Well, the "Ex" is on, the Raptorwatch has started, there goes another summer! I hope yours was as good as mine.
The first day of Raptorwatching rarely produces much, but today we had a cold front with North and West winds. Classic good Raptor weather with the expected great results. >From 9am until 3:30 pm here is what we saw: 6 Turkey Vultures 1 Osprey 2 Bald Eagles 32 Sharpshins 4 Cooper's Hawk 12 Broadwinged 14 Red tailed 11 American Kestrel 7 Misc. unidentified (we'll be better soon) 17 Monarch Butterflies Its almost like they knew this ideal weather would not last and they went for it. Many thanks to Don Barnett, Ian Maione, Bob and Karen Yukich, Elliot Whitby, Anastasia and Alexander, John Reynolds, and George, el Aguila This phenominal day, and hopefully, the next 91 may be enjoyed at Toronto's High Park, on Hawk Hill, right beside the Grenadier Restaurant. Best days are when the wind is from the North or Northwest, from 10 am until late afternoon. Binoculars and a lawn chair are advised. Don't fret if you are not good at Hawk-spotting, we will teach you. Happy Hawking, Tim _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
