Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 11:00:00 Total observation time: 2.25 hours
Official Counter: Jerry McWilliams
Observers: Julie Leonard
Visitors: Julie Leonard conducted the count after I left. Visitors were Jane Ross, Dave, Linda McWilliams, Jenifer Ferrick, and Sue Murawski
Weather: Mostly clear except for patches of cirrus clouds, warm winds light and variable.
Raptor Observations: No raptors the first forty-five minutes, but there was a push of birds for about 15 minutes when the wind temporarily picked up from the south. Later the winds came off the lake shutting down the flight.
Non-raptor Observations: Canada Goose 1, Mourning Dove, Chimney Swift 4, Ring-billed Gull 4, Caspian Tern 1, Double-crested Cormorant 25, Common Loon 2, Red-headed Woodpecker 2, Red-bellied Woodpecker 2, Northern Flicker 1, Blue Jay, American Crow, Purple Martin 1, Tree Swallow, Barn Swallow, Eastern Kingbird 2, European Starling, American Goldfinch 2, Baltimore Oriole 3, Red-winged Blackbird, Brown-headed Cowbird, Common Grackle.
Predictions: Much the same as today, but with a chance of afternoon showers. Jerry McWilliams
