Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Kate McKay
Observers: Annamarie Saenger, Mike Gebo, Tom Momeyer
Visitors:
74 including six-year-old Rowan who wisely remarked, "When you see a
Golden, you know it's cold."
Weather:
Partly sunny with cloud cover ranging from 20% to 55%. Strong breeze from
the northwest all day. Temperatures starting at 31 °F and ending at 41
°F.
Raptor Observations:
A small but dedicated group of hawkwatchers braved the chilly wind today.
There was a nice diversity of species on the move. The season's first
Golden Eagle came by during late morning and drifted quickly past Mount
Monadnock. A second Golden Eagle, brought on by sacrificial birders,
appeared late in the afternoon. This one, a stunning immature with bright
white wing patches and black tail band, came up suddenly in front of the
hawkwatch and was subsequently escorted away by ravens.
Non-raptor Observations:
At least 30 ravens were often playing in the wind above Pack, North Pack,
and Crotched Mt. Many chipmunks, several white-throats, some juncos, two
Blue Jays, one Mourning Dove, and one rabbit enjoyed the snacks we put out
for them.
Predictions:
Sunny tomorrow with slightly warmer temperatures. More wind from the north!
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Report submitted by Kate McKay (<northernjay444...>)
Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at:
www.harriscenter.org