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, Mike Fowles, Sally O'Byrne
Visitors: 13
Weather: First frost of the season, but becoming comfortable by the afternoon. Clear skies to start becoming partly cloudy then mostly cloudy at the end of the count. Light to moderate winds east shifting southeast.
Raptor Observations: A moderate flight. Most numerous were 15 Turkey Vultures, 11 Bald Eagles, 19 Sharp-shinned Hawks, and 11 Cooper's Hawks. One Merlin was the only falcon.
Non-raptor Observations: 25 Canada Geese, 15 Wood Ducks, 3 Double-crested Cormorants, Great Blue Heron, Common Raven, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Savannah Sparrow, Lincoln's Sparrow, American Redstart, 7 Palm Warblers, 10 Yellow-rumped Warblers, 9 monarchs. https://ebird.org/checklist/S278398517
New species for season: Savannah Sparrow
Predictions: Tomorrow: Cloudy early with afternoon showers. High 69F. Winds ENE at 5-10mph. Expect light migration.
Sunday: Overcast with rain showers. Potential for heavy rainfall. High 64F. Winds NE at 15-25mph. Count will likely be shortened or canceled.
Monday: Cloudy with showers. High 61F. Winds NNE at 15-25mph. Count will likely be shortened or canceled. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
