Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6.75 hours
Official Counter: Chris Pugliese, Tom Bush
Observers: Tom Bush
Weather: Cloudy day with a NE breeze. Temperatures upper 40s to low 50sF.
Raptor Observations: A pretty average flight for our site.
Our local Merlin was once again seen chasing one of our local Cooper's Hawks. This time it occurred at eye level within 15-20 feet of the counter.
Non-raptor Observations: Common Raven:1 Double-crested Cormorant Canada Goose; 2 flocks totaling 215 birds. One Cackling Goose was spotted. The flock of Fish Crows is getting bigger. Today 215 were counted.
Predictions: A storm developing over the Tennessee Valley will pass over tomorrow and a washout looks likely Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 64. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: https://bcdelco.org/activities/rose-tree-park-hawkwatch/
