Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Jim Thomson
Observers: Harry Quinn, Phil Rodriguez
Visitors: Bruce Michael- Nice seeing you again Bruce. Thanks for the spotting help today.
Hikers- 8
Weather: Temp-65-68 Deg.F , Wind W@ 6-16mph w/gust 25-30 mph Partly cloudy in AM to clear blue skies in PM
Raptor Observations: Bald Eagle- 15 ( 5-Adult, 10-Immature) Golden Eagle- 12:30I, 3:04I, 3:05I, 3:37I
Strong and gusty west winds had the big birds on the move today ! 15 Bald Eagles counted as migrating but well over 30 Bald Eagles seen today. Turkey Vultures were moving all day long as were Ravens. Seemed as though even the eagles were having some trouble controlling the strong gusts of winds today. Merlins, Sharpies and Redtails were just zipping right along as they made their way down ridge. Easily the immie Redtail at the owl decoy could have been our Bird of the Day today but the honors go to the 3:05 Immie Golden that came in at eye level over the river. This bird than dropped down below eye level with the remaining fall foliage as the backdrop.. just beautiful !!! Coon at it's finest !
Non-raptor Observations: Bluebirds RC Kinglets Cedar Waxwings Ravens- 57 Turkey Vultures- All day long Porcupine- Seen by Bruce Michael on his hike in. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jim Thomson (<hawkinflight...>)
