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.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

November 15 [Day 81] (Valley View site) It was a cool day with a high of 0C from a low of -3.5C, but it felt much cooler as ground winds in the morning were SSW-WNW gusting to 80 km/h, moderating in the afternoon to 10-30 km/h. Ridge winds were very strong WNW all morning, moderating somewhat in the afternoon and cloud cover was 70-100% altostratus, cumulus, lenticular, altocumulus and cirrus forming a strong Chinook Arch during the early afternoon. The only raptor to move south during the morning was a Rough-legged Hawk at 0958, but a few more birds moved in the afternoon as very strong ridge winds abated with 11 of the day’s 14 migrants occurring between 1409 and 1628. All 7 Bald Eagles were adults and the 5 Golden Eagles comprised 3 adults and 2 juveniles. 10.33 hours (932.3) BAEA 7 (431), RLHA 2 (67), GOEA 5 (4156) TOTAL 14 (6730)

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