Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Chris Pugliese, Dave Eberly
Observers: Bob Kelly
Visitors: Mike and his dog Max stopped by to help scan the skies for a while.
Weather: Pretty day with sun, blue sky and fair weather cumulus clouds. A steady wind from the west. The temperature peaked out at 70°F
Raptor Observations: A few migrants moving through. The local raptors were busy soaring in the breeze.
A juvenile plumaged Northern Harrier in the mid-afternoon was a nice treat.
Non-raptor Observations: One Monarch Butterfly moved through on this September-like day. Cedar Waxwings and two Ring-billed Guns were seen.
Predictions: A cold front moves through so a more seasonable day with strong north wind.
Sunny, with a high near 55. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: www.rtphawkwatch.org
