Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Kate McKay, Mark Timmerman
Observers: Mark Timmerman, Meade Cadot, Tom Momeyer
Visitors: 107. Lovely to see Brian & Pat and Tom & Ginny, and thanks Dave for your help!
Weather: Sunshine and clear skies with temperatures ranging from 40 to 54 degrees F. Brisk breeze from the Northeast, shifting to the North at times. Nice visibility, with Mt. Washington in view all day.
Raptor Observations: Most birds moved in the morning, with migration slowing down in the afternoon. First bird of October was an American Kestrel cruising high overhead, and the last bird of today was a beautiful Red-tail who flew right in to take a close look at Gina, the decoy owl. Sharpies were the most abundant migrants of the day, followed by kestrels, and then harriers, along with two Cooper's, one Merlin, one Bald Eagle, and zero broad-wings.
Non-raptor Observations: Several Yellow-rumped Warblers and White-throated Sparrows stopped by throughout the day. Blue Jays: 7/132 Monarchs: 1/492
Predictions: Similar conditions in the forecast for tomorrow. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kate McKay (<northernjay444...>) Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at: www.harriscenter.org
