Observation start time: 13:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 1.5 hours
Official Counter: Phil Brown
Observers:
Visitors: Five.
Weather: Fog and drizzle never cleared the summit today.
Raptor Observations: Absent.
Non-raptor Observations: Junco bonanza, with an estimated 150. An audible 'whoosh' through the forest when an alarm call went off gave me the impression my estimate was a bit low! A swamp sparrow among a fair number of white-throats, too. Pine siskins and purple finches moving around the summit in the fog, presumably feeding on the abundant spruce cone crop.
Predictions: The fog will lift, and the wind will blow strong from the northwest, ushering in some backed up migrants. Could be a good day! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Phil Brown (<brown...>) Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at: www.harriscenter.org
