Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 3 hours
Official Counter: Kate McKay
Observers: Katrina Fenton
Visitors: 70. Nice number of visitors for a foggy day. Hello to John and Eric!
Weather: The summit was covered in fog all morning. It remained foggy throughout mid-day, and then a light drizzle finally ended the count. Wind was from the northeast and temperatures were in the low forties. There was visibility to North Pack for one very brief moment.
Raptor Observations: Despite the fog, we managed to observe one sharpie and one Merlin moving through. Both were easily seen with the unaided eye.
Non-raptor Observations: The White-throated Sparrows and chipmunks were eagerly awaiting our arrival as it meant lunch was served. A Blue Jay also appreciated the birdseed we put out. Purple Finches and Pine Siskins occasionally flew over in the fog or landed in nearby conifers.
Predictions: Cloudy and windy tomorrow with showers expected. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kate McKay (<northernjay444...>) Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at: www.harriscenter.org
