I'm posting this only because I recorded more raptors at Seacliff yesterday (October 21) than both Detroit Metropark and Holiday Beach. Not sure how or why this happened, but it is interesting nonetheless. Clearing began at 10:30 a.m. when there were so many birds in the air that it was nearly impossible to keep track of everything. After about two hours it became heavy overcast with fewer birds, but everything was flying much lower making for excellent viewing conditions. Total time 6 hours -- 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some highlights: Turkey Vulture -- 3470 American Crow -- 13,490 Red-tailed Hawk -- 358 (including a dark-morph "Western" Red-tail) Red-shouldered Hawk -- 36 Cooper's Hawk -- 20 Blue Jay -- 1270 (late for so many) Rough-legged Hawk -- 10 Red-headed Woodpecker -- 2 Seacliff is located at the SW corner of Leamington. Directions to the best observation site have been published a few times in OFO News. Alan Wormington, Leamington ________________________________________________________________ Speed up your surfing with Juno SpeedBand. Now includes pop-up blocker! Only $14.95/ month - visit http://www.juno.com/surf to sign up today!