Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 17:15:00 Total observation time: 9.5 hours
Official Counter: Kate McKay
Observers: Annamarie Saenger, Chuck Carlson, Glen & Lori Chretien, Henry Walters, Hillary Siener, Judd Nathan, Katrina Fenton, Levi Burford, Lillian Stokes, Meade Cadot, Mike Gebo, Mitch Heydt, Nora Hanke, Tom Momeyer, Tony Troppito, with many more...
Visitors: 111. It was great to see so many raptor fans. Hello to Jeff Kirk, Barry Johnson, Pat & Brian, Cynthia, Nancy, Amy, and many others. Thanks for visiting!
Weather: Mostly sunny skies with a steady breeze from the northwest. Temperatures ranged from high fifties to high sixties. Haze decreased towards the end of the day.
Raptor Observations: Great day for sharpies, with the day's total of 130 becoming our second-highest single-day count. The sharpies occasionally came close by, sometimes pursuing Turkey Vultures or other birds. Broad-wings flew by throughout the day, often on their own but sometimes in small kettles. Local red-shoulders and red-tails provided nice views today. All 3 harriers were juveniles.
Non-raptor Observations: The ravens enjoyed the wind today, often playing over North Pack or flying close to the hawkwatch. Waterfowl species seen today were Double-crested Cormorant and Canada Goose. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds: 3/71 Monarchs: 52/415
Predictions: Tomorrow could bring cooler temperatures, along with continued sunshine and northerly winds. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kate McKay (<northernjay444...>) Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at: www.harriscenter.org
