Morning Report
7:15AM – 11:15AM
Weather: Cloudy; NE winds @ Beaufort 3; seas becoming relatively calm; visibility 30+km
Observers: Todd Watts, Richard Blacquiere
Continuous counting recorded in 15 minute blocks (the standard protocol is 15 minutes of observations followed by 15 minutes of rest)
Activity overall was very light this morning. Like yesterday, parked birds were nearly nonexistent.
Seabird counts:
Eastbound 468, Westbound 71 (standard count periods);
Eastbound 369, Westbound 78 (rest/break periods)
Species observed over the bay: Common Eider, Black, Surf, and White-winged Scoters, Brant, Harlequin, American Black, and Long-tailed Ducks, Common Goldeneye, Common and Red-throated Loon, Black Guillemot, Razorbill, Horned Grebe, Great Cormorant, American Herring, Great Black-backed, and Ring-billed Gulls, Purple Sandpiper
No birds were observed consuming the seed placed in front of the building.
The woods and fields were not explored. No raptors were observed.
The NB Wildlife Trust Fund and NB Environmental Trust Fund help support this project.
Todd Watts
Official Counter
Point Lepreau Bird Observatory
Afternoon Report
From Noon to 4:00 PM
Weather: Cloudy, winds from the North East,Beaufort ( Bf) 5, 3 to 1 Deg Celcuis and moderate swell. Visibility 21 kim dropping to 4.5km while snowing and then back to 21km by 14:30 .. Tide was High at noon and then receded.
Observers: Paul Martin, Susanne Bonnell
During Counts:
Eastbound: 61 birds Westbound: 163 birds
Rest Period Counts
Eastbound 107 birds Westbound 146 Birds
Total birds seen 477
Species observed over the bay:
Common Eider, Black Scoter, Red-breasted Merganser, Harlequin Duck, Long-tailed Duck,Common Loon, Black Guillemot, Razorbill, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Brant Geese, Great Black Backed Gull, Northern Gannet and Purple Sandpipers
A Snow Bunting and 1 Song Sparrow were out by the seed, 2 crows flying nearby and a couple of porpoises and a seal were seen.
The Northern winds were keeping the birds from moving much, there were a couple of rafts of Eiders and Scoters but not a lot of movement.
This project is supported with funds provided through the NB Wildlife Trust Fund and the NB Environmental Trust Fund
Paul Martin
Official Counter
Point Lepreau Bird Observatory