Morning Report
6:30AM – 10:30AM
Weather: Sunny; wind east @ Beaufort 3-4; seas becoming unsettled; visibility 38km
Observers: Todd Watts, Wendy Smith
Continuous counting recorded in 15 minute blocks (the standard protocol is 15 minutes of observations followed by 15 minutes of rest)
Very little activity, which is no surprise considering the conditions. Parked birds were few.
Seabird counts:
Eastbound 216 Westbound 33 (standard count periods);
Eastbound 272 Westbound 27 (rest/break periods)
Species observed over the bay: Common Eider, Black, Surf, and White-winged Scoters, Common and Red-breasted Merganser, Canada Goose, Harlequin, Wood and Long-tailed Duck, Greater Scaup, Common and Red-throated Loon, Double-crested Cormorant, Black Guillemot, Razorbill, Common Murre, American Herring, Great Black-backed and Ring-billed Gulls, Northern Gannet
Parked birds: 9 Common Eider, 2 Black Scoter, 15 Surf Scoter, 3 Harlequin Duck, 6 Long-tailed Duck, 1 Common Loon, 1 Red-throated Loon, 1 Black Guillemot, 13 Razorbill, 1 Common Murre, 1 Black Guillemot
A male Northern Harrier was observed heading way out over the bay. It looked as though it may have been heading for the Wolves or areas beyond, which is a long way to go in search of a meal. Kind of a puzzling sight.
A couple Song and Savannah Sparrows consumed seed in front of the building.
The woods and fields were not explored.
The NB Wildlife Trust Fund and NB Environmental Trust Fund help support this project.
Todd Watts
Official Counter
Point Lepreau Bird Observatory
Saint John Naturalists’ Club
Afternoon Report
From Noon to 4:00 PM
Weather: Clear, Beaufort (Bf) 4 to 2, Winds North East, 10 Deg Celsius and seas moderate to calm. Visibility 38 km, Tide Receding. Low tide 3:30pm.
Observers: Paul Martin, Kitty Martin
During Counts:
Eastbound: 65 Birds
Westbound: 26 Birds
Rest Period Counts
Eastbound 55 Birds
Westbound 0 Birds
Total birds seen East 120 West 26
Species observed over the bay:
Common Eider, Black Scoter, Red-breasted Merganser, Long-tailed Duck,Common Loon, Red-throated Loon, Black Guillemot, American Herring Gull, Double-crested Cormorant, Razorbill, Harlequin Duck, Horned Grebe, Iceland Gull and Greater Black Backed Gull.
Parked: Common Eider (49), Horned Grebe (1), Harlequin Duck (6), Common Loon (2), Double- Crested Cormorant (2), Red-breasted Merganser (3) and Razorbill (3)
Other Observations: 2 Song Sparrow, 3 American Crow, and a Bumble Bee. A couple of seals and porpoise observed. The White-tailed Deer were hanging out over by the lighthouse.
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