Beamer Conservation Area, Grimsby, ON Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 21, 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Turkey Vulture 15 Osprey 5 Bald Eagle 2 N. Harrier 6 Sharp-shinned Hawk 118 Cooper's Hawk 3 Red-shouldered Hawk 1 Broad-winged Hawk 2,664 Red-tailed Hawk 96 Rough-legged Hawk 4 Golden Eagle 3 Merlin 3 UA 1 UB 2 TOTAL 2,922 Raptors Counters: Ann & Brian Gray Observation start time: 07:45 EST Observation end time: 16:15 EST Total observation time: 8.5 hours Many thanks to all who contributed so significantly to making this a great big day ! Expect a possible big day tomorrow if the rain holds off. Site Description: Beamer Conservation Area is located on top of the Niagara Escarpment above the town of Grimsby, Ontario. The site is 1km south of the south shore of Lake Ontario, 20km east of Hamilton, 40km west of Niagara Falls. Directions to site: To get to Beamer CA, take the QEW to Exit 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
