The South Livingstone Raptor Count for the spring migration of 2009 has now begun. First official day of counting began on 15th February 2009. Follow the daily movement of raptors on this blog updated daily by Peter Sherrington.

Monday, April 20, 2009

April 20 [Day 56] (Valley View site) The temperature reached a season-high 18.5C from a low of 8C and ground winds were generally WSW to W gusting 40 km/h decreasing to 10-15 km/h after 1700. Ridge winds were WNW moderate to strong all day, and cloud cover was 40-80% altocumulus, altostratus and cirrus all day providing an excellent viewing backdrop. Unfortunately there was nothing to be seen until 1336 when a Rough-legged Hawk moved north, and movement remained sporadic until 1734 when the last bird of the day, an adult Sharp-shinned Hawk, was seen: seven of the day’s 15 migrants occurred between 1400 and 1500. The 8 migrant Golden Eagles comprised 2 subadults and 6 juveniles and, unlike yesterday, the resident pair was conspicuous after 1500 with the male displaying vigorously on several occasions. 12.25 hours BAEA 1 (394), NOHA 1 (9), SSHA 2 (23), NOGO 1 (81), RTHA 1 (128), RLHA 1 (24), GOEA 8 (2550) TOTAL 15 (3259)

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