Sixty-four species of birds were observed by myself and 5 others at
Cranberry yesterday:
Highlights include 1002 hawks, eagles, falcons, vultures and allies:
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) 780
Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) 1 (2nd year - photographed)
Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 13
Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus) 109
Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) 2
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) 6 ( 4 immature, 1 @ 4th yr. subadult
and 1 adult)
Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) 19
American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) 63
Merlin (Falco columbarius) 7
small falcon sp. (Falco sp. (small falcon sp.)) 1
Additionally, 20 species of waterfowl were noted, including one Cackling
Goose, 4 Canvasbacks, 1 RN Duck and a male White-winged Scoter.
The Canvasback and scoter are rarely seen in the marsh and the high winds on
the lake may have driven them "inland". A single Horned Grebe in the marsh
was also unexpected.
Five egrets did not sport wing bands. 150 American Pipits represented a high
count - flocks moved through between 9 and 11 a.m. - estimate likely
conservative.
Complete checklist can be viewed online at
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S20185755
Directions: Exit from the 401 at Brock St. in Whitby. Go south on Brock St.
to Victoria St. Go west on Victoria St. to Halls Road. Go south on Halls Rd
to the 2nd walkway to Cranberry Marsh.
OFO Fall Hawkwatching Guide
http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/articles.hawkwatching
Geoff Carpentier
AVOCET NATURE SERVICES
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