Observation start time: 10:45:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 5.25 hours
Official Counter: Craig Jackson
Observers: Weather: Moderate (2) WSW-WNW winds with maximum gusts of 17 km/hr; temperature -- 3-4°C; Cloud cover -- watch began with 100%; around 1PM some clearing began such that by 2 PM only 60% of the sky was covered in clouds. However, around 2:15 PM clouds started moving in from the west such that by 3 PM 80% of the sky was cloudy
Raptor Observations: Five migrating raptors seen Non-migrating raptors -- a local CH (probably from Pine Banks) and at least 2 RT Hawks, including at least one adult
A CH flew over my head and landed in the tower. As it flew higher a Raven flew up and landed next to it. After what appeared to be some bickering, the CH flew off and off to Pine Banks
Non-raptor Observations: In addition to the now regular feeder birds, two Dark-eyed Juncos and the aforementioned Raven were present
Predictions: Tomorrow's winds will mostly be from the WNW switching to the NW in the afternoon. These winds are favorable for migration at this site and will continue into Friday and possibly Saturday. Unfortunately I will not be on the Rock on Friday (which looks to be the best day of the three) due to a medical appointment. Hopefully, someone will be able to be on site that day. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Craig Jackson (<crleja1949...>)
