Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: John Weeks
Observers: Gary Adamson, John Weeks, Joseph Sefter, Steve Tysz
Visitors: Wes and his golden lab Dinah, who unfailingly retrieved the pheasant decoy Wes hurled several times into the tall weeds on the hilltop.
Weather: A day of steady wind but wildly variable cloudiness. Wind held nearly constant at NW/NNW 5-10 mph. Clouds were virtually non-existent to start, but increased to 85% cover, then diminished all afternoon to end near zero again. Haze all day. Temperature 69-76 F.
Raptor Observations: The birds were often distant and devilishly hard to see in the haze. This has shaped up to be the worst season ever at Blueberry Hill. One hundred fourteen Broad-wings would have been an encouraging count ââ ten days ago; now it is a disappointment. All of our other numbers thus far are at historic lows as well. Not counted as migrants: 2 Turkey Vultures, 3 Bald Eagles (2 ad., 1 juv.), 2 Red-shouldered Hawks, Red-tailed Hawk.
Non-raptor Observations: Canada Geese (8), Duck species (6), Northern Flickers (2), Blue Jays (20, migrating), Eastern Bluebird, Swainson's Thrush, American Goldfinch, Cape May Warbler (1st-fall f.), Blackpoll Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warblers (2). ======================================================================== Report submitted by John Weeks (<aerie.john...>)
