Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: John Mercer, Sheryl Johnson
Observers: Bob Kelly, Chuck Root, Emerald Lin, John Mercer, Karl Johnson, Robin Queenan, Sheryl Johnson
Visitors: Several Bird groups were invited and 18 people showed up, unfortunately most leaving just before the birds started to show up.
Weather: Started cool and cloudy eventually getting warmer as the clouds pulled away. Temperatures went from mid 60's to mid 70's. Unfortunately winds had an eastern component all day, keeping count down.
Raptor Observations: Raptor activities picked up after noon, slow before that. Locals: BE, RT, RS, CU and ML
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: Tomorrow should be warmer than today, starting mid 60's, climbing to the high 70's. Winds moving from SE to SW 5 to 7 mph. Probably another slow day. ======================================================================== Report submitted by John Mercer (<mercer1135...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: www.rtphawkwatch.org
