Observation start time: 10:45:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 4.75 hours
Official Counter: John Weeks
Observers: Gary Adamson, John Weeks
Weather: Mostly sunny; cumulus cloud-cover fluctuated between 20% and 35%. Blustery wind 8 mph, WNW shifting to W. Temperature 58-60 F.
Raptor Observations: Turkey Vultures predominated, passing through singly, in pairs, and in small groups of 4 to 13 birds. A curiosity was the sight of a Black Vulture trailing a Turkey Vulture west south west like a faithful dog â the first Black Vulture logged as a migrant here in years. Not counted as migrants: Bald Eagles 3 (two adults, one immature), Cooper's Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk.
Non-raptor Observations: Blue Jay, Common Ravens 2, Black-capped Chickadees 2, Tufted Titmouse, Dark-eyed Junco, Palm Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warblers 17. ======================================================================== Report submitted by John Weeks (<aerie.john...>)
