A local > fisherman shared with me that a flock of WHITE SWANS flew over head towards > the west yesterday, he estimated between 30-40. > > The 32 LONG TAILED DUCKS were as pretty as ever in the Cobourg Harbour by > the pier yesterday. > > I sighted 24 COMMON GOLDENEYE & 36 BUFFLEHEAD swimming and diving by the > Bowmanville Beach at the end of Liberty St.

At 6:30 a.m. he estimated that over 100 loons passed him in less than a minute. At 6:45 he did a sweep of the lake and counted 108 loons in the air at once. At 7:45 he counted a group of 35 passing west. Follow up on yesterday's (Apr 20) huge migration.

We were treated to a flock we estimated at 2000 at the very south end of the road near the lake. They were roosting in the trees to the west of the field, and periodically lifted off in a glittering white cloud in the sun. Fantastic. Mary was able to pick out 1 LAPLAND LONGSPUR amongst them.

Tree Swallows were moving through in large groups constantly throughout the day--estimate 1000. Predictions: Tomorrow's weather promises to bring some sunshine and continued northerly winds. Looks like it will be another great day on the tower!

SO, a rough estimate is ~650 Turkey Vulture, 8 Bald Eagle (1 adult), 5 Northern Harriers (1 adult male), ~350 Sharp-shinned Hawk, ~120 Coopers Hawk, 3 Goshawk (imm), ~900 Red-tailed Hawk of which ~85% were adult or non juvenile (including 1 beautiful adult dark morph at ~4pm) , ~70 Red-shouldered Hawk (about 80% adult), 1 Broad-winged Hawk (imm), 6 Golden

The SMMP, run under a fixed protocol, consists of a standardized banding program using mist nets, a standardized one hour census, general observations of birds, and the determination of Estimated Daily Totals (EDT). It runs from April 24 to June 7, 2006.

It is estimated that 5,000 passed during the day. Other birds included bluebird, goldfinch, winter sparrows sp,, many ducks including good numbers of green-winged teal and American coot. One skein (10-15 )of tundra swans moved over early. Predictions: Rain 60% chance of precipitation BUT North to Northwest winds.

An estimated 800 Canada Geese and 300 Mute Swans were in Presqu'ile Bay on February 12, as well as five Tundra Swans. A few Canvasbacks and a few dozen Redheads have been there throughout the week. A Ring-necked Duck, perhaps the same one that was present on January 22, was seen at the end of Langdon Avenue on February 12.

We estimated about 10% were juveniles (this plumage is not illustrated in most field guides) suggesting a good breeding season. Black Tern: one molting adult (still quite black overall) feeding two begging juveniles. Bufflehead: two female-like individuals that appeared to be juveniles.

PEPtBO conducts standardized banding operations and surveys that result in daily estimated totals which are used to create species trends for each species passing through the area. This year we are offering the following 3 workshops designed to be of interest to both birders and naturalists at all levels of experience from beginner to seasoned veteran.