March 8 [Day 5] (Peter Sherrington) The temperature was -22C at 0800 but by noon it had risen to -2C and reached the day’s high of 0C at 1600 falling back to -2C at the end of the day. Ground winds were light SW in the morning becoming SW-WSW in the afternoon gusting to 20 km/h while ridge winds were SW moderate in the morning becoming strong after noon. Cloud cover was 70-100% altostratus and cumulus all day that gave hazy sun conditions for the most part and provided excellent viewing conditions. A total of 7 migrant raptors were recorded between 1142 and 1706 comprising 3 adult Bald Eagles and 4 adult Golden Eagles which is the highest count of what has so far been a disappointing season. The only other birds seen at the site were 7 American Dippers and 16 Common Ravens, but 4 Canada Goose were at Lorette Ponds in the late evening. A fresh track of a Richardson’s Water Vole in snow covering an ice pan in the river was notable. 11.25 hours (54.25) BAEA 3 (4), GOEA 4 (7) TOTAL 7 (12)