Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 15:15:00 Total observation time: 7.75 hours
Official Counter: David Brown
Observers: Dede Johnston, Kim Steininger, Lana Glass, Sally O'Byrne, Sarah Zaritsky, Sue McLaughlin, Walt Blackwell
Visitors: 12
Weather: Mostly sunny skies becoming cloudless by the end of the day. A moderate northwest wind became strong and gusty in the afternoon. Pleasant temps.
Raptor Observations: A lot of raptors enjoying the strong winds but migration was off and on. Red-tails (24) and red-shoulders (17) were steady. Small numbers of other expected migrants including 3 late-day Northern Harriers. A few Accips. A hunting Merlin. A handful of Bald Eagles around but only two counted as migrants.
Non-raptor Observations: 250 Canada Geese, Common Loon, Great Blue Heron, 8 Fish Crows, 2 Common Ravens, 3 Purple Finches, 3 Pine Siskins, no monarchs. https://ebird.org/checklist/S202705111
Predictions: Tomorrow: Mostly sunny early then mostly cloudy later. High 62F. Winds WNW at 5-10mph. Expect moderate migration.
Monday: Partly cloudy. High 66F. Winds WNW at 10-15mph. Expect moderate migration.
Tuesday: Mix of sun and clouds early then cloudy later. High 61F. Winds light and variable. Expect light to moderate migration. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
