April 11 [Day 50] (Raymond and Denise) The temperature ranged from 0C to 9C, and most of the day was sunny with a 10-50% altostratus, cumulus and cirrus cloud cover, with ridge winds moderate W to SW. Movement was slow and sporadic between the first Golden Eagle at 1012 and the last at 1816, and the migratory Golden Eagle total of 8 was the lowest for a non weather affected day since March 1. Only 4 species of migrant were seen including 2 female or juvenile Northern Harriers. The resident Pair of Golden Eagles were seen copulating high on the
The South Livingstone Raptor Count for the spring migration of 2008 has now begun. First official day of counting began on 20th February 2008. Follow the daily movement of raptors on this blog updated daily by Peter Sherrington.
Friday, April 11, 2008
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