Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Kim Steininger, Will Krohn
Observers: Brody Ritter, Carolyn Holland, David Brown, Maddie Martin, Richard King, Samir Saadeh
Visitors: 24
Weather: Sunny with a few clouds. Light and variable winds. Warm.
Raptor Observations: A bit slow and tough spotting. Only 25 Turkey Vultures. A good amount of Bald Eagle activity with many groups seen soaring and playing up high, but only 5 counted as migrating. Small numbers of other expected species including 2 harriers and 8 red-shoulders.
Non-raptor Observations: American Herring Gull, 5 Common Loons, 45 Double-crested Cormorants, Pine Siskin, no monarchs. https://ebird.org/checklist/S282610300
Predictions: Tomorrow: Cloudy early then partly cloudy. High 63F. Winds SW at 5-10mph. Expect light migration.
Tuesday: Mainly sunny. High 63F. Winds WNW at 10-20mph. Expect moderate migration, but spotting may be tough without clouds.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High 68F. Winds SSW at 10-20mph. Expect light to moderate migration. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
