Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Kate McKay
Observers: Chuck Carlson, David Wiedner, Mark Wilson, Meade Cadot,
Tom Momeyer
Visitors:
172 including a bride and groom getting their pictures taken.
Weather:
Beautiful sunny day with great visibility, a light southwest wind, and
temperatures ranging from 36°F to 49°F.
Raptor Observations:
Highlights included several close Merlins, a late immature Broad-wing, a
colorful adult Red-shouldered Hawk, and a group of migrating Turkey
Vultures.
Non-raptor Observations:
Other birds included a Mourning Dove at the hawkwatch, a couple of
Golden-crowned Kinglets in the spruce trees, and a few Yellow-rumped
Warblers flying by. Non-bird finds included two Common Drone Flies and a
roadkill Ring-necked Snake.
Blue Jays: 2/179
Monarchs: 2/503
Predictions:
Partly sunny with a breeze from the southwest.
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Report submitted by Kate McKay (<northernjay444...>)
Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at:
www.harriscenter.org
