Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Chris Pugliese, Dave Eberly
Observers: Dave Eberly
Visitors: Some curious strollers stopped by.
Weather: Cloudy, hazy skies made for some challenging viewing. Light NE winds became still by the end of the afternoon. The temperature reached 80°.. Humid.
Raptor Observations: Broadwings and sharpies in the morning but as the wind disappeared through the afternoon so did the migrants.
The usual litany of local birds. A non-migrating Merlin was the only raptor after 1:00. Only one or two Turkey Vultures and an immature red-tail were seen after that.
Non-raptor Observations: Monarchs: 7
An influx of kids for a Middle School XC meet forced the counter to sit on the berm above the amphitheater after 2:00.
Predictions: Sounds similar to today. Perhaps with a little more wind. Cloudy, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: www.rtphawkwatch.org
