Very reluctantly, the executive of the Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch has agreed to postpone further counting at Beamer Conservation area. Our political leaders have been making their decisions based on science and evidence. In light of that evidence, they are advising that people stay at home except for essential activities. We cannot claim that the Hawkwatch is an essential activity, even though we believe that the data collected over the past 45 years are valuable. It is of great importance that we protect the safety of our counters and others who come to watch migration. One consequence of this decision is that the photography contest is deferred until next year. This follows earlier decisions to cancel the Open House, and to defer the annual meeting and banquet. We wish to thank all those who have counted this year, and also the birders who have come to Beamer and respected our physical distancing rules. Keith Dieroff, President Sandy Darling, Count Coordinator Alexander (Sandy) L. Darling 905 689 7481