The South Livingstone Raptor Count for the fall migration of 2008 has now begun. First official day of counting began on 25th August 2008. Follow the daily movement of raptors on this blog updated daily by Peter Sherrington.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

November 29 [Day 94] (Bill Wilson) On the Piitaistakis Ridge the temperature only rose to 0C between 1200 and 1600 from a low of -2C, but wind-chills were considerably lower resulting from W winds generally between 30 and 50 km/h gusting to 100 km/h. Early morning cloud cover of 90% altostratus and cumulus thinned to 5-10% after 1100. The high winds were not conducive to raptor movement and only 3 adult Golden Eagles were recorded, all between 0954 and 1044. A total of 46 Snow Buntings in two flocks was the highest ever daily count at the site, and other passerines included 4 Red-breasted Nuthatches, 62 Bohemian Waxwings, 2 Pine Grosbeaks and 1 Common Redpoll. 9.5 hours (1027.5) GOEA 3 (5205) TOTAL 3 (5205)

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