Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 13, 2014 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 3 947 28036 Osprey 0 1 119 Bald Eagle 3 28 134 Northern Harrier 0 43 703 Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 167 9133 Cooper's Hawk 1 48 322 Northern Goshawk 0 8 20 Red-shouldered Hawk 1 277 672 Broad-winged Hawk 0 3 70722 Red-tailed Hawk 10 2068 4151 Rough-legged Hawk 0 16 21 Golden Eagle 2 86 151 American Kestrel 0 6 2459 Merlin 0 5 84 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 163 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 1 Total: 22 3703 116891 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 3 hours Official Counter: Don Taylor, Mary Carnahan Observers: Bob Johnstone, Don Taylor, Jim Dunn Visitors: Thanks to Mary, Jim, Don T and Bob. Weather: Cold again today a high of just -1C under complete cloud cover. Winds were from the W and WSW which obviously held back the flight. Raptor Observations: Not many birds on the move today though the observers had another couple of Golden Eagles nice and low. Other species included singles of Cooper's Hawk and Red-shoulder Hawk along with TVs (3), Bald Eagles (3), Sharpies (2) and Redtails (10). Non-raptor Observations: There was lots of passerine activity near the observation knoll this morning, particularly from Eastern Bluebirds (at least 40) flying back and forth. Also flying back and forth were American Robins, Cedar Waxwings and at least 250 European Starlings. In the low spot just north of the knoll observers found a variety of Sparrows including Song, Swamp, White-throated and American Tree Sparrows. In addition, observers found 4 species of Woodpecker including Hairy (3), Downy, Red-bellied and a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker spotted by Bob. Other highlights were about 250 Tundra Swans flying towards Long Point and a small flock of Hermit Thrush in the bushes. As well, there were sightings of BC Chickadee, Am. Goldfinch, D.E. Juncos, Blue Jays and Am. Crows. Predictions: With a change in wind direction to WNW tomorrow there might be a decent flight. I've been seeing several Redtails that have yet to make the move to leave for warmer climes...so there could be more yet "in the pipeline". ======================================================================== Report submitted by Dave Brown ([email protected]) Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch information may be found at: http://www.ezlink.on.ca/~thebrowns/HawkCliff/index.htm _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
