Holiday Beach Hawk Watch Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 15, 2021 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Turkey Vulture 2 3285 68456 Osprey 0 0 26 Bald Eagle 2 31 173 Northern Harrier 2 41 548 Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 110 7717 Cooper's Hawk 0 34 273 Northern Goshawk 0 1 6 Red-shouldered Hawk 3 135 541 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 5262 Red-tailed Hawk 27 1103 2624 Rough-legged Hawk 0 3 4 Golden Eagle 2 36 49 American Kestrel 0 3 1305 Merlin 1 7 124 Peregrine Falcon 1 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: 42 4798 87206 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Stasso, Jacob Observers: Hugh Kent, 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: Today was chilly with a low of 0 C and a high of 3.5 C during observation hours. Extensive cloud cover was also present throughout the whole day with periodic episodes of snow fall. Wind was a consistent strong westerly as well. Raptor Observations: Although not as slow as recent days, raptor turnout was low with only 2 Turkey Vultures, 2 Northern Harriers, 2 Sharpies, 2 Bald Eagles, 1 Merlin, and 1 Peregrine. Buteos made a slight return with 27 Red Tails and 3 Red Shoulders. We were also happy to see the appearance of two Golden Eagles during the day. Non-raptor Observations: Marsh birds continue to lead non-raptor diversity, although at slightly lower abundance, especially for Ring-Necked Ducks (2200) and American Coots (120). Low songbird movement was present, with the only notable movements being 195 American Goldfinch and 130 Rusty Blackbirds. The highlight of the day was the visit from a small flock of Bluebirds taking a rest in the nearby Willow Tree. https://ebird.org/checklist/S97639881 Predictions: Tomorrow's conditions are expected to be slightly similar although at more friendly levels, with temperatures expecting to be slightly warmer with a high of 6 C, as well as winds expected to be more mild, starting westerly and ending southerly. Skies are also expected to be more clear and full of sun. Hopefully all of these create a more encouraging environment for raptor movement. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jacob Stasso (jacobstasso@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