Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 13:30:00 Total observation time: 5.25 hours
Official Counter: Joe Francis, Kim Steininger
Observers: David Brown, Samir Saadeh
Visitors: 5
Weather: A few brief moments of morning sunshine but otherwise overcast. Light to moderate southerly winds. Count ended early due to approaching rain.
Raptor Observations: Not good conditions for raptor migration. A few dozen Turkey Vultures took advantage of the better moments and migrated. One each of harrier, red-shoulder, red-tail, and Merlin. Other expected raptors around including a few Bald Eagles. A juvenile red-shoulder gave a close look as it perched in a nearby tree and was then joined by an adult.
Predictions: Tomorrow: Some morning clouds then mainly sunny. High 69F. Winds W at 10-20mph. Expect moderate migration.
Tuesday: Sunny. High 54F. Winds NNW at 15-25mph. Expect moderate migration.
Wednesday: Sunny. High 52F. Winds NNE at 5-10mph. Expect moderate migration. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
