The Fall 2021 Migration Count has commenced and runs from Sep 20th until Nov 15th with observers at the Mount Lorette site daily — including viewing equipment available to the public. If interested in visiting the site, we suggest that you visit after 3pm. We see the majority of the migrating eagles in the later afternoon. This is the 29th consecutive year of vigilant recording. Mount Lorette site, Observation map.
Related links: Count Reports
Observations
Total Migratory Raptors: 3,520
09/22/2021
Observers: Bill Wilson and Cliff Hansen
06:25 AM
07:45 PM
+5C to +19C
Generally a nice day, a bit windy at times but not bad. 70% to 100% cloud, but for most of the day the sun shone through.
17 (9 adults, 2 juveniles, 6 unaged)
Sharp-shinned Hawks 5, Peregrine Falcon 1
18:00-19:00 with eleven Golden Eagles
23
Northern Goshawk 1
Common Merganser 3, Ruffed Grouse 1, Belted Kingfisher 2, Northern Flicker 1, Ruby-crowned Kinglet 16, American Dipper 1, American Robin 27, Black-billed Magpie 1, Common Raven 2, White-winged Crossbill 71, Pine Siskin 7
Nothing of note.
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