Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: David Brown
Observers: Angie Barbato, Carolyn Holland, Ethan K., Frank Rohrbacher, George Harrison, Kim Steininger, Lana Glass, Lisa Smith, Mike Moore, Pauletta Brown, Richard King, Walt Blackwell
Visitors: 18
Weather: Sunny to start the day with clouds (yes, clouds!) moving in and becoming nearly overcast in the mid-afternoon before clearing again in the last hour. Moderate northwesterly winds. Not too cold. Pleasant day.
Raptor Observations: A steady migration. Moderate vulture migration. A decent amount of Bald Eagle activity with 9 counted as migrants. Another good day for harriers with ten. Moderate Accip flight. Increasing numbers of Buteos with 15 red-shoulders and 19 red-tails. The only falcons were four kestrels.
Non-raptor Observations: 60 Canada Geese, 3 Common Ravens, 75 Tree Swallows, Hermit Thrush, 400+ American Robins, 200+ Cedar Waxwings, House Sparrow, 30+ Purple Finches, 2 Savannah Sparrows, 3 monarchs. https://ebird.org/checklist/S200387310
Predictions: Tomorrow: Abundant sunshine. High 59F. Winds NNW at 5-10mph. Expect moderate migration, but spotting may be difficult without clouds.
Monday: Sunshine. High 63F. winds E at 5-10mph. Expect moderate migration.
Tuesday: Intervals of clouds and sun. High 68F. Winds SE at 5-10mph. Expect light to moderate migration. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
