Observation start time: 07:15:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.75 hours
Official Counter: Craig Jackson
Observers: Bill Shapiro
Visitors: Mark Matteutti and Carlos Felipe
Weather: Moderate (2) NW winds with maximum gusts of 13 km/hr throughout the watch; temperature -- 18-23°C; Cloud cover -- Day began with 100% cloud cover; clearing started on NW horizon; then started breaking up as cumulus clouds moved in. Sky was never less than 75% cloud cover until last hour with 25% cloud cover Raptor Observations: Smaller movement of raptors than I expected. Non-migrating -- 1 TV, 1 BE(imm), at least two RT (adult and immature), small accipiter The BE was harassed by a very small accipiter (SS/CH?)as it soared
Predictions: Whether the winds were not strong enough or there were no birds "in the pipeline" today may be answered by tomorrow's count. West winds are predicted to continue through the morning, so if birds are in the pipeline we might have some movement. Clarry Hill in Maine had 51 Osprey today, so maybe some of those birds will find their way to the Rock. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Craig Jackson (<crleja1949...>)
