Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: David Brown
Observers: David Goodman, Dede Johnston, Jim Lewis, Kim Steininger, Lana Glass, Pat Goodman, Walt Blackwell
Visitors: 10
Weather: Clear skies becoming partly cloudy. Moderate northeast winds. Chilly with the morning breeze then comfortable.
Raptor Observations: A good variety of raptors, though numbers remain low. Highlights included the first Northern Harrier of the season and the second Broad-winged Hawk. Three kestrels and two Merlins.
Hawk Watch: 4 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, Common Raven, 20 Bobolinks, American Redstart, 8 monarchs.
Predictions: Tomorrow: Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. High near 70F. Winds NNE at 10-15mph. A favorable wind plus clouds for spotting. Probably similar totals to the last few days.
Thursday: Sun with a few passing clouds. High 81F. Winds N at 5-10mph. Decent conditions but spotting may be tough.
Friday: Sun and some clouds. High 81F. Winds ENE at 5-10mph. Decent conditions.
======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
