Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Jennifer Ottinger
Observers: Debbie Blair, Heidi McGrue, Jodi McLaughlin, Susan Gruver, Tom Stock, Vincent Gambal
Visitors: Thanks to all the fantastic observers that helped with the big flight today! Thanks to Sue, Tom, Heidi, Vince, Jodi, Debbie and Laura for the assistance. Visitors 28
Weather: Clear skies all day, warm, temp 24-27C, very light W,NE winds turning SE late in the day, some haze, visb 18km
Raptor Observations: Our best Osprey (278) and Sharp-shinned (325) counts of the season! Bald Eagle 7, Harrier 15, Cooper's Hawk 51, Kestrel 43, Merlin 24, Peregrine 2. No buteos today despite the good thermals.
Non-raptor Observations: Lesser Black-backed Gull, Black-bellied Plover, Common Loon, Brown-headed Nuthatch, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Pine Warbler. Monarch 7
Predictions: Mostly sunny, high 76F, NE wind 10-15mph
======================================================================== Report submitted by Jen Ottinger (<Jottinger.co...>)
