Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:45:00 Total observation time: 9.75 hours
Official Counter: Jim Thomson
Observers: Harry Quinn, Phil Rodriguez, Tom Campbell
Visitors: Marc Chelemer, Andres Choussy, Peter Roy, Barry Kwansey, Roger Johnson, Troy Fetherman, Keigan Case, Lori Smith, Raimund Miller, Max Miller, Tom White
A fun day on the ridge with just enough raptors to keep things interesting. Many thanks to ALL of our sharp-eyed observers for their spotting help today. And trust me.. we needed all the help we could get as we had birds all over the skies today with no clear flight pattern.We counted 14 Balds as migrating but likely saw double that amount. Also had a local Peregrine hanging around. Our first Golden Eagle of the Day was distant and gave us a very unsatisfying look. The second Golden made up for that as it came by at relatively close range on the river side. ( Marc & Andres- really glad you got this bird ! ) Our Bird(s) of the Day selection goes to the 2 immie Balds that we picked up well up ridge as they were tangled up with each other in a serious dogfight. They went back and forth across the ridge in front of us diving, flipping upside down, and stalling in mid air only to resume the battle !! Just awesome watching these 2 birds get after it !
Non-raptor Observations: Porcupine - up near the watch site providing additional entertainment Evening Grosbeak- 2 Purple Finch Pine Siskins RB Nuthatch Robins Grackles- Large flocks TV's Ravens- Many throughout the day. Canada geese ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jim Thomson (<hawkinflight...>)
