The South Livingston Raptor Count for the fall migration of 2009 has now begun. First official day of counting began on 25th August 2009. Follow the daily movement of raptors on this blog updated daily by Peter Sherrington. If you enjoy and are inspired by what you are reading, and would consider supporting or joining RMERF, please click on Membership for details.

Monday, November 16, 2009

November 16 [Day 82] (Valley View site) Strong W winds blew all day, with the temperature 4C at 0710 rising to 6C at 1200 and staying there for the rest of the day. Cloud cover was 100-70% cumulus, altostratus and cirrus giving excellent observing conditions. A total of 18 migrant raptors moved between 0910 and 1557, 11 of which occurred before noon. All migrants were eagles: 13 Golden Eagles (12 adults and 1 subadult) and 5 Bald Eagles (4 adults and 1 juvenile). 10.25 hours (942.55) BAEA 5 (436), GOEA 13 (4169) TOTAL 18 (6748)

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