Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Rob Woodward
Observers:
Visitors: 30, a good friendly crowd today. The first ones up were a father son duo, who generously served hot fresh coffee, that hit the spot. I passed on the donuts. One person looked at and even kept a copy of the hawk ID handout I try to peddle.
Weather: Another fine day, enough to allow me to stay a little later. A virtually cloudless sky, some high thin clouds increasing in early afternoon, then diminishing; steady light NE wind turning somewhat N/NE at 1:30; low 40's to mid 50's.
Raptor Observations: Another good steady movement of Sharp-shins. Yesterday when the 88th Sharp-shin for the season was counted, Alton Bay topped last year's season total. We have also topped last year's total for Bald Eagle, Osprey, Northern Harrier, and American Kestrel. In fact, the first three have reached all-time record high counts. This has been a good year at Alton Bay.
Non-raptor Observations: Not many Turkey Vultures around today but plenty of Common Ravens, a pipt, Hermit Thrush, 15 Yellow-rumped Warblers, and Purple Finch has been well represented all week.
Predictions: I will be back next week as weather permits. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Rob Woodward (<toucanrob...>)
