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Subject: [Ontbirds]HSR: Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch (18 Nov 2007) 3643
Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 19 Nov 2007 2:11am
Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch
Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 18, 2007
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 69 910 21308
Osprey 0 0 209
Bald Eagle 3 28 395
Northern Harrier 6 101 2104
Sharp-shinned Hawk 10 220 16637
Cooper's Hawk 27 132 632
Northern Goshawk 2 8 31
Red-shouldered Hawk 54 489 1130
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 41018
Red-tailed Hawk 3459 7508 10856
Rough-legged Hawk 3 24 34
Golden Eagle 8 69 133
American Kestrel 1 5 4431
Merlin 1 6 264
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 148
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 3
Unknown Buteo 0 0 7
Unknown Falcon 0 0 2
Unknown Eagle 0 1 1
Unknown Raptor 0 0 6
Total: 3643 9501 99349
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Colin Horstead
Observers: Alf Rider, Brian Hawthorne, Dave Verkley, Keith Sealy,
Mac McAlpine, Mark Cunningham, Mary Carnahan,
Ronnie Goodhand, Shay Redmond, Su Ross-Redmond,
Wayne Parnall
Visitors:
Just a few visitors today...Paul Thomas and Karen Devries from London and
John Potticary...and my thanks to them and all the usual gang to put in a
long day and tally such a great count.
Weather:
A great hawkwatching day today although a bit more cloud would've been
helpful. Winds were strong from the NE and just started swinging to the E
as the count was shutting down. Temp was cool today reaching just 3C and
feeling much colder given the strong winds. Much drier air today with lower
humidity and BP on the rise.
Raptor Observations:
Wow!! A fantastic flight today with a total of 3,643 birds total...the
majority of which were Redtails with 3,459 ...a new 1-day record for
Redtails at Hawk Cliff. The highest 1-hour count was 968 bewteen 10-11
o'clock. There were many kettles of Redtails today with a number of the
birds coming back in from over the lake showing just how strong the wind
was in pushing them out there in the first place.
Perhaps as interesting as the high count if not more so were the 2 DARK
MORPH Redtails that were photographed by some of the usual suspects (Shay,
Alf and Mark) and also what appeared to be a partial albino raptor...its
plumage was nearly pure white save a lone feather in the right wing that
showed a faint pattern. At the time the bird was observed it was thought to
be a Redtail. However, upon seeing the photos from Shay and Mark (which are
excellent)...and especially one that has both this pure white raptor
circling right beside a Redtail, it appears (to me at least) to be a
different species. We'll see if a final id can be made and in the meantime
I'm hoping to get some of the shots posted on the HCF website.
Other good birds today included 3 Roughlegs (2 dark morph and 1 light
morph)...along with 8 more Golden Eagles (2 Ad, 1 SubAd and 5 Juv.) and a
couple more Northern Goshawks (1 Ad and 1 Juv).
Non-raptor Observations:
Other good sightings today included a pair of Sandhill Cranes followed a
bit later by a flock of 45...certainly one of the largest (if not the
largest) flocks of Sandhills we've seen pass by Hawk Cliff. Also lots more
crows on the move today.
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Report submitted by Dave Brown (thebrowns(AT)ezlink.on.ca)
Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch information may be found at:
http://www.ezlink.on.ca/~thebrowns/HawkCliff/index.htm
Site Description:
Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch:
Oldest Hawkwatch in Ontario - since 1931 - located just east of Port
Stanley on the cliff overlooking Lake Erie
Directions to site:
>From east 401, take the Highbury south cut off at London, follow Highbury
(Hwy 30) south to St. Thomas. Highbury changes into South Edgeware at a
large curve in the road to the west. Follow South Edgeware west to the
first set of traffic lights - Burwell Road, turn left (south) and stay on
this road. It becomes Fairview Ave (Regional Road 22), which runs directly
into Hawk Cliff Road. You will see a sign for Hawkes Cliff Farm, where they
sell fresh vegetables and a gravel road just beyond sign. Just continue
down gravel road to viewing area.
>From west 401, take the Highway # 4 (Colonel Talbot Rd.) exit south,
through Talbotville, road now is Sunset Rd. continue towards St. Thomas;
you will come to a veer in the road, straight up to St. Thomas, veer to the
right for Port Stanley, follow Highway 4, now Sunset to Port Stanley. As
you approach Port Stanley you will come to a large curve in the road with
a sign saying East St, to the left. Take East St., and follow it to the
first road left, (opposite Port Stanley Water Tower) Dexter Line. Follow
Dexter Line approximately 2 km. and turn right down gravel road at Hawkes
Cliff Farm, and follow gravel road to viewing area
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Ottawa - Scrivens Ave. Carolina Wren - Nov 18
From: Bev McBride <foxsparrow01(AT)hotmail.com>
Date: 19 Nov 2007 6:03am
Hi Ottawa Ontbirders,
Karen Timm heard ("he wouldn't shut up") and saw a Carolina Wren in her yard at
98 Scrivens Ave in Ottawa yesterday afternnon, Nov 18. Presumably this is the
same bird that was reported from that area a month ago. "Last seen heading east
..."
Good birding ...
Bev McBride
Ottawa
foxsparrow01-at-hotmail-dot-com
Directions: Scrivens Ave runs north from Carling Avenue several blocks west of
Pincrest, not quite as far as the Coliseum cinemas. From the Queensway, take
the Pinecrest exit, proceed north the Carling, go west on Carling and north on
Scrivens.
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Black-legged Kittiwake - Southampton
From: "mike pickup" <mpickup(AT)bmts.com>
Date: 19 Nov 2007 10:54am
The Black-legged Kittiwake was seen by myself this morning between 9:00 and
9:30am. It was swimming on the river in and around th fishing boats tied up
at the harbour. Make sure you get out of your vehicle and check along the
docks as it can be well hidden from view. I had good looks this morning as
it swam below me on the river.
Directions
Take Hyw #21 to Southampton. If you are coming from the south, make a left
or if coming from the north make a right turn on Clarendon St. Follow this
road to Pioneer Park and turn right and you are at the harbour.
Yours in birding
Mike Pickup
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Subject: [Ontbirds]4 Northern Harriers
From: Mike B <goshawktalons(AT)yahoo.ca>
Date: 19 Nov 2007 3:40pm
Was out birding this morning south of Lindsay close to Valentia and spotted 4
nothern harriers. This is a very big number to see this late in the fall, there
must be an abundance of mice this year. Other birds seen
4 RTHA's
BLJA
30+SNBU's
2 AMCR
1 RAVN
Mike Blom
Peterborough,Ont
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Subject: [Ontbirds] Ottawa/Gatineau 19Nov07... Northern Gannet,
California Gull, Golden Eagle
From: Gordon Pringle <parula(AT)magma.ca>
Date: 19 Nov 2007 4:55pm
- RBA
* Ontario
* Ottawa/Gatineau
* 19 November 2007
* ONOT0711.19
- Birds mentioned
Greater White-fronted Goose
Snow Goose
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Tundra Swan
Redhead
Surf Scoter
White-winged Scoter
Black Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Barrow's Goldeneye
Ruddy Duck
Horned Grebe
Red-necked Grebe
NORTHERN GANNET
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Rough-legged Hawk
GOLDEN EAGLE
American Coot
CALIFORNIA GULL
Iceland Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Glaucous Gull
Barred Owl
Short-eared Owl
Northern Shrike
American Crow
Common Raven
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Bohemian Waxwing
Oregon Junco
Pine Grosbeak
Common Redpoll
Evening Grosbeak
- Transcript
hotline: Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club
date: 19 November 2007
number: 613-860-9000
for the status line : press 2
for rare bird alerts: press 1
to report a sighting: press #
coverage: Ottawa/Gatineau (Can. Nat. Capital Reg.), E.Ont., W.Que.
compiler & transcriber: Chris Lewis hagenius(AT)primus.ca
internet: Gordon Pringle parula(AT)magma.ca
THE OFNC BIRD STATUS LINE @ 8:00 am, MONDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2007
This is Chris Lewis reporting.
The local excitement for the week began on the 12th with an adult Tundra
Swan at the Richmond lagoons off Eagleson Rd. and an Oregon Junco at
the Fletcher Wildlife garden off Prince of Wales Drive. The swan was seen
again early the next morning but the junco was not. On the morning of the
15th, an adult CALIFORNIA GULL was seen on the Ottawa River from the Shirley's
Bay boat launch. Later on the same day an immature NORTHERN GANNET
flew past Andrew Haydon Park and headed inland, ending up at the large
quarry pond on Moodie Dr. south of Trail Rd. Evidently the gannet fell asleep
among the Canada Geese on the pond and drifted out of sight. Neither
the gull nor the gannet have been reported since then.
The 1st significant seasonal influx of Snow Geese into our area was noted on
the 17th - several 1000 were seen in a field on the south side of Hwy 417 just
past the #66 Casselman exit. The Moodie Dr. pond continues to be a
magnet for waterfowl and gulls - a late Greater White-fronted Goose, a very
late pair of Redhead and at least a dozen Ruddy Ducks were here on the
18th, and on the 15th a Cackling Goose, 7 Iceland, 7 Lesser Black-backed
and 2 Glaucous Gulls were also found here. The Ottawa River at Andrew
Haydon Park continued to host small numbers of Brant, all 3 species of
scoters, a few Long-tailed Ducks and both Horned and Red-necked Grebes
this past week, and a male Barrow's Goldeneye was seen again at Remic
rapids on the 13th.
At least 20 American Coots were in the marshes on the west side of the
Shirley's Bay causeway on the 11th, and the late Osprey was still here on the
15th. Several reports of GOLDEN EAGLES came in during the week. On the
13th, 2 were seen flying over the Trail Rd. landfill and an adult was
interacting with a Rough-legged Hawk along March Valley Rd. On the 17th,
2 juveniles were riding the thermals over the Gatineau Hills along Hwy 148
east of Eardley along with 7 Bald Eagles and at least 2 dozen Common
Ravens.
A Barred Owl was seen along Rifle Rd. near Shirley's Bay back on the 10th,
and a Short-eared Owl that flew over a field north of Nestow Dr. west of
Merivale and Colonnade Rds. on the 18th was promptly seen off by
American Crows. Northern Shrikes were reported from Mud Lake in Britannia
and also at Deschenes on the Quebec side, and a Carolina Wren continues
to hang out at the north end of Scrivens St. east of Andrew Haydon Park as
of the 18th - this may be the same bird that took up residence in this
neighbourhood last winter. Speaking of neighbourhood fidelity, a Northern
Mockingbird seen behind Nestow Dr. on the 12th and 13th may be the same
bird that was in the same location back in the spring of 2006.
And finally, it almost goes without saying that Bohemian Waxwings, Pine
Grosbeaks and Evening Grosbeaks are now widespread. There have been
increasing reports of Common Redpolls as well, mostly seen flying over or
feeding in weedy fields in many locations.
Thank you - Good Birding!
- End transcript
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Subject: [Ontbirds]HSR: SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark (19 Nov 2007) 188
Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 19 Nov 2007 7:11pm
SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark
Brownstown, Michigan, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 19, 2007
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 37 3468 62874
Osprey 0 4 195
Bald Eagle 0 11 206
Northern Harrier 0 64 812
Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 161 9900
Cooper's Hawk 2 200 707
Northern Goshawk 1 2 4
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 593 1017
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 69574
Red-tailed Hawk 140 6274 8978
Rough-legged Hawk 0 23 27
Golden Eagle 5 75 109
American Kestrel 0 3 1275
Merlin 0 3 41
Peregrine Falcon 0 4 65
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 8
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 2
Total: 188 10885 155794
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Calvin Brennan
Observers: Jim Maki, Rodney Laura, Ron Harkness, Terry Angevine
Visitors:
Bruce Roberts
Gloria Harkness
Weather:
Overcast conditions prevailed through the entire day with moderate to
fairly strong winds out of the south-southeast. A few sprinkles were noted
by mid afternoon as an advancing front forecast to bring rain overnight
moved into the area.
Raptor Observations:
There was quite a bit of movement despite the gray and damp conditions,
activity that would shut off quickly in the early afternoon. Most of the
migration was to the north but several of the Golden Eagles seen passed
near the count area including one particularly close bird that crossed the
channel below tree top level just south of the watch. Northern Goshawks
have been scarce to say the least so a juvenile seen during the first hour
of the count was a nice treat.
Non-raptor Observations:
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Report submitted by Calvin Brennan (common_raven(AT)hotmail.com)
SMRR- Lake Erie Metropark information may be found at:
http://www.smrr.net/
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Subject: [Ontbirds]No Cobourg Gannet but Black-legged Kittiwake
From: Gabriel Lau Kin Jock <gabe(AT)istop.com>
Date: 19 Nov 2007 8:44pm
>From 8am to 12pm this morning, there was no sign of the N Gannet in
Cobourg, but we had some very good views of a Black-legged Kittiwake
flying around the west side of the harbour.
See directions below copied from previous postings.
Directions: Exit #401 at the eastern Cobourg exit [#474] and turn
south off the exit ramp. This is Division Street. Continue south
through town and Division ends in the main pier of the harbour. To get to
the West pier turn right along the waterfront past the front of the new
condos and park in a lot by the entrance to a sailing club.
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Subject: [Ontbirds]HSR: Holiday Beach (16 Nov 2007) 348 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 19 Nov 2007 9:11pm
Holiday Beach
Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 16, 2007
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Turkey Vulture 45 2090 31249
Osprey 0 0 186
Bald Eagle 1 20 172
Northern Harrier 4 159 1232
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 142 12369
Cooper's Hawk 5 96 692
Northern Goshawk 1 1 13
Red-shouldered Hawk 2 173 473
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 18400
Red-tailed Hawk 220 2146 3999
Rough-legged Hawk 64 76 80
Golden Eagle 5 29 58
American Kestrel 0 3 1611
Merlin 0 3 107
Peregrine Falcon 0 7 93
Unknown Accipiter 0 1 3
Unknown Buteo 0 0 25
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 4
Unknown Raptor 0 1 7
Total: 348 4947 70773
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 13:00:00
Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Claude Radley, Jim McCoy
Observers: Claude Radley, Janina Radley, Jim McCoy
Weather:
Cloudy with brisk Noth winds, cool temps and good visibility.
Raptor Observations:
A decent run of birds until early afternoon.
Non-raptor Observations:
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Report submitted by Claude Radley (cradley(AT)cogeco.ca)
Holiday Beach Migration Observatory information may be found at:
http://hbmo.org/
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