Observation start time: 07:15:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 9.5 hours
Compiler: Scott Morrison
Counters: Chris Arndt, Dave Kruel, Greg George, Joseph Afrifa, Mary adams
Weather: Clear skies NW wind 0-12 mph
Raptor Observations: 8 species of raptors, highlight included 3 immature golden eagles passing the lookout one after the other.
Non-raptor Observations: Over 800 Canada geese, double-crested cormorants, American robins, over 1000 blackbirds, Snow buntings landed at the lookout.
Predictions: East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%, likely after 4pm. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/