The South Livingstone Raptor Count for the fall migration of 2007 has now begun. First official day of counting began on 25th August 2007. Follow the daily movement of raptors on this blog updated daily by Peter Sherrington.

Sunday, November 18, 2007

November 17 [Day 81] (Raymond Toal) Today saw one of the rarest meteorological events in the Crowsnest Pass area: a calm day! It was almost windless at the base of the ridge and winds aloft were light all day with the cumulus cloud barely moving The temperature rose from a low of 3C to a high of 7C at 1500, and the ridge remained clear until 1300 after which it was occasionally draped with cloud. As might be expected under such conditions movement was desultory with only 8 migrants between 0914 and 1545, 6 of which were Golden Eagles, and no Bald Eagles were seen for only the second time this month. In compensation splendid views were afforded by an adult Northern Goshawk which parked itself close to the observers for several minutes, and a male Northern Three-toed Woodpecker was similarly cooperative later in the afternoon. 8 hours (885.4) NOGO 1 (159), GOEA 6 (5396), UE 1 (12) TOTAL 8 (8066)

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