Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 11:45:00 Total observation time: 3.75 hours
Official Counter: John Weeks
Observers: Gary Adamson, John Weeks
Weather: Mostly cloudy, starting with a thin screen of cirrus and altostratus and a few low cumulus clouds; cumulus clouds increased all through the watch (in a pattern similar to that of yesterday's shifting cloud cover). Wind NE, becoming ENE/E, 5-12 mph. Temperature: low to mid 60s F. Raptor Observations: A dozen migrants observed. The watch was cut short as we both needed to attend to some errands. Not counted as migrants: 3 Black Vultures, 1 or 2 Turkey Vultures, 2 adult Bald Eagles, Cooper's Hawk, 2 Red-tailed Hawks.
Non-raptor Observations: Canada Geese 46, Mourning Doves 3, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Blue-headed Vireo, Blue Jays 77 (migrants), Common Ravens 19 (17 in one swirling group, plus a pair seen separately at the same time; apparently not migrating yet), Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Ruby-crowned Kinglets 2, Eastern Bluebirds 2, Purple Finch, American Goldfinches 4, Palm Warblers 5, Yellow-rumped Warblers 3. ======================================================================== Report submitted by John Weeks (<aerie.john...>)
