The weather conditions brought out at least 25 observers and visitors to the
CMRW platform today--Oct.24. I thank everyone for their contributions.
Top non-raptors-- at 0810-- Bettina spotted a imm. YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO in a
very nearby alder--it remained with us for 10 minutes--for photographs!!; a
CACKLING GOOSE at 12:28; others included Blue-gray gnatcatcher, brown thrasher,
hermit thrush, wood thrush, brown creeper, junco, swamp sparrow, Wilson's
snipe, Am.wigeons, shovelers, wood ducks, gadwall, ---
Many Common Loons flew over.
Medium Northwest winds; rising BP; TUV=2; temp.-from 0C to 7C; mostly overcast
Observations made by 20 observers over 7 hours-Oct.24
Counter--Jim Munroe, Jerry Ball, Doug Lockrey
Observers-- Dan Kaczynski, Eleanor Wellman (from Bala), Bettina Murphy, Ron
Pittaway, Carol Horner, Mary Shuster, Don lloyd, Charlie Adey, Karl Jennewein,
Rick Lauzon et al
Day's Count TOTAL
Turkey Vulture 16 2058
Osprey 0 157
Bald Eagle 0 52
N. Harrier 6 177
Sharp-shinned 59 1581
Cooper's 17 131
Northern Goshawk 0 15
Red-shouldered 3 12
Broad-winged 0 974
Red-tailed 47 428
Rough-legged 0 2
Golden Eagle 0 2
American Kestrel 2 655
Merlin 1 26
Peregrine 0 14
Unidentified 4 94
TOTAL 155 6378
>From the west--Exit 401 at Salem Rd. in Ajax, south to Bayly, east through
>Lakeridge Rd., one block to Hall's Rd., south towards the lake, parking at the
>entrance to the south pathway.
>From the east--Exit 401 at Brock St. in Whitby, south to Victoria, west past
>the Lynde C.A. parking lot to Hall's Rd.--
Doug Lockrey, Whitby, ON
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Hi all,
Re Northern Wheatear sightings this year, Michael Smith from Maine has compiled
a map that should be of interest to birders. It was mentioned on VTBirds back
in September, but maybe not here. Mr. Smith has been keeping the map up to
date, so far cataloguing 41 sightings. So here is the link:
http://www.augustabirds.org/pdfs/wheatears2006.pdf. Cheers, Larry
Larry Neily, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Visit NeilyWorld, its Birding Ottawa Guide and its 4000 Birding Links.
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Subject: [Ontbirds]HSR: Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch (24 Oct 2006) 4509 Raptors
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Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch
Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 24, 2006
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 2645 20687 21778
Osprey 0 54 271
Bald Eagle 7 93 308
Northern Harrier 71 528 1479
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1688 6975 12634
Cooper's Hawk 28 243 395
Northern Goshawk 0 22 30
Red-shouldered Hawk 8 49 56
Broad-winged Hawk 0 1095 43080
Red-tailed Hawk 35 831 963
Rough-legged Hawk 3 3 3
Golden Eagle 12 15 15
American Kestrel 11 640 5038
Merlin 1 33 219
Peregrine Falcon 0 24 101
Unknown 5 30
Swainson's Hawk 0 1 1
Total: 4509 31298 86401
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Dave Brown
Observers: Bill Smith, Faye Socholotiuk, Keith Sealy, Mike Street,
Shay Redmond
Visitors:
Just a few visitors today ...Faye & Joanne Socholotiuk and Gillian...along
with some diehards including Keith Sealy, Mike Street, Bill Smith, Shay
Redmond and Ed Miller.
Weather:
What is there to say about this weather....besides ROTTEN!!! Today the lake
effect machine kicked in from Lake Huron all the way across to right on top
of us at Hawk Cliff. We had a mix of wet snow and rain on and off for the
entire day. Meanwhile, not 5 miles to the east the sky was often bright
and sunny. Temp was very cool starting out at 1C and reaching just 7C...
with the NW winds creating somewhat of a windchill.
Raptor Observations:
Well...despite the weather (or perhaps because of it!!) the birds still
decided to fly today.
It was quite a sight with the flight height rarely exceeding 30m.
Highlights were (FINALLY!!!) a nice count of Golden Eagles with 12...and
every one of them ON THE DECK (often not even as high as the trees). In
all the years of helping at Hawk Cliff I don't think I've ever seen Golden
Eagles this close...we certainly got some great looks at them. They were a
real mix of ages with several being juveniles, a few sub-adults and just
one adult.
The other highlight for today was our first Rough-legged Hawks...2 Light
Morph and 1 Dark Morph. We're still not seeing many buteos this week
...though our Redtail numbers are pretty much on track compared to
previous years our Red-shouldered Hawk numbers are quite low.
Non-raptor Observations:
Had what appeared to be a "Blue-phase" Snow Goose with a small flock of
Canada Geese. A Kingfisher was heard then spotted passing the hawkwatch
along with a couple of Red-bellied Woodpeckers.
Predictions:
Wednesday may prove to be another excellent flight... There's been a lot of
very poor weather for several days...and it's possile we might see a big
push again tomorrow....if we can catch a break from any sort of persistent
rain!! Winds are predicted to be NW and fairly strong which will help
concentrate the birds toward the lake and keep them lower.
=======================================================================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
