Ontbirders, Today was a good start to the Raptor Migration at Beamer Conservation Area in Grimsby. The Days totals are:
RED-TAILED HAWK- 136 ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK- 2 NORTHERN HARRIER-1 SHARP-SHINNED HAWK- 4 COOPERS HAWK- 7 MERLIN-1 AMERICAN KESTREL-1 RED-SHOULDERED HAWK-1 TURKEY VULTURE-2 BALD EAGLE- 4 Plus 8 unidentified Birds brings the total to 167 birds counted. Another highlight to the day was a COMMON RAVEN, seen soaring with a Red-tail. Also, over the Past few days, two flocks of TUNDRA SWANS were seen flying over the park and several COMMON GRACKLES were seen Wednesday. On Tuesday I found an EASTERN SCREECH OWL in the woods and a NORTHERN FLICKER. Today a GREAT-BLUE HERON and a few Red-winged Blackbirds migrated past us. Good Birding Brandon and Eric Holden To reach Beamer Memorial Conservation Area from the north or east, take Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) Exit 71 in Grimsby. Follow Christie St. South and Mountain Ave. to the top of the escarpment. Turn right onto Ridge Road West and follow to Quarry Road. Turn right and follow to the park entrance. Parking is permitted in the lot or on Quarry Road or Ridge Road. Visitors should remember not to leave valuables in their car. "The Holdens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
