Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 9 hours
Official Counter: Kate McKay, Mark Timmerman
Observers: Annamarie Saenger, Chuck Carlson, Glen & Lori Chretien, Katrina Fenton, Mark Timmerman, Mike Gebo, Nora Hanke
Visitors: 63.
Weather: Mostly cloudy in the morning, then became partly sunny for a little bit in the early afternoon. Light breeze mainly from the southeast. Temperatures started in the high forties and reached the low sixties by late afternoon.
Raptor Observations: Today was a slow day for broad-wings, with only a few small kettles forming in the afternoon. Other migrants included several sharpies, a handful of kestrels, a few juvenile harriers, and a couple of Turkey Vultures. Nice views of a sharpie chasing after a kestrel, and of a Cooper's and sharpie chasing each other.
Non-raptor Observations: Several juncos, many chipmunks, the pair of towhees, two White-throated Sparrows, one Ruby-crowned Kinglet, and one Marbled Purple Jumping Spider hung about the hawkwatch today. Blue Jays: 18/18 Monarchs: 11/351
Predictions: Tomorrow looks to be warm and sunny with a breeze from the west. Could be good for thermals! Note: Although auto road reservations might not be available, that doesn't necessarily mean the road is closed. Call the park beforehand to check and come join us! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kate McKay (<northernjay444...>) Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at: www.harriscenter.org
