Observation start time: 08:45:00 Observation end time: 12:45:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: John Weeks
Observers: John Weeks
Visitors: Steve Tesh and Luna, his English Shepherd, a sweet dog. Steve provided valuable help with spotting the birds.
Weather: Hazy blue sky (cloud cover increased from 1% to 10% by the end of the watch). Wind N changing to NNE, NE, ENE and finally E, 10 mph decreasing to 6 mph. Temperature 45-51 F.
Raptor Observations: Fifteen migrants, ten of them Turkey Vultures. Not counted as migrants: Black Vultures 3, Bald Eagles 2 (adult and immature), Red-shouldered Hawk (imm.), Red-tailed Hawk.
Non-raptor Observations: Canada Geese ca. 125, Downy Woodpecker, Blue Jay 1, plus 11 migrants, Common Raven, Black-capped Chickadees 2, Tufted Titmouse, Eastern Bluebirds 9 (in one flock), Hermit Thrush, Purple Finches 2, Dark-eyed Junco, Palm Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warblers 4.
======================================================================== Report submitted by John Weeks (<aerie.john...>)