Holiday Beach Conservation Area
Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 25, 2016
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Turkey Vulture 2150 39547 39994
Osprey 0 5 68
Bald Eagle 13 136 252
Northern Harrier 9 217 509
Sharp-shinned Hawk 100 3517 7529
Cooper's Hawk 19 289 381
Northern Goshawk 0 2 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 34 201 201
Broad-winged Hawk 0 50 6115
Red-tailed Hawk 261 1503 1655
Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1
Golden Eagle 1 12 12
American Kestrel 1 282 1203
Merlin 0 31 118
Peregrine Falcon 0 16 38
Unknown Accipiter 1 5 7
Unknown Buteo 4 19 24
Unknown Eagle 0 0 1
Unknown Falcon 0 2 4
Unknown Raptor 0 1 1
Swainson's Hawk 0 1 2
Total: 2593 45837 58117
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Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Sean Jenniskens
Observers: Chuck Sharbaugh, Dave Martin, Jeanece Seals, Jim McCoy,
Larry Ludwicki, Linda Wladarski, Michael Williamson,
Olga Klekner, Phyllis Coble, Theresa Lindsey
Visitors:
Chuck S. came by for another visit from Michigan today, and today was Larry
L.'s last day over here for this visit.
Weather:
Overall a nice day, a little chilly at times, and warm at others. A light
NW wind greeted us all day.
Raptor Observations:
Decent flights of Turkey Vultures and Red-tailed Hawks today, although they
were high most of the time. Another Golden Eagle at 13:45 local time, also
high-up.
Non-raptor Observations:
3,030 American Crows were counted migrating over. There was a small, but
present migration of Blackbirds, and Finches today, and among them was our
first of the year group of 5 Eastern Meadowlarks. For the full eBird
checklist, go to http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32230962
Predictions:
Light rain predicted all day tomorrow, with strong East winds.
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Report submitted by Sean Jenniskens ([email protected])
Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at:
http://hbmo.ca/
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