September 1 [Day 8] Winds at ridge level at 0800 were WSW to W gusting to 65km/h and remained strong until noon after which they gradually diminished and by 1500 were generally below 10km/h or even calm for brief periods. At 1710 the wind suddenly came from the E bringing the first smoke haze of the season. Temperatures ranged from 10C to 17.5C, and variable amounts of cumulus and cirrus cloud made for excellent viewing conditions. The morning was almost devoid of birds of any kind, but raptors started moving sporadically in the afternoon with most moment between 1600 and 1700 just before the wind shifted. The highlight of the day was a Northern Pygmy-Owl that perched at the site for about 5 minutes at 1615: the bird had a russet-brown back that contrasted strongly with its grey head appearing to be transitional between “Rocky Mountain” and “Coastal” forms of the species. Passerine movement was generally thin but included our first Cedar Waxwing of the season (a flock of one!) and 2 Barn Swallows moving south. 11.75 hours (81.17) BAEA 1 (5), NOHA 2 (5), SSHA 1 (15), COHA 1 (14), NOGO 1 (3), UA 3 (4), RTHA 3 (21), GOEA 2 (5), AMKE 1 (8) TOTAL 15 (88)