Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: David Brown
Observers: Joe Swertinski, Kim Steininger, Lana Glass
Visitors: 7
Weather: A thin layer of cirrus covering much of the sky. Light and variable winds, settling into SW. Cool in the early morning but becoming warm.
Raptor Observations: A good amount of overall raptor activity especially in the morning, but relatively few migrants compared to other recent days. Sharpies were most numerous with 10. Two kestrels and a Merlin. One juvenile Broad-winged Hawk.
Non-raptor Observations: Morning hike: Philadelphia Vireo, Swainson's Thrush, American Redstart, Magnolia Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, Rose-breasted Grosbeak. https://ebird.org/checklist/S276973084
Predictions: Tomorrow: Sunny. Very warm. High 81F. Winds light and variable. We have had a good amount of local raptor activity recently on similar conditions with some nice looks, especially in the morning. There should be some migration but probably not large numbers. Expect light to moderate migration.
Sunday: Mainly sunny. Very warm. High 83F. Winds SSW at 5-10mph. Expect light to moderate migration.
Monday: Sunny. High around 80F. Winds SSW at 5-10mph. Expect light to moderate migration. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
