Observation start time: 08:45:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 7.75 hours
Official Counter: Jim Thomson
Observers: Al Ambler, Brian Butler, Craig Stockert, Harry Quinn
Visitors: Hikers- 8
Weather: Temps- 45-49 Deg.F Wind- W@10-20mph w/gusts near 30mph Heavy cloud cover, Light rain showers, than patches of blue sky
Raptor Observations: BE- 16
A wild weather day on the ridge with heavy cloud cover, light rain showers and strong winds as well as some patches of blue sky and sunshine in the afternoon. With the storm front clearing region we were hoping for a little more action today but I think there was still some weather to the north of us that might have stalled things. We still had a great day with many close looks at Bald Eagles that were being tossed around in the high winds.Our Bird of the Day selection goes to the adult Redtail that came down ridge on the river side below eye level. This bird had a stream of sunshine on it appearing to put a spotlight on it's gorgeous dorsal side. What a beauty !!!
Non-raptor Observations: TV's Ravens- Many ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jim Thomson (<hawkinflight...>)
