Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: David Brown
Observers: Jean-Marie Gauthier, Jeff Chambers, Jim Lewis, Joe Sebastiani, Kim Steininger, Lana Glass, Sarah Zaritsky
Visitors: 10, plus a brief visit from the knee high naturalists (approx 10)
Weather: Cloudless skies to start the count became nearly overcast by the end of the day. Light northeast winds. Warm.
Raptor Observations: Another decent day as numbers start to pick up. A good variety of raptors and some nice looks. Highlights included 7 kestrels, 3 Merlins, 13 sharpies, and 3 harriers including the first adult male of the season. Only two broad-wings.
Non-raptor Observations: Morning hike: Philadelphia Vireo, 12 warbler species including Cape May Warbler and Canada Warbler, 2 Rose-breasted Grosbeaks. https://ebird.org/checklist/S272898067
Hawk watch: 3 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, 2 Double-crested Cormorants, 4 Common Ravens, 2 Red-breasted Nuthatches, Black-throated Green Warbler, 9 monarchs. https://ebird.org/checklist/S272972327
Predictions: Tomorrow: Partly cloudy. High 82F. Winds SW at 5-10mph. Expect light to moderate migration.
Sunday: Mix of sun and clouds. High 84F. Winds NNW at 5-10mph. Expect light to moderate migration.
Monday: Mostly sunny. High 82F. Winds ENE at 5-10mph. Expect light to moderate migration. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
