Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: John Weeks
Observers: Gary Adamson, John Weeks
Weather: Nearly cloudless, but hazy, skies all day. Wind light and variable in the morning, becoming stronger (max. 9 mph) and mostly SW in the afternoon. Temperature 57-67 F.
Raptor Observations: Fickle winds foster feeble flights: nine migrants. The Turkey Vultures reverted to dawdling today. Not counted as migrants: Black Vultures 4, Turkey Vultures (8 maximum at one time), adult Bald Eagle, Cooper's Hawk, Red-shouldered Hawks 2 (adult and immature), Red-tailed Hawk.
Non-raptor Observations: Migrant Blue Jays were numerous (144) today. Red-bellied Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Blue-headed Vireo (a beautiful bird, in fresh, bright plumage), Black-capped Chickadees 2, Tufted Titmouse, Ruby-crowned Kinglets 2 (one flashed his ruby crown at me), White-breasted Nuthatch, Eastern Bluebird, Purple Finch, American Goldfinches 2, Palm Warblers 2, Yellow-rumped Warblers 17. ======================================================================== Report submitted by John Weeks (<aerie.john...>)
