Weather: A beautiful day, but with some morning smog hanging over the hills. A cool stiff breeze from the West kept temps much cooler than the base of the mountain.
Raptor Observations: The raptors took the morning off. We did not see a single raptor (even local red-tails or TVs) make an appearance until late morning. The afternoon wasn't much better. Our expectations of a good day were quashed. The highlight was a juvenile Goshawk which played tag with the Ravens right overhead. It headed north, so was not added to the migration list. Later, a juvenile Goshawk was again strafing the Ravens. Nate and I both agreed that this second was likely a different bird as the first was as big as the Ravens while the second seemed smaller than the Ravens.
Non-raptor Observations: The usual mix of passing songbirds including a few fly by Siskins, Purple Finch (8), Yellow-rumped Warbler, Hairy and Downy Woodpecker, Tufted Titmouse, juncos and chickadees.
Predictions: We need a weather pattern change to kick start a few birds. More blue skies. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Iain C MacLeod (<pandiain.im...>) Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at: www.harriscenter.org
