Holiday Beach Hawk Watch Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 16, 2021 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Turkey Vulture 49 3334 68505 Osprey 0 0 26 Bald Eagle 2 33 175 Northern Harrier 6 47 554 Sharp-shinned Hawk 8 118 7725 Cooper's Hawk 3 37 276 Northern Goshawk 0 1 6 Red-shouldered Hawk 16 151 557 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 5262 Red-tailed Hawk 93 1196 2717 Rough-legged Hawk 2 5 6 Golden Eagle 6 42 55 American Kestrel 0 3 1305 Merlin 0 7 124 Peregrine Falcon 0 9 97 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Black Vulture 0 0 1 Total: 185 4983 87391 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Hugh Kent Observers: Larry Ludwicki, Liz Kent Visitors: We thank today's observers for their efforts and those interested in the ongoing Hawk Count. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, access to the top level of Hawk Tower is limited to hawk counters and qualified observers only. The 2nd and lower levels are open to the public practising COVID-19 safe precautions (social distancing). Thank you for your understanding and involvement. Weather: The day started cold (1c) but clear, the temperature rising to 6c mid afternoon. The wind was light from the north initially, but after a period of calm late morning switched to the south. Cloud cover was variable throughout the day, but visibility was good. Raptor Observations: A better day today with increased numbers of Red-tailed Hawks (93) and Red-shouldered Hawks (16). It was good to see 6 Golden Eagles throughout the day, starting with 3 adults mid morning. A light and dark morph Rough-legged Hawk passed by, with the latter the last bird of the day. Turkey Vultures (49) showed up again today. Bald Eagles, Northern Harriers, Sharp-shinned Hawks and Cooper's Hawks were all in single figures. No falcons today. Non-raptor Observations: Ducks were again the most abundant with Hooded Mergansers (29) and Buffleheads (30) with the biggest numbers so far this season. A small raft of Goldeneyes (15) was spotted on the lake. All other duck numbers were stable, with the exception of Mallards (1120) with the biggest number so far this season. Two Great Egrets remain on the marsh, but only one Double Crested Cormorant was present. Songbird and Blackbird numbers were low, with American Goldfinches (201) the most abundant. The list is at https://ebird.org/checklist/S97681006 Predictions: Tomorrow is forecast to be warmer with moderate winds from the south west. Unfortunately there may also be showers, which may limit raptor numbers. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Hugh Kent (Hughnkent@gmail.com) Holiday Beach Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/ More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=100 Count data submitted via Dunkadoo - Project info at: https://dunkadoo.org/explore/hbmo/hbmo-hawk-watch-fall-2021