Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:45:00 Total observation time: 6.75 hours
Official Counter: Jen Barrall, Randy Phillips
Observers: Craig McCoy, Donna Paley, Fred Paley, Ken Orvis, Mike Sankovich, Phil Keener, Randy Phillips, Tom Worman
Visitors: 9 visitors to the platform
Weather: Clear skies with light cloud cover beginning after noon. Light northeast breeze, temps reaching the low 80s.
Raptor Observations: Broad-winged hawks that overnighted began to lift up at 9:15 AM. Heaviest flight from 11am-12pm, resulting in somewhat higher than normal count for this early date at Rocky Ridge.
Local/non-migrating raptors: 2 Red-shouldered hawks, 2 Red-tailed hawks, at least 4 adult and 2 immature Bald Eagles. Turkey Vultures numerous; Black Vultures.
Non-raptor Observations: 1 Common Raven (diving with a juvenile Red-tailed hawk) 9 Monarchs 3 Hummingbirds
Predictions: Clear skies with no rain in forecast; predicted SW wind. Birds to the north are moving; strong Broad-winged hawk flight is hoped for in the coming week. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Parks Volunteer (<parks...>)
