Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Jim Thomson
Observers: Al Ambler, Brian Butler, Harry Quinn, Phil Rodriguez
Visitors: Lori Smith Jeff Climpson Carl Krag Thanks for the help today !!
Hikers- 2
Weather: Temps- 55-60 Deg.F, Wind- NW@10-15mph Early rain clearing to partly cloudy skies by 10:00am
Raptor Observations: BE- 11:12I, 11:51A, 11;59A, 12:28A, 12:47A, 1:35I, 4:15A GE- 12:01 PG- 12:20, 12:30 Many thanks to Brian Butler for conducting today's count as well as to the Coon gang, Jeff Climpson, and Carl Krag ! Way to go guys ! Per Brian Butler- After the rain stopped by about 10:00am it was a very pleasant autumn day on the ridge.The Sharpie parade started with nearly 40 birds in the first hour. Things slowed a bit after that but a steady flight continued throughout the day.Highlights include close looks at a Grey Ghost, and a pair of Peregrines.However.. our Bird of the Day selection goes to our FIRST GOLDEN EAGLE of the season ! This bird was out over the river side just above Shawnee Ridge and simply cruising along.. giving great looks to the gang ! Also 10 Bald Eagles and 2 Peregrines hanging around the watch moving N/NE that were not counted
Non-raptor Observations: Ravens Buckmoths TV's & BV's Common Loon- 4 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jim Thomson (<hawkinflight...>)
