Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Alan Simon, John Mercer
Observers: Bob Kelly, Dave Eberly
Visitors: Karen Serwataka, Elke Herick, John Hand
Weather: Southwest winds all day brought warm temperatures climbing well into the 70sF. There was some light morning fog. The wind strengthened and the clouds disappeared through the afternoon creating challenging viewing conditions.
Raptor Observations: The few raptors spotted were clearly struggling against the wind. The flight direction seemed to be more directly south than usual at our site.
Local BE, TV, RS, and RT were seen.
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: Continued SW winds and unseasonably warm temperatures. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
======================================================================== Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: www.rtphawkwatch.org
