
single Peregrine, Cooper's (12), N. Harriers (5) and Bald Eagles (6)

Non-raptor Observations:
Lots of non-raptors were on the move today as well taking advantage of the
favourable winds and weather. including Pileated Woodpecker, N.
Flicker, Tons of Am. Robins on the move, a single Gray-cheeked Thrush that
sat right out on the roadway for nearly a full minute giving nice views,
lots of E. Bluebirds flying over, Cedar Waxwings, Am. Pipits, Am.
Goldfinch, GC and RC Kinglets, Black-capped Chickadee, WT Sparrows, DC
Cormorants, Canada Geese, Ring-billed and Herring Gulls, lots of Blue Jays,
hundreds of Am. Crows and RW Blackbirds, a few Common Grackles, several
Common Loons all headed directly out to the lake, a couple of Great Blue
Herons, Killdeer and a single Yellow-rumped Warbler.

Should also mention for those who've asked in the past we had 3
MONARCHS go by the hawk watch today! 

Predictions:
Sunday is promising to be a pretty nasty day weather wise so I wouldn't
expect many birds to be in the air.  The next potentially favourable day
appears to be Wed next week with  forecast NW and NE winds.

Report submitted by Dave Brown (thebro...@ezlink.ca)
Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch information may be found at:
http://www.ezlink.ca/~thebrowns/HawkCliff/index.htm


More site information at hawkcount.org:  
http://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=392


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[Ontbirds] Holiday Beach Hawk Watch (26 Oct 2019) 388 Raptors

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Holiday Beach Hawk Watch
Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 26, 2019
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SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total   Season Total
-- --- -- --
Turkey Vulture 313  46963  47821
Osprey   0 11 36
Bald Eagle   2 93185
Northern Harrier 3192434
Sharp-shinned Hawk  11   2496   4887
Cooper's Hawk1163225
Northern Goshawk 0  5  5
Red-shouldered Hawk 25179179
Broad-winged Hawk0863  25773
Red-tailed Hawk 33567711
Rough-legged Hawk0  0  0
Golden Eagle 0  3  3
American Kestrel 0481   1702
Merlin   0 24105
Peregrine Falcon 0 26 47
Unknown Accipiter0  3  5
Unknown Buteo0 11 12
Unknown Eagle0  0  0
Unknown Falcon   0  0  0
Unknown Raptor   0  0  4
Swainson's Hawk  0  0  1

Total: 388  52080  82135
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Observation start time: 07:00:00 
Observation end   time: 13:00:00 
Total observation time: 6 hours

Official Counter:Hugh Kent

Observers:Elizabeth Kent

Visitors:
A quiet morning but thanks to Owen and John for bringing a magnificent
hatch year Red-tailed Hawk for release.


Weather:
Overcast day with winds from NE, rain from midday

Raptor Observations:
NE winds did bring a few buteos, with great views of adult Red-shouldered
Hawks just over the tower.  Low numbers generally but notable were
Red-shouldered (25), Red-tailed (33) and Turkey Vulture (313). Later in the
morning birds were further to the north.

Non-raptor Observations:
Today was all about American Crows (8750), a big migration west steadily
all morning until the rain came. Also big blackbird movement in mixed
flocks - Red- wings, Grackles and Rustys. Bigger numbers and variety of
ducks on the marsh, especially Ring-necked Duck (1048), Gadwall (428) and
Mallard (558).  Good to see Bufflehead and Ruddy Duck. List at
https://ebird.org/checklist/S60953325


Predictions:
Possible rain in the morning, but hopefully clearing early, bringing
further buteos.

Report submitted by Hugh Kent (hughnk...@gmail.com)
Holiday Beach Hawk Watch information may be found at:
http://hbmo.ca/


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http://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=100


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Re: [Ontbirds] Least Tern - Grand Bend

[David Pryor via ONTBIRDS]

Correction - Waterworks Rd is near the intersection of Hwy 83 & Hwy 21 (not Hwy 
12 as previously posted), just north of Grand Bend.

The bird was still being seen when I left a few minutes ago, albeit it had 
moved further off in the distance towards the NE.

David Pryor

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 26, 2019, at 3:02 PM, David Pryor  wrote:
> 
> A group of us have been watching the Least Tern actively foraging on Lake 
> Huron since 2:34pm at distances ranging from 200m-600m offshore.
> 
> We are on the beach at the end of Waterworks Rd, located near the 
> intersection of Hwy 83 & Hwy 12, just north of Grand Bend.
> 
> David Pryor
> 
> Sent from my iPhone

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[Ontbirds] Least Tern - Grand Bend

[David Pryor via ONTBIRDS]

A group of us have been watching the Least Tern actively foraging on Lake Huron 
since 2:34pm at distances ranging from 200m-600m offshore.

We are on the beach at the end of Waterworks Rd, located near the intersection 
of Hwy 83 & Hwy 12, just north of Grand Bend.

David Pryor

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Re: [Ontbirds] Townsend’s Lagoons: American avocet

[RW Bullock via ONTBIRDS]

Hello everyone:

Dave Moffatt and I revisited the townsend lagoons yesterday. The cattle
egrets were not present. However, we got spectacular views of an American
avocet in flight as it was being hunted by a northern harrier.

We also saw the white rumpled  sandpiper, about six Dunlin, greater and
lesser yellow legs, A short billed dowitcher, and  a single semi palmated
Sandpiper
 11 duck species.

Along The hedge row leading into the lagoons, there was a fine selection of
first fall white crowned sparrow’s, a few song sparrows and a vesper
sparrow.

I should point out that there is a new elaborate gate that is likely very
effective for keeping vehicles out. However, there is a gap that makes it
very easy for a pedestrian to get through.

Spelling and grammar errors are due to Siri.

On Thu, Oct 24, 2019 at 7:25 PM Lucio Fazio via ONTBIRDS <
birdalert@ontbirds.ca> wrote:

> Hello fellow birders.
>   Today October 24, after unsuccessfully searching for Franklin’s Gull(
> seen and photographed yesterday at The Hagersville Quarry ponds, west on
> Concession 12 Walpole west of Hagersville) we did some extensive birding at
> the Townsend’s Sewage Lagoons( west of Jarvis and SW of Townsend’s on 14
> concession Townsend, Haldimand County off hiway 6, south of Caledonia).
> We managed to see
> A) 4 Cattle Egrets,
> B) 1 White-rumped Sandpiper,  plus 3 Dunlins, 3  Pectoral, 2 Lesser and 3
> Greater Yellowlegs,
> C) BW teal and 15 species of ducks
> D] Peregrine Falcon attacking Cattle Egret, trying to kill it.
> Best of luck
> Luc Fazio
>
>
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Wayne

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[Ontbirds] Least Tern - Yes

[Karl Konze via ONTBIRDS]

Last seen 1:45pm from Grand Bend main beach looking north towards bluffs and 
wind turbines. Became too distant to follow. 

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[Ontbirds] Least Tern grand bend Huron shoreline yes

[Ken Burrell via ONTBIRDS]

Birders,

A group of us have had the Least Tern fly by us along the lake Huron
shoreline twice in the past hour.

First observation. Was foraging and moving north. We just had ot again
flying south not too far offshore.

Bord appears to be foraging, so checking grand bend waterfront and or port
Frank's is best bet.

Our observation vantage is just north of grand bend. Record photos taken.

Ken Burrell
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[Ontbirds] American Avocets still present at Holland Landing

[kevin.shackleton--- via ONTBIRDS]

There are at least 6 American Avocets in the lagoons this morning. The lagoons 
are accessed off Cedar St which runs east of Yonge St in Holland Landing north 
of Toronto in York Region. Kevin Shackleton


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[Ontbirds] American Avocets Holland Landing

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[Ontbirds] Kingston Area Birds: 19th - 25th October 2019

[Mark D. Read via ONTBIRDS]

Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN) maintains records in a 50km radius of
MacDonald Park, Kingston. Birders using eBird are encouraged to share their
sightings with 'Kingston FN'. Alternatively, please email or send records
directly to me - contact details below. Please note that some sightings may
require review and remain unconfirmed unless stated otherwise.

 

Highlights:

With cooling temperatures and a turn to more northerly winds, there were
noticeable increases in the number of waterfowl this week, but along with
the odd 'late' warbler but nothing exceptional was discovered. Please note
that for the next month or so the Amherst and Wolfe Island ferries are
running at half-capacity due to mandatory 5-year dry-dock maintenance of the
Wolfe Islander III. Be prepared for delays. Here are the highlights of the
last week:

 

SNOW GOOSE - there was just a single bird seen in our area this week, at
Millhaven on 25th.

CACKLING GOOSE - a total of 6 birds were seen on Wolfe Island on 20th.

TUNDRA SWAN - birds continued on Wolfe Island this week with over 100 birds
across 2 main locations but were also seen on Amherst Island and in
Kingston's Cataraqui Bay.

SURF SCOTER - the 2 Kingston birds continued over the week, with a further 3
seen off Amherst Island on 19th/20th.

RUDDY DUCK - the first birds to be seen in the area this season were the 5
seen at Marshlands CA, Kingston, on 21st. Another 5 were seen in the more
typical location of Kingston's Inner Harbour on 23rd.

RED-NECKED GREBE - Kingston's Cataraqui Bay bird was last seen on 19th.

SOLITARY SANDPIPER - birds were reported from Wolfe Island on 20th and
Wilton Creek, Morven, from 21st - 23rd.

LITTLE GULL - an immature bird was seen on Amherst Island on 19th.

NORTHERN GOSHAWK - an immature bird was seen near Godfrey on 25th.

NORTHERN SHRIKE - the first birds of the season were seen at Amherstview on
21st and near Napanee on 25th.

PINE GROSBEAK - 8 birds were seen in the village of Moscow on 19th.

SNOW BUNTING - the first of the season was seen at Cataraqui Bay, Kingston,
on 25th.

 

In order to minimise disturbance to wildlife and property in the recording
area, Kingston Field Naturalists has adopted the KFN Sensitive Sightings
Policy
 . Please note that you must be a card-carrying member of Kingston Field
Naturalists (KFN), or be accompanied by a member, to access both the Martin
Edwards Reserve and Amherstview Sewage Lagoons.

 

As always, a big thank you goes to all those who have submitted sightings
directly or via eBird.

 

Mark.

 

Mark D. Read

337 Button Bay Road,

Wolfe Island,

Kingston, Ontario

K0H 2Y0

Canada

 

Mobile: +1 (613) 217-1246

Email:   markdr...@gmail.com

eBird Guidelines for Reporting Sensitive Species
 

 

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[Ontbirds] Detroit River Hawk Watch (25 Oct 2019) 57 Raptors

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Detroit River Hawk Watch
Brownstown, Michigan, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 25, 2019
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SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total   Season Total
-- --- -- --
Black Vulture0  0  0
Turkey Vulture   0  46043  46534
Osprey   0  5 35
Bald Eagle   0 25 76
Northern Harrier 5 85259
Sharp-shinned Hawk  44   1655   3733
Cooper's Hawk3 68 79
Northern Goshawk 0  1  1
Red-shouldered Hawk  0136136
Broad-winged Hawk0538  64336
Swainson's Hawk  0  0  0
Red-tailed Hawk  5612727
Rough-legged Hawk0  0  0
Golden Eagle 0  3  3
American Kestrel 0124697
Merlin   0 12 28
Peregrine Falcon 0 31 46
Unknown Accipiter0  0  0
Unknown Buteo0  0  1
Unknown Falcon   0  0  0
Unknown Eagle0  0  0
Unknown Raptor   0  0  0

Total:  57  49338 116691
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Observation start time: 08:00:00 
Observation end   time: 15:00:00 
Total observation time: 7 hours

Official Counter:Kevin Georg

Observers:Andrew Sturgess, Don Sherwood, Frank Kitakis, Mark Hainen,
  Rosemary Brady

Visitors:
We did have a few hardy souls drop by for visits but most were shortened by
the weather and the news that there was not much to see.


Weather:
A look out the window was all that was required today. A pervasive gloom
settled on the area with no sun, little wind and a few light showers. The
barometer was relatively high but slipping as the day progressed. Rain is
due tomorrow but the look of the sky seemed to say it was imminent. The
birds took that look to heart and for the most part sat the day out.

Raptor Observations:
Sharp-shins were really the only birds flying today with 44 counted. Even
these seemed few and far between. Cooper's hawks totaled 3 to round out the
accipiters. 5 Northern harriers were counted. 5 red-tails completed the
count. NO turkey vultures were counted, I said, NO turkey vultures were
counted.

Non-raptor Observations:
The crows took the day off too. 450 were counted today after 3400+
yesterday. Not much else to report as the skies seemed deserted today.

Predictions:
Not much to look forward to tomorrow. When the rain arrives in the
afternoon the barometer will drop a predicted significant amount from
today's high of 30.2 to 29.5 on Sunday morning.The wind will start NE but
end up from the SE. Rain will start in early afternoon. Perhaps a few
sharpies may brave the tempest in the a.m. but one never knows

Report submitted by Jerry Jourdan (jerry.jour...@gmail.com)
Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at:
http://www.detroitriverhawkwatch.org


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http://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=285
Count data submitted via Dunkadoo -  Project info at:
https://dunkadoo.org/explore/detroit-river-international-wildlife-refuge/detroit-river-hawk-watch-fall-2019


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