Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 09, 2014
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 2
Turkey Vulture 900 4029 5838
Osprey 2 14 15
Bald Eagle 1 14 28
Northern Harrier 1 18 30
Sharp-shinned Hawk 4 180 221
Cooper's Hawk 9 24 53
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 2 148 372
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 71 410 844
Rough-legged Hawk 1 7 21
Golden Eagle 0 0 4
American Kestrel 1 6 8
Merlin 0 4 8
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 5
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 3
Unknown Buteo 0 1 60
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 5 7
Total: 992 4861 7519
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Sandra Horvath
Observers: Dave Sked, Frank Horvath, George Holland, Gord Kozak,
Matt Mills, Peter Thoem
Visitors:
Gord Kozak, Frank Horvath, George Holland, Mich, A Seniors' Group of 15 or
so from Mississauga brought by Claude King, Judith Koopmans and Monk, Chris
Bailey, Bob Stamp, Barry Cherriere, Jean Scriven, Dave Sked, Peter Thoem,
Dawn and Wil Vien, Matt Mills, Simon Conz, Adele and Ray Hinshelwood and
many others whose names I could not get.
Weather:
Cool damp temperatures delayed any flight till sun broke through and warmed
the air mid morning. Mostly blue skies and light northerly winds dominated
the day.
Raptor Observations:
Large migration of Turkey Vultures in the late afternoon. One 3rd year Bald
Eagle passed by at 1:44 pm.
Two Osprey, 1 Northern Harrier female and 1 Rough-legged Hawk were the
day's other highlights.
Non-raptor Observations:
Nothing out of the ordinary appeared at the feeders. One Raven spotted.
Predictions:
Tomorrow looks like it should be a good day. Warmer temperatures and a 90%
chance of rain in the evening should send the birds through ahead of the
system.
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Report submitted by Sandra Horvath ()
Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area information may be found at:
http://www.niagarapeninsulahawkwatch.org/
Site Description:
Hawk migration monitoring at the Beamer Memorial Conservation Area in
Grimsby, Ontario is conducted by the Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch (NPH). All
counting is done by volunteers. Not all members are counters nor does a
counter have to be a member. Typically one person is the designated counter
for each day but other observers present assist with the spotting and
identification. Counting is done from a steel observation tower with a
wooden floor. For wind protection on cold days, particularly in March, a
black plastic wind guard is installed around the tower's platform. This
platform easily accommodates ten people but on most busy days, no more than
five or six observers would be on it.
The site lies within a publicly accessible property owned by the Niagara
Peninsula Conservation Authority. There is no charge for admittance. The
tower stands in the centre of a mowed area with a gravel ring road near the
outer edge. This provides lots of room to park vehicles (along the road)
and set up lawn chairs, telescopes and cameras. Toilet facilities are
present. During the counting season, the NPH erect a counting board to
display seven day's worth of observation data for the public. The box
enclosing the sign contains brochures and silhouette sheets for the public
as well as bulletin boards with news and historical sighting records.
Directions to site:
To get to Beamer CA, take the QEW to Exit 71/72, follow Christie
St./Mountain St. to the top of the escarpment, turn right on Ridge Road
West, and go 1.6km to Quarry Rd. Turn right on Quarry Rd. and drive 100m to
the conservation area. Parking is normally available inside the park. If
parking at the entrance or on the roads, do NOT leave valuables in your
car.
Please note: Data in this report is not official until reviewed and finalized
after the end of the season. © 2014 Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch
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