May 18 [Day 83] Although the forecast called for winds of up to 20 km/h, for most of the day winds were gusting between 40 and 60 km/h from the W-WNW, with the temperature ranging from 15C to 20C. The sky was ideal for viewing with 30-80% mainly cumulus and cirrus cloud cover. Raptor movement was surprisingly good starting at 0953 with a juvenile rufous morph calurus Red-tailed Hawk through to a Cooper’s Hawk at 1810 which was the only adult bird seen today. Nine of the day’s 19 migrants moved between 1234 and 1400, and the total of 5 Golden Eagles comprised 2 subadult and 3 juvenile birds. The resident pair of Golden Eagles was seen soaring together with the male still displaying suggesting that she is not nesting, and is unlikely now to do so at this late juncture. A Cassin’s Vireo singing near the site at 1122 was the first of the season, and a Hoary Elfin was a new butterfly species for the site. Because of today’s strong raptor movement I am planning to watch tomorrow but the start may be delayed as I need to catch up on some sleep. 12.67 hours (965) OSPR 1 (21), SSHA 7 (195), COHA 1 (37), NOGO 1 (137), RTHA 4 (225), GOEA 5 (2981) TOTAL 19 (4195)