Grimsby, ON - Beamer Conservation Area
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 18, 2016
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 85 797 804
Osprey 0 0 0
Bald Eagle 1 21 22
Northern Harrier 0 14 14
Sharp-shinned Hawk 4 26 26
Cooper's Hawk 0 19 20
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 39 108 108
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 65 410 411
Rough-legged Hawk 0 17 19
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 0 10 10
Merlin 0 3 3
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 1 1
Unknown Falcon 0 1 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 1 1
Total: 194 1428 1440
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Phil Waggett
Observers: Barry Cherriere, Claude King, David Weare, Eric Geenen,
Eric Holden
Visitors:
Our student--Eric Geenen was really helpful spotting raptors today. Also
active spotting/identifying birds were Claude King, David Weare, Eric
Holden, and Barry Cherriere.
Weather:
Mostly overcast all day with moderate northwest winds for most of the day.
Cool.
Raptor Observations:
A steady trickle of TV's, red-tails, and red shoulders across the day.
Local red-tails, coops, and TV's were active.
Non-raptor Observations:
Two flocks of tundra swans (20 and 40), one sandhill crane, a pair of local
wood ducks, and 2 song sparrows were noted. Migratory activity was light.
Predictions:
Tomorrow is forecast to be clear with moderate/strong winds from the north.
I expect the flight to be a continuation of today with birds likely
higher.
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Report submitted by Phil Waggett ()
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. © 2016 Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch
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