Holiday Beach Migration Observatory
Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 10, 2005
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Turkey Vulture 0 14 14
Osprey 2 16 16
Bald Eagle 0 10 10
Northern Harrier 14 105 105
Sharp-shinned Hawk 314 397 397
Cooper's Hawk 12 29 29
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
Broad-winged Hawk 22 51 51
Red-tailed Hawk 2 26 26
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 35 148 148
Merlin 6 18 18
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 1
Unknown 1 1 1
Total: 408 816 816
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Observation start time: 07:45:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 7.25 hours
Official Counter: Claude Radley
Observers: Bob Hall-Brooks, Bob Pettit, Dan Lumm, Donald Pye,
Rayfield Pye, none
Visitors:
Many for first festival day of first festival weekend. Many new birders
enjoyed the hawk flight and learned about shrugging sharpies. Thank you
all for coming.
Weather:
Wind from SE mostly 0-5 mph. Hot, sunny, blue sky.
Raptor Observations:
General movement of sharpies (mostly) and kestrels. Birds easy to see with
young eyes but lost in the burning blue sky. SS in groups of 2 or more. One
of 6 birds. Testing our resolve to find and identify them. SE winds usually
push the line of flight northward. We were grateful for what we saw.
Non-raptor Observations:
Several species of 'shore birds' had our attention. C. Snipe, L.
Yellowlegs, Solitary Sandpiper, Whimbrel (perhaps a first for sight in
fall).
Soras are very vocal. A drag-line survey would surly give us a good idea
of their numbers. Various estimates from 25-40 in earshot north of tower.
Few RT Hummers. A few swallows, a swift, kingfisher, goldfinch, green
heron, cedar waxwing, red-breasted nuthatch.
Predictions:
Generally the same. Bring a hat, sunscreen, extra water, Enjoy a sunny day
with migrating raptors and friendly observers. Many activities of kids and
adults alike.
This was my first day back to count hawks and it felt good! This day is
usually split between Bob Hall-Brooks and Bob Pettit. Claude Radley
stepped up and ran the show (daily coordinator) for us and we ID and wrote
the numbers. Thanks Claude.
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Report submitted by Bob Pettit ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Holiday Beach Migration Observatory information may be found at:
http://hbmo.org/
Directions to site:
See http://hbmo.org/directions.php
