Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Ginny Halterman, Kim Steininger
Observers: Andy Dunn, David Brown, John Dunn, Kim Steininger, Sally O'Byrne
Visitors: 15
Weather: Mostly cloudy to partly cloudy. Light to moderate easterly winds.
Raptor Observations: A light flight that was high altitude especially in the afternoon. Highlights included 16 Ospreys, 3 harriers, and 8 sharpies. Five kestrels. No broad-wings or other migrating Buteos.
Hawk Watch: Common Nighthawk, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, 2 Common Ravens, 750 Common Grackles, 2 Northern Parulas, 8 monarchs. https://ebird.org/checklist/S274767809
New species for season: White-throated Sparrow
Predictions: Tomorrow: Sun and a few passing clouds. High 78F. Winds SE at 5-10mph. A less favorable wind direction. Spotting may be difficult with few clouds. Local raptors should be active but migration could be light to moderate. Big broad-wing numbers are still a possibility but the easterly component to the wind is less likely to bring them to our region.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 81F. Winds SSW at 5-10mph.
Wednesday: Mix of clouds and sun then afternoon showers. High 81F. Winds light and variable. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
