Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: David Brown
Observers: Andy Ednie, Carolyn Holland, Christian S., David Goodman, Frank Rohrbacher, Kim Steininger, Lana Glass, Mike Moore, Pat Goodman, Richard King, Scott Northey, Walt Blackwell
Visitors: 18
Weather: Sunny with some morning cirrus clouds. Light to moderate northerly winds. Cold in the morning but pleasant in the afternoon.
Raptor Observations: Not as active as hoped given the good winds. A lot of raptors flying but few migrating. Fewer vultures than recent days. One Osprey. Moderate Bald Eagle activity. Four harriers and 22 sharpies. A handful of Buteos. One Merlin.
Non-raptor Observations: 260 Canada Geese, 125 Double-crested Cormorants, 2 Common Ravens, 1,000 American Robins, 250 Cedar Waxwings, 12 American Pipits, 5 Purple Finches, 5 Rusty Blackbirds, 1 monarch. https://ebird.org/checklist/S201175804
Predictions: Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. High 60F. Winds NE at 5-10mph. Expect light to moderate migration.
Monday: Some morning sun with increasing clouds in the afternoon. High 66F. Winds ESE at 5-10mph. Expect light to moderate migration.
Tuesday: Considerable clouds early then some decrease. Very warm. High around 75F. Winds SSW at 10-15mph. Expect light to moderate migration. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
