Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch
Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 14, 2006
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 29 836 25458
Osprey 1 5 278
Bald Eagle 0 20 347
Northern Harrier 10 235 1915
Sharp-shinned Hawk 13 270 14863
Cooper's Hawk 1 76 607
Northern Goshawk 1 9 48
Red-shouldered Hawk 42 445 889
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 43083
Red-tailed Hawk 451 2590 4635
Rough-legged Hawk 3 25 40
Golden Eagle 5 65 115
American Kestrel 0 8 5076
Merlin 0 10 236
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 101
Unknown 16 51
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 2
Total: 556 4610 97744
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Dave Brown
Observers: Colin Horstead, Ernie Gribble, Keith Sealy, Mary Carnahan,
Matt Oswald, Ronnie Goodhand
Visitors:
Mostly just the regulars out today...including Matt Oswald, Keith Sealy,
Colin Horstead, Shay Redmond, Ernie Gribble, Mary Carnahan and Ronnie
Goodhand (who brought along some great homemade cookies...thanks
Ronnie!!!)
Weather:
The day started out overcast to the north but with blue skies over Hawk
Cliff. Clud began to move in by mid-morning and then broke back out a bit
by early afternoon. Winds were variable and never more than
light...eventually seeming to settle in from the S. Temp got to a high of
12C.
Raptor Observations:
Another nice fligth today with a total of 556 birds. A good count for
Redtails with 451 with some nice kettles that included many Red-shoulders
as well with 42. Just 3 more Roughlegs (all Light morph) and another 5
Golden Eagles...on of which was an adult bird that crossed over right
above us not more than 30-40m up!!
Non-raptor Observations:
Noted 3 Tundra Swans and several flights of Eastern Bluebirds. A very large
flight of crows eastward in somewhat of a reverse migration.
Predictions:
Wednesday could be really good with higher pressure moving in and possible
light NE and E winds. I would expect another good Redtail flight if the
skies open up with some sunshine.
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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
