A total of 2208 hawks were observed today on the gentle north west winds, flight pattern was scattered, everything from coming in directly off the lake, to following a north to south inland path, or more typical east to west path. About 30 observers watched the birds between 8:45am and 3:40pm EDT (7:45am - 2:45pm EST). The reason I am reporting both times to you is that hawkwatchers always report on standard time so that the reports across the country can better be compared.
Turkey Vulture 35 Osprey 7 Bald Eagle 8 (2 adults, 6 young of the year) Northern Harrier 26 Sharp-shinned 301 Broad-winged 1712 Red-tailed Hawk 2 American Kestrel 109 Merlin 1 Peregrine Falcon 5 unidentified 2 Other interesting sightings included: 15 Common Loons, 1 Great Egret, 1 American Pipit, and the first young of the year White Crowned Sparrow. When I got home for my over-due nap, there was a Dark-eyed Junco first of the fall. Thanks, G Geoff Carpentier www.avocetnatureservices.com _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
