Holiday Beach Migration Observatory Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 08, 2004 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Turkey Vulture 0 0 0 Osprey 5 20 20 Bald Eagle 1 1 1 Northern Harrier 46 49 49 Sharp-shinned Hawk 443 468 468 Cooper's Hawk 1 1 1 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk 24 28 28 Red-tailed Hawk 1 1 1 Rough-legged Hawk 1 1 1 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 207 213 213 Merlin 1 4 4 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown 0 0 0 Total: 730 786 786 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 06:30:00 Observation end time: 13:30:00 Total observation time: 7 hours Official Counter: Betty Learmouth, Will Weber Observers: Chuck Sharbaugh, Jeff Estis, Jim Crozier, Will Weber Visitors: Welcome to Jeff Estis, Gisla, Arizona who drove from Toronto this morning to visit at our site. Thank you for all your assistance, Jeff. Weather: Winds were brisk from the North North East under cloudy conditons throughout the day with winds increasing in the afternoon followed by rain showers. Observations: A good steady migration today with over 700 migrants, mainly Sharp-shinned Hawks and American Kestrels. We noted a few Broad-winged Hawks in small groups. Flocks of passerines passed over the tower throughout the day. Various warbler species were noted throughout the park. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Betty Learmouth ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Holiday Beach Migration Observatory information may be found at: http://hbmo.org/
