Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: John Weeks
Observers: John Weeks, Steve Tysz
Weather: Blue Sky of Despond until 1 PM EST. Cirrus clouds began to appear; cloud-cover increased to 50%, then declined to 25%. Wind NW 6-8 mph until the last hour, when it became variable and extremely light (2 mph). Temperature 43-52 F.
Raptor Observations: Not quite two dozen raptors, mostly Turkey Vultures and Red-tails, availed themselves of the favorable winds. Highlight was another male "gray ghost" Harrier at 1:45 EST. Not counted as migrants: Turkey Vulture, Bald Eagles 3 (two adults, one immature), Cooper's Hawk, Red-shouldered Hawk (immature), Red-tail.
Non-raptor Observations: BIRD OF THE DAY: Two SNOW BUNTINGS. Canada Geese ca. 490, Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, Blue Jay, American Crows 63, Common Raven, Black-capped Chickadees 5, Tufted Titmice 2, White-breasted Nuthatch, Eastern Bluebirds 5, American Robins 5, Purple Finch, American Goldfinch, Dark-eyed Juncos 7, Yellow-rumped Warbler.
Predictions: Lousy (ESE/SE) winds; no watch planned. ======================================================================== Report submitted by John Weeks (<aerie.john...>)
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