Observation start time: 14:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 1.5 hours
Official Counter: Nate Marchessault
Observers:
Visitors: 6. Sorry to Chuck who I misled by saying it wouldn't clear up at all. Happy 11th birthday to Isaiah who came up looking for hawks and managed to see a peregrine.
On this day in Pack history: "2023: Sometimes good birds come if you just start talking about them. Katrina Fenton: ""Glen mentioned Snow Geese this morning, and lo and behold, one was mixed in with a flock of Canada Geese this afternoon. This was the first Snow Goose to be seen at the hawk watch since 2015. It was a good day overall for waterbird migration, but the wind was a bit too brisk for songbirds."""
Weather: Nor'easter! Forecast had looked like a wash but cleared enough for a short watch in the afternoon. 15 C with stiff NE winds and variable visibility.
Raptor Observations: Not much going on, but a couple peregrines and a sharpie made it worth the trek.
Non-raptor Observations: Big flock of juncos moved through at one point, I estimated about 60.
Predictions: Chance of rain is much lower with weaker winds from the northeast. Could be a decent day if it's dry and not clouded in, and Wednesday is looking good! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Nate Marchessault (<nate...>) Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at: www.harriscenter.org
