Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Iain MacLeod
Observers: Chuck Carlson, Glen & Lori Chretien, Hillary Siener, Kevin Murphy, Nate Marchessault, Tom Delaney, Tom Momeyer
Visitors: Just a few hardy souls (less than 20)
Weather: A few snow flakes were in the air when we arrived at the summit. A temp of -2 degrees C. 100% cloud cover, but the view to the north to the frosted peaks of the white mountains was spectacular. As the morning wore one, the skies cleared and by noon it was cloudless. Wind was light from the N to NW. Although the sun warmed us a bit, it remained cool and the official counter was shivering by the end of the day. The seat heaters were a welcome treat on the long drive home.
Raptor Observations: A great day with a steady flow of Red-shoulders. A nice close Gray Ghost was a delight and then our last bird of the day was a spectacular adult Golden Eagle between us and North Pack. Its bleached upper parts betrayed its maturity.
Non-raptor Observations: Before the first red-shoulder, it seemed it was going to be a goose day. We had six flocks of Canada Geese (total of 130). Also: 1 Common Loon, 4 Double-crested Cormorants, 3 Herring Gulls. Nate's amazing ear picked up a fly-by Snow Bunting and a couple siskins.
Predictions: I suspect there are a lot more gorgeous Red-shoulders to come through. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Iain C MacLeod (<pandiain.im...>) Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at: www.harriscenter.org
