Observation start time: 06:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 9.5 hours
Compiler: Brandon Brogle
Counters: Kylie Magnus, Sean Grace
Visitors: 121
Weather: Cloudy with a gusty and strong W wind. Brief patch of drizzle in the early afternoon seemed to impact the flight.
Raptor Observations: An adult Peregrine Falcon was spotted coming in hot below the lookout on the south side and provided excellent looks when it spiraled out front before cutting out low across the valley.
Non-raptor Observations: Brant (35), gull spp (1), Tree Swallow, Ruby and Golden-crowned Kinglets, winter Wren, American Robin (350), Purple Finch, Yellow-rumped Warbler
Predictions: West winds continue 8-15mph with more sun. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/