Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: David Brown
Observers: Carol Spease, Kim Steininger, Lana Glass
Visitors: 7
Weather: Morning clouds becoming mostly sunny. Light winds shifting from northeast to northwest. Pleasant day.
Raptor Observations: The highest total so far and the best variety. Broad-winged Hawk numbers remain low with only four. First decent day for sharpies with a dozen. A Merlin gave a nice low pass. A few kestrels at the end of the day. Two harriers.
Non-raptor Observations: Morning hike: 10 warbler species including a male Black-throated Blue Warbler and a Canada Warbler. https://ebird.org/checklist/S272716904
Hawk watch: 12 Common Nighthawks, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, RED-HEADED WOODPECKER, 2 Common Ravens, American Redstart, 7 monarchs. https://ebird.org/checklist/S272802972
Predictions: Tomorrow: Sunny with a few afternoon clouds. High 82F. Winds light and variable. Expect light to moderate migration.
Saturday: Mix of sun and clouds. High 83F. Winds SW at 5-10mph. Expect light to moderate migration.
Sunday: Mix of sun and clouds. High 86F. Winds NW 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
