Raptor Migration Sept. 16, 2026

Ran up to a watch point area last week late afternoon.

Raptor migration watch point, Thompson-Nicola, British Columbia, CA
Sep 16, 2026 4:06 PM – 6:00 PM
Protocol: Stationary
16 species

Sharp-shinned Hawk  4

Cooper’s Hawk  2
Northern Harrier  1
Broad-winged Hawk  6   

One of the most difficult raptors to see in the area. They breed in small numbers in Wells Gray Provincial Park and migrate over this area each year in mid to late September.

Red-tailed Hawk  13

Pileated Woodpecker  1
Northern Flicker (Red-shafted)  3
American Kestrel  1

Steller’s Jay  1
Black-billed Magpie  2
Common Raven  6
Pygmy Nuthatch  3
Mountain Bluebird  1
American Robin  2
American Pipit  1
Red Crossbill  4

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