Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 9.25 hours
Official Counter: Kate McKay
Observers: Chuck Carlson, Glen & Lori Chretien, Henry Walters, Katrina Fenton, Mike Gebo, Mitch Heydt, Nikko Gagnon
Visitors: 57.
Weather: Beautiful sunny weather for a day on the mountain. Temperatures increased from high fifties to low seventies.
Raptor Observations: Today's total count of migrants was similar to yesterday's. Broad-wings trickled by slowly throughout the day, with the largest kettle consisting of 24 birds circling in the golden sunlight of early evening. The number of sharpies and falcons increased in the late afternoon. Other migrants included one juvenile harrier and one Red-tailed Hawk.
Non-raptor Observations: Several warbler species were seen today including Nashville Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler, and Black-throated Green Warbler. The pair of towhees continue to delight hawkwatchers and visitors. Blue Jays: 9/27 Monarchs: 12/363
Predictions: Tomorrow looks like ideal conditions for migration, with a wind from the northwest. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kate McKay (<northernjay444...>) Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at: www.harriscenter.org
