Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Katrina Fenton, Nate Marchessault
Observers: Katrina Fenton, Nate Marchessault, Tom Delaney
Visitors: 5 hikers passed through the watch today, one visitor had nice naked-eye looks at two of the eagles that moved through.
Weather: The day started with a little sprinkle prior to the watch period, moderate clouds with gusty W/WNW winds throughout the day.
Raptor Observations: Raptors must not have gotten the memo today. Several local red-tails were observed foraging, and at one point it felt like it was raining Bald Eagles when at least four were visible at once, all traveling... north!
It was Tom and Nate's last day of the season, both seeing Red-tailed Hawks as their last raptor at the hawkwatch this year.
Non-raptor Observations: A few finch species flew over throughout the day including Purple Finch (1), Red Crossbill (1), and Pine Siskin (2+). An emboldened chickadee landed on Katrina's scope at one point and gave her the stare-down.
Predictions: Similar conditions but a little cooler. Winds are right, maybe the decreased temps will encourage some birds to move?
On this day in Pack history... 2021: Levi Burford giving a red-tailed some time in the limelight: "Bald Eagles carried the day with four tallied. Not much else was seen, only one migratory Red-tailed Hawk. The red on the tail was a magnificent shade of brownish red, the lighting was wonderful! And that bulge to back side of the wings - magnificent! The belly band was striking, truly a wonderful bird! We also saw a Golden Eagle, ho hum." ======================================================================== Report submitted by Nate Marchessault (<nate...>) Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at: www.harriscenter.org
