Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Kate McKay
Observers: Chuck Carlson, Nikko Gagnon
Visitors: 60. Hawk enthusiasts and curious sightseers of all ages spent time at the hawkwatch today, enjoying the view and helping scan for birds.
Weather: Mostly sunny with a light wind from the north. Temperatures rose quickly from low fifties to high sixties. Hazy in the distance.
Raptor Observations: Sharpies, Cooper's, and kestrels were among the most common migrants of the morning. Broad-wings showed up later in the day, occasionally slowing down to kettle but often streaming by in groups of tens and twenties.
Non-raptor Observations: Small flocks of cormorants occasionally flew by. The pair of towhees, several juncos, and other songbirds were around all day. Ravens and local Red-tails often entertained visitors when they interacted with each other close to the platform. Monarchs: 25/115 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds: 3/47
Predictions: Tomorrow looks to be sunny and warm with a calm wind. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kate McKay (<northernjay444...>) Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at: www.harriscenter.org
